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Staunton Spectator: February 21, 1860 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

Democratic State Convention
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Summary: Account of a state Democratic political meeting, during which the Presidential electors were chosen. Discusses debate over who is to be the party's candidate for President.
(Names in announcement: James Harman, R.G. Bickle)

Another Commissioner
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Summary: Report that Mississippi has responded favorably to the idea of sending delegates to a "Southern Convention" called for by South Carolina. It also agreed to send a commissioner to Virginia. The Commissioner from Mississippi was well received by crowds who heard him speak. He called for preserving the Union and upholding the Constitution.

Fine Brushes
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Summary: Brushes received by a local store.

David Fultz, Esq.
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Summary: Author condemns those who support Judge Thompson and criticize David Fultz in the campaign for Circuit Court Judge.
(Names in announcement: David Fultz, Judge Thompson)

Trailer: Country

For the Spectator
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Summary: Author calls on Robert Doyle to run for the office of Commonwealth's Attorney.
(Names in announcement: Robert Doyle, William Harman)

Trailer: South River

Robert L. Doyle, Esq.
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Summary: Author calls on Robert Doyle to run for Commonwealth's Attorney.
(Names in announcement: Robert Doyle)

Trailer: Reliance

Democratic Electors
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Summary: List of Presidential Electors for the Eleventh District of Virginia.
(Names in announcement: William Harman, Jacob Liggett, Absalom Kolner, James Massie, Samuel Coffman, William Sibert, H.B. Michie, A.B. Cochran, John Harman, Charles Grattan, Gilbert Meem, William Piper)

To R.L. Doyle, Esq.
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Summary: Author asks Doyle to run for Commonwealth's Attorney.
(Names in announcement: R.L. Doyle)

Trailer: Many Voters Fishersville Precinct

For the Spectator
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Summary: Authors call on Richard Dudley to announce his candidacy for Sheriff and to provide a list of his deputies if elected.
(Names in announcement: Richard Dudley)

Trailer: Northern Augusta

[No Title]
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Summary: Stevens and Hazlett have been sentenced to hang for their crimes at Harper's Ferry.

Well Put
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Summary: Memphis Bulletin argues that so long as the border states, which are subject to the greatest affronts of abolitionists, do not wish to secede, there is certainly no need for Deep South states to do so.

Origin of Article: Memphis Bulletin

Editorial Comment: Spectator approves of the sentiment of the Bulletin.

For the Spectator
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Summary: Authors criticize supporters of Judge Thompson and claim that he has been slow and inefficient in carrying out the duties of his office. They express their support for David Fultz.
(Names in announcement: Judge Thompson, Judge Johnson, David Fultz)

Trailer: Many Citizens of Bath

The Escape of Barclay Coppic
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Summary: Reports that Governor Letcher complained in a message to the State Legislature about the conduct of Governor Kirkwood of Iowa, who allowed Barclay Coppic (younger brother of one of John Brown's accomplices) to escape arrest. Spectator quotes section of Letcher's speech.

For the Spectator
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Summary: Author defends Judge Thompson against those who criticize the speed with which he proceeds through the court docket, using Biblical and other references to support careful deliberation as the means to justice.
(Names in announcement: Judge Thompson)

Trailer: Gascoigne

Harper's Ferry Investigation
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Summary: Report of proceedings of Congressional investigation of the raid on Harper's Ferry.

Married
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Summary: Married on December 15.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W.T. Richardson, T.J. Chewning, Miss A.E. King)

Married
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Summary: Married on January 5.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W.T. Richardson, Alfred Plumb, Miss M.E. Riddle)

Married
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Summary: Married on January 26.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W.T. Richardson, J.M. Hanger, Miss J.F. Weade)

Married
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Summary: Married on January 26.
(Names in announcement: Rev. W.T. Richardson, Wm. Madison, Elizabeth Mooney)

Married
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Summary: Married on February 16 at the Parsonage.
(Names in announcement: Rev. George Brooke, Jas. E. Taylor, Winnie Humphreys)

Married
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Summary: Married on February 14.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Howe, Thos. Bright, Miss J. Anthony)

[No Title]
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Summary: Siamese twins Chang and Eng are still living in Surry County, North Carolina, and are interested in Baptism.

[No Title]
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Summary: Death announcement of Benjamin Rush Floyd, brother of the Secretary of War.