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(Column 02)

Summary: Argues that the South should not make any more "concessions" to the Radicals in Congress. If the constitutional amendment is adopted, the article warns, Southerners will only "be put through the gauntlet again for the savage delight of their tormentors." The South should instead "throw federal politics to the dogs."

Military Commissions Illegal
(Column 02)

Summary: The Supreme Court has ruled that military courts can not be used to try citizens where the ordinary court system is in operation.

Origin of Article: National Intelligencer

Constitutional Amendment
(Column 06)

Summary: Argues that, while Radicals threaten worse measures if the South does not adopt the constitutional amendment, nothing could be worse than the proposed amendment. The article also suggests that if the amendment is adopted without the consent of Southerners, their position would be analogous to that of a "victim of a rape"--they would be pitied. If they consent to it, however, they would be prostituting themselves and would be "eternally abhorred."

Origin of Article: Richmond Enquirer

Editorial Comment: "In speaking of the proposed constitutional amendment, the Richmond Enquirer says:"

Local News--Christmas Gift
(Column 01)

Summary: Extends holiday greetings to readers of the Spectator and encourages those who are more fortunate to give something to the poor children who may have lost their fathers in the war.

Local News
(Column 01)

Summary: Reports that Jefferson Kinney, "an intelligent, worthy citizen," died last Friday of paralysis. He was about 65 years old.
(Names in announcement: Jefferson Kinney)

Bald Eagle Killed
(Column 01)

Summary: Malachi Kennedy shot a bald eagle on the farm of John Syrcle last month that measured eight feet from wing to wing.
(Names in announcement: John R. Syrcle, Malachi Kennedy)

Local News--Sentenced to be Hung
(Column 01)

Summary: Reports that Joel Bumgardner, who murdered local resident John Eubank on the Ohio River, has been sentenced to death by the courts of Ohio.
(Names in announcement: Joel Bumgardner, John T. Eubank)

Local News--Episcopal Fair
(Column 01)

Summary: The ladies of the Episcopal Church held their fair last week at the Virginia Hotel, but poor weather held the receipts down to about 200 dollars.

Local News--Pay the Carrier
(Column 01)

Summary: The article claims the carrier of the Spectator will address the subscribers on New Year's Day and, although he has been "converted" from a slave to a freedman, "his changed condition has not spoiled him."

Local News--Staunton Lyceum
(Column 01)

Summary: The Staunton Lyceum on Monday night debated the question "Is republicanism a failure?" After debate, the question was decided in the affirmative by one vote.
(Names in announcement: Alex. B. Cochran, Y. Howe Peyton, Dr. C. R. Harris, Prof. Pike Powers, Gen. Echols, Jas. Bumgardner)

Local News
(Column 02)

Summary: A summary of the report of the principal of the local Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution.

Local News--Directors of the Western Lunatic Asylum
(Column 02)

Summary: Lists the men appointed Directors of the local Lunatic Asylum by the Governor.
(Names in announcement: Nicholas K. Trout, James C. Wheat, Alexander H. H. Stuart, John Wayt, Wm. C. Eskeridge, Henry H. Peck, Benjamin F. Points, Benjamin Crawford, Edwin M. Taylor, H. M. Bell, John Newton)

Marriages
(Column 04)

Summary: William Weaver and Mary Frances Manly were married in Staunton on December 20 by Rev. William Baker.
(Names in announcement: Wm. E. Baker, William Weaver, Mary Frances Manly)

Marriages
(Column 04)

Summary: Emiline Sproul and Samuel Bell were married on December 6 by Rev. Dr. McFarland.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Dr. McFarland, Samuel H. Bell, Emiline L. Sproul)

Marriages
(Column 04)

Summary: Lizzie Wilson and Capt. C. G. Merritt were married on December 19 by Rev. Dr. McFarland.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Dr. McFarland, Capt. C. G. Merritt, Lizzie Wilson)

Marriages
(Column 04)

Summary: Anna Chapman, of Staunton, and Joseph McGuire, of D. C., were married at the home of the bride's father on December 19 by Rev. Jas. A. Latane.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Jas. A. Latane, Joseph McGuire, Anna Chapman, Alfred Chapman)

Marriages
(Column 04)

Summary: Mary Stuart, daughter of A. H. H. Stuart, and Dr. Hunter McGuire were married on December 19.
(Names in announcement: Dr. Hunter McGuire, Mary Stuart, A. H. H. Stuart)

Marriages
(Column 04)

Summary: Emma Crawford and Courtney Roler were married at the home of the bride's father on December 11 by Rev. P. M. Custer.
(Names in announcement: Rev. P. M. Custer, Courtney A. Roler, Emma V. Crawford, Col. Samuel D. Crawford)