Staunton Spectator

Twelve suggested tips for parents to insure the health of their children.

Twenty-six pieces of advice, one for each letter of the alphabet, for leading a moral and healthy life.

Argues that the secessionist impulses in Southern states has nothing to do with fear of Lincoln. Lincoln has no power to carry through any policies without the consent of Congress, which is controlled by Southerners. Rather, secessionist sentiment is based simply on a long-standing opposition to the Union and a desire to reopen the slave trade.

Spectator argues that although Breckinridge was supported by disunionists, it believes him to be a Union man. Now that the election is over, Breckinridge should speak in favor of the Union. This would allow repentance for him personally and would strike a strong blow against secessionists.

Spectator expresses pleasure that the majority of Virginia's vote went to Bell rather than Breckinridge, but also disappointment that the majority was not larger.

Summary of the proceedings of a Union Meeting held at the Staunton Court House, at which a committee was formed to prepare resolutions for the consideration of the people.

Spectator notes that Lincoln did not receive a majority of the popular vote, and that more Northerners voted against him than Southerners. By this logic, the Spectator argues that secession would serve to cut the South off from their "friends" in the North who voted against Lincoln.

List of eight tenets that are designed to accurately assess Lincoln's positions on slavery.

The barn of John Churchman was destroyed by fire, which was set by an arsonist.

Author wants the Spectator to know that the Congressman of Shenandoah County is not in favor of disunion, as was implied by the correspondent's previous letter about Alexander Stuart's speech to that county.

William Crockett died near Wytheville at his father's house at age 21.