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Presentation of Banner.

On Friday last, the ladies Of this place pre- |
sented beautiful banner to the ssAugusta Lee
Rifes,'' Capt. Robt. D. Lilley. The banner con-
tanned the Virginia Coat of Arms elegantly exc
cuted, and the title of the Company on one side,
and, on the reverse, the bold and patriotic motto,
ssLiberty or death.' The banner was presented,
on the part Of the ladies' by Col. Bolivar Chris
tan, who delivered speech admirably adapted
to the occasion. The banner was received by
Capt. Lilley, who, on the part of his company,
delivered a speech which reflected credit both
upon his head and heart. He spoke with feeling
and deep emotion. The scene was quite an in
teresting one. There were many fearful eyes
and aching hearts as this fine company took up
its line of march. They went with cheerful hearts
| animated by the firm resolve to conquer or die.
Though this is the 18th Company sent from this
| County, the excellent material of which it is
composed, shows that the stock Of good soldiers
contained by ssOld Augusta is by no means yet
exhausted. Many more good companies can be,
and we have no doubt will be, organized in this
glorious and patriotic county. The ladies de-
serve as much credit as the men. They are do
ing all that they can within their sphere to pro-
mote the cause Of liberty and Independence a.
Their zeal is unfagging and their labors unre-
mitting. Of woman, we believe with the poet
that
"She is wiser by far, within her circle confined,
Than man with his science ard flights ofthe mind.
Il After the delivery of the presentation and re-
ception speeches, Col. Christian read the follow
fng prose and verse communications prepared BY
the ladies in reference to the presentation OF the
banner and the departure Of the Company:
STAUNroN, June 7th, 1861.
Will Mr.. Christian do US the favor to presen
this flag to the Augusta Lee Rifle Company il
!, the name Of the ladies undersigned. In times o
: peace, when military exercises are little more
than exhibitions for amusement and display, w
!, should consider SO plain flag scarcely worth,
of their acceptance; but now, when We are sur
rounded by the stern realities of war, perhaps al
s article like this, strong and durable enough t.
resist the wear and tear of ssThe battle and tn
breeze,'' may more fifty represent the sort 0
> men from whom we may expect patient endu
a rance, good soldiership,. and successful fight
e We present it in the assured hope that, unpre
n tending as it is, the conduct of the Company i
: the Camp and on the battlefield, will gain for
g distinction fully sufficient to satisfy the wishe
le and expectations of their native County. TIL
e Company will carry with them, when they leav
" Old Augusta our fervent prayers for their health
= success, and safe return.
d MRS. WIG. CAMPBELL,
IL MRS. RoBT. CowAN,
y MRS. Col. TATE,
!, Miss L. CAMPBELL,
| MISS SUE CAMPBELL,
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BY THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCT,AM ALTON

FTNHE military forces at Washing ton having invaded
Il the territory of Virginia, and shed the blood OF
its people, and committed other acts of outrage and
aggression, thereby evincng purpose the part of
that Government, to subugate the people of Virginia,
and subject them to tyranncal control against
their consent: Therefore, !, JOHN LETCHER. Gov
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the same do hereby require all the volunteer
companies which may have been formed in the seve-
raj counties and corporations of the Commonwealth,
not already mustered into SERVICE to repair forthwith
and without awaiting any further ORDERS to the place
of rendezvous designated by my Proclamation of the
3rd day Of MAY, 1861, there to be mustered into the
service of Virginia
And l do further invoke the good people of Vir-
gnia to organize themselves into volunteer companies
and arm themselves with such as may have been
furnished to them, or they may be able to procure,
and repair promptly to said place of rendezvous.
And furthermore require the Militia of the line to
hold themselves in readiness for immediate service,
and arm themselves with such arms as may have been
issued to them, they may be able to procure; and
the company officers required to assemble their
companies, at least once week, at their usual place
OF musterng for inspection and drill, that they may
be prepared to repel the invaders of our soil.
And furthermore enjOin upon all the good people
of this Commonwealth to depOrt themselves with the
calmness and composure becoming free people, con-
sciOus of their rights, and resolved to maintain them,
nothing doubling that by the patriotic devotion, con-
centrated energy and determined will of the people,
in firm reliance upon the blessing of Divine Provi-
dence shall be able to maintain the liberty, indie
pendence and integrity of our ancient Commonwealth
and the safety, honor and welfare of the Confederate
States.
~ Given under my hand, as Governor, and un-
der the seal of the Commonwealth, at Rich
L. d mond, this third day of June, 1861, and in
~ the 85th year of the Commonwealth.
JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor:
GEORGE w. MUNFoRD,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The several newspapers throughout the State will
insert the foregoing Proclamation three times in each
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Attention. DeiinQuents.

Those who know themselves to be indebted to
the Spectator Office" for advertising or job
work are most respectfully and earnestly request
to pay up as soon as possible. Bills for job WORK
are due as soon as the work is completed, and
for advertising as soen as the time for which ad-
vertisements were ordered to be published ex-
pires. Any time given on such bills is an indul-
gence to the person ewing them.
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valley Rangers.

On Saturday evening last, the "Valley Ran
gers. y of Rockingham, Capt. John F.. Brock, &C
companied by Band Of music arrived at this
place. This is fine Cavalry Company number
nc more than hundred. @ as-41 z
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MISCELLANEOUS.
IMPROVED
INSTRUMENT FOR SIJRVEVING


HNHE subscriber desires call the attention of the
l. public to an :" IMPROVED INSTRUMENT FOR
SURVEYING AND CALCULATING AREAS in
vented and patented by Col. JAMS M. LILLsY, Of
Staunton. Va.
This instrument consists of a semi circular plate
with needle box attached to the diameter and the
circular edge graduated In degrees and hall degrees
and movable limb adade attached to the centre
of the plate with verniers at both ends; thus the
bearing of line can be read for any number of de.
grees or minutes.
the aidade traverse table of lines instead Of num-
bers which gives at the latitude and departure
of any course and dis lance run.
The table also answers the purpose for asceraining
heights and distances as the required distance is read
from the plate without the trouble of referring to the
logarithmic tables.
1t gives the horizontal measurement of the lines of
q survey; and when there is local attraction the
lines ban be traced without using the needle there
being two pair of sights, enabling the surveyor to
form at once the angle required by the bearings of
the courses.
The variation of an old line is easily calculated ON
it, and for such work as leyeng for mill races or
draining land it answers every purpose of the level
There is an attachment solving oblique trangles
which gives the base and perpendicular of the trian
gle from which the can be obtained very readl-
ly and it also gives the bearing and distance of the
closing line in division of land.
The instrument can be used with either the sights
or telescope. Address, r. ID. LILLEY,
Staunton, Va.
This instrument is In use at the University of Va,
and at the United States Military Academy at West
Point. The following certificates given by the
Professors of Mathematics at these Institutions:
"a June 16t5, 1858.
I have carefully examined Col Liley' ne instru-
ments for surveying piotting &C., aud do not
to pronounce them ingenious simple and Useful contri
yances. They are, indeed, calculating mechnes for
the Surveyor; and, if employed by him. would save
an immense amount of time and labor. can most
cheerfully recommend them to every practical Sur
veyor. A. T. BLEDSOE,
Prot. Mathematics, Uasi0erssty, Va.
U. s. NJ. ACADEMY,
West Point, July 9Th, 1859.
have examined, with much interest, Col. j. M. Lii
ley's INSTRUMENT for Surveying and Calculating
Areas" and unhesitatingly recommend it to all prac
tical Surveyors 1t combines for all the purposes of
an ordinary survey the properties of the Theodoite
and Compass and by giving at the latitude and
departure of course, will save much labor in the
computation of the area of a survey.
zs go s2s4 Al. +. CHURCH,
Prof. Mathematics, U. S. NJ A..
April 2, 1861.-tf tHhF aaJ
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Danviile ARTILLERY.

On Saturday morr ing last, Company of Ar
tillsry under the Command of Capt. Shumaker,
of Danville, arrived al this place. This compa-
ny contains 104 members.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT, N. w. VA.
STAUNTON, June 10th, 1861. (

SrAUNToN, June 10th, 1861.
ORDER No l.
LIN compliance with the above Order the under
signed hereby assumes the command of the forces in
North Western Virginia
H.-Captain James L. Corley c. S. Infantry, is an.
nounced as Assistant Adjutant General.
IU.-Leut. Col. John Pegram is assigned to the
command of the Goth Regiment of Virginia Volun-
teers.
IV.-All persons strictly forbidden to discharge
firearms in any Camps without permission of the
Commanding General. Any violation of this Order
will be punished. R. s. GARNETT,
June lit. Brig. Gen. Commanding
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MRS. WINSLOW.

An experienced nurse and female physician, has
Soothing Syrup for children teething which greatly
facilitates the process of teething by softening the
gums reducing all lnfammation-will allay all pain
and is sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it,
mothers it will give rest to yourselvesfand relief and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases.
- See advertisement in another column.
June 26, 1860
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NEW BOOKS.

THE Great Preparation, by Rev. John Cumming,
1 D. D.; Thoughts on Preaching, by Rev. j. W.
Alexander, d. D.; A Defence of Armageddon, by
Rev. F. E. Pitts The Still Hour by Austin Phelps;
England's Yeomen, by the author of Ministering
Children the Shadow in the House; the Queens Of
Society; The Wits and Beaux of Society; Life in the
ula woriG Dy freariaa ,s bremer MISS dlDerts "a
Venner. by Holmes; Muller's Life of Trust Gilham's
Manual for Volunteers and Militia Tactics for OFF,
of the Infantry. Cavalry and ARTILLERY, by L.
Buckholtz; Infantry Camp Duty, &C., by L. v. Buck
holtz Life and Correspondence of Jno A. Quitman ;
Life of Andrew jackson, by Parton; Plantation and
Farm Instruction. Regulation Record, Inventory and
Account Book; The Union Pulpit, Collection of
Sermons by ministers of different denominations,
with portraits; Father Tom and the Pope.
Staunton April 9, 1861. X. COWAN
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STAGE LINE
FROM STANTON TO WINCHESTER,

Quickest and Cheapest Route 10 Harper's Ferry.
q TAGES leave Staunton every even -
- ing Immediately after the arrival EE&EZA
of the passenger train from Richmond, EkzEz&zs&
and connect wit the train the Manassas Gap Rail
road at Mt Jackson, thence by to Strasbug and
arrive in Winchester the next morning time for the
for Harpers Ferry They leave Winchester every
day after the arrival of the from Harpers Ferry,
connect with the at Srasburg thence by Railroad
to Mt Jackson and arrive in Staunton the next morn
ing in time for the Richmond train.
Through tickets from StauntOn to Win.
chester for IS. KEMP d HROTTER,
May Ia, 186l.-tf. Proprietors.
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To the Ladies.

the comfort and clothing of the soldiers that we
could not ask them to do more, were it not that
we are satisfied that they will be glad to hear of
any other service which it is within their power
TO render. We have learned through the medi
um OF letter sent to a distinguished gen.
tlemsn OF this place that there is a great
deficiency in the hospital stores at Manassas
junction, where, in all probability, they will in
short time need a large supply. The gentle
man VINO communicated this intelligence, know
ing the noble part which our ladies have already
performed, asked the question " Will not the
ladies' OF Staunton do something also for the
Junction9" We can answer and saw "Yes. thew
VIII with promptness and pleasure" We hope
Inc ladies of the country will unite in this good
work. Prepare lint, bandages, splints, shirts,
sheets, pillows, towels, pillow-cases, beds. &c.
IN TACT everything that may be needed in the sick
hospital. Many of these things, lint, bandsges,
@o.' can be made OF the old clothing, such as
shrts, sheets, pillow cases, &C., that are no Ion.
ger OF any use to the owner. We are sure that
the ladies of Staunton will respond promptly and
cheerfully, and hope that those in the country
VIII DO likewise. Such articles as may be ap-
Piled to the purposes designated will be proper
ly appropriated if left at the store of Mr.. Geo. E.
Prlce The ladies here have done all thew could
1or the soldier in health, and we have no donbt
tney Will now provide for his necessities in sick
u0sa
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Halt Sheet.

We this week follow the example of a majori-
ty of our contemporaries in issuing half sheet.
There are many sons why most of the news
papers should issue bat a half sheet, not the
smallest of which is the fact that they are now
publishing their papers at an expense to their
own pockets, and the fact that paper mills are
unable to supply them with the usual quantity
The subscribers lose nothing by it, as the usual
space devoted to news is retained-the standing
advertisements alone being left out, which they
have read till they have become familiarized
with their contents. Whether we will resume
the publication of whole sheet will depend
upon circumstances. When the means of being
supplied with paper, and the business of the
country become improved sufficiently to justify
1t, We will resume the issuing of whole sheet
as heretofore. We are very averse to issuing 6
half sheet, and would not do SO under other cir
cumstances. As we are now publishing the pa
per at q loss to curself, we hope that all those
who are owing for advertising, job work, or sub
scrlptions will feel that it is their duty to pay ul
as soon as possible. Newspapers cannot bepub
hshed without money, and good deal of il
though some persons act as if they thought 9th
erwlse. Pay up, for it is not known that an
man ever went to Heaven who owed the printer
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ADJT AND INsPEc. GENERALS OFFI
RICHMOND, June 10th, 1861.
SPECIAL Orders, No. 67.
III.-Brigadier General ROBERT s. GARNETT
Provisional Army, will proceed to Staunton and as.
sumo command of the troops to operate in North
Western Virginia
By order of the Secretary of War.
JOHN WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant General
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A PROCLAMATION.

HAVING positively determined to close up busi-
Ill mess in Staunton in the first day of July next,
will from this day until then sell entire stock
of READY-MADE CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NISHING GOODS AT COST Our stock of Goodsi is
very complete yet and all those in need of such would
do we'll to call soon as all those Goods must and will
be sold All persons knowing themselves indebtedto to
us will please come up and settle. t+et
We also have the lease upon the Store Room for
some time. Any one wishing to rent the same will
call at our Room, Corner of Virginia Hotel.
Nav 21, 1861. STEINER, BROS. & co.
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- - - r. 49,

ssaE%Aa tsy TIME TABLE.
MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAIN leaves Staun-
1 ton daily at 20 A. M, leaves Richmond daily al
6 20 A. M. faE iE SEtglU -.
Going West Of StauntOn.
Leaves Staunton Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at Is p Nj leaves Jacksons River for Stanton
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Is p. M
Passes Waynesboro' daily, going East, 56 A. M );
going West, 18 P. M.
Freight Train.
Leaves Waynesboro Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays for Staunton, and Mondays and Fridays for
Jacksons River at 45 A. M. Leaves JacksOns River
on Mondays and Fridays at 45 A. NJ, and Staunton
at 30 F. NJ, for Waynesboro'. Leaves StauntOn for
WaynesbOro. on Wednesdays at 45 p. NJ
THOS. DODAMEAD,
June a, lS6l.-tf General Superintendent.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
N7E take this method of advising the public of the
w Removal of our business from Baltimore to
this City, where we are located on MAIN STREET,
IN THE FINE New WARE Rooms ATTACHED TO THE
HOTEL.
We have very desirable stock of Foreign and
Domestic
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &C.,
which prepared to sell on as favorable terms
as they can be bought in this City. We shall be
compelled to adopt almost strictly Cash System,
we obliged to pay Cash for all the Goods we
buy. We will offer friends all the inducemep ts,
for money, in our power.
MEREDITH, SPENCER & co.
Richmond June a. 1891
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Religious Notice.
The Rev. D. W. Arnold will preach at Hebron
Church on Thursday next-Fast Day-by invitation
There will also be preaching at Churchville.
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TO ARMS! TO ARMS!

DRAVE of the Commonwealth the foot OF
ID the ruthless invader is upon your SOIL and his
conduct is characterized by barbarites and atrocities
disgraceful to civilization. He can he mnst he SHALL
be expelled If Nation may be born in a day, an
Army should be raised in an hour am sent forward
in advance of the brave chvalrous and indomitable
Gen. HENRY A. WISE, to urge you to hy to arms with
out moments delay Gather everything in the
shape of that may be converted into them, and
taken upon them, that they may be valued bring all
the Powder every Flint, Percussion Cap &c. and ev-
erything else you think of that will be of service
and fly in squads tOprOmnent points the road from
Staunton to Charleston, Kanawha county, and await
the arrival of your General, who will be on in few
days to muster you into service. Be brave and fear
not! The God that made the mountains is God of the
lionhearted and the brave The land of Washington,
Henry, Jefferson and Madison is sacred-it MUST not,
it SHALL not, be desecrated! By all the memories
of the past by all the hopes of the future, beg you
to rally at once.
By order of General Wise.
June il, 1861. EVERMONT WARD.
STRAYED OR STOLEN!
IRON the subscriber, at Scottsville, Albemarle
Il county, on June .st inst,
DUN COLORED HORSE,
and tail nearly white, white feet and face or
years old and in good order. He was purchased of
Mr. Bell near Spring Hill, Augusta county, some IL
or l8 months since. Any information about him will
be thankfully received, and the informant suitably
warded. M B. HARRIS,
June IL, l861.-4t. Scottsville, Va.
@ ODA WATER,-Having my New Siaser SODA
~ FOUNTAIN in full blast, can furnish delicious
article ICE COLD. p. 81. TROUT.
June II. 1861. :
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IN BUSHELS DRIED PEACHES for sale by
OU L. BUMGARDNER & CO.,
June II, 1S61.-3ts* Greenvllle, Augusta Co., Va
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THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Exported By p. NJ. PoweU & Go.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

Reported fofths Spectator By ". d. I0mpEsns d Bro
essse RICHMOND. June 8, 1851.
FLOUR-Super. 81 to S714, Extra $71a to s7A,
Family $8 to $81a. e
WHEAT---Red s1.4o@l.5O White $1.5o@l.s5.
CORN-60.
OATS-45@5O.
MEAL-60@7O.
BUTTER-Best table 2O@25, cooking 12@15.
LARD-l253@l4 s =
BACON-Hog round 14@141S. ~
HAY-Best timothy $3.50 to $1.60, clover $1.40,
to s 80, oats $1.35 to $1.40.
~ PLASTER-$4.
GUANO-$62.5 80.
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MORE NEW GOODS,
AND THE LAST UNTIL THE WAR IS OVER (!
DAVIS a. kAYSER

HAS just received addition to his large stock of
IL STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS.
1000 yards best A Brown Cottons;
600 yards best fine Cotton
16O yards heavy Brown Drillings;
a $50 yards fine book-fold Drillings
24O0 yds. best Eng. and Amer. Prints,
$50 yards fine Jaconet Cambria;
ESQ yards Black and Oil Cambria;
200 yards Rice ditto ditto ditto.
s5~ 800 yds Trimming Ribbands;
s 80 yards Red Padding;
so yards Linen Canvass;
100 yards Irish Linen;
40 yards Vest Padding;
10 gross large black Velvet Buttons;
8 doz. best Hoop Skirts, from 20 to 40 hoops;
"a doz. best Buck Gloves;
to which which we invite
the particular attention
of cash buyers May %, 136l.-Vin. copy.
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Table of Distances.

Table of Distances.
The following table will be found interesting,
showing as it does, the distance from Baltimore
to many points in the seat of war:
From Baltimore
Miles. Miles.
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By the Governor:
GEORGE w. MUNFoRD,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The several newspapers throughout the State will
insert the foregoing Proclamation three times in each
of their papers, and forward their accounts the Ex-
eutive Department for payment.
June 4. 1851 .-3t.
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THE STAUNTON
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY
HA AS for sale large assortment of Shoes consist
Ill ing of Congress Galters, Oxford and English
Ties, BrCgans, Creoles, Slippers, Ladies' and Boys
Shoes, and Shoes for Negro men and women.
~ Goods will be sold by retail as well as whole
sale. VIM. III. CARRIER,
June 4, 1861.-4t. Superintendent.
A FTER the goth of June, the subscriber will re-
N ceive private scholars in VOCAL AND INSTRU-
MENTAL MUSIC during the coming vacation of the
Virginia Female Institute.
Pianos tuned and repaired.
have also several spare rooms for rent.
June 4, 1851 -3t.* E. LOUIS lDE.
ATTENTION, 93rd REGIMENT
A LII Captains belonging to the 93rd Regiment are
n hereby required to muster their companies ON
SATURDAY NEXT at their usual place of muster,
commencing at 2 O'Clock, P. NJ, and muster them
once week thereafter until further notice:
w. s. SPROUL, Cd.
June 4, 1S6l.-3t.-Vin. copy.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-16
Imnortout from Wa.hinoton Citv.

WAsusINGroN, Jan. lit is discussed here in
Virginia circles that sums Of money are being made
up in New York, to influence the action of the Vir-
ginia Legislature in reference to secession.
1t is related that an alteration occurred at the
table yesterday between Gen. Scott and Senator
Toombs. Gen. Scott was speaking of the 'Star Of
the Vest affair, when Senator Toombs said he hop
ed she would sink with all on board. Gen. Scott
asked if 1t was possible, that he as an American
citizen could express such wish. Mr. Toombs said
"yes. and only wished those were on board who
ordered her there" General Scott laid down his knife
and fork, saying "that he responsible for what
he said" Mr. Toombs SAID General Scott had known
him for twenty five years, and knew he was respon-
spe for what he said. General Scott then resumed
his knife and fork.
The City Council is in caucus Tonight to take
measures to suppress the city volunteer org.niza-
tons sprnging up here without the sanction Of the
law. They will probably appoint . committee 70
wait on the President
A private letter from Gadsden, Fla, rays tsa& the
State troops have seized the Arsenal at Chatta-
hoochie, BY order Of the Governor. ss s.