Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-19
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TIME publication of the SOUTHERN ARGUS AND
CRISIS will be resumed in a few weeks. 1t VIII
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teresno reading comprising Editorial articles, Lite
ra ~ and Miscellaneous matter and general variety
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suite to every refined taste. 1t is intended to
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mited int, its columns which will be Objectionable in
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In the Literary Department, every fort will be
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writer's Believing that the South possesses superior
literary ability every inducement will be offered to
develop it. But few efforts have been made to cul
tiyae Home Literature, and those who have launch
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| adeouate encouragement 1t will be great object
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nertains to Southern Literature nd to assist in
limo If an ornament to our beloved section. We
earnestly invite tenton to this important subject,
and appeal to the pride OF our people re nder that
aid which will insure success in this important
dertaking,
the leading Journals CT the day Its Miscellaneous
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illusions of his genus.
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matters of practical natur pertaining TO TINS I'M.
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nevertheless propose and discuss such measures
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combat all isms and oppose all attempts to engrat
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ar consiste with the teachings OF State Rights
1t will use all its influence gainst negro suffrage
believing that such privilege would be hurtful to
the negro and incompatible with the principles upon
viii CHI our Government is based; while, at the same
time it will advocate all measures that Will tend to
amelorate his present unfortunate state, and place
him in condition which will render him as happy
fad "a
sunshine ola good and kind master.
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that you will extend to US that hearty support
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