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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

TO deprive the South Of its .ights. destroy its
cherished Institutions, ana reduce Ii to a vassai-
age to to their Views. overriding all constitutional
protection, disfegarding all legal barriers. and
placing at the head Of ihe naiiun, By al entire
S~setl0pal vote, one aho lad aosn elected apog tie
ay01sa principe Ut making saF upon The rights,
privileges. property sad peace Ut the si.ye-aoid-
ing States. And some of ths Grand Divisions af
our Order. Initiating the political psrfdy that had
he;n contaminated by overriding the Constitu-
ticn OF the Confsderaoy, also laid violent hands
upon the Constitution If our Order, by tbs intro
duction OF negroes into their Division rooms as
members of the Order.
This state of thugs eoald but result rs they
have in the dismembsrmea of the Union, and the
Grand Divisions OF the South ignoring any far~
ther fraternity. connection or communication With
the "National Division of tho Sons Of Temper
anoe Vt North AmsriGa." or the Grand or Suhor-
dinate Divisions situated in any Of .hs slave
holding States Of the old Unisn.
We therefore meet his day for the first time
in Our new and glorious Rspublic-the Confsder
ate States of America land as an independent
Grand Division, ready to take such steps as maj
Do necessary, for the establishment of . Nationa
Division Of the Southern Confederaey.
The Grand Worthy Associate Of the Nationa
Division. was andis a member Of the Grand Di
vision of Virginia-and being the highest Office
In the limits Of the Southern States, be issued
Circular. in September last, to the Grand Disis
ions of the South, which I hereto sujoin, a cop,
OF which I forwarded 10 each Of the 5 ubordinat
Divisions IN North Carolina. via:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27
IRON! IRON!

The very best quality of Iron can be obtained at
Ballow's Iron Works. III Ashe county. y G. can Say
without the fear of contradiction. that 10 better Iron
can be- furnished in this State. The Gun Factory at
Marion. Smith county, Va, il supplied from my Fur
mace, and is prom, anced b. the workmen there 10 be
the best Iron they ever struck q hammer OIL, and the
only Iron they can get To work successfully with L
am furnishing said Factory with one ton per week,
aud can fnrufsh Il like amount 10 other parties. Price
CT cents per pound, at the works
Address JOHN bALLOM.
Jefferson. AShe County, !. G..
Nov. I.-11-Gm. price adv. $5l
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27
STATEMENT.

No. Of working Divisions in the State Unknown.
No. OF limitations reported during past year o|s
No at exp ,lsions Ii3
No. of suspensions IS
No. Of re,~nstaieuen:s IS
Cash paid int, Subordinate Divi.i ms $i,Iz5
No. Of representative s TO Gr.nd Division III
40. OF r.pre <sasa tvsstt NatiOlI DIVISION -
No. Of new Diyhions chart red II
No ot memb=re IN Subordinate DIyis., unknown.
8 The Divisions marked thus = hav. lever for
ward d any netdrns, aud the d , il " tnOut in
forma ZION as Ia ~h.tber they were ever organized
after being ch trtered.
kpRocEEDINGs TO BE CONTINUED
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27
REPORT OF THE GRAND SCRIBE.

WORTHY BRoTHRRs: How different the circum-
stances under which we assemble on this occasion,
TO those Of our last annual convocation. Then
peace and prosperity reigued throug bout the
broad extent of a united and free Republic, and
our Order rejoiced in being the representative of
the frattrnal ties which existed from one extreme
to the other. denominatsd as "the National hi
vision of the Sons of Temperance Of North Amer
lea" But even then the mutteriugs of a storm
were heard in the distance, raised by the demo-
MAC passions of fanaticism and agrarianism, which
II persisted in, but too plainly told must result in
the disselution of the Union of the Confederacy,
and in discovering the ties which bound the South
ern and Northern portions eff our Order in acom>
mon brotherhood. The ssque, has proved that
the voice of reason, of patriotism. cf consanguin-
ity, and the principles of our Order. ware impo
tent to stay the mighty tide of political and reli-
gious fanaticism which had seized upon the minds
and determinations of our brethren of the north,
~This list includes all the Credentials reported
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
HOME JOURNAL FOR 1861.
New Series-New Features-New Type.
seas MORRIS WILLIS, EDITORS.

A NEW series of this widely circulated family
n newspaper will be commenced on the FIFTH
DAY OF JANUARY NExT-printed on fine paper and new
type. With the January number will begin the pub
cation of series of beautiful original works of fact
and fiction, written expressly for the Home journal
by the best authors of America The first of these is
from the facile pen of weknown and highly gifted
author and is powerfully soritsem, startling, nayste
riOus, and deeply iterestg history of courtship and
married life This charming story will be succeeded
by others of similar description. several of which
already in preparation All the former peculiar
features of the paper, which have given it world.
wide reputation, will be continued, while the several
will add infinite variety to its already diver
siied pages. Among them are number of fresh,
spicy, amusing. original sketches, which smack and
relish of the wit, humOr raciness, brlliancy, and
sparkle of the times. As heretofore no labor ex-
pense will be spared to maintain the high reputation
of the Home Journal, which is everywhere, both at
home and abroad, acknowledged to be the most re-
fined and elegant repertory of literature and arts on
this side of the sea- and the best and cheapest family
newspaper in the world. As no more copies of the
new series will be printed than are ordered those
who desire to begin with the commencement of the
volume will be able to do by forwarding their SUBJ
scriptions without delay.
TERMS For one copy, e; for three copies, $5-or
one copy three years. SIS; for club of seven copies,
3d. for club of fifteen COPIES 500 aud at that rate
for larger club-always in advance.
Address $780, MORRIS Il WILLIS,
Editors and Proprietors, 10Y Fulton ST.,
Doe IA 1870 New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12

DOOKS.-R. COWAN mas just received from
ID Philadelphia the largest stock of BOOKS AMI
STATIONERY ever offered for sale in this place
Among them are all the English, Latin, Greek anC
French School Books in general use in this region
country. Also large assortment of Episcopal Pray
Books in all styles of binding from Is cents to So
Methodist, Presby Lutheran and Baptist Hymn
Books assorted binding; Bibles in every variety Of
binding from % Cts to $l4; Poems, and many other
kinds of Gift Books, with fine Illustrations and bind
ings Albums, Portfolios, &C., &c. Drawing Paper
Bristol Boards, Drawing Pencils, &C., Cap, Letter
and other varieties of Writing Papers; Tissue Paper,
Tracing Cloth and Tracing Paper, Bonnet Boards
Ink from six different manufacturers; Musilage Liq-
uid Glue, Square and Oval Slates Metallic Slates Ink
stands, Pens and Penhoders, Blotting Paper. Wrap
ping Paper, forty to fifty thousand Envelopes; fine
assortment of Pen Knives Quilts, Crayons for wri-
ting the BlackbOard Blank Books in every varie-
ty Pocket Dia lies for 1861, very large assortment;
Port Monies, several very neat styles for ladies'
Thermometers.
Among the great variety of Books are the follow
ing. Scott's Novels, Irving's Works, Caryle's Els
says, Cuskeys Political Text Book, latest edition,
Debate between Lincoln and Douglass Recollections of
Life Time. S. G. Goodrich, Sermons by Rev S. Ad-
olson Alexander, d. Forty Years Familiar Letters
of Rev. j. w. Alexander, b. d., Proxies Fool of
Quality the Biblical Reason Why Family Religion
by Rev. B. M. Smith, ID. D.; the Captives of Abs
Valley Twyman Hogue, or Early Piety Illustrated
Plantation Sermons Pallissy, the Huguenot Potter
NEMESIS; the Marble Faun; Beulah Rutledge;
Campbells History of Virginia. &c &c. sflE'
FANCY ARTICLES Among the Fancy Articles are
some beautiful Parian Ornaments, and Bronze Stat
ues.
Staunton Oct. 49, 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
NEW FURNITURE STORE.
ffU Nj ON ALL,''
MAIN STREET, STANTON. VA.

II INVITE the attention of housekeepers and the
i public generally to the large and handsome
assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
which / am now receiving at sUNI0N HALL
STANTON. VA consisting of every article of Fur.
nlture needed for the complete and handsome equip.
ment-of parlors, chambers, dining rooms, sitting
rooms and Kitchens, VIZ: 1SlLla1-.l-- ss.s
Sofas Tetes, DivaDs, Parlor and Easy Chairs {Wal-
nut and Mahogany Parler Sets in Hair Cloth and
Challis Chamber Sets Cane Seat Chairs in great
variety, Wood do, Large and Medium Rock NxW
ers, (Cane Wood and Opholstered.) Ladies - =
Sewing and Nurse Chairs Bedsteads, Bu-
reaus, What-nots, Hat Racks, Towel Racks,
Parlor and Centre Tables MARBLE Tops and Wood }
Tea-poys. Dining and Extension Tables Cribs Look
ing Glasses, Ward Robes, Book Cases. &c. - pa !
a. Any article not found in the ware-roem will be
made to order. .11-i-G -e to --9 - -
/ have secured the services of Mr.. VIM. D. CAND-
LER, one of the best workmen an the State who will
have the management of my, shops and see that all
work is well made out of good lumber and at the time
q promised; MI. Gambler will also at
tend to the UNDERTAKING depart
ment after the 1st day of January, by which time he
will be supplied with new and elegant Herse. and
the most approved METALLIC. 3 TRIAL CASES. +
Call at "Union Half and examine the stock even
if you do not wish to purchase present. For Cash.
prices will be very moderate, for satisfactory me-
ootiable notes upon four months time ~ '''1 '
Stanton Dec. 30, 1860 saoa Ia. WADDELL, JR {
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
iaNATIONAL FERTlLlZER.'
The Cheapest, Richest, Most Durable,
!. And Most Convenient Manure Yeti
GUANO AND FOREIGN
s MANURES! us

a Al HALF IHElR CN)SI F
THIS superior FERTILIZER is made of all the al
i ements useful for both soil and plant, found en-
tirely in the United States Being Independent of.
and wholly unconnected with the mportatlons of the
Peruvian monopoly which have resulted in injury to
home capital and proved at least destructive stimu-
lus in American farming, our manufacture is offered
to the public as the desiderdtuns of the age-tbe
cheapest and best remedial agent for restoration Of
soil and promotion of crop. As domestic product
the result of discoveries in Chemical and Agricutu
raj SCIENCE II entitled to the confidence and custom
OF our country.
This valuable Fertilizer is now being adopted by
the farmers and planters throughout Maryland, Vir-
gina and the Car Olinas with eminent success. As
1t subst antial ny orator and sells so moder-
price be within the reach of all purchasers
Its FIRST should be generous to test practically
its Effects and prove it's virtue for RE ESTABLISHING
soil. If land is fertillzed with our manure good
crops necessarily ensue
1t is permanent improver, and fairly applied on
every diversity of SOIL and every variety of vegeta-
ton, it MAKES BOTH LAND AND CROP TOO.
Let it's first be just, liberal and successive ap-
plcations be abated till finally all reliance on
mercantile manures may be set aside rendered less
necessary possesses but half the moisture Of Pc
and other GuanOs; contains rocks earthly
balls, and is manufactured pure, sure aad UNIFORM
The National Fertilizer is made into three brands,
suitable to the various staples Of the country, viz
No. /, for Wheat, Corn, Oats Rye, Barley, Rice, also
Cotton, Glover and Grass No. 2, for Tobacco, Pota-
toes Turnips and all Garden Vegetables. No. 3, for
Sugar Cane, specially.
Eg- Price for each and all the same leash $50 per
ton at tide-water 1t is put up in new bags of 200
pounds each, stamped with trade mark, and guaran-
teed against imitation by letters Patent Cash price,
$s2.5Oper ton. For sale by
Agent Corner Lynch's Warehouse,
- Lynchburg, Virginia.
GEO: H. ROBINSON, Ag't Alexandria Va
WIN. II. PARROTT, Ag't Gordonsvills Va.
IL CRANK d WRIT, Ag'ts Charlottesville, Va
Nov. 3D. 1860. --6mo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
THE STANTON BOOT, SHOE
LIE ATH Err COMP NY

RE now ready to receive orders for Mems, Wo
A=men,s,- Boys Misses and -Children's BOOTS
SHOES, AND BROGANS, of Calf, Kip. Goat, Grain
Buff Enameed and Patent Leather. Retail dealer.
are specially invited examine the finer qualities of
Mems French Calf Sewed and Pegged Boots;
Mems and Boys Double Soed Water Proof Calf ani
Kip Pegged Boots n 3
Oxford and French Ties, &c, -e.,s .-5-
All manufactured from the best stock, and unsurpass
ed by any in the market Attention is also called tc
the Companys better grades Of Servants Heavy
Boots, Brogans, &C., Mems and Womens made
entirely of Country Stock and with special view to
service. They have also fer sale to MANUFACTU-
RERS, Leather, Findings, Lasts. Machinery, Tools
Boot and Shoe Uppers. ready fitted, by the case
or single pair prices that viii defy competition
Apply to VIM. II. CARRIER, Superintendent
H0GH W. SHErrEY, President; M. G. Harmon,
BENZ. Crawford, R.. Turk, VIM. j. ID. Bell j. D. I'm
boden, Directors.
Stanton, Sept. 81. lS60-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12

MAGNUS S. CEASE
HYOULD respectfully call the attention of the clti
w zens of Staunton and vicinity to large and
treiy new stock Of SPRING GOODS. which he is now
receiving and opening consisting Of Water Sugar and
Soda Crackers, Picnlcs Raisins Figs, Currants, Cit
ron, Dates, Prunes, English Walnuts, Fiberss. al
Sardines, and Candies of every description. :
ALSO FANCY ,GooDs, FRENCH CANDIES, CAKES AND
TOYS.
- Wedding parties furnished at the shortest no
tice and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, HOLSTERS, Pickles, Catchups,
&C., &C.
He will sell on reasonable TERMS and respectfully
solicts share of patronage.
- Candy sold at Wholesale and Retail.
Mav ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS.



TINE subscribers are now opening in the 6ne Stare
u Room, formerly kept by s. a. Hilb, directly ap-
posite the Va. Hotel, q splendid Stock Of sDRY
GOODS, if possible, superior to- anything they have
offered before in Stanton Special care having been
taken in selecting the BEST goods and the very LATEST
STYLES and hazard but little in saying that our
whole stock will equal anything ever been seen IN
Stanton In regard to style have the latest; il
quality and fabric the best that could be selected out
Of the best houses in New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore. 4.
We will name only few of the kinds eff goods just
received-viz: @9
Black Gro De Rhine, black Rept, black double
faced shot figured Silks. Also fancy colored plain
and brocade Silks Printed Amaiine, ian entirely
new article and imported by but house in the o.
nited States richly printed Ottoman Clohs this is
also q new article,
Solid colored Ottoman Cloths, 20
Chene Repp Poplin.
Broche Repp Popln,
Striped Satin Du Nord,
3 Figured Imperial kepp,
Silk Popins, $40
Printed French Merinos,
Embroidered and printed Merinos,
Striped Poplins.
Rich Velour,
Honrean Poplins-a new article
Printed Thbet Cloths,
Printed all Wool Delaines,
French Merinos, aga
Bombazines, Alpaccas, Coburgs,
Travelling Dress Goods,
English, French and American Prints,
Opera Flannels, all shades.
Hosiery, Gloves, Gauntletts,
Combs, Belts and Betting &C., &c. s3saT
1t is useless to name any other kind of goods suf
fee it to say that we have general assortment of all
kinds Of Fancy and Staple goods, to which invite
the attedtion of all in search of pretty goods
'f PfPFR Z 'FusKHousER.
Opposite Va Hotel.
no@ q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
DISSOIUTIONi

THE partnership heretofore existing under the
/ i style of P. III. Trout Il Co., this Gay dissolved
by mutual consent, Dr. 7. 81. Kinney having with
drawn from the firm. The business will hereafter be
conducted under the name of P. b. TROUT alone
who respectfully asks continuance of the patronage
heretofore so literally bestowed on them.
fEfe, p. II. TROUT,
Druggist and Chemist. Beverly st.
Staunton, Oct. Is, 1850
Having disposed of my entire interest in the stock
of Drugs, together with the Books Bonds, &c. of the
firm of p H. Trout & Co.. all persons knowing them
selves indebted to the late firm will come forward and
make immediate settlement with P. H. Trout All
claims against the firm will be paid by him.
: Staunfon Nov 90 1870 T. H. KINNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS

ez4s4-
R. w. PIERCE. asa VIM GARRETT
: - II. w. FIERCE & co,
C0NNESIOk q FOR " ARDlNC MERCHANTS,
CORNER OF CARY AND 18TH STS.,
RlCHMOND, VA, sd
TTAVE opened at the abo.e named place large
IL COMMLSSION AND FOR WARDLNGH HOUSE,;
Their facilities for selling and shipping produce OF all
kinds are equal to those of any other firm IN Rlch-
mond City. The patronage of the public generally,
and especially of the Valley of Virginia Is respectful
ly solicited. s
REFERENCES:
RICHMoND-A. Garrett, Duke hutchinson, Kent
Paine 4 Co., Alex. Holiday N. B. Hill. ,a
HANovER.-Col Fontaine, VIM. g. Wlckham, Cnas
Norris ~
LoUrsA.-Wm. Overton, S. d. Gooch, Jno. Hunter
Gen. C. G, Coleman, N w. Harris.
0RANGE.-R. F. 0Mohundro; B. j. Barbour. ,
aALBEMARLE.-Dr. j. R. Woods. WIN. ooutnaii
Rev. j w. Goss Judge VIM. j. Robertson
AueusrA.-Maj james Walker. H. L. Gahane H
NJ. G. Hartman, VIM. ]. D. Bell, Jacob Baylor, j. M
McCue. P. N. Powell. r. J. Hope, John randolph n
johnson, ?. Hanger, ]. D. lmboden, Ten. M.
Hartman, s B. Brown, VIM Withrow, Jr.
| RoCKINGHAM.-JosiahS S. Roller Erasmus CoHman
G. W. Miller, Col. j. d. Hopkins.
ALLEGaANY.-Col. Samuel Carpenter.
LExINGToN.-Dr A. Graham.
SPoTTSYLvANIA,-S. Andrews.
| AMHERsT-Wm. Fl. Mosby.
| NELsoN-CsB. Claiborne.
| CARoLINE-D. G. Delarnette.
Richmond, June 10, l860-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-12
MAGAZINE
AND THE
BRITISH REVIEWS.

II SCOTT CO., New York, continue to publish
LIE the following leading BRITISH PEkIODI-
GALS, viz The London Quarterly, conservative; J
The Edinburgh Review, lWhig;l The North British
Review, free Churbh; J The Westminster Review,
(Liberal;) Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, (Tory.)
The present critical state of European affairs will
render these publications unusually interesting du.
ring tue forthcoming year. They will occupy mid
die ground between the hastily written news-iems,
crude speculstiens, and flying rumors of the daily
Journal and the ponderous Tome of the future histo-
ran, written after the living interest and excitement
of the time shall have passed away 1t is to these
Periodicals that readers must look for the only really
ineligible and reliable history of current events and
such, in addition to their wellestablished literary
scientific, and theological character, we urge them
upon the consideration Of the reading public. ~
EARLY CoPIEs.-The receipt of advance sheets from
the British publishers gives additional value to these
Reprints inasfhuch they can be placed IN the
hands of the subscribers about the origna
editions. H.
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HIDES, OIL AND LEATHER.
G. l.. HOFFMAN 4 co.

* "a W. LOMBARD ST, ] BALTIMORE. MD.
KEEP Constantly on hand all kinds of SHOE
IA AND SADDLERY LEA Their, consisting of
american and French Kip, American and French
Calf Skins of all weight. Wad Upper, Innings, Bind
Sole, Shoe Skirting, City and Country Harness
Leather. Best Fair and No. Q Skirting; Fair and
Black Bride, Breechlng. Fair Bag. Pad Skins, &c.
Best Cod Liver and Neat Foot Oil.
q eW Consgnrents of Rough and Sole Leather So
licited. a5t ~
N. B.-We sell low for Cash or approved paper.
Oct l6. l260-1Y. -lll-l - 80 y -
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HAVING made large addition TO our shop, 70
III suit the Southern trade, we will sell At the
Northern prices of 1859 We have over 100 different
designs Of Plain and Ornamental Ratings. ve-
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, WlndoW
Shutters aud general Blacksmithing and finishing
done with neatness and despatch.
Cemetery Railing for the country, made so as 10
be put I'D by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond March u, 1S60-ly. 81 n. a.
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Money current In the State where issued will be re-
ceived at par.
CLUBBlNG.-A Discount of twenty-five per cent.
from the above prices will be allowed to Clubs or
dering four more copies ofany more of the
of Review will be address for So -four
copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for $50
and so on.
Posr all the principal Cities and Towns
When sent by mail, the postage to any part of the
United States will be but 81 cents year for 'Black
wood" and but IA cents year tor each of the Re
views.
N. B.-The price in Great Britain of the five Pc
riodicals above named is sci per annnm
LEONARD SCOTT & CO.,
Nau York nac 4 1870 5A Gold CT
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gplssoIUTfno5T

TINE Firm heretofore existing under the name and
u style ofP. N. POW ELL l. co. is this day dis
solved by mutual consent A. Richards, one of the
partners of the firm selling his entire interest to P.
n. Powell, the other partner. All persons having
claims against the concern will present them to P. N.
Powell who will settle them and all persons indebt
ed to the concern will make payment to P. N Powell
who will use the name of the concern in settlement.
P. IN. POWELL.
Staunton Oct 1e. 1860. A. RICHARDS
THE undersigned viii continue the business of the
j. late concern, and socits the continuance of the
patronage heretofore bestowed upon the same.
Stauntnn. Oct liz. 1850.