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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-26

Sons of Temperance, No 13l held Nov. 9Th, 1861 on
motion a committee was appointed to draft resolu-
tions in regard to the death of brother GEORGE w.
RooF, who died in the Hospital on the Allegheny
Mountain and who was brought home to his friends
and buried at the Sangersvie church by his brothers
in the usual way. AS his brothers who in ser.
vice with him had also held meeting for the same
purpose and forwarded their resolutions to this Di-
vision for consideration, we committee do heart
ly with the resolutions passed by our broth
ers, and would offer the following additional resolu-
ton:
Rockingham Register and Staunton Spectator.
JOHN GREGORY,
JAMES A. HOUFF, SCom.
JAMES KARICOFE,)
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Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of Company D, convened on the
18th of November, 1861, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an overruling Prov
idence to remove from ranks our friend and
fellow-soldier, private JOHN MoNTGoMERY,-be-
loved by all who knew him, warm-hearted and
kind in his disposition, and renowned for his bra
very man ard a soldier,-be it
Resolved. That this Company, in the death OF
private John Montgomery, has lost good SOL
dier and kind and loving friend.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt SYM
pathIes to his bereaved mother, brothers and Sis
ters, hoping that this may be a warning to US all
to prepare for the like event.
Resolved, That we recommend to all soldiers
of our common country his patriotism and zeal.
Resolved, That copy of this preamble and
resolutions be sent to the friends Of the deceas-
ed, and that copy of the same be sent to the
Staunton Spectator for publication.
H. J. WILLIAMS, Chm,
5th Reg. Va. Volunteers.
JAS E.. BEARD Sec'y
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sEQUEsTRATION NOTICE.

TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA, HIGHLAND,
BATH, GREENBRIER, RANDOLPH, POCAH0N-
fTAS, MOROE AND ALLEGHANY:
THE Sequestration Law of the Confederate States
i requires every citizen holding controlling lands.
goods, chattels rights credits of aen enemes or
citizens of Northern States, knowing any one who
does, to inform the Receiver SPEEDILY, of the fact,
and also to account with him for the same and not
to be called upon. have been Receiver for more
than months; have advertised In the papers, and
yet few have forward to give the information
have taken notes of many names from information
of others. and will continue to do So and will surely
enforce the penalties of the law against those who
will not come forward. L am informed that persons
in Bath, Highland and Augusta are largely indebted
to certain Martin Evans or Evans Il Bowman, Penn
sylvanians, late of Lebanon, Augusta. To all such
persons notice is given that, unless they speedily
forward and account to me, the penalties Of the law
will be enforced, reluctantly, but necessarily First.
indictment fine not exceeding $4,000 and impris-
onment; second, the payment of double the amount
due tn. Confederate States. THOS. j. NICHE,
Nov. 26-4t Receiver.
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Exnloded Calculation.

The Petersburg Express says that the Vanuai
Government at Washington conceived the ldea
that by sending huge naval expedition TO Tue
Southern coast they would compel the Confeder-
ates to abandon Manassas in order to defend the
coast This idea was very fondly clerished ano
a confident expectation was entertained OF the
complete success of the movement to which IL
ied That terrible rebel army on the Potomac,
which the Vandals dare not face, was to melt
away like frost work under the new and SUDDEN
exgency that was to befal it, and the road 10
Richmond was to be laid open to the invaders.
Well the costly expedition has reached It's desti
nation 1t has landed at Port Royal. 1t has
captured the rebel forts there. But Ais tor the
Rump Instead of the army at Manassas oelne
withdrawn or weakened, it has been increased
by thousands in tie last week. Regiment after
regiment has been sent to swell its numbers, and
they are still going. On the other hand, fresh
armies are rapidly gathering at Savannah aud
Charleston, and before the 1st of December there
will be 100000 men in the proximity OF Beau
fort painting for an opportunity Of meeting the
maraudiDg towards, should they dare to separate
from their vessels. Let them try the experiment
as soon as they please. If they do, not man OF
them will return.
So, the upshot of the grand expedition is a
grand f-ilure--so far, at least as the contempla.
ted and expected diversion of troops from Man
assas is concerned. The army there is more
powerful than ever, and is daily becoming q
greater and greater terror to the Rump. The
forts at Port Royal have been captured, but the
invaders are cooped up there by the Oonfederates
as they are at Arlington Heights. Their great
Cotton speculation has proved an abortion, for
we do not suppose that fifty bales have fallen OF
will fall into their hands.
And this is the return which they get for an
expenditure of at least fifty millions of dollars
upon the Armada! What splendid profit upon
their mammoth investment And such will be
their luck to the end of the chapter.
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STOP THE THIEF.

A man calling himself SMITH and representing
N himself as having deserted from Manassa juno
tion to visit sick brother in Lynchburg, called at
my house on Saturday evening last, and left during
the night leaving his clothing, and taking in lieu
thereof an over coat of the color called olive green
with long skirts lined with black alpaca, the body
lined with plain wooden material, also drab frock
coat and pair of black cashmere pants, lined with
colored cotton He is about feet 10 inches high,
light hair smooth face, forid complexion. rather
clined to be aeshy, and looks like man addicted to
intemperanre He had on in addition to the clothing
above described an old pair of gaiter shoes, and
low crowned slouch hat, color not recollected. He
looks to be about 20 years of age
suitable reward will be paid for his apprehension,
and if he is as he represents himself deserter any
one apprehending him will be entitled to reward of
$50 from the Confederate Government
DAVID STERRETT
Nov 26, 1861. (2t.)
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1t being made known to the people of the
County that they will have to furnish ONE
HUNDRED TEAMS A WEEK, for the trans
portation of supplies to the Army in the North
west, a meeting was held at the Courthouse on
the 10th inst, at which it was determined as the
best means of procuring the teams, that each
Magisterial District shall furnish ELEVEN TEAMS
EVERY EIGHT DAYS, and to carry out the resolu-
tion four discreet gentlemen in each District
we're commissioned t. select and impress the
teams. As this is measure to feed the soldiery
and make the transportation fall as equally as
possible on the farmers, it is hoped that no one
will object to do his part. The names of the
gentlemen appointed are follows:
LIST. F. M. Young, j. W Bell, Michasl McAlear
and William J. Nelson.
End. Henry Edison, John Trimble, VIM. d.
Anderson and Robert S. Harnsberger.
3rd. John Christian, VIM. Armstrong, Joseph
Trimble and Samuel x. Kerr.
4th. John Newton, VIM. F. Smith, Thomas
Johnston and Joseph Long.
5th. Saml. W. Patterson, VIM. S. Hanger,
James Patrick and James Fitch.
9Th Samuel B. Finley, Saml. x. Kerr, James
Patterson and Franklin Berry.
7th. VIM. F. Gamble, j. j. Parkins, John 81.
Crawford and Cyrus Brown.
9Th. John G. Fulton, D. N. Vanlear, Richard
Il. Dudley and Thomas S. Hogshesd.
9th. Ii. B. Seig, Gabriel j. Hite, Wm Mont
gomery and Epbraim Geeding.
M. e.. HARMAN,
Nov. 26, 186l.-tf Lit. Col COmd 'ng.
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For the Spectator,

For the Spectator
The subscriber thankfully acknowledges the
following donations for the Baltimore Company
in Col. Giham's Regiment, viz:
From Mrs. NJ. E. Woodward, 8 pairs socks and
2 blankets.
From Mrs. A. Covell pairs socks.
8 S. A. Brady, 6" Cashmere gloves.
6 Frank Henderson, 2 shirts, 2 pairs
drawers, pair socks.
per Rev. w. G. Campbell, l blanket, pairs
socks 5
Mrs. W. G. Campbell, pairs socks, shirt, l
pair drawers, blanket.
Misses Campbell, 81 pairs Cashmere gloves.
Mrs. Alexander Taylor, l6 Pairs IS
per Miss Serena McChesney, % pairs socks, 5
2 pairs drawers, shirts, blanket.
Prot. Ide, shirt, pair socks. e - 3
Mrs. NJ. B. Gait, 2 woolen shirts, pairs socks,
10 pairs twi-led drawers, IL Canton flannel
drawers.
From gentleman in Staunton, So, to be spent
in socks. it.s
& Mrs r. II. Phillips, IA shirts.
The company consists of eighty-two men. Do
nations may be left at the Confederate Clothing
Office over the Post Office,
R. 81. PHILLIPS.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY.
nN WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH OF DECEMBER,
" 1851, at Mcdowell, in the county of Highland l
will sell large portion of the Personal Estate of Fe-
ix Hull. decd, consisting of about 200 head of
Cattle 40 Horses and Colts, 80 to 40 Hogs As Sheep,
$50 bushels of Wheat 80 100 bushels of Rye. 200
bushels of Oats 600 to 800 bushels of Corn; yokes
of Oxen; Wagons, Ploughs. Harness. Wheat Fan and
various farming implements, and articles of House
hold and Kitchen Furniture. Among the Cattle there
are upwards of 100 head of two year old and num-
Der OF choice Roam Hefers, selected of the best blood
for breeders, besides others of good stock.
TERMS Cash tor all sums under S5; for all sums
amounting to or $5 credit of nine months will
be given; bonds with good security to be given bv
the purchaser. HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
Nov. 20 IDS Adm'r of +. FL. Hull, decd
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Popular Reaction at the North.

/. is evident that reaction is going on in the
North. The following dispatch shows that the
tide of war is turning against the Republican
party that inaugurated this bloody crusade against
the South:
Later returns from the election in Wisconsin
show large Democratic gains. Racine county.
usually 900 Republican majority, reported
DenOcr0tic
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W- Some of the Southern papers are sug-
-gesting the propriety of planting no cotton next
year unless the blockade is raised before the
planting season arrives. If the present crop can
not be shipped, there is no use in raising another
to be kept at home. There is Gotten enough on
hand now to supply Southern manufacturers for
several years, and without foreign market for
it, its production will be far less profitable than
that of meat and bread. The same remarks ap-
ply to tobacco, and the suggestion is worthy of
serious consideration
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PUBLIC SALE.

i Armstrong, deceased will take place at the former
residence of the deceased about five miles South of
Mddlebrook, Thursday, the 5th OF December next,
at IL o'clock NJ The property to be sold will con
sist of Wheat Rye Corn, Oats, Cattle, Hogs and
Sheep also one Polmer Threshing Machine with good
Cloyer.seed Box attached Terms announced on day
of sale JAMES III CALLIsON,
Administrator with the will annexed
NB-Persons having claims will present them by
day of sale and persons owing the estate will please
pay up. j. II. c.. Adm or
Nov. 26, 1861 (tds)s
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~ We have received copy of the Report
OF the Select Committee on amendments to the
Constitution of which Hon. A. 81. II. Stuart was
chairman. We regret that we have not space for
its publication, as it is document of marked
ability and would be read with interest The
Convention would do we'll to adopt the wise
amendments recommended in this report. We
should adopt a conservative Constitution which
would stand the test of time. Too much radical
ism will prove destructive to any Government
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The Supply of Powder.

The Confederate States will not be without
sources of supply of this indispensable article as
the war progresses. The Government Powder
Mills, at Augusta, have not yet been completed,
but temporary works have been erected which
are now turning out three ,:undred pounds daily.
There are several other mills in the Oonfederacy
which are working to the full extent of their ca
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New Goods !! New Goods !

SOME OF WHICH RUN THE BLOCKADE IN
THE ssBERMUDA."
NV e are now receiving a nice little stock of
w sonable GOODS to which we invite the atten-
ton of the public. As we cannot any longer buy
goods on the usual time, but are compelled to pay
Cash for all we buy, this fact forces us upon the
necessity of selling for CASH with the special
derstanding to be paid in very short time We
really panied be driven to this course but in order
to carry on business have other way left but to
adopt the CASH system as possible We hope
our friends will see the reasonableness of the
and sustain in it. We promise to sell our Goods on
a reasonable advance.
PIPER & FUNKHOUSER,
Staunton, Nov %, 81. Opposite Va. Hotel.
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Importan. Battle Expected near occoqua

The isgns, indicate, says the Richmond En-
quirer, tat the next battle on the line of the
Potomac will be fought in the vicinity OF Occo-
quan aud Dumfries. 1t is of great CON equence
to the enemy that the batteries at Evansport
should be silenced, and they seem, accordingly
to be directing their forces towards that point.
The plan seems to be a movement by land from
the direction of Alexandria, to be supported by
a fleet On the river, and besides these, Sickles'
Brigade. on the opposite side of the river, and
the batteries which he has erected on the Mary
land Shore, ere to have part, in the combined
attack. Our information from that quarter leads
us TO expect an important battle at an early
daV
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DESERTERSi

NHE legal reward of $50 each will be paid for the
4 apprehension of the following members of my
Company:
ROBERT w. DEMASTERS, BENJAMIN HELMS.
JOHN u. SPROUSE and FRANK SMELTZ They
are well known in Augusta whore they are supposed
10 De lurking AS 1T Is matter of much importance,
or example well public Defence that these should
De brought 10 punishment, and compelled to perform
their duty ask all loyal cirzens to aid in their
rest. Il. ~ DABNEY, Capt
Top ALLEGBANY, SID Regiment.
Or (
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NARROW EsoAPE.--Y. @. Ammon, ESQ.,, high
Sheriff of Rockingham county, bad very narrow
escape fortnight ago. He was shooting gun
which had jnst been repaired, when the breeeh
blew out, passing through his hat brim, within
a few inches of his forehead. His face and ewes
were powder burnt, but he sustained fortunately.
no other damage. He was confined to his room
for few days, but is now attending to his busi-
ness as usual.-Rock. Register.
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AZ Hon. Thomas Bragg, of North Carolina,
has been appointed Attorney General Of the Con-
federate States, in place OF Mr. Benjamin, upon
whom the appointment of Secretary of War was
lately conferred.
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conquerable will to be free, and we have reason
to know the strength that is given by conscious
sense, not only of the magnitude, but of the
righteousness of our cause.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Richmond, Nov. 1861. F ~.
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W The Auditor calls attention to the stri-
king fact that nearly third of the eaths in the
State are among children under one year of age,
,eghich does not appear to the same extent else
where
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~ Col. L. O'B. Branch, of North Carolina
has been appointed Brigadier General in the
Provisional Army, and ordered to report for du-
ty on the coast of that State
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Stirring Events Impending.

The signs seem to indicate that the enemy pur-
pose making desperate effort in short time
to make serious impression upon our lines OF
defence. They are now threatening our forces
at all quarters from Missouri to the Eastern
shore, and all along our coast from Fortress
Monroe to New Orleans. They are menacing
US by land and by sea. The next month will be
fruitful of great events-at least the signs seem
to iLdcate that such will be the case
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ESTRAY HORSES I!

ID ROKE loose from my wagon, in the town of Staun-
ID ton, on Saturday night, the 10th inst large
BROWN MARE, natural PAGER about or years
old, and BAY HORSE, low in flesh, about or
years old, PAGES little, other marks recollected
reasonable compensation will be given for any in
formation that may lead to their recovery or for their
delivery to d. c. MEG un, at the Bank of the Valley
at Staunton, or to me, at Spruce Hill Post Office,
Highland Co., Va. VIM. NJ CAMPBELL
Nov. 26, 1861. (2t)
"ANTED, immediately, 600 BARRELS, for Pick
G.. HARMAN
Nov. 26-2t LIT. Col COMMANDING
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LARGE NUMBER OF CATTLE.

forty Of which are fat; several Mich Cows; perhaps
some Hogs, and considerable quantity OF finely cur
ed Hay; lot of le0 fine Sheep of Cotswold,
Reyboid and French Merino, all young, and will be
sold in small lots to suit the wants OF families. With
offer OF rs cents for wool in the dirt, there is
prospect of wool commanding 81 per pound in the
spring. number of Horses, several Young ones,
and 10 head more of Colts.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock without regard to
weather.
TERMS.-For all sums of So and under, CASH;
above that a credit Of month will be gwen by
the purchaser giving bond and approved security.
j. NJ. MCCUE,
Nov. 26 1S6f-tdS
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"a The amount expended by the State for
war purposes since the secession of Virginia ex-
ceeds six million of dollars.
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MARRIED.

In Middlebrook, on the 2lst of Oct, by Rev. j. D.
Shirey, Mr.. JOSEPH II. Fix and Miss B4RBARA iANN
SNAPP-all of this county. #
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Gen. Polk,s Address to the Army.

The following address has been issued by Gen.
Polk to the army under bis command:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
Western Department, Columbus, Ky,
November 13, 1861.
General ORDERS No. 90.
The Major General commanding, with a pro-
found ackno' yledgment of the over-ruling Prov
idence of Almighty God, ccngratulates the Off
GERS and soldiers of his command on the glorious
victory achieved by them at Belmont, Mo, the
18th ult. The battle began in the morning under
disadvantages that would have been discouraging
to the most veteran troops. Yet the obstinate
resistance offered by handful of men to an
overwhelming force must long be lesson to
them, and the closing scenes of the day in which
routed enemy were vigorously pursued and
attacked in their gun-boats, will ever be remem-
bered in connection with that spirit of our peo-
pie which has proclaimed in triumphant tones
upon every battle feld-"We can and will be
Free" By command of Maj. Gen. Polk.
E. d. Blake, Captain @. s. A.
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The M ARK ETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
ta WHOLESALE PRICES.
bY p. N. Powell DE- Co

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reportedfosthe Spectator6 By w. D. Tompkims d Bro
RICHMOND. Nov. 16, 1861.
FLOUR-Sales of Super6ne at s615 to $6s4, Extra
$7I to S719, Family s7s4 to So.
WHEAT.-Reds$12 20 to.$l 80 white 81 25 to ST. 35.
RYE-90 to 81.
CORN-67115 to 70.
MEAL-8O to so.
OATS--65 to Is.
BUTTER.-45 to so and in great demand.
LARD.-23 to 25.
BACON-Hog round 26 to 81.
SALT-S2O to S22 per sack.
COFFEE-70 cents per pound.
POTATOES-S1 90 to S Is per bushel.
APPLES-s4 to $51s per barrel.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-4 cents per pound.
DRIED PEACHES-S4 to S per bushel.
APPLES-k5 to IS and Sc 50 per barrel.
HAY-$1S5 to s. 80 and $500.
SEED-Fax 81 .25, to S l.3o timothy $3.50 to 100
LIME $500 to 8. so per barrel.
WOOL.-Uuwashed 45 to rs.
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Negro Fidelity.

TIE Savannah Republican, of the 18th inst,
has the following paragraph:
We have heretofore stated that in the retreat
fIom Hilton Head, Captain Read was compelled
10 abandon two brass field pisces, and leave the
horses grazing on the Island. Saturday last, a
taithfol negro man, the property of Mr.. Pope,
who resides on the Island, captured all the horses
OF the battery, sixteen in number, placed them
in flat, brought then, to Savannah, and deliver
ed them TO the Captain.
We also learn that the guns have been recov
cred and will be up in day or two.
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COM ER,S SALE

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
- gusta County. entered on the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1851, in the OF Dooleys Administrators VS..
Dooleys widow, &C., will proceed, upon the prem
ises, on
Thursday, the 26th of December, 1861,
TO sell to the highest bidder, at public auction, the
HOUSE and LOT In which said Dooley late! ' resided
situated in the town of Staunton, the corner Of
Beverly and st. Clair Streets
Terms of Sale OF Real Estate One-fourth hand,
and the balance In g. II and Is months from day of
sale for which bonds with approved security will be
required.
At the same time will sell lot of Household and
Kitchen Furniture consisting of the usual variety.
Terms of Sale of Personal Property will be SOL
lows: For sums of SIS and under the cash will be
qured; for sums over s., negotiable notes. saisfac-
tOrily endorsed, at months will be required.
MICHAEL McALEAR,
Nov. 26. 1S6l.-tds Com'r
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Wood.

WOOOs
Those who desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do so by hauling US good loads and
good aoood.
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Recognition of independence,

The Oarksvile. Tenn) Chronicle says that it
is almost amusing to observe with what tenacity
some CT our people cling to the hope of an early
recognition of the Southern Confederacy by
England and France, and the confidence with
which they look forward to it as the immediate
precursor of peace. We think it time that we
had learned to rely upon our prowess for an in
dependence which will force its own recognition.
ard not to look to foreign powers for sympathy
or aid beyond the promptings of dire necessity
The sympathies of England and France go with
their interests, and whenever either shall ac-
knowledge our independence, it will be great
mistake 10 credit the act to the account of friend
ship, or sympathy with our cause. 1t will be the
result Cf close calculation Of dollars and cents,
and it will be our interest to treat it as mere
business notwithstanding no obligations
and demanding no grateful Acknowledgements.
Our true policy is to prosecute the war as if those
powers had no existence-indulging no idle hope,
and evincing no desire for aid in the accomplish
ment of great purpose for which our own
strength is amply sufficient. Should the neces-
stiles of England and France force them to inter-
fere, we may justly avail ourselves of the advan-
tages to be gained thereby, but let Us not mis-
take that interference fer an act OF sympathy and
thereupon fund debt of mistaken gratitude.
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~ D. S. Patterson, Judge of the First Ju-
dicial District of Tennessee, and son in law of
Andrew johnson, has been arrested on charge
of treason and taken to Knoxville for trial.
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NOTICE.

q Ladies' fine Dress Goods, Queensware &C.
Nov. 26th 1861.