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Staunton Spectator: December 20, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Speech of Hon. Edward Everett
(Column 3)

Summary: Speech of Everett on the importance of Union and the need for both moderation and compromise in both North and South. Very long (3+ cols.), touches on Harper's Ferry and African slave trade.

Editorial Comment: "At the great Union meeting in Boston on the 8th inst., the Hon. Edward Everett delivered the following speech:"

What Shall Virginia Do?
(Column 1)

Summary: Discusses Virginia's options in the wake of Harper's Ferry and obvious growing Northern abolitionism. Also questions what the Southern Opposition should do.

Return of the West Augusta Guard
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Summary: Return of West Augusta Guard and Mountain Guard from Charlestown. A dinner was held in their honor.
(Names in announcement: Lieut. Waters, R.L. Doyle, Hugh Sheffey, Capt. Baylor, Jacob Baylor, Capt. Bushong)

Execution at Charlestown
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Summary: Account of executions at Charlestown of Harper's Ferry conspirators.

Origin of Article: Baltimore American

Married
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Summary: Snider formerly of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Married on December 18.
(Names in announcement: Rev. George Brooke, Jno. Snider, Emma Peer)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: Married on December 4.
(Names in announcement: Rev. G.W. Statton, George Savage, M.J. Knipple)

Correspondence of Spectator; New York, Dec. 14, 1859
(Column 1)

Summary: Letter from travelling correspondent regarding the political climate in New York. Indicts New York Herald and Tribune for trying to play North against South.

Trailer: Yours truly, VA.

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(Column 2)

Summary: Criticizes Seward for praising Helper's Impending Crisis.