Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-03
NOTICE.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF yIRGINIa

BY IHE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
The Executive of Virginia, by authority of the
Con vention and of the General Assembly, has
from time to time, accepted the patriotic servi-
ces OF the gallant sons of the Commonwealth
who have cheerfuly rallied to her defence, and
volunteered to protect the interests of the Con-
federate States. These men, under every incon-
We nience and hardship, murmur not. There is
the greater propriety in anticipating their wants
aad In ministering TO their necessities. The
Government of the Confederate States is making
every effort to provide all the troops with the
clothing snc Quartermaster and Oommissary
stores necessary for their comfort and sustenance.
Rut feeling it to be an obligation on the part OF
Virginia to see that Ter own volunteers are am
ply provided for, have thought it duty, which
/ take pleasure in performing, to use evers exer-
tion to have an ample supply of requisite clio :
thing. l therefore, on behalf of the State, invoke
all citizens of this Commonwealth to furnish
such articles of clothing, of substantial fabric
ready made, as it may be in their power to ten
der. Each soldier should be furnished with a
great coat coat vest and pantaloons-two
pair of the latter at least two pair of warm
yarn socks, drawers, shirts, shoes and blanket
All articles transmitted TO the Adjutant General
of the State. labelled with the name of the per-
son for whom intended, with the name of the
Captain or officer comma ding the company to
which the person belongs, will be forwarded
with certainty to their proper destination
When not intended for specified individual, if
marked ''For the Army" the articles will be
distributed, to those in want, with equal GER
ta;nty.
to the County or Corporation Courts to make
provision for clothing the respective companies
from their counties or corporations When such
provision is not made at the first session of the
Courts after this notice, call upon the patriotic
ctizsus of the counties corporations so failing
to hold public meetings, and appoint committees
whose duty it shall be to make provision for
clothing such companies as it NAV be in their
power to provide for. Clothing provided by
Courts or meetings of citizens may be forwarded
IN like manner to the Adjntant Generals Depart
certainty to Its destination.
This is an important duty, which I earnestly
hope will be attended to, promptly, with zeal
and energy. 1t is the duty of free people to
repel the ruthless invaders of their SOIL 1t is
their duty to punish the enemy, and make him
feel their power and know their resources
To have the ability to perform this duty. we
must see that our soldiers are cared for and made
efficient. 1t will warm the soldiers heart to
know the old Common wealth is Interested in
his welfare, and is busy,ng herself in caring 70,
him. 1t will nerve the patriot arm 70 feel that
1t has watchfui eye at home, mindful of all its
wants and ready to supply them. Feeling that
this appeal from the Executive in favor of our
volunteers will be responded to fully and prompt
. ly by generous people, | confidently await the
result.
Given under my hand, at Richmond, this 22d
day of August, 1861, and in the eighty sixth
year of the Oommonw wealth
JOHN LEToHER.
n. B.--Mannfacturers of cloths in Virgins
will Llease furnish the Executive with samples o.
such cloths as they may be able to manufacture
and the quantity they furnish, with the price
demanded.