Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-16
For the Spectator.

NV DEAR "SpEoTATOR" 81 have been anus
ing myself this rainy day looking over some
newsnaners and, sure enough, we are a Curl
ous people. if all we see in the papers be true
read the Richmond ssEnquirer'' and ssDis.
patch,'' both being Secessionists of the worst
kind. They publish every item they can grasp
on the side of secession-every little meeting
held by a handful of hot-headed, noisy, grog
shop politicians-they find room for all their old
stale resolutions that are often borrowed.
Likewise they give an account of all the poles
and flags raised in different parts of the State
They don't choose, however, to give their read
ers any demonstration on the other side. Now,
this is cold comfort to man that has paid his
money for newspaper, If ne wants to see argu-
ments on both sides. was somewhat surprised
at seeing in the Enquirer of March 31st article
directed to the editor of that paper, protesting
to be written by a "Union Wing of Old Angus
Ia in which he now emphatcally declares in
favor of Immediately sliding over to the South
ern Confederacy, and placing the destiny of old
Virginia in her keeping. Now l believe some
things, and some things l don't believe; and
one of which don't believe is that the article
referred to, was written by Union Wing of old
Augusta. If it really be true hope such men
are few among that time-honOred party. But
we need not be surprised strange things happen
every day. Some men with little brains and
corresponding character, whose political princ-
Piles are framed and kept up by Self-interest,
selling their abour and influence, if it will bring
anything in the political market, for the highest
price in dollars and cents, are used to puff and
canonize demagogues as great patriots and mar
tyrs to the cause of freedom. Others there are
OF acknowledged ability and patriotism who
must be pulled down. You are aware, my old
friend Spectator, that Mr.. Stuart is both MEM
Der of the State Senate and State Convention
l am sorry to learn he is going to commit sui
eide by having it in his power to claim So per
day but l reckon it is true-the indicator
says so. OIL [ am sorry. Mr.. Montague is
President of the Senate at So per day, also mem
Der of the Convention. He may claim $l2 per
day! Please don't let the indicator man know
that, or he will annihilate poor Montague. My
friend do you think there is such thing as
ssconsistency?" If you think there is, how can
some men that look like they might have souls,
puff some and defame others for the same sins,
even if his loftiest effort to defame should not
reach the top of the strong mans boot legs p
Still he foams and whines and struts, coat tail
spread, like the skunk trying to head the Buffa-
10. Mr.. Spectator, l hear there is man they
call John 7. Harris, coming to Congress; and
hear M. G. Hartman is going too. wonder if
Harris will divide with him. It would be $500
each. I would hardly think the latter would
pay his own expenses to Washington, and
don't believe the people will pay for but one, and
Harris is that man. You mind that, old friend,
now. If you have mind please give the above
an insertion. l may send you an article some
day if you still friendly with old fogies. I
don't call this an article. You may call it what
you please. Good night old friend.
UNION OF THE OLDEN TINE.