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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

II is now ascertained to.a certainty that
the Congress of the Confederate States will
koId its sessions in the city Of Richmond
after the 1st Of June. The removal is as
YET only TEMPORARY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Secretary of War Cameron has refused
to receive Gov. Hicks four regiments Of
volunteers so defend the Capital and Mary
land No volunteers will be received ex
.cept for general service.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
SGnavv berries.

We are indebted to the Ladies Of the A.
.nerican Hotel for nice dish Of Strawber-
T'iies, t1e first Of the season in StauntonA or.
course they were delicious, and We cannot,
say which prcdominated, our admiration
for the taste of the ladies, or our taste for
the Strawberries 80
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

It's Stated By the Washington cores,
pendent of the Baltimore S1n, that the lin
coin government has made large purchases
of arms in Europe, some Of, which have al
ready arrived in New York.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Gen. Butler says that his face is South
ward, and that he won't take step back
wards. That is very likely. Walking back
wards would be too slow buginess for him
But when he begins to smell powder, &c
will turn b:s face North and make tracks
forward very rapidly! We know the mis-
cradle braegart end poltroon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Highland County has mustered into SER
vice about 150 volunteers, under Capt. Fe-
Tx H.. Hull; Pendlston out 200, under
Capt. Moomaw, a graduate of Virginia Mi
litary Institute; aud Pocaholaas 200, un-
der Capts d. A. Stofcr and A. Mcneil
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

We understand that Drs S II. Moffett
aud Wm. @. Hill, Of Harrison burg; have
been commissioned Assistant Surgeons in
the Provisional Army okVirginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
DENTAL NOTICE.

DENTAL NOTICE.
nR. ARTHUR has entered into co-partner-
~ ship witt DR.. HEST. Of Winch tster. DR..
Irlst Is graduate Of the Pennsylvania College OF
Dental Surgery, and has been in practice over
-four years Dr. Arthur NECESSARILY being absent
apart OF the time, lin iiichmond.J takes grea.
pleasure in announcing to his friends TIL pr.
Hest is fully competent To attend TO all the
rious duties, with the utmost skill he may be calf
eG upon to perfnrm. DR.. ATthur will visit Staun-
ton once a month, (Court week
March lSHl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
E1ssgone and the South.

We gather from the tone Of the English
press more that is favourable to the South
that otherwise. TIE fact that tho attempt
el blockade is recognized, is virtual ad-
mission of separate dc facto government,
entitled to be considered as one Of the pow
ers of the earth. The very act Of hlocka
ding on the part Of Liucoln is "a admission
that the Southern Confpaeraey exists and
is an indirect acknowledg ment Of the inde-
pendence Of the seeded States, for how
could the administration at Washington
blockade the ports Of its own government :?
Either We are separate and hostile peo-
pie, and the ll52sekaae legitimate, according
to the law Of nations, or ne area rGG IT of
the cid government, and The blockade in.
direct conflict with treaty stirulations. The
fact, therefore, that the blockade is recog
nized is in effect the acknowledgf nent of the
existence Of dc facto government.
We take these Indications as evidences Of
the fnal decision Of the powers Of Europe
in favor Of the existence of the Southern
Confederacy. Whether their purposes, in
this respect, will spcediiybe made known, is
another Question. Doubtless they will await
the development Of the events Of the next
six Nc8i;s II SO. we feel satisfied that the
result of the confct that must shortly en-
sue, viii more fully rivet the conviction
upon the governments Of the old country
mat we are people fully cole to make good
our claim to separate nationality II
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Henry Winter Davis has been nomina-
Fed for re election to Congress from ;i,e 4sh
Con gressionaf District Of MARYLAND.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
Fret. j. Ese.ker I'sEoERa ps0n.

: WE' - . EsNUE 4 A SsEEE E5sUase
This gentleman, only sou of Judge Lucas
PIhompson, of this place. is now at Lynch
burg, Major in tie Arkansas Regiment.
lie is young gentleman Of fine acquire
ments, and will doubtless DO good service
IN the defence of his native State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
.Easfice 70 TIE Earnsss

Through the instrumentalty II Fir. NJ.
r. Kaufman, one of tie delegates from
this county. (say$ TIE Winchester Rcpub-
lican. an act was passed at the last regu-
lar session Of the Legislature, whereby the
Banks Of the Commonwealth are required
to publish their quarterly official statements
in the newspapers Of their respective local
tiles, instead of presenting them to dis
tant aud unconcerned public in one or two
journals receiving Executive favor at Rich
mond. It does not appear that the Banks
have as yet complied with this new provis-
ion Of law, but it will scarcely be overlook
ed much longer as the means thro' which
the people most interested in The various
local moneyea institutions can be best in
formed Of their mana cement aud condi-
ton. 49, 80
At the late special session s of the Legis-'
lature, Mr. Kaufman procured the pas.
sage of an act providing for the paymcntof
all just claims against tic militia of the
State, such as the cost of the necessary
publications, the. expenses for music, and
the like. All such claims will now be paid.
As the country papers throughout the
State will be particularly benefited by
these measures, . they should give general
publicity to this acknowledg ment to the
gentleman through whose eNrtions the acts
were passed. +.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
Anril 90 1861.

=. = = April Y, 1871. =
The oath to support the Constitution of
the Uuited States is duly binding so long
as man is citizen of State of the Union.
He is citizen of Virginia. which has ceas-
ed to be one of tlse United States, and his
allegiance is die to Virginia %
This is my well settled opinion, and I act
upon it, for am sworn as an officer to sup
port the Constitution of the United States
But when Virginia secodes, L feel that am
entirely absolved from my oath, and am
bound only to support Virginia
eaa J. r. TUCKER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

NELSON Co., NEAR ALIENS CREEK P. o.
...ea.a April Is. 1861.
J. e. Tucker, Atty Gen. Of the State
Dear Sir-There are large number of
Irishmen at work in this eighborhood. who
wish to know your opinion as regards their
duty TO the State of Virginia, when out Of
the Union-they having taken their oath.
to support the Constitution of the United
States. Does the secession of the State abb
solve them from their oath An early re-
ply will much oblise youfobedient servant,
salitlsea b. g. MEGGINSON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

The small foS prevails to considerable
extent among the troops at Washington
c;tv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

The Richmond Examiner says that il is
the opinion Of competent judges in Rich
morl, that Maj NJ. G. Hartman has saved
to the State at least $4,000, in the pur-
chase of horses that he has made. THIS IS
what the State receives as return for the
appointment Of competent men to office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Gov. Jcln b Floyd has been appointed
! Brigalier General in the army Of the Con
Tolerate Suites. IIe will raise brigade IN
Virpi;.ia
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
The Berkeley Nee ing, and MIR.
m .EOEgn Banney.

A meeting of citizens of dlsoyal proclv-
tiles was lately held in Berkeley county, at
which, among other tiaitdrous proceedings,
a resolution .Tas adopted nominating Mr..
John Janhey as candidate for Congress.
The Committee appointed to notify tl;.t
gentleman, received the following singing
rebukc for themselves and their conductors,
for which we most cordially thank Mr. Jan
ney. We take the liberty of italicising !.
few words. We make no room for the let
ter to which it is a reply:
s LEEssunt. May IS, 1861
q Gent,csnen 81 have this moment receiy-
ed your letter of the 18th instant, inform
ing me that at public meeting of the citi-
Gems of Berkeley county, held in Martins
burg on the 18th instant, my name was an
nounced as candidate for Congress, and
you express the hope that will respond ia
vorably to the domination, and make my
acceptance of 1t as r1blic as possible, pre-.
vious to the election to be held on the 23d
instant.
IF the political condition of the country
were now as it was two years ago, reasons
of private and personal character would
oblige me to decline your nomination but
waving all considerations of this kind, there
are now existing the gravest causes of q
public character, which, in my Judgment,
make it my Imperative duty TO decline its
acceptance Without a moments hesitation.
On the Esd inst, the people of Virginia
are to cast their votes for the ratification or
rejection Of the Ordinance Of Secession,
adapted by the Convention on the 18th Of
April, and by the result. 1t IS nos, and has
long been my .fred purpose to abide. Ny
own opinions Of past events have been as
decided aud as firm as those of most men,
md they fave on all pfopeA occasions been
freely expressed, but / hd5e siow to deal
Nth the practical fssnss which Tie before
us. The destiny of 1irgiihhta Is nay aestii-
ny, and uih her shall sink or suine
Very respectfully,
lisa ef Your fellow citizen. s"ta
JOHN JANNEY.
Messrs. Crainer, Herring, Dorsey, Miller,
Curtis, Conrad, and others. @
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Mr.. Oliver Beirne has generously sub
scribed two thousand dollars, and Mr.. A
I. Caperton FIVE hundred dollars. for equip
ping Volunteer Companies in the County Of
hinnrna
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
Dhe Uiuditator,
ESY -. M. YOST.

TERMS: The %VlND!CATOR' is published
every Friday morning, on Main Street. two doors
lie low Ciawiosd's CORNERS at Two Dollars and
Fifty Gets, which may be discharged by the pay
r5ent OF Two Dollars in al vance. No subscription
will be discontinued but at the option OF the Edl-
tors until all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS OF ten lines Cor less. } in
serted one time for dollar. and twenty-five
cents for each subsequent cuntinuancs. Larger
al vertisements inserted in the same proportion.
{ liberal disc punt made to those who advertise
bv thu
Ess- ANNA. advertisers will be limited to tlser
Immediate. business or Tie advertisements charged
for at transient rates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

The york on the Capitol at Washington
has been entirely suspended, in conse
qaence of the near approach Of tie South
.ern trnarhr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24
E.E.VgEEYs C.9RlsA.9GE
OR SAFE.

NOR SALE first late TWO&HORSE CAR
n RAGE, whict will seat six persons. 1t can
be made close open to suit the season 1t was
built by Rodgers, the best builder in the United
States. 1t cost $3.50 and has never EApi in hard
use. 1t will be sold now for 1926 on cred If Of
six or twelve months. hearin-s at4'~et Bond and
good security viii be required. INQUIRE AT THIS
OFFICE.
March Is, ISGl.-tf. ssrrv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Col. O. NJ. Crutchfeld, Speaker Of the
House of Representatives Of Virginia, is
dead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

The Convention Of North Carolina pass
ed an Ordinance Of Secession by 9 uaani-
NOUS vote, on TIE 20th, two hours after itss
organization.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

ADVERTISING RATES.
Professional Cards, not exceeding seven lines
will be inserted for one year for 81 Oo-six month
for 81 90.

ALI advertising for less time tnan three month0
viii be charged for at the usual rates--Sl 90 per
square for the first insertion. and twenty five cents
or each subsequent issue.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

We learn from the Union Democrat'that
Mr.. c. j. Beirne, of Monroe County. has
proposed to raise Volunteer Company,
and to uniform and equip the Company at
his own expense.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

SElr-P RorEcroRs.- A traveller who has
just reached Philadelphia from Huntsville,
Alabama. reports that.
The Mississippi regiments are all armed
with Colts navy reyolyers. Each man In 1
the Southern army is provided with a Bowie
Knife thirteen inches long. and two inches
wide. One of them was shown me, and
upon the blade were the words :. Self Pro-
teetor.' They cost $50 each, and are ter
ribIe weapons.
The Northern people are evidently be-
s'4a.ng = f::a Oh: some things
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Thomas Flournoy, Of Fairfax, is raising
a company Of Mounted Rangers, who viii
arm ana equip themselves, !" fight Oh their
own hook when and where they please,
watching the movements Of the enemy, and
pounciug upon him at such points as may
be most assailable, and where most extcu-
tion can be done. FAN
. The New Yorl, Tribune SAYS Henry I.
Dixon, Of Kansas, viii be collector ataAl-
.exandria, and If resisted, will be installed
and supported BY Federal forces.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Cannonading Jetween Virginia Battery
and Yankee Government Steamer.
NotFoLK, May 10.
The steamer Kahokee, with. laborers TO
complete the battery on Sewell's Point, was
fred into yesterday by the U. S. steainer
Monticello, but no damage was done. The
steamer fred about thirty shot and shell at
the battery, but killing nobody. Several
hundred troops moved down last night to
defend the works there, but tie attack was
not renewed To-day more guns were
mounted On the works, and at this time 6
Nd spirited cannorade has been kept
up with the steamer for several hours. The
result is not yet known.
The Monticello, Minnesota, Ctrn berland,
Engineer and Yankee are in the Roads
Thus far the Monticello is the only one
engaged A considerable movement of
troops is no. going Oh, but their destination
is unknown
Col WeisiGcr's command has been in
readiness all day, TO move at a moments
notice, but up to this time they have re-
ceivcd no orders.
Pryor is in command at the Navy Hos
pital. w
The Petersburg Cavalry left to-day for
service in Norfolk county, about Is miles
from Portsmouth.
9 2. M.-An express from Sewell's has
just arrived. lie reports that the Month
cello drew off after sunset ii crippled con-
dition. On our side cnly one man was
slightly wounded. Heavy guns are being
taken down there Tonight.
Six men were killed on board the Mon
ticello, and several badly wounded. The
ship is probably disabled forever. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

The concentration of troops at Fortress
Monroe under Gen Butler it is alleged, is
for the purpose Of forming grand cntrench-
ed camp Additional operations have been
entered upon by the federal forces at Fort
Monroe, embracing the sei2ute Of the farms
of Jos. Segar. Judge Copton,. and indeed
all the territory constituting. the peninsula
between Hampton aud Mill creek. It is
said further, that they have been making
surveys preparatory to the erection Of out
works. A portion of the farms will proba-
IDLY be appropriated to the accommodation
of horses, mules and cattle required for the
use of the garrison. It is said that Genl.
Mansfield is to conduct the hostile move
ment upon Virginia witt q force of IS 600
volunteers and 5, 600 regulars Gen Bat
Ter has gone to Annapolis previous IS his
departure for head quarters at Fortress
Monroe. A despatch received last night
says that the new nlilitary department is to
Ecomprise Eastern Virginia, North Carolina
and tennessee, but it is more probable that
previous intelligence was correct, which in-
cudea South Carolina, and not Tennessee,
as it is evident That active demonstrations
are to De made by sea IS part of the con-
templated az gressiv C movement on the
South. secretion sss #s aa
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

Candles! Candles 4!
E'AE undersigned has for sale large quantity of
SUPERIOR taliow Candles, which he viii dispose
OF at ~ cents per pound by the box for cash.
=, Il. L. HARTMAN.
March Is, 1861.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

oRSE SHoES.-3G Kegs Horse Shes just re-
Ii ceived and for sale. GEO. r. pRIcE'
Stanton, March Is, 1861. : -
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EIcEaRss0 the Capital.

. It is now ascertaincd as a fact that Rich
mond is to be tie Capital Of the Confederate
States. efs..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

A REGIMENT OF INDIANS The Peters
burg Express thus refers to a regiment of
Indians, three hundred strong, now among
the forces of the Confederate States at y or
folk. .t s.-..e j
These sfa1wart sons eff The forest are from
the county Of Cherokee, N. c.. and arc I'M
der the skilful training Of Gen. Jackson, a
distinguished member of the North Caro-
Ina Senate from Cherokee, and are now
ready foE immediate action. A more for
midabEe looking body Of men, we are in
formed by gentleman who has seen thers,
never have been congrcgated on this osntl-
ncnt. 14ot one Of them is under six feet
in heighs, and, being built in proportion,
they look more Ike modern Simpsons than
any thing else to which We can compare
them. The rife has been their constant
companion almost from infancy, aud they
are confesscdly the best marksmen the
world has ever seen. They shoot running
or standing with the same unerring certain-
ty, and Load and fire with a rapidly which
is really surprising. Each man carries be-
sides his rife, a scalping Knife and toma>
hs wiz
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

&fAULpING'S CEPHALlC FILLS for The cure
~ OF Headache at p. ii TROITTsS ~
summon, Fep l. 1861. Drug Store
WoopEN WARE "A good stock just receiv-
W ed by WOODS / GiLkESQN,
Stanton, Jan. 81 1851.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

EETeaf ESaZ'2a1n
HENRY HUGHES calls particular attention to
IA his very cheap assortment OF
Boots Rna @ IN 1903
which he is selling cheap, if not the cheapest in
t,i. place.
Mems Shoes only, ST 90
's Caters, only, l.50
Ladies' and Misses Shoes very Low. Just recciv-
ed some Gents Lasting SLoes-very pleasant for
tender feet.
He still is manufacturing Gentlemen's Boots,
Caters and Shoes of the best French Calf Skin,
Ladies' Caters. and Shoes of all kinds.
Izg- Call ind get barg aims.
OPPOSITE DAVIS A. KAySER'S.
Staunton, Sept. IA, 1860.
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int1e Fight Com I'M encea!

Cannonoding Jetmeca Virginia Battery
and a Yankee Government Steamer.
NotToLK, Nav 49,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-24

TNnE Subscribers call the attention of the puohc
i to their extensive variety Of
PARLOsS, BOX, TEN PLATE AND
COOKING STOVES,
of their manu- acture. They have been cast
with an especial reerenc. to durability and Civ
ing out heat, and will be found equal in quality, if
not superior, to any purchased of Northern make.
They have also on land. and will manufacture to
order any and every description of
IroEl Railing
EIs, MIL IRONS. MAGHEN cry, and
all kinds of Castings made to order.
he patronage of the public is especially sG'icl-
ted A. j. CARRIER u CO.
Nov. l6, 1860.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-10-21
Enquirer.
The Militia Drill.

This important step has been put
into execution, and We are pleased to
notice that nearly every person sub
jcct to this duty comes forth with a
will, some few perhaps endeavor to
cvade it; very few we trust. We
intended suggesting the propriety OF
drilling the citizens Of Shreveport in
or near the city, for, when the order
is issued &c assemble several miles
distant, We think it unreasonable that
a punctual attendance should be rex-
pected. We understand, however,
with much pleasure, that this will not
be the case in future. System is,re-
quisite in everything, let us have it
in this.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-10-21

upon an accurate knowledge Of the
facts, will nt once be set at liberty.
# We desired to sum up for the bene-
fit Of Mr.. Bright and his supporter,
the practical result Of an American
Democracy, that result would be ir-
responsible military tyranny, the s,,s-
pension Of the hobcas corpus act, the
sitting Of the press. and the. whole
sale introduction of a system Of pass
ports and spies. In fact, more outra-
ges have been perpetrated upon indi-
vidual liberty in the Northern States
than even King Bomba attempted to
commit in Naples. Tie proclama-
ton of martial law mt New York is
not only evidence of national rotten
ness aud decay, but shows how, in
the moment of disaster and disn,ay,
subservient and excited population
may surrender all the freedom and
liberty for which they have contend
ed during nearly a century.
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-10-21
The Cry is "And still Another"

So fast do our forces gain victories
over those of the enemy, it becomes
almost Il matter of impossibility. to
keep an accurate minute of ali their
successes. Victory upon victory is
continually being heralded to our
Southern people, and the glad tidings
are received with no great dcmonsta-
tions. hut in the breast of each indi-
vidual Il feeling of pride arises. I'M
expressible in words. The enemy,
doubtless has, by this time. conclud-
ed that southern blood is not easily
made to flow without resistance most
terrific and disastrous to foe. This
is not all, for before the ending of
this war, they viii be the worse beaten
people on record.
The last engagement reported was
mt the Passes, below New Orleans,
as published i'll yesterdays paper,
on which occasion, the enemy was
treated as i'll all previous engagements
they exhibited their va,or by turning
their faces and dispensing in ''doublc
quick time SO much for being III
the wrong.
If the fedcrals ever intend to gain
victory, it Is about time they were
putting their wits to work To accom-
piish it. They are doomed, it appears
to meet with disappointment in every
encounter they have with the forces
of the Confederate States In every
engagement there falls into the hands
Of our forces, arms, ammunition, etc.
in no tritling quantities, fully repay
ing us for our trouble, and thus, in
stead of injuring, they aid us, and
keep themselves bnsily employed OBJ
tanning those requisites for our bene-
fit. When they attempt carrying
our their grand schemes attached to
flle so much talked Of expedition,
they will be found lacking in these
rs they We're in courage at Manassas.
The New York Post of the 10th
ult. says that seven hundred and
twcnty-three letters, addressed to
persons in the seeded States had
been received and detained at the
Post Office that week. OF these, no
less than three hundred aed sixty:twe
were received on the | 9Th, and Il large
part of them were brought 10y tn
! .Atrica
The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-10-21

Gen. Backnes.-'rhc following is
she army record Of Gen. Buckncr, il,
command ofthc State Rights Ken
lucky troops, from the West Point
register of 1850. His subsequent
army record we have not the means
of ascertaining:
Simon b. Buckncr Of Kentucky, a
graduate of 1914, with the eleventh
place. Brevent Second Lieutenant
Second Infantry. July lst, 1874.
Acting Assistant Professor Of Mathe-
mates at West Point, from August,
1915, to May, 1916, and Assistant
Instructor of Infantry Tactics from
August, lSlS. Second Lieutenant.
May 9th, 1916. Wounded ut Churu
busco, Aug goth, lS47. Brevet First
Lieutenant .'for gallant and meritori-
Gus conduct at Churnbusco, which
appointment was declined. R.gi-
mental tpuartcrmaster, 1917.