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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Rev. q, G.. Brooke.

This popular Minister arrived here last week
nm his way to the seat Of war on the Potomac
4o .ct 90 Chaplain of tie Stanton Artillery in
accordance with the request OF that company
We are sorry to announce that his health is such
that he is compelled to forego his purpose to act
as their Chaplain. He arrived here last week,
and preached in this place on Sunday last, but
IN CONSEQUENCE Of his erteebled condition, was
forced TO abandon the idea of going to bis place
of purposed destination, and returned to his
home on Thursday lsst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Bloody Enactment in Kentucky.

The eEactments Of the Legislature of Kentucky
rival in barbarty and atrocity the bloody edicts
of Fremont in Missouri. The craven and servile
gslature of Kentucky, which ignominiously
stoops to do the bloody work of the Washington
Despot, has passed an act imposing the penalty
of death upon all Kentuckians found in arms a.
Lincoln tyranny, like vaultiDg ambition. over
leaps itself, and this kind of Legislation will ID
evitably weaken the unholy cause it is designed
to subserve
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
The Surrender OF Lexington Confirme

The Memphis papers contain full confirmation
of the reported surrender of Lexington, Missouri,
as received through courier who had arrived
from the battle-ground to report to Gen. john
ston at headquarters. There is no material diff
ference shown between these and the accounts
already published, with the exception that the
story of the losses on both sides is discredted -
No reliable intelligence as to the losses had been
received. The victory of the Confederates, how
ever was complete
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
The Capture of Lexington COnfirmed---The
Legislature Removed There.

ST. JosEpHs, Mo-, Sept. 25.-Gen. Prentiss ar
rived on Monday evening, and assumed command
OF the forces yesterday.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 1.-The Chicago Tribune, of the
25th, acknowledges the victory of the Confede-
rates at Lexington to be complete. Col. Multi
gan commanded, with $500 troops strongly en-
trenched. His reinforcements were Intercepted
and driven back. The fight lasted for several
days-from the 10th to the 2lst. The situation
of the Federals grew desperate. Sorties and
skirmishes took place constantly. The Home
Guard became greatly disafected, and first rails
ed the white flag. Finally the Federals held a
council and decided to capiulate. Price de-
manded the unconditional surrender Of the Off
GERS. The men were allowed to depart without
arms. The Federals marched out to the tune of
'sDixie." Mulligan shed tears and the men raw
ed, but took the oath not to serve against the
Confederacy. Mulligan wounded.
Gov. Jackson arrived at Lexington on Satur-
day with the Legislature.
The prisoners, property, and specie captured
are immense. 1t is splendid and profitable vic
tory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
For TIE Spectator.
EOT I
A CIrcular.


The undersigned are authorized to procure
blankets for the soldiers in the service of the
Confederate Government in the Northwest and
West OF our State. AS these cannot be obtain
ed IN any other way, they must be procured from
our patriotic ladies and citizens, otherwise our
armies must suffer greatly during the approach
ing Winter. A fair price will be paid for such as
may be offered for sale, and such as may be Of
fered gratuitously will be thankfully received by
the Government. Those who can possibly spare
them earnestly solicited to send them with
out delay, with their names attached, and if anv
Of them should be intended as donations. let #
be so stated. Could not many of the benevolent
ladies of our State part with portion of their
blankets and substitute in their place comforts
made of cotton or wool? We are also autbor-
lied to buy Cor receive as donations) Iinsey and
woolen socks. Articles to be left at the store of
Messrs. Woods & GilkeSon
ALBERT G. CARRIER
VIM. G. CAMPBELL.
Stanton, Sept. 26, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Tribute of Resrect.

WHEREAS 1t hath pleased Almighty God in
His inscrutable wisdom to remove from us our
companion in peace, and comrade n d brother
soldier in war, Sc. geant BENJAMIN F. SHUEY-
Rssolued, That whilst we sincerely mourn for
this sad dispeDsation of Providence, we humbly
.bow-fo His will and recognize HIS goodness and
mercy, even in this our sad bereavement and af-
RD That in the death of Lieut.. B. F
Shuey % 6mpany has lost.a gallant and eff
cient officer, our regiment a true soldier, our
country brave defender, all noble and gene
rous friend that as christian, friend and sol
dier he did his duty WELL winning the praise and
admiration of all who knew him.
Resoloed, That under the distressing circum-
stances of his death it will ever be refreshing to
that he fell n the foremost rank wi hilst
charging upon the enemy of his country-a no
BILE martyr to his God and Liberty.
ResoIoed, Thst we, his companions in arms.
will ever cherish his memory and initiate his
pious and brave example, and that we tender to
bis bereaved father and mother and relations our
deepest sympathy in this their afflction, and say
to them to monrn not as those who have no
hope.
Resoloed, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to his parents and to the Stanton .Specta-
tor for publication.
ST. FRANCIS O. ROBERTS,
Capt. Com. F, 5th Infantry.
P. E. WILSON, Secy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

- The New Orleans papers announce that
the Confederate Government has purchase. the
entire stock of coffee in the hands of wholesale
dealers in that city-a little over thousand
bags-for army consumption.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EAIREAx COUNTY, VIRGINIA..

OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCUPAL CHUKCH,
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
THE time has arrived for the annual resumption of
i study in this Institution; but, as is known to the
public, the premises of the Seminary not in the
hands of it's authorities. 1t has been thought expe
dent therefore, that notice be given to all whom it
may concern, that as soon it shall please wise
Providence to restore the buildings their proper
control they shall be opened again for Theological
instruction and should that event be long postponed
that classes will be formed and a course commenced
elsewhere of all which due notice will be given
In the meanwhile it is hoped the former students of
the Seminary and those who may wish to join it for
the first tme will hold themselves In readiness to take
up it's sacred studies when opportunity is offered, and
even in larger of the proper spirit of their
work, because of the sad interruption.
WILLIAM SPARROW,
Staunton Oct 1861 Dean of the Faculty
.S-Papers friendly to this Institution will please
Oiv va this an insertion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Sick Soldiers.

Seventy-five sick soldiers have been left at
Harrisonburg where they will receive all neces-
sary attention at the hands of the kind people
of Rockingham. The building of the Female
Seminary has been furnished for the use of the
use of the sick. Most of these soldiers belonged
to the 18th Georgia Regiment. They arrived in
on Wednesday last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

FAIRFAX, @. H, Oct. 3.--Presdent Davis, accom-.
panied by Generals johnson, Beauregard, and
Smith, and their Aids, had grand review of the
troops this morning Generals Walker, Long
street, Cooke and Jones were out with their
brigades; also, Major Walton's battalion OF
Washington Artillery. The day was beautiful
and the troops were in high spirits. 1t was a
magnificent affair, and occupied three hours and
a half.
The President left for Manassas at O'Clock
this evening, en- route for Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
- The Post Office Department has q

az The Post Office Department has given
instructions that FIVE dollar treasury notes are
not to be received in payment of postage, until
stamps and stamped envelopes can be procured.
The act of Congress is construed as making these
notes receivable only for stamps and stamped
envelopes, and not directly in payment for post
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
RsportedfOfths Spectator By W. d. IomDkims & Bro
RICHMOND. Oct. s. 1861.
FLOUR-Receipts this week liberal and prices not
quite so good. Sales of Superfne at S5 to s5I Extra
IS, Family $6I to 81.
WHEAT.-Red, 81 to 90; White, 80 to 81.
CORN-58 to co.
OATS-40 to As.
BUTTER.-3O and wanted
LARD.-20 to %.
BACON-Hog round 2211 to "a.
POTATOES-$215 to s2M per bbl.
HAY-Baled clover 81 25 and wanted, timothy 81. 30
to 81 So
L1ME.-S250 per barrel and wanted.
WOOL.-Uuwashed 80 to 35, washed 45 to so and
wanted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
From the Potomac.

The Fredericksburg Recorder says that the
steamer fired into by Smiths battery, on Tues
day, sunk that night at Yates's bar, 18 miles be-
low Aqua Greek, and that Walker has disabled
two ships near Cockpit Point and has them in a
fix
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Church Notice.

The Thlrty-seeond Annual Convention of the Ev.
Lutheran Synod OF Virginia will be held at Mount
Tabor near Middleb'qok, Augusta county, Va, be-
Oct. 8, 1861. REy ] p CLINE Pres
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
WantOn Destruction Of Property.

The conduct of the Federal troops while occu-
pying the grounds recently vacated by the
rebels, resulted in the burning of property to the
amount of $50, 900 to $4,000, including houses
witt. their contents, bnt which were untenanted,
no distinction being made as to the political char
acter of their owners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Persons who have lost by depredations of the

enemy, in slave or other property, must furnish
proof by deposition taken before any Judge OF
the Confederate States, or commissioner Of his
court, or notary public-or if none of them are
in the county, then before a justice of the peace
The depositions, with the party's affidavit OF
ownership and loss, are to be placed on file in
the State Department for future action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Arkansas Frontier--The Kansas Ruftians,

MEMPHIS Sept. 2s.-A dispatch from Fort
Smith says regiment of Missourians, under
Col. Hunter. was defeated by the Kansas ruffians,
under Lane md Montgomery, who are burning
towns, and marching down the Arkansas from
tier. McCullooh has only $500 men. He pro
claims tnat be needs three regiments of infantry
Immediately for twelve months service, ard calls
urgently for general rally for the defence of the
State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

~ Rev. Thomas L. Preston will preach at
Hebron Church on next Sunday, the 18th inst,
at half past II O'Clock, A. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

JEFFERSON CITY, Sept. 30.-A United States
officer, just from Lexington, says the Jackson
Legislature had assembled in that town and pas
sed the ordinance of secession. When my in
formant left they were discussing the act of con-
hscation of the property of persons opposed to
the Southern COnfederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
A WOman,s Devotion.

A correspondent of the Augusta Sentinel, wri-
ting from Pensacola, gives the following touch
ing example of sisters devotion:
A woman in camp is rarG auis sight good
for core eyes. they are like angels visits, ''iew
and far between" However, | nave several
times seen one lately. and she comes upon most
painful and sorrowful mission, to see brother
who is under sentenc, of death for striking an
officer. He is a iue looking young man. have
never witnessed scene SO narrowing to my
feelings, SO painfully impressive as the prison
scene, in which she first met him. | never
heard pathos and eloquence equal to hers. The
spectators were in tears. | was sent for by hei
and went to the prison. | would not tor long
time, announce my arrival, but stood at dis
tance held in awe by the singular scene. ln the
dim light of the prison she was kneellng by heI
brother, and uttering such prayer as L never
heard before. A friend aud relative accompa-
MED her, and to him | at last announced myself.
But it was long before he could talk coherently.
My God and this is war !" was his reiterated
exclamation.
His sister had hurried to see him at the first
notice of lis situation. She has labured for his
salvation, moral and sp ritual with the spirit Of
an angel. She obtained copy OF the proceed
lngs of the court martial, and went as fast as
steam could take her to Richmond to get par
don for him. The President was sick, bur she
saw the Secretary of War, and he advised her to
come back aud get petition for his pardon
Back shs came, and with great difficulty got one
nunerously signed by officers. One officer OF
high rank refused to sign it. She seemed much
detected at this, and asked me what she should
do. | replied, 'Go to him yourself, madam, and
he will sign it. | know that you are irresistible,
and no man with heart in his body can say no,
to you" had signed it myself against my
views of military discipline, but would have
torn the ARTICLES OF war" into atoms rather than
grieve that noble woman by refusing her request.
She took my advice, went i'll person to the recu-
eant officer, aud he signed it. She started that
same day to Richmond again, to plead for her
brothers. life. He was to have been shot to day
at noon. This morning an order came postpo-
ming the execution OF sentence. | look for her
soon again from Richmond. Heaven speed her
efforts. She is young married woman, anc
lucky is the man who has such wife. She is,
indeed, jewel, and if her mother has any more
like her at home, shall go and see them when
the war is over
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
The War i'm Missouri

MEMPHIS, October 4-Col Hardee is at CO.
lumbus with bis command
Gen. jeff. Thompson's force is now at New
Madrid, bound to st. Louis for the purpose of
Joining General Price and Gen. McCulloch.
Gen. Clarke is moving hence, in the same d.
rection, with twenty cannon.
Gen. Fremont's safety is endangered and g..
700 OF his troops have moved Paducahward from
Columbus
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Lexington Gazette.

For several months past, we have been able to
put out only halt sheet. This has been owing
altogether to the falling off of our advertising
patronage. We would have to double our rates,
if we kept up our paper to its usual size. If we
had suspended entirely when the war was com
menced, il would have been pecuniarily, far bet
ter for Us. We were induced TO keep it up in its
present reduced form, because we elt responsible
in some degree, to accommodate cur patrons, by
furnishing them the news In these exciting times.
And, from the large accessions that we have had
to our subscription list, since we have been pub
fishing half sheet, we have presumed that it
was the general desire OF our subscribers that
we should hold up, even with Ealf sheet.
Now that the beginning of another year has
just set in with the majority of our subscribers,
We desire to give fair notice that We do not ex-
pect to publish more than half sheet, during
the war. On account of the annoyance, indeed,
that it gives, to defray all expenses, being able
to collect comparatively nothing, we should pre-
fer, SO far as our interest is concerned, to sns
pend entirely, until the usual business of the
country is resumed.
With this notice, however we have concluded
to continue half sheet, to those who may
choose 10 continue their patronage. But we
must remind our patrons that We are in the
midst OF embarrassing times; and whilst we
Lave to pay cash, for everything necessary to
operate our business, not one fifth OF what was
due Us for the past year, from subscribers aud
advertisers has been raid.-Lerington Gazette.
As the above remarks of the Editor of the
Lexington Gazette in reference to his paper are
equally applicable to the Spectator" and the
country Press generally, We have inserted them
that our readers may know how seriously The
papers are affected by these war times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

THE MINERAL WEALTH OF NORTH CAROLINA
vey Of some of the middle counties of the Old
North State, says that the developments OF nat
ural wealth are astounding:
"The coal fields are ample for all the South
the mining interests are of incalculabe extent
The auriferous ores are of wonderful richness
The siver and lead mines are not surpassed il
value by those eff any country, and yield zinc
lead, copper, silver and gold"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

The news from Kentucky looks encouraging.
Gen. Buckner is breaking up the enemy's camps
and gradually advances with bis troops. We have
intelligence om a reliable source that the out
RACES perpetrated by Lincoln's disciples in that
State, on innocent men and women, and even
children, have reached point of into!erable bar
barity. They leave by hundreds, in any convey
ance they can obtain, for the purpose of seeking
refuge in Tennessee. Thousands of true hearted
Kentuckians will flock to our standard, and strike
a blow for the redemption of their Common
wealth. Disp0tch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
No Money for Mr.. Lincoln.

Mr.. Belmont who went on borrowing mis-
sion abroad for Mr.. Lincoln, has returned empty
handed and disconsolate. The battle of Manas-
sas Plains has exerted potential influence in
money circles in Eorope. The London journals
contain significant sentences like the following,
employed by the Saturday ReDieao:
We need scarcely say that the attempt to in
troduce the proposed Federal loan into the Lon
don Market has prooed failure MIR. a. Bel
mont, the New York agent of the firm OF Roths-
ohilds, has finally taken his departure, convinced
of the hopelessness of persuading the Eugiish
public To lend themselves to the speculation. 1t
is universally felt in this country that if the
Northerners mean to Conquer in this unhappy
strife, they must conquer by their own energies,
and their own money. The Federal Go0ernmaent
can gipe no adequate security; and the English
public are well aware that neither Messrs. Roths-
childs nor any other firm, however eminent, can
OR will give security for the payment, pInctual
or uDDunctual, of the interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
NvCOd.

Those who desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do so by hauling US good loads ana
MOOD mood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

1t is said that Secretary Cameron, at the COM
mencement of the battle of Bull Run implored
the 4th pennsylvania regiment to ssstrike for
their homes,' and they did so at the rate Of ten
miles an hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

MEMPHIS, Oct. 3-Gen. Buckner took Hopkin.
vile. dispensing the Federals, who fired, killing
ole. Hs captured 500 stand of arms and three
cannon. He obtained quiet occupation of Hop
kinsville, and took the cavalry back.
The Kentuckisns generally are pleased with
the movements of the Oontederates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
CONFEDERATE STATE w

COlNt w AK
ME undersigned Commissioners ON behalf of the
Il Confederate States Government, to receive SUBJ
scrptons from farmers and planters of such portion
OF their crops they may be willing to make to the
Government to be paid in Confederate Bonds bearing
per cent. interest, payable at Richmond semi-annu
ally, respectfully call upon the citizens of Augusta
to come forward at early day and make such SUBJ
scriptions they may desire, that the Government
may be duly advised to the success likely to attend
their efforts in this direction for maintaining the pub
lie credit.
The per cent. bonds furnish the most profitable
and safest investment in the county and every citizen
is called upon, at this eventul period, to contribute
literally the success of the sacred cause in which
we are engaged.
VIII $itSiAs 4 ] ssSSs$Sf$Shihar. SsS$Sii S$$! oon.'..
October 8, 1S6l.-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

WASHINGTON, Sept. $50 etfectually have
treasures been taken that vessels no longer pass
up or down the Potomac without undergoing a
destructive fire from the Confederate batteries.
Nayiqatioa is CirtuaIly closed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08

A BRAVE BoY-Albert Lincoln, "a ccnnec-
ton of ''old Abe, y one of Capt. Stands ieuten.
ants, is brave and gallant boy. ln company
with several others, attached to Capt Stands
company, he was taken prisoner one day last
week, at Springfield, in Hampshire county, and
had bis hands tied. In this condition, he was
left at night with his captor, when with his hands
lied across each other, he succeeded in getting
his pistol out, shot dead the man wIo had him
in charge, and succeeded in making his escape
t. his comrades, four miles distant! He is repre-
sented as one of the brsvest and most daring
boys in the service-his courage in fact, amount
ing to an almost reckless daring. Rockingham
Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
LoU1sv1LLE.-The Washington despotism

LoUIsvILLE-The Washington despotism is
putting its heel down heavily upon Louisville
Martial law was proclaimed there at four o'clock
Friday evening last. The Office of the Courier
has been seized, the paper suppressed, and its
editor, Mr.. Mckee, taken prisoner. In the few
hours notice given of the intention to proclaim
martial law, hundreds of citizens fed.-Nash.
Gdz. 22d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Gen. Prices Official Report of the Battle of
Lexington, Mo.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo, Sept 28-General
Prices official report of the battle of Lexington
has been received. The following is the closing
paragraphs:
"Our entire loss, in this series of engage ments,
amounts to % killed and 70 wounded. The en
emys loss was much greater. The visible fruits
of this almost bloodless victory are great
About $500 prisoners have been taken, a.
mong whom are Cola. Mulligap, Marshall Red
ing, White, Grover, Major Van Horn, and one
hundred aud eighteen other commissioned off,
GERS. Also, 5 pieces of artillery and mortars,
together with over 5000 stand of infantry arms,
largo number fsabres, about 750 horses, many
cavalry equipments, teams, ammunition, more
than one hundred thousand dollars worth of
commissary stores and large amount Of other
property.
"in addition to all this, we obtained the restO-
ration of the Great Seal Of State and the pubic
records, which had been stolen from their prop
or custody, and about nine hundred thousand
dollars IN money, of which the banks of this
place had been robbed, and which caused to be
restored"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-08
Stanton, Sept 26, 1861.

WILMINGTON, N. O., Oct 6.-An authentic
letter from an officer on board the steamer Raj
eigh, dated on the second inst, says that the
steamers Onrlew and Raleigh had captured the
Federal steamer Fanny on the evening bef,re.-
She was loaded with blankets, great coats, shoes
aDd clothing for the Federal fleet, aud had As
men on board. No one was killed or wounded
on either side. The steamer Fanny and her
cargo are worth nearly 100000.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 3O.-Passengers by to-day's
trains report that Gen. Buckner broke up the
Union Camp in Owen county on Saturday last
capturing 400 stand of arms and their camp equi'
page. The Unionists ran and some Indianians-
swan the river. Gen. Buckner, it is reported,
has gone to Hopkinsville to disperse the Union
camp. Smithland, occupied by the Federals on
the Oath.