Staunton Spectator

6 Nuggets from Prentice Louisville Journal

A collection of anecdotes poking fun at secession and the leaders of the secessionist states.

Column 1 ads. Columns 2-6 poetry, fiction and assorted anecdotes. Column 7 Virginia legislature and State Convention records. Lower right illegible.

1 Lincoln's Inaugural

Announces Lincoln's inauguration and reports that in his speech, Lincoln denied the right of secession.

1 Speeches of Col. Baylor

We refer our readers to the proceedings of the Convention on Thursday and Friday for the speeches made in that body by Col. Geo. Baylor. It will be seen that he is "all right," and that he attacks the fiery dragon of secession in such gallant style as should entitle him to be canonized as "St. George, the slayer of the fiery dragon."--His speeches justify the good opinion entertained of him as a sound and reliable Union man. Desiring the Union sentiment of the Democracy of this county to have a representative in the Convention, and knowing Col. Baylor to be a good Union man, who was opposed to secession in theory as well as practice, we asked him to become a candidate, and rejoiced at his triumphant election, and we now rejoice that he has acquitted himself so handsomely in the Convention. Those of his party who are true to the principles which they advocated in the Presidential canvass, will cordially approve of the speeches of Col. Baylor. Those who were governed by what they deemed policy and not principle--who supported Douglas because they thought he was the stronger wing of the party--who sought the majority and not principle--and who are now co-operating with the secessionists-- may not endorse the position of Col. Baylor, but the masses of that party who are governed by principles and who supported Douglas because they endorsed his principles, will cordially endorse the speeches of Col. Baylor.

In praise of unionism, the article calls readers' attention to the speech of Col. Baylor at the Convention, in which he attacked the "fiery dragon of secession."

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1 Hunter and Mason

The opposition of Hunter and Mason in the U. S. Senate to the Peace Conference resolutions, will meet with the indignation of three-fourths of the people of this State. The people will pronounce the curse anathema maranatha against them. The secessionists and the worst class of Black Republicans harmoniously co-operated to frustrate all efforts at settlement. Mason and Hunter paid no respect to the voice of Virginia as recently expressed in thunder- tones at the polls. In the language of the "Baltimore American," we ask, "what have Messrs. Mason and Hunter to say in their own defence when they assume an attitude in direct hostility to all the conservative men in their State?--They oppose the Peace Conference resolution when it is perfectly well understood that there is no remaining possibility of settlement by the present Congress, if they are rejected. Moreover, they are not required to commit themselves. Their opposition was a factious opposition, based upon grounds so frivolous, in comparison with the momentous issues involved, that we can only wonder that gentlemen of their pretensions were not ashamed to offer it."

Reports that Hunter and Mason, Virginia's senators, rejected the settlement proposed by the Peace Conference. The article argues that the senators overlooked the desires of the state of Virginia and are co-operating to achieve disunion.

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1 Volunteer Regiment Baylor William Col. Doyle R.L. Lt. Col. Cochran H.K. Maj. Boff R.R. Maj.

Announces election of officers for the organization of a Volunteer Regiment in Augusta.

2 The Peace Conference Settlement

Reports an attempt to compromise by the so-called congressional Peace Conference, which is composed of moderates of all parties.

3 The Chief Object--The Preservation of the Union

Uses excerpts from the writings of Madison, Hamilton and Jay to argue that the Articles of Confederation were abandoned in favor of the Constitution for the purpose of preserving the Union.

Several items praising pro-union sentiments. Column 4 State Convention records. Column 5 Congressional Records. Column 6 Virginia Legislature Records. Column 7 ads.

2 Married Teeling Rev. Dr. Wall J.J. McQuaid Annie E.

Married on February 23 at the American Hotel in Staunton.

2 Married Newton John Esq. Lambeth S.H. Rev. Cootes B. Franklin Newton Mary

Mr. Cootes and Miss Newton were married on February 26 at the home of the bride's father.

2 Died Tarbet Nathaniel

Died in Greenville on February 9 at age 80.

2 Died Stafford George Stafford John Stafford Elizabeth

George Stafford, son of John and Elizabeth, died on February 14 at age 6 years.

2 Died Clarke Ann Amelia Clarke Samuel E. Ruff Wm. Esq.

Ann Amelia Clarke died on February 22 in Augusta, Georgia. She was William Ruff's daughter. An infant child of Mrs. Clarke also died at about the same time.

2 Died Koiner Mary Mrs. Koiner David W. Col.

Died on February 19.

2 Died Patterson Margaret Patterson Washington

Margaret Patterson, wife of Washington, died on February 4 at age 29. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

2 Tribute of Respect Castleman Thomas Rev.

Reports the death of Thomas Castleman in Louisiana. Rev. Castleman was the rector of the Trinity Church in Staunton for fourteen years.

Two obituary names illegible. Remainder of page 3 ads. Advertisements