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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-19
STATE OF VERMONT rT'HE Hon th4 iiroba.s
DIstTct OF Rutland. - 4 Court for the District
TO whom it may concern

GEAETiNe.
By the authority OF the Slate OF Vermont Won are
hereby notified tIat jaime. Bryant OF Weston, in the
county Of Windsor and state OF Vermont has duly
adopted France Ida White OF Wallin gtorh iu said
district, a. hi, child and heir under dhd name
OF RANGES Bry ant Whe, and that laid Er4u4e- and
her mother Nancy a. White have duly decltrd their
consent thereto.
Given at Rutland, in said District. this iydI day Of
September a D. 1851
3 5" HENRY HALL. Register.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-19

Merchants buying Clothing
We'll to examine my stock
hOu-esIu New ! ORR or Boston.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-19
THR LATEST NEWS

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An hour s light and an Armistioe.
lThc ]ni0n commander dictates terms
10 fopr dimes his own number.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-19

'gprri,Is. Eeisa~ss.r On she Ohio ssnes ygis-
7iests sui r.s5Irassd Zen tsT fifteen per-
s0ns h5l3pd .nsi one hundred ss0E3nd-
sast.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-19
At WHOLESALE ! ,

at wholesale will do
Prices u low as any
II PALMER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
The CAPITAL of the South .

Circumstances render it highly probable that
Richmond will speedily become the Capital OF
the great Southern Gontederacy. It's position
political, commercial, strategieal, moral and san
Iitary-gives it vast advantage oyer all its COM
petitors.
President Davis, it is supposed, illmake it bis
headquarters at an early day.
| The following resolution on this subject was
adopted by the Convention Saturday:
Reso1ued, by this Convention, that the Presi-
dent of the Confederate States and the oonsti-
tuted authorities of the Oonfederacy be. and they
are hereby cordially and respectfully invited,
whenever in their opinion the public interest or
convenience may require it, to make the City of
RichmoGd, or some other place ip this State, the
seat of Government of the ConfeGeir...ev.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Position of. Hon. John .Re,,.

The "Nashville PATRIOT makes the following
notice of the speech delivered by Hon. John
Bell, at Nashville, Tennessee, on the oath inst
che spoke for about three quarters of an hour,
stating In etect that SO far as present duties are
concerned the past is a sealed book. The time
for action and unity of action in the South has
arrived, and he was for standing by the South
and defending the South, all the South, against
the unnecessary, aggressive, cruel, unjust and
wanton war which is being forced upon US. He
recounted at some length the efforts which he
had made in the past and especially with the
present administration to avert this war, and the
hopes he had cherished for the preservation of
peace; but those hopes had how vanished and
our duty was to defend ourselves, and make
common cause with all our sister slaveholding
States OF the South against common invading
foe. He advocated strong and effective mill
tary league or union among the slaveholding
States for the successful prosecution of the war
but declined to discuss the question relating to
the time and manner and character of a political
connection, which he considered more appro-
pirate for future time. He was for arming
the State and organizing and equipping the mi
litia in the amplest and most effective way pos
slble under the circumstances
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
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The Regular ARMY.

The Convention passed an Ordinance on Sat-
urday to provide for the organization OF pro-
visional army of ten thousand men, to cooperate
with volunteer forces for the Commonwealth =
A supplementary ordinance, providing for enlist
ments in said army, reads as follows;
l. All able-bodied, effective men, between
the ages of eighteen and forty-fve years, may
be enlisted, and the enlistment shall be binding
on minors. provided they are allowed four days,
including the day Of their enlistment, to recon-
slider and retract their enlistment. During these
four days they shall receive no pay, bounty or
clothing, snd shall not be restrained of their
liberty. After the expiration of that period,
without retraction, the enlistment shall be bind
ing.
2. Minors enlisting without the knowledge OF
their parent or guardian, shall be discharged on
the application of such parent or guardian.
8. No person convicted of an infamous offence
shall be enlisted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Capture of Major Gen. Harvey, U. S. A.

Capture of Major Gen. Harvey, q. 8. A.
On Friday last, whilst Maj. Gen. Hsrney, Of
the United States Army, was on his way, on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to Washington
CITY, he was arrested at Harpers Ferry, by Capt.
Fred. W. M. Holiday, by the authority OF Brig
adler Gen. Carson Maj. Gen. Harvey was sent
to Richmond gia Stsunton, escorted by Maj. VIM
N. Nelson, of the 2nd Regiment Va. Volunteers
accompanied by Maj. Tszswell Patton, Col. Thos
Marshall, Capt. Fred. WIN. Holiday and Capt
James Kenney. They arrived in Stanton OF
Saturday evening, and went in the train to Rich
mond on Sunday morning. The arrival OF thl'
distinguished Officer, who has rendered such gal
liant service, under the circumstances attending
him, created quite an interest in our town as tn
citizens became convinced that the news was no
hoax He was considered quite "lion," ant
many went to get a 'sight of his name and tb
wag of his tall" 1t is hoped that, as he is
Southern man by birth, he will give the Soutl
the benefit of his high qualifications as General
P. Seen. Harvey was received and treat
ed by Gov. Letcher with the highest considera
ton, was released from arrest, and set out TO
Washington City on yesterday morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
The Union Men of North Carol1na.

The Raleigh Standard, which has been the
most ardent champion for the Union, strikes the
flag and urges the most vigorous measures for
independence and safety,
In justice to others, who have eoneurred with
the Standard, we copy the following from its
last issue:
1--WE shall not discuss the past. We have no
regrets to express and nothing to retract. We
glory in orr course as Constitutional Union
man. The Union men are, at least, s.gu;ltless Of
their country's blood They have labored long
and faithfully, under opprobrium and insults, to
save the government and the Union, and at the
same time their own native land. But revolu
tion and war are now upon as. The time toF
watching and waiting" has gone by-we must
now UNITE and ACT. The Union cannot be
maintained by force. Men cannot be whipped
into freedom. Freemen cannot be compelled to
send members of Congress to Washington. The
proclamation is gross usurpation. He has
broken the Constitution. He has assumed. and
is npE exercising, undelegated power. He has
deceived, aud wonld now EsiR bis country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Sank Notes.

The following Ordinance, authorizing the
banks of the Commonwealth to issue notes OF
the denomination of one and two dollars, was
passed last week by the Convention;
Be 1t ordained, That the several banks of this
Commonwealth be authorized to issue notes of
the denomination of one and two dollars to an
amount not exceeding five per cent. upon their
respective capitals, which notes may be signed
by such officer or officers of said banks, respec-
lively, as may be designated by the Board of Di-
rectors; and any of said banks which have pre-
served the notes of the denomination Of one and
two dollars heretofore issued under authority of
law, be at liberty to circulate the same, SO that
their issue shall not exceed the amount author.
lied by this ordinance
The banks, whose issues are based upon q
pledge of State stock, may dispense with the sig
natures of the Treasurer, and issue such small
notes in the same way as the other banks; but
no such bank shall be hereby authorized to issue
an alnoEnt of circulation larger than is now an.
thorized by law.
That all laws now in force prohibiting the re-
ceiving or passing of bank notes under the de-
nomination of five dollars, are hereby suspended,
as to notes issped by the banks of Virginia, un-
der this ordinance, during the time this ordi-
narce shall remain in force.
This ordinance shall expire at the end of thir-
ty days from the next meeting of the General
Assembly. q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Reverse the circumstances.

Ifthere were any reason left amongst the peo-
pleof the North, says the Baltimore Sum- we
should think it would assert it's power by an ar
gument to the popular feeling there. Only ina
CINE Jefferson Davis elected as sectional can-
didate of the South, and an avowed propagan-
dist of slavery, menacing the North with an sir
repressible conflict" and declared purpose to
spread the institution throughout the free States
in open violation of the constitution. Suppose
the New England States to have seeded, and
the Davis administration to be directing armed
hosts against them to war against them, and
troops from Maryland venturing through the city
of New York for that purpose, and the forts Of
New York harbor pointing their guns upon and
threatening the city, and we have at once the
converse of the afray in the streets of Baltimore,
and the capture of Fort Sumter. A rational man
can have no difficulty 10 realizing facts and feel
ings, by changing the position and bringing the
argument home to himself in parallel case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

az Gov. LeteheF has issued orders that nc
Sheriff or Commissioner shall engage in military
duty. He has also issued further order to re-
quire all companies not now in Richmond and
not ordered elsewhere, to remain ct Their homes
holding themselves simply in readiness for SER
vice, until ordered by competent authority. All
persons engaged in making artillery harness OF
or other equipments, or on any other special duty
for the State, are exempted from military SER
vice, without express orders to the contrary
And no men shall be mustered into service un
less the complement prescribed By law shall have
been obtained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
More Companies Going.


By order of Col. Jackson, appointed Com
mandant at Harper's Ferry, the following COM
panies of volunteers have been ordered to report
themselves at Headquarters at Harper's Ferry
where they will be properly armed and equipped
Capt st. Francis G. Roberts company of In
fantry, West View, Augusta county.
Capt. F.. F. Sterrett's company of Cavalry.
Churchville, Augusta county.
Capt. Asher w. Harman's company of Mount
ed Rifemen, Staunton.
Capt. A. T. Richard $ company of Cavalry Bait
county.
Capt. J. r. McNutt's company Of Cavalry
Rockbridge county. -. /
= Capt. T. McAllister's company of Infantry
5 Allegheny county. I
-sh Other volunteer companies as soon as offcere'
and uniformed will report to 81. M. Bell, Esq.
of Staunton. GA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Harper,s Ferry.


A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, writing
from Harper's Ferry on the 2Srd inst, says:
ssThe machinery and tools of the armory, as
well as the unfinished arms that escaped destruc-
ton by fire, are being rapidly boxed up and sent
into the interior of the State. This is done for
prudential reasons, and also as punishment to
the hands employed in the armory, most of whom
took sides against the secession ofthe State, and
even threatened to join Lieut.. Fosters COM
mand, which was stationed at the armory for its
protection, for the purpose of beating back the
Jefferson county forces under the command of
Coils. Allen and Gibson, who were ordered to
take possession Of the armory for the use of the
State.
1 notice several false statements in regard to
the burning of the arnory buildings. Nothing
was burned but the two brick buildings compris-
ing the arsenal and the roof of one of the shops
in the armory yard. Large quantities of powder
which had been removed clandestinely from the
magazine, We're placed in the shops, undoubtedly
for the purpose of blowing them up, as were al
SO eight or ten kegs under the railroad platform,
in front of the ssWasser House, This, howev-
er, was fortunately discovered and removed be-
fore the fire had made much Roadway. The
Wanton burning of the arms by the federal forces
has created feeling of universal antipathy a.
galnst those who now control the federal govern
ment, the chief of whom no longer than ten days
ago assured the Virginia commissioners that
there should be no unnecessary destruction OF
either public or private property. The Virginia
forces here are under the command of General
kenton Harper, of Staunton, and Rrigadier Gen.
Carson, of Winchester. Gen. Harper saw good
deal OF service in the Mexican war;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
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Ed ual Taxation.

I The Convention, by ordinance, have SO amend
ed the Constitution that taxation shall be eeua
and uniform throughout the Commonwealth
and all property shall be taxed in proportion te
its value, which shall be ascertaineG In such
manner as may be prescribed by law but any
property may be exempted from taxation by the
vote of majority of the whole number of MEM
bers elected to each House of the General As
sembly.
If this amendment be ratified by the vote of
the people, on the 4th Thursday in May, it will
take effect on the LIST of July
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

~ Some of the Northern Republicans
says the Alexandra Gazette, profess to be re-
rejoiced that the s'seat of war" has been
removed from the coasts of Carolina, and Flor
ida, and Louisiana, to the borders Of Virginia
and that we here are made to feel the .'bitter-
ness of civil strife" 1t is q necessity which we
have all along foreseen, in the event of Lincoln
pursuing the policy which he has determined to
take, and it is that which has contributed to in
cense and eXasperate the people of Virginia, and,
especially, the Constitutional Union men of the
State, against him. We here had no hand in
bringing about the troubles of the country-a
majority of sixty thousand were opposed to Sc
cesson, and in favor, if possible, of settling the
troubles-we were doing all we eoHld to that
end-and, yet, in the face Of that, Lincoln acted
as he has done, and aimed his deadliest blow at
the Union men of Virginia! 'sIs there no arm
red with uncommon wrath" to drive the author
of cjoSz war from place aad power?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
"a PROCLAMATJON

where's, In the emergency which WAS am,
posed to exist during the past week. arising fro
information that an invasion Of the r;vors
of the State was about to be- mad sS
the movements OF the vessels of ,ho n,;.aa
States with troops into the waters of thio c.
monwealth, and the unusual destruction ot NH
lie property by the agents of that Governmant
both at Harper's Ferry and at the Gosport Na w.
7 ard, gave ample reason for such belief ond
whereas, under such circumstances. sundrv vac
sells IN the waters OF the James River, the Ran
pahannock, York, and Potomac Rivers. and
tneir tributaries, nave been seized and detained
by the authorities OF the State, or officers acting
under patrlotlc motives without authority. and
u proper that such vessels and property should
be promptly restored to the masters in command
or to the owners thereof Therefore.
|, John Letcher, Governor of the Common
wealth, do hereby proclaim that all private yes-
sells and property so seized or detained. with the
exception OF the steamers Jamestown and York
town, shall be released and delivered I'm tn the
said masters or owners. Proper officers of the
State Navy have been assigned to each az the
rivers herein mentioned, with orders to release
such vessels and property; and give certificates
for damages incurred by the seizure and deten-
ton. Aslts ot4a sasal 19a
felt it my duty, furthermore, to advise the
people OF the Commonwealth (not in the military
service of the State, to return to their usual ay
Ocations in connection with the trade and COM
merce OF the country, assuring them protection
and Defence Ii war is to be inaugurated by an
attempt to invade this Commonwealth, or to use
coercion against the Southern Confederated
States-a contingency dependent on the action
OF the Government OF the United States-it shall
be met and conducted by this Commonwealth
upon principles worthy of civilized nations and
of this enlightened age. appeal to all our peo-
pie not to interfere with peaceable, unofending
citizens, or Others, who preserve the peace and
conform to our laws, and do hereby especially
discountenance all acts of seizure of private prop
erty without authority OF law, and require that
order snail be restored, and that all the laws be
administered by the tribunals especially assigned
for the purpose. ssE 15d q l4
80 Given under my hand, as Governor,
IL. 5. and under the seal of the Common
~ wealth, at Richmond, Oath April, 1861,
and in the 85th year Of the Commonwealth.
re4..e JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor:
GEORGE W. MUNFoRD,
Sec'y of the Commonwealth.
The following officers of the State Navy are
assigned to the duties required by this proclama-
ton: seasa s,lEA
For James River-Oapt Cooke and Command
or Tucker. .a7 e7c < sae
For Potomac River-Capt. Forrest and Lieut..
Semmes.
For Rappahannock River-Lieut. Lewis.
For York River-Oommander j. L. Hender-
son and Lieut. j. S. Maury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30


MRS KATE M. KELLY, would respectfully in
ll form the Ladies of Staunton aid vicinity, that
she has removed her MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT, to
her NEW STORE ROOM, South of Beverly ST., new
Brick Front, and adjoining the Marble Yard, where
she is opening as handsome stock of SPRING
GOODS can possibly be exhibited, and which will
be sold upon reasonable terms as they be had
anywhere Thankful for past favors, she asks .
OF the patronage heretofore extended to her.
feeling assured will 60 away dlspleased after an
examination of her stock and prices.
"a Particular attention paid to orders from the
country.
April 80, 1s6l-4t.
NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS PROFESS.
IN Ing TO BE TRAVELLING On ST ATE SER
VICE ON THE VA. CENTRAL AND ORANGE
AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROADS.&C. Although the
Va. Central and Orange and Alexandra Railroad Com
panIes intend to contnueas they have done heretofore
to ask prepayment for the passage of any troops
designed tor the service of the State it will be expect
ed that individuals protesting to travel on the busi
of the State will procure permit certificate
from properly authorized person. to be exhibited
to the Conductor. Th0S. D0DAMEAD,
Genl Sup't Va. G. r. r.
w. w. VANDEGRIFT,
ApriI 80. l86I.-2t. Gen'. Sup't o. d A. T. r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
For the tSDectator.

In this time Of trial. perplexity and danger,
the people ought 10 permit NO able, faisbfal and
well tried public servant 10 retire from their ser
vice.
We therefore express the hope that at the APP
preaching election Bolivar Christian, Esq, will
again be chosen one of the representatives of this
County in The next House of Delegates.
MIR. C.'s solid intellectual attachments, his large
experience in public affairs, and his GOODNESS and
moderation are too well known to the public to
need commentator at our hands. These quail
ties have tor years made him one of the most
usefal and influential members of the Legislature.
MIDDLEBRooK.
April ~, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Executive Council of Virginia.

The following gentlemen have been appointed
an Advisory Council of the Governor of Virginia
Judge John J. Allen, of the Court of Appeals
Col. F. 81. Smith, of the Virginia Military In
stitute; Lieut. M. F. Maury, late of the United
States Navy. In multitude of such councillors
there is safety to the State. These distinguished
gentlemen have accepted the places rendered
them, and are now in Richmond city acting
with great efficiency in planning for the welfare
of the State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Soldiers Coming Here.

We learn that it is in contemplation to quarter
about 1000 soldiers in Stanton, if the requisite
accommodations can be obtained. This will be
welcome news to those who have supplies to
sell, but to those who have to purchase supplies
for their families it will not be 30 cheering. We
should like TO see the soldiers, but we do moi
like to have the price of family supplies increas
ed when so many are not able to bear any very
great advance in the price Of the necessaries O
-- ~ fii.-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Come to stanton.

We would recommend those who wish to spend
the Summer in pleasant and healthy locality,
out of the reach of wars alarms, to come to
Staunton. The Hotel accommodations are as
good here as they are in any town in the State.
a. Gen. Johnson, of Virginia, Quartermas-
ter General; Col. John B. Nagruder, of Va,
commanding the Flying Artillery in Washington;
Capt Geo. A. Aagruder, of Virginia, of the Ma
Wy, are among the designations in the Army and
Navy. -.I5J gm as. vssa fs4t aa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

10 The New York Herald is now busy in
condemning and denouncing the action of the
Southern States, as it used to be in defending
them, and in holding up Lincoln's party and ad-
, ministion to censure. 1t is now an adminstra-
ton, Lincoln, coercion, anti-Southern journal,
to all intents and purposes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Valuable Property Captured.

By the Virginia troops at Norfolk there were
two sloops of war secured, one of them uninjur-
ed an immense quantity of artillery, shot and
shells and powder sufficient to supply all the
probable demand of the State for considerable
time. The value of the whole property thus
rescued amounts at a fair estimate to about five
million of dollars. So, after all, Virginia has
made quite successful venture in the dawn of
her sedond independence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30
Impressment of Horses

Gov. Leteher has Issued a General Order sta
ting that mo authority has been given for the
inapressment of horses for the State, and no such
impressment will be made without special in
structions ALI horses which have been impress
sed will be Immediately returned to the owners"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

- We hope our farmers will plant corn and
potatoes as extensively as possible, as there viii
be a great demand for such supplies next Fail
and Winter. All kinds of supplies will bring 9
for the country - s-~se~lsrs - ll4s3 stiFs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

10 The best and bravest of the United States
army officers now surviving, of those who &C.
quired so much glory and distinction during the
Mexican war, are leaving the United States ser.
vice, and entering that of the Confederate States
So of the Navy. We shall soon have the best
differed army and navy in the world-with the
best and bravest soldiers and seamen in the
world. Aa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

10 The Alexander ssGazette'' says that Gen.
Scott went to Lincoln with tears in his eyes,
and implored him not to issue his Proclamation.
Nearly every member of the Cabinet opposed it
also. The President declares that he wrote it
himself. So sD1Y ss zoo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-30

10 1t is understood that the government at
Washington, have given orders to such vessels
as are at their disposal for that service, to carry
into effect Lincoln's late proclamation for a
blockade of the ports of the seeded States.