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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Vote of Rockins ham.

|. This heretofore strong Union county, like glo-
rious sold Augusta has covered herself with
glory by her vote in the recent election. The
Register says that ssthe election was the most
orderly, quiet and peaceable one we have ever
had in the county No scene of disorder, no IN
reference with the rights and privileges of any
citizens, occurred at any of the places of voting
in the county,"
The vote for the ordinance was 30lO, againt it
only %; for the amendment to the Constitution
2736, against it 81. The vote for candidates for
Board of Public Works-Broun 1889, Holiday
1876. Messrs. John 81. Hopkins, ohm G. Wood
son and Charles Grattan were elected to the
House of Delegates. Rockingham did well, but
Augusta did better.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
The Fight Commenced.

Ola Abe's Steamer Monticello, on Saturday
week fred upon the battery at Sewell's Point,
several miles below Norfolk. The fire was re-
turned from the battery with such effect as to
disable the steamer and compel her to retreat
Attempts were made again on Sunday and Mon
day 10y the same vessel to destroy the battery,
but in each was driven off, No men were killed
on our side. 1t is reported that six were Killed
on the vessel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Sick Soldiers.

There are two of the Bath Cavalry in the Hos
initial for the sick soldiers in this place, at the
residence of Charles Fl. Saupe-Thomas Cleek
with an arm badly broken, and Jos. P. Kincaid
with ouinsy. They are both improving. The
sick soldiers have not been forgotten by the la
dies of this place. They have ministered to the
comfort of the sick by sending them nice delica
c,es for the palate, and beautiful boquets, &c.
go woman in our hours of ease, gsfi z
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please,
But when pain and anguish wiring the brow
A ministering angel thou"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
The Greenbrier Cavalry.

This fine Company, numbering eighty, in COM
mand of Capt. Moorman, arrived in this place on
Sunday evening last, bearing beautiful banner
which had been prepared and presented to them
by the laoies of Lewisburg. 1t contained the
Virginia coat of arms on one side, and on the
other, the inscription ''God speed you" This
is one of the finest Cavalry companies in the
State. The soldiers are men of character and
responsibility, and the horses are A No 1. Green
brer has now three companies in the service
two infantry and one cavalry. 3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
L1NcoLrs TROOPS IN ALEXANDRIA.
COL. ELLSWORTH AND JAMES W. JACKSON
~ KILLED

On Friday morning last, a portion of LincolD's
troops took possession of Alexandria at O'Clock
in the morning. szas8s 81 s9a6 yr
Ellsworth's Regiment of Fire Zouaves, in two
steamers, touched the wharf about that hour,
and disembarked in three minutes, formed into
companies, and proceeded into town at double
quick time, whooping and shouting in the New
York firemen fashion.
1t appears that Capt. Ball, of the Fairfax Cav
airy, had told his command that the Federal
troops would not be there until o'clock, and a
portion of them laid down to sleep. The conse
quence was that forty of these soldiers were ia
ken prisoners. aaA Lsnf f44 :.
The Federal troops hurried on to the Depot,
but the train, with Virginia troops and passen
gers, moved away just in time to escape.
Capt. James W. Jackson, proprietor of the
Marshall House, in Alexandria, killed Col. Els
worth, who commands the New York Regiment
| of Firemen Zouaves alias the "Pet Lambs.''-
jackson was then Immediately killed by the
| Zouaves. The circumstances, as reported, are
as follows:
| Ellsworth assembled to the roof of the Marshall
| House, and secured the flag. Coming down
with the flag wrapped around him, he met Mr..
Jackson, when Ellsworth remarked. "Here,
have got prize" Jackson replied. Eyes, and
here is another prize''-at the same time level
ing bis double barrel shot gun, and shooting
Ellsworth dead on the spot
| Jackson was speedily murdered by the Zou
ayes. The shot that killed him pierced bis
| brain.
| Mrs. Jackson and her sister, as we are inform
ed, took possession of the flag, drew revolvers
and deied the Zouaves, who endeavored to take
it from them. The ladies tore the flag into shred.
determined thar it should not pass into the hands
| of Lincoln 8 ruffians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
A Man Killed.

On Monday evening, the 2lst inst, in Captain
Barleys Store, in the village of Dayton, in Rock
ingham, Geo. M. Blakemore struck Mr.. J. S..
Rohr in the head with two pound weight, from
the effects ofwhich blow he died. Blakemore
escaped when he found it would probably result
in the death Of Rohr. He has not been captured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
An Accident at Harner,s Ferry.

4 ---- Fishburn, son of Daniel Fish
burn, of Waynesboro', and a member of Captain
Patrick's Company, was shot in the jaw by an
accidental discharge of pistol in the hands of
Robert Bell, a son of Davis Bell. The wound is
very bad one, and the condition the patient
is quite critical. The ball lodged in the throat
or neck, and, when last heard from, had not been
extracted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
The Election.

The vote of this county and everything we
saw andheard on election day, have filled US
with unspeakable qualification. Never in the
history of the world was such an election held.
In Stanton, the day was almost like Sabbath.
We did not see a drunken man, and perfect or
der and quietness reigned tbroughoutthe day
Every voter seemed to be impressed with the
Importance of the occasion, and every counte-
nance was solemn, though determined. There
was 10 attempt to influence voters unduly, and
none of the clamor which we have generally
heard at such times. Union men went to tue
polls and cast their votes freely and safely as
others. notwithstanding the immense majority
against them. We are even ready to rejoice that
a few Union votes were given. Otherwise tie
world would not have believed that suffrage was
free. but our enemies would have asserted that
Union men were overawed by mob. Now we
stand INDICATED before the country and the
world. Ia the midst of popular revolution, law
and order, freedom of speech. and freedom ID
voting, have been maintained mere. Mark the
contrast in the Northern and Western States !
If half we hear from those quarters be true, NO
man dares to dissent from the majority. While
pretending to fight for free government, they
have a .despotisn among themselves. But giori
Gus old Augusta secures to every one OF her sons
all of his rights as freeman her people have
proved again their capacity for self-government
Thrice blessed country, the last stronghold
true liberty when it shall be driven from ever.
other land We know that our sister countie
adjoining US have set the same noble exampl
and we believe as much of the State at large.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
presentation of Flag.

On Saturday last, just before the Bath Caval-
ry, Capt. Richards, left this place, the fine flag
prepared by the ladies of Bath County, was pre-
sented to the Company, on the part of the Ladies
OF Bath, by Nicholas <. Trout, Mayor of Staun-
ton, and was received by Capt. Richards on the
part of the Company. Both tie presentation
and reception speeches were brief and appropri-
ate to the occasion. ~ -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Railroad Accident.

A collision occurred on Saturday, on the Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad. Three men were
killed and six dangerously wounded-among the
killed is one Virginian and one South Carolinian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

r In Frederick county, the vote for the Or
dinance was ,503 and against it $685. for the
amendment, 1919, and against II. Ward and
Kaufman were elected to the House of Dele
oates-Conrad and Marshall badly beaten.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Total 1858 22O2 1924 1873 l170 944 1872
David S. Young received 348 votes.
Bolivar Christian had no opposition for the
Senate. ag
Official Vote of Augusta County for Ordi-
nance. Constitutional Amendment and
Board of Public Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Appointment.

We learn that Albert I. Bedsoe, Professor of
Mathematics in the University of Virginia, has
been rendered the commission OF Colonel inothe
volunteer forces of Virginia, and that he will ao-
cept Mr.. Bledsoe is graduate of the military
Academy OF West Point, and he was for several
years, an officer in the United States Army
This i q capital appointment, and we doubt not
that Col Bledsoe will, opportunity is afforded,
acquire reputation in the military service Of
the State equal to that which he already enjoys
in the literary and scientific departments Char
lottespalle Je6sraonian. sffIs 49, 50 Az. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
An Accident.

On Thursday morning last, Thos. Gleek, a
member Of the Bath Cavalry Company, was
thrown from his horse in this place, and had his
right arm broken in several places.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Attention, Delinquents.

Those who know themselves TO be indebted to
the Spectator Office" for advertising or job
work are most respectfully and earnestly request
to pay up as soon as possible. Bills for job work
are due as soon as the work is completed, and
for advertising as seen as the time for which ad-
vertisements were ordered to be published eS-
pires. Any time given on such bills is an indul-
cence to the person owing them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

% The 1st Regiment OF Virginia volunteers,
commanded by Col. J. W Allen, is composed OF
ten companies i've from Jefferson County, two
from Clarke, TWO from B7rkely and one from
Winchester.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

nr The Congress of the Confederate States
adjourned on the night OF the 2lst inst, to meet
in Richmond on the Goth Of July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Extracts from the London Times. ID

Extracts from the London Times. .1afv
The following extracts from the London Times
have reference to matters in this country: sd
Looking at these matters in strictly English
point of view, our interest is first, if possible,
that this melancholy rupture should be repaired
and that either BY reunion or by amicable sepa-
ration, peace should be restored. But if this is
Impossible, then it'becomes our next object that
our cotton supply should not be cut off, and that
the markets for our manufactures should not be
forcibly shut against us. With this view. we
shall be compelled to scrutinize the legality of
every blockade established upon the coasts of
the seeding States. ~ ae5ges
rs .
Every jnrlst must hold that, so long as Mr..
President Davis is President of Confederacy
of Sovereign States, he has the same right to is
sue letters of marque which any chief Magistrate
of republic either in North or. South America
would have. gfed5 81 ,osssss 81 81 ~ eiss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

N MIR. Underhil, correspondent OF the
New ! fk Times, was arrested by the authorities
at Harper's Ferry, last week, and has takenup
his abode in gharleetpwn, Jefferson county,
awaiting an investigation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

10 A company Of one hundred able bodied
soldiers has been called into the service from
Franklin, Pendleton County, under command Of
Capt. J. B. MoomaW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Fire in Waynesboro,.

On Monday yesterday at about II O'Clock, a
fire originated IN the house occupied by Richard
Terrill, and as the wind was blowing very vio-
lently at the time, the confagration was not ar
rested till seven houses had been consumed
The following are the houses destroyed /: Mrs.
Henderson, one; Hugh N. Hall, two; Robert
Terrill, one; Dan'l Miller, two; and the house
occupied by Richard TerrilI, in which it origin
ated. It was accidental
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Ia Lincoln has ordered the mails to be
Cut eff from all the seeded States. He makes
an exception of Tennessee, as actioa there has
only been had by the Legislature and not By
Convention or the vote OF the people. 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
AFFAIRS AT HARpER's FERRY.-The Alexan-

AFFAIRS AT HARPER's FERRY.-The Alexan-
dria Gazette Of Thursday has the following -:
HARPER FERRY, May 21.-Anotheri Missis-
sippi regiment arrived here yesterday. They are
gallant, noble looking body of men, and were
with great difficulty restrained by the officers in
command here from marching on to the Relay
House at once. - -.
4 There is q much larger force in and about the
Ferry than is generally supposed certainIy not
less than twelve Thousand men ready to meet the
invaders.
Our men are we'll, with no disease but the fe-
yer for the fight. Aea
There is a considerable force below US at the
Point of Rocks, prepared to resist the passage
OF troops over the bridge or up the railroad.
Among the Virginia forces there, we hear of
Capt. Ashby's Mounted Rangers, Capt Rogers
Loudoun Artillery, part of Captain Imboden's
command from this post, Captain Carter's Com
pany Of Cavalry, and Captain Winfeld's Compa-
ny of Rifles. n 9G siaH aises
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

D- Persons wishing to connect themselves
with the ssAugustal Lee Riaes'' should call as
soon as practicable, at the encampment in this
place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

RY@ Gen. Joseph E. Johnson has been APP
pointed to take command OF the forces at Har-
pers Ferry. He is very fine officer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

~ The Home Guard will meet at the Arl}Qs
ry Hall Tonight All should be present. Rally,
Home Guard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

q ~ We have key fouud at the Old Post
Office corner on yesterday during the fire.
The owner can get it by calling at the "Spec-
tator" Office
A silver watch was also found which can be
had at this office by ESTABLISHING the owner
ship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

DE John Bell, In a public speech, has avowed
his readiness to take his place in the ranks and
march in defence of the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28


Postal SERv1CE At THE SOUTH The Hon.
John a. Reagan, Postmaster General Of the
Southern G, .nfederacy, has issued PROCLAMATION
suspendiDg and prohibiting the operations of the
United States within the limits OF the Confsder-
ate States, after the thirty fret dayot the pres
ent month. All Postmasters, route agents, and
special agents now acting under the authority OF
the United States are directed, on and after the
first day of June, to continue in the discharge Of
their duties, subject to tie laws and regulations
of the new Confederacy, to which they are re-
quired to apply for new commissions. They are
also instructed to render their final accounts up
to the 31st day of this month to the Post Office
Department at Washington, and to return at the
san time all postage stamps and stamped envel-
opes belonging to the United States, and to re-
tain in their possession all the revenue which
shall have accrued from the postal service pre-
vious to the first of June to meet the orders of
the Postmaster General of the United States for
the payment of mail service within the OOnfed-
crate States.
Pc tmasters are forbidden to collect postage
on mail matter sent to or received from the Uni
ted States until postal treaty shall be made by
this Government with the Southern Confederacy,
and, until postage stamps and stamped envelopes
are furnished, all mail matter is required to be
paid tor in money.
Five cents will be charged for every single
sealed letter conveyed over distance of less
than five hundred miles within the limits of the
Confederacy, and tor any distance exceeding
that point double that rate. Newspapers pub
lished within the limits of the Confederate States
and sent from The Office to subscribers residing
in the said States are charged as follows: Week
lies ten cents per quarter, seini-weeklies double
that amount, tri weekles treble that amount,
papers published six times week sixty cents,
| and dsilies seventy cents. Periodicals published
oltener than biennia!ly are charged as newspa-
pers. Books, bound or unbound, not weighing
over four pounds, are charged at two cents an
ounce for any distance. Double the rates above
specified are to be charged upon all newspapers
published beyond the limits OF the Confederate
| States. e@2 ~ 1{aae q. lsssfit2 ~ af53 sgs5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

MILITARY CHAKaE.-We are sorry to learn
that Gen. Gwynn has resigned the command of
tle forces at this station. 1t is report. 4 that
Gen Huger will be ordered to the command -
AorfOtk Atgus S. T. i.s'isst i'@is ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

- On Wednesday last, the Rockbridge Cav
airy, Capt McNutt, and on Saturday, the Batl
Cavalry, Capt. Richards, left this place. Boil
of them are fine Comnanies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

10 Constables blanks adapted to the STAY
law, for sale at the Spectator" Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

NJ In Jefferson, Boteler and Hunter have
,,een elected to the House Of Delegates by large
msjorities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Reported Battle Near Hampton.

Under the head of photographic Dispatches !"
will be found news giving an account Of bloody
battle and glorious victory. We are at loss
to know what degree of credit should be att ached
to these dispatches The Richmond Examiner
of yesterday discredited them, but three tele-
graphic dispatches were received at this place
on yesterday, after the Examiner had been pub
lished which corroborated the news given in
the dispatches as published.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

10 In Clarke county there we're only three
votes against the Ordinance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
R Samuel B. Moore, member OF Captain

H- Samuel B. Moore, a member Of Captain
Pope's Company from Kentucky, as arraigned
on Monday week, before an Examining Court OF
Jefferson County, upon the charge OF the murder
of VIM. F. Murphy, of the same Company. In
mediately upon the conclusion of tue argument,
the Court discharged the prisoner, aud wild
shout of joy went up from the comrades of the
accused. The plea of sell-defense was fully sus-
tanned by the evidence. lNa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Official Refurns oil Bath Conntx..

House of Delegates-Col Shields 1873, Col
Hopkins 156, Col. Carpenter 55.
Board of Public Works Holladay s15, Broun 4
For Ratification, 403; for Rejection, g. w.
For Amendment, 40; agaius Amendment. 8.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Dv Francis T. Anderson and S. Mcdowell
Reid, have been elected to the Legislature il
Rockbridge county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Shenandoah County gave 25l3 votes for the
ordinance and only s against it. e 9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

U. S. POSTAGE STAMPs-As the services OF
the United States will be dispensed with in orr
postal affairs, on and after the 1st June, we
would suggest to those who have quantity Of
the Q. S. postage stamps on hand the propriety
of getting rid of them by that day, as they will
then be useless.
We give notice that from this date none will
be received at this office in payment of dues.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

II ins.ll.p ace ron, England, lreceisesia by
"a per.ts Il 4. Is mat tiie PTssy gGrel OF Eng
lana Ss2 a.saefirg At " a..ei,sIl, ard sge rs
81 eih7s Sc .bsstts 81 IS 20 4 & E5tsss
sn i9sis ~ FsigsfS' sC5k III. q a. 1 Is 50
affairs hs68an .5 vsa, .saiv4es
Mr.. Oliver Beirne has generously subscribed
two thousand dollars, and Mr.. A.. L Caperton
I've hundred dollars for equipping Volunteer
companies in Monroe county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

AZ i qtflie n oui Sui.spT pTS. A5ii!yettseFs,
g., fhiaiilotdSis'tss tiley ssi 5;kise5lano4bs
W q u II : i,g she psiuter'' aawheF+e4tisy
fS.bh1 .ae-8, gye etfi "a S5ls53i ,sTs q safs,.
g F}l5 iaatt- el9:.i3E}l 1ifaIi ont Mt 4a:iary
notlce III our advertising columns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

The CASE STATED.-The following short par
agraph from the London Globe-a ministerial
paper-and we believe Lord John RusselPs or
gan-states the case strongly for the Confeder-
ate States gs,s flit4f lff9ss
Putting aside all questions of the formal re-
cognition of the Seeded States, do they, or do
they not, in fact, constitutute political power,
capable of levying war, and entitled to be so re-
garded? Precedent is entirely in their favor
Their case is not analogous to that Of Smith c.
Brien in his cabbage garden. They hold, and
have for some time held, exclusive and hostile
possession of large territory. They exercise
all the usual powers, and confer upon its inhab-
itants all the ordinary benefits Of a settled gov
eminent. They are not even charged with Stat
rebellion Nor does Mr.. Lincoln hold posi-
ton emitting him to make such charge, or
powers adapted to administer corresponding
punishment. When the thirteen States resisted
the authority of Great Britain, we termed them
rebels, and tried to suppress the rebellion. But
the suppression being resisted with effect, at
once became war; and though we did not
change our way of talking, we changed our tao
tics, and at once conceded to the senemy' all
the immunities OF an ordinary bellgerent. And
we can hardly refuse to recognize the signit-
canoe ola similar state of things between the u
nited and Confederate States. SIS i8aii al ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

8 The Cleveland (Ohio) Plaindealer has the fol.
lowing; frs, rsFf 80
E "DRIvEs THEM BEFORE YoU.-Tnat is, when
the Federal army enters slave State, drive mas
ters- what are not killed or taken prisoners
and servants along together. Ioa s53
self the object of this war is not to change the
relations of master and slave, then we must treat
them as property, and not as persons. suppose
we conquer Old Virginia, then we have 4IZ,VOO
slaves on our hands to foster and feed-a calaml-
ty worse than Secession. aas, rsr
a3 ssGiye them freedom, and they become Tree
hooters in the Free States-a calamity still worse
kill them we must not-colonize them we can
not We must drive them with their masters .
North Carolina and Virginia.
The Old North State has beat US by three days.
She went out Monday by unanimous vote OF
her Convention We went out Thursday by an
overwhelming vote of the people. But, thanks
be to the Lord. both are delivered fully and for
The Southern Cenfederacy is now composed
Of eleven States. Maryland, Kentucky and Mis-
souri, have YET to come to complete the Constel-
Iation. That they will come is not less die
tate of feeling than of interest,". and all the fet-
tiers in Yankeedom cannot keep them back
Rich. Wing.
| am at some loss in my own mind what 70
saw in relation to Perry Davis Pain Killer. 1T
really seems to be possessed OF the power OF magic
beyond the comprehension of the human MIND.
tn. increased sales in this State are Sroly aster-
;.h;,., % g e A. W. HATCH,
.ea- b a. gi-t, Miiusa5tie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

ES Ills G4eeubrier shegp-si.ooiers lett this
place this morning.