Staunton Spectator

Davis gives a speech announcing the ratification of the Confederate government by the states of the Confederacy. He argues that its formation is the true continuation of democratic traditions begun in the Revolution and recently subverted by the North. Davis also describes the functions of some of the Confederate offices and the services they will perform.

Encourages all voters to vote in the upcoming election. Voters are encouraged to vote for the Ordinance of Secession as well as the amendment equalizing taxation.

Reports that reinforcements are arriving at Harper's Ferry to protect the town from Federal assault. Article describes blacks at work on defenses as "cheerful in the performance of their duties."

Reports that several of the military companies stationed in Staunton were on parade last Saturday. The display was witnessed by five hundred spectators composed "chiefly of the ladies of this place."

In a preliminary canvass of the soldiers stationed in Staunton, the soldiers voted unanimously in favor of secession.

Notes that the New York Express wrongly reported that A.H.H Stuart was compelled to flee Virginia.

Stephen A. Douglas is gravely ill.

Reports that a resolution was passed at a meeting in Wheeling condemning the Ordinance of Secession and providing for a Convention of delegates from counties favoring division of the State.

Item reports a regiment of 300 North Carolina Cherokee gathered among the thousands of Confederate troops at Norfolk.

Article announces the upcoming Convention in North Carolina on the 20th and predicts the secession of that state.

Asserts that farmers can contribute to the war effort by staying home and growing food.

Gov. Hicks of Maryland has called four regiments to Union service on the written assurance of the Secretary of War that they will not be used outside of Maryland or Washington city.

A load of freight bound for Staunton from the North via Washington had been broken open by troops and much of it was detained in Washington. Further shipments will not be permitted to come further South than Washington.

Virginia denies the Republican charge of guilt for the war and insists that the state did everything in its power to find a peaceful solution to difficulties. Virginia now takes up arms in self-defense and has yet to assume the role of aggressor.

The writer is a former Unionist who came to the banner of secession only after Lincoln's call for troops. The writer encourages all to vote for the Ordinance of Secession.

Item compares the fate of the Yankee invaders to the fate of Napoleon's Russian campaign.

A letter from Mr. Botts to Mr. Hayes imploring him to help bring about a peaceful solution to the present difficulties.

Writer wishes to endorse Hugh W. Sheffey as a candidate for the House of Delegates.

Mr. Tate wishes to announce his candidacy for the House of Delegates.