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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
A RESPONSE TO FREMONT.
HEADQUARTERS 1sT MILITARY DIsTaIor,
Missouri State Guard,
1

ma camp Hunter, OepC. 2, lo5I.i
| To AU Whom 1t May Concern:
Whereas, Major General John @. Fremont
commanding the minons of Abraham Lincoln
in the State of Missouri, has seen fit to declare
martial-law throughout tie whole State aud has
threatened to shoot any citizen soldier found IL
arms within certain limits; also to contlscate the
property and free the negroes belonging to the
members of the Missouri State Guard
There ore, know ye, that |, M. jeff. Thompson
| Brigadier General OF the First Military Distrc'
of Missouri, having not only the military author
lily of Brigadier General, but certain police pow
ers, granted by Acting Governor Thos. q. Rey-
no .ds, aud confirmed afterwards By Gov. Jack
son, do most solemnly promise that for every
member of the Missouri State Guard, or soldier
OF our allies the armies of the Confederate States
who shall be put to death in pursuance OF the
said order OF Gen. Fremont, that Will 'sUdtg
Draw and Quarter" IniDion Of said Abraham
Lincoln.
While am ans ions that tLis unfortunate war
shall be conducted, if possible, upon the most
liberal principles OF civilized warfare, and every
order that have issued has been with that ob
ject, yet ii this rule is to be Abandoned (and ii
must first be done by our enenies,) | intend to
exceed General Fremont in his exce~ses, and will
make all tories that come within my reach rue
the day that different policy was adopted by
their leaders.
Already mills, barns, warehouses and other
private property have been wastefuy destroyed
by the enemy ia this district, while we have Ia
ken nothing except articles strictly ccnt'aband,
or absolutely necessary. Should these things be
repeated, Twill retallate ten-iold SO help lie
God
NJ. JEFF. THOMPSON,
Brig. Gen. COMMANDING
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MARRIED
On the 18th inst. by Rev. j. r. Wheeler, Mr. Joux
A. HooTs and EvALINs +. BURKErr all of this countv
DIED.

IN stanton, Va. August 22d. 1861, Can't. SAuur,
"; BROWN, OF the Greenbrer Rifles, in the 25tb wear
of his age. - Wv N''n rear
In rendering this tribute to the memorv of
teemed friendit is mournful duty to Add anoths
name to the list who have fallen in the struoule for
Southern independence. Among the first to resnond
to the call OF his country, Capt Brown grded ON the
armor of the patriot soldier and went forth to hate
with his sword begemmed with the tears of his lovely
bride. l! ei 7i'fss ' ao'ev
Ton the memorable 2lst of July he was woupdsa
while IN command OF his company. He attempted IN
reach his home, but his strength falling him he -.
moved to Staunton, Va, which place he was lust aba
to reach After several weeks of suffering he weld.
ed ed up with becoming resignation his noble spirit to
His remains were carried back to his native vallo
IN whose defence he had fallen and there near the
hour OF midnight, few sorrowing friends tearfalIv
and enderly placed the turf upon the voutfnl ma
bosom. He is one of the favored number resnsct;ng
whom these words are beautifully true: 100
"Their loveliest native earth
Enshrines the fallen brave ssifsa -
3 On the dear land that gave them birth gss
They found their tranquil grave"
On Sunday, the 18th inst, at Hghtown, Highland
county, Va, DAVID H. BAER. son of Rev. Jacob Baer.
decd, (resldlng near Church Tie) in the 22nd year
The subject of this notice was member Of, the
Churchville Cavalry About ten days or two weeks
prev ious to his death he seized with fever which
seemed to battle medical SKILL and the day previous to
his death his widowed mother went to see him. and
If possible to him home that she ght attend
personally at his sick bed The physician present ad-
vssed her to move him home, thinking it would not
render his recovery any the more hopeless. He was
placed In spring wagon and driven to Hightown,
where, night having arrived, they put up. lie was
sleeping when placed in the wagon at camp, and at
O'Clock that night his sumbers not having been bro
KEN were closed in the sleep of death without strug
gle emotion.
Thus passed away who had at all times rem
dered to his mother absolute obedience and respect:
a al lEav Qffah, i
kind gentleman of integrity and great moral worth
soldier who always at his post cheerfuy doing
his Duty yielding obedience aud respect to his Off
GERS, and loved by his comrades; member of the
United Brethren Church, and devotional Christian
who loved his Bible and lis religion. He is doubt
less now ENLISTED in the army of Heaven, under the
banner of King Emmanuel. M
"Thus star by star declines,
Till all are passed away,
As morning high and higher shines
To pure and perfect day" ,JHH
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Gen. Floyd's Engagement and Retreat.


The act of recrossing the Gauley during The
night by Gen. Floyd, with his whole force. Sc
large part OF which was sick, excites no little
wonder. 1t must have been accomplished through
a great degree Of deliberaton and sagacity. I,
prevent the enemy from suspecting the move
ment, IL was necessary to avoid lights. The
whole proceeding was under cover of darkness
But while these shielded the retreat from obser-
walton, it also prevented the discovery of many
articles which would have been brought away,
and which fell into tie enemy's hands,
Gen. Floyd had the skeletons of five regiments
in his engagement in which he repulsed Rosen-
crantz. They were Heath's, Reynolds, Whar-
tons. Tonlpkinss and McOauseland's Each OF
these regiments, or the small remnants of them,
were severely charged, and each stood the charge
nobly. There was not a sign of tear or finchiDg
in any face nor 10 any act of the whole body or
in any part OF it.
The Georgia and the North Carolina regiments,
which left some days since for Floyd's brigade,
had Eot Joined it at the time of the battle. They
met it at Seuell Mountain. The militia of the
region were also mastering, at last dates, and
Joining Gen. Floyd. The enemy having come
down into country where the people are legal,
he will tind it not SO easy to make headway. We
shall in few days no doubt receive tidings OF
sharp work. II Gen. Lee is enabled soon to dis
pose of his adversary on Cheat Mountain, very
different face will be put upon the campaign, and
Gen. Rosencrantz will have to make "A new move
on the chess board to avoid o check himself
Rich. Dispatch
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Army of the Potomac.

Msj. G. W. Smith having been promoted to
the rank of General will take command of the
army heretofore commanded by Gen. Joseph E.
johnson, and Gen. johnson will take command
OF both the columns commanded by Gen. Smith
and Gen. Beauregard. Gen. Smith is native
of Kentucky, and the Dispatch says that he was
one of the distinguished class OF cadets that grad
uated at West Point in 1916. He graduated at
the head of his class, and beat Mcclellan for the
highest honors of the Institution. He went into
the Corps of Engineers OF the army, and in that
capacity served through the Mexican war, win :
ming higher reputation in army circles than
any other officer of his grade 10 the service, and
was brevetted Major. By the universal attes-
tation of all the old army, be is man Of extra
ordinary abilities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LAND FOR SALE.


Nv I'LL be sold, at public auction on WEDNESDAY,
7 wv THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT, on the premi-
ses, all the Real Estate of Daniel Miller Decd con.
ssting OF two tracts of land situated South River
three miles above Waynesboro. The first tract con-
tains. by recent survey, 3l4 ACRES, and lies on
both sides OF the river, has fine water power and
good Saw Mill omit, an excellent DWELL
INT HOUSE, Barn, Stable, and all other <fA
necessary out-buildings, nearly all new. 1t ltsssm
is finely watered, good fuit, &c. The land ae--
is good and susceptible of growing any kind of grain
about 80 cleared This farm is very desirable
property good neighborhood, near to churches,
schools, and within three miles of the Waynesboro
Depot, on the Central Railroad. .Ent
The other tract contains l42 ACRES, mostly
cleared, toerable buildings it, and finely watered
good orchard and eadow, &C., lying near the former
tract There will be sold with this tract as an appen
dage I2o acres of timbered land, lying oneourth of
mile from it. ,'s'Nr
The terms of the above lands will be fourth in
hand and the balance in three equal annual nents,
approved personal security will be required for the
deferred payments, and the deed retained until the
land is paid for Possession will be given immedi-
ately. - Pr it lcGla oasG p
Any person wishing information by letter. will ad-
dress the subscriber, Waynesboro Augusta Co., Va,
who will promptly attend to it. 1s
MARTIN CoYNER, Exr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Address on the War.

The Rev. Samuel REGISTER will address the
citizens of Staunton this evening at o'clock ir
the Methodist Church on the War; We have
not heard the address, but have been Informed
by those whose pleasure j. has been to hear it.
that it fully sustaius the re- utation of the Revd
gentleman for learning, research and eloquence.
The object of the address is to present the reli-
gious and moral aspect OF this all absorbing
question, and to show that it demands our full.
est belief in its Righteousness and in ultimate
success.
He will also deliver an address at Churchville
at o'clock, P. NJ, on Thursday next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
A Handsome Exploit.

MANASSAS, Sept. 16.-On Friday last, an en-
gagement took place upon the occasion of an at
tack upon and the burning Of Hall's house, near
Arlington detachment of the New Orleans
Washington Artillery, and portion of Col. Win
der's regiment, made the attack, which was Wig
orously opposed for while by the Federals.-
The impeuosity and daring of the attack, howev-
err. on the part of the Confederates, who went
into the lines of the Fcderals to effect their pur
pose, struck terror to the enemy. After fighting
their way to their object, and the burning of the
house, thssConfederates returned to their camps
without the loss Of man.
The Federals in the engagement lostfo kill
ed and number wounded, and some eight or ten
were made prisoners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Poor Kentucky.

This once noble, high. spirited and chivalric
State, which deserved and commanded the res
pect of all lovers of freedom and heroic daring,
is now degraded and debased by afiliation with
the despotic Lincoln Government which has
trampled ruthlessly upon every principle OF tree
dom, and put to shame the despotism of Austria
in its worst days. Kentucky. in an evil hour,
yielded to the treacherous seductions OF her
Union counsellers, and assumed to occupy po-
sition of strict neutrality between the North and
South. This was supposed to be her position,
and though deeply regretted by the South. was
observed in good faith by the Confederate States,
until her Legislature, by tor6idding the Confed-
crate forces to occupy her soil whilst the forces
of Lincoln were not prohibited, changed her po-
sition from that of neutrality to friend of the
lincoln Government and an enemy OF the Con-
federate States. So far as her Legislature can
effect that object, she non occupies position OF
hostility to the Confederate States. We believe
that large proportion and probably majority
of her citizens are the friends of the Confederate
States. and that they are willing to shed their
blood and sacrifice their lives in defence OF the
freedom and independence or the ooutn. Oul
indignation ct the act on of Kentucky is.minglet
with ty for her unfortuD ate condition. Her sol
will BE- stained with the blood of her own citi'
zens shed in fratricidal strife. She will be made
to bleed at every pore. Brother will be arrayet
in hostile strife against brother, and father a
gainst son. Such scenes will be enacted upoI
her soil as, in the mere anticipation, make she
cold electric chill of horror course along oul
yeins-she will enact tragedy at which human
ity will stand appalled,. Her soil will again be
come the s'dark and bloody ground" Willis
wa are writing these lines, the electric messen
oer brings the intelligence that battle has al
ready been fought-that Tennesseeans and Ken
tuckians have been pitted against Northern mer
and Kentuckians, and that the hands of Ken
tuckians are now imbrued in the life's-blood o
their own fellow citizens. In this fight, it is re
ported, that the Confederate forces Killed 4oo
the Federals and only lost two men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Good Cigars.

We are indebted to Mr. J H. D. johnson, who
recently opened Tobacco Store in this place
for lo5 of good cigars. M. johnson has beer
in the business lors enough to learn the impor.
tsnt fact t:iat TO insure success, tobacconists
should have their cigars pa6ed by the Editor
We can assure the donor, AID the public, that we
enjoy their flavor very much, and that they con-
duce to our comfort in great degree. He has
plenty of the same kind on haEd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Candida tes for Congress.

The election for Congress of the Confederate
States will take place on the 9th of November
No candidates in this District have as yet an
nounced themselves. J. P Holcombe is can
didate in tie Albemarle District; John Goode
in the Bedford District; Thomas S. Bocock in
the Appamattox District; Garnett in the Acco
mac District. The people should elect their very
best men, without reference to party. We pity
the little soul that could be influenced by past
party considerations in this crisis of our history
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
LOYALTY of Slaves

The slaves belonging to N essrs. Geo. Mays and
VIM. H. Terril, of Bath county, who were hired
to persons at the Salines in Kanawha county, as
soon as the Yankees approached the place they
were at work, struck bee line for the homes OF
their masters at Bath Court House. The slaves
of Mr.. Terrill have shown degree of loyalty to
the South, which their young master, William
Terrill, now in tho service of the Lincoln Gov
ernment, would do we'll to emulate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
The Women of the South.

Ii anything could inspire courage in the hearts
of towards, or could infuse the dauntless spirit
of patriot heroes in our people, it would be the
glorious valor and enthusiastic devotion display
ed universally, by our unequalled women. The
people OF Mississippi and the South are brave
men by birth. The reckless daring of Hotspur
and the blood of all the Towards" are theirs.
But, If they were disposed to be sluggards 10 our
present grand and glorious struggle, the exam
pie fIour girls, our mothers, our daughters, our
wives, our sweethearts and our affiancsd brides
would awaken them from their lethargy and
give them the strength of Hercules, and the
lntrepidity of Mars. Who that is man,
dares be q coward, when those whom Heaven
gave US its richest boon-as perpetual SOU
venir of the innocence, purity AID happiness of
Eden-as something to love, to cherish and pro-
tect forever-look to him as the guardian Of their
beauty and the defender OF their vi-tue2 Such q
coward does not pollute or taint our atmosphere.
These thoughts have been suggested by what we
heard Of one of the truest, noblest, and kindest
ladies Of the South, 1t has beer our pleasure to
know her long. In times of war she knows
nothing but her country, and she has more than
the courage OF a warrior. Some one was speak
ing of the sacrifices we would have to make to
defend our cause. Her reply was never surpass-
ed by any Greek Or Roman matron: no can
stop to weigh the cost against eur honor and our
ibertys What treasure on earth can purchase
them9 For them would give all / have-I
would give my life. Y es," said she, folding her
arms upon Ter gallant bosom, II would do more
than that would give my husband AID III,
children" She has gallant son in our army al
the head OF gallant company of Mississippians
At that moment he was confronting the enemy
on the battle field She is the sister of JeffersoI
Davis, and is the wife of Col. William Stamps
| ot oodville.- Vicksburg Sun.
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L. II. ~ - " hHA
Colonel Commanding
Gen. J. LoNGsTREET.

The system of unconstitutional, unlawful and
despotic arrests and imprisonments now carried
on by the Lincoln Government, is an evidence of
conscious weakness, and would never be resort
ed to by government which had the slightest
confidence in Ts own strength. That nothing Of
the kind occurs under the Administration of
President Davis, is clear demonstration that
the Southern Government is embedded in the
popular affections, and that thrice armed in that
panoply, it feels secure, both of the justice and
the might of it's cause
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
ken,uckv and the Co, federate States.

FRANKFORT, KY, Sept. 14.-The following
proclamation has been published by the Govern
or of Kentucky: 9
FRANKFORT, KY, Sept. 13, 1861
In obedience to JOINT resolution adopted by
the General Assembly of the State of Kentucky,
the Government of the Confederate States, and
the State of Tennessee and all others concerned,
are hereby informed that Kentucky expects that
all the Confederate and Tennessee troops will be
withdrawn from her soil unconditionally.
(Signed) B. MAGoRFIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Prisoner 8.

On Wednesday last, sixty prisoners taken on
the West side of Cheat Mountain, were taken
from this place to Richmond Last week two
prisoners taken on Cheat Mountain were brought
to this place and confined in Jail.
On yesterday, three prisoners, two Ministers
and one Yankee, were brought here from Hamp-
shire county. The train last night brought AZ
prisoners taken in Westel Virginia by 800
cavalry under command of Col. J. Lucius Davis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
DIFFERENCE or Op1N1oN.-The respecti

DIFFERENCE CT OPINIoN.-The respective
brothers-in- law of Abraham Lincoln and John
O. Fremont are now on Virginia soil doing wha.
lays in their power to secure Southern ndepen-
dence, while their renegade relatives are outside
plotting its overthrow. Lincoln was born in
Kentucky, and Fremont came very near being
born 10 Richmond only escaping that honor by
the fight Of his maternal progentor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

WoULpN'T STAY WHIPPED.-The brave North
ern troops who were at the battle OF Manassas,
but who failed to see the fight which came of
there. became very brave on their return home.
We hear of them destroying printing offices, mob
bing editors, tarring and feathering them and
riding them on rail, all because they opposed
and condemned war in which those brave SOL
dier boys volunteered to fight, but didn't do it.
They are like the chap out " est, who, getting
badly whipped in town, swore he wouldn't stay
whipped, and went home and damned his wife.
Brave boys, them Yankees.-Irue Delta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
BewareLTreasury Notes.

Mr.. E. @. Elmore, Treasurer of the Confeder-
ate States, gives notice. by advertisement, that
Treasury Notes, of the denomination OF Ten
Dollars, engraved and printed by -. Manou-
vrier, New Orleans" (as appears in the margin
of each note,) payable two year. after date, were
stolen from the packages in transitu from New
Orleans to Richmond, ard notifies the public
that no notes of that denomination and descrlp-
ton, engraved by 81. Man ouvrier. New Orleans
have been issued by the department, and tha
none will be issued. The parties who put the
same in circulation have been discovered and ar
rested; but to secure the public the whole issu
will be suppress ed, and any such notes found il
circulation are spurious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Fight III Kentucky,

The Richmona Dispatch says that dispatches
have been received in Richmond stating that
the Tennesseeans 500 strong, had succeeded in
driving the Federals 1900 strong, from Mul
.draugh's hill, in Kentucky. Several reports
were rife respecting the relative numbers enga-
ged, but all agree upon the certainty of victory.
A dispatch was received here stating that we
had only two killed whilst the enemy lost 400
killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

W Solon Borland, well known as promi
nent citizen of Arkansas, for a number of years
and more recently as the editor of the Memphi
Enquirer" is Colonel in the Confederate ser
vice, and now upon active duty under Gen Har
dee's command.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

eB Major e. ". Smith, of Kentucky, form
erly Major of the Engineer Corps in the United
States service, resigned some years ago, has ar
rived i. Richmond with view of taking service
in Virginia. Major Smith was a classnate of
Gen. Beauregard, and has reputation at once
brilliant and popular among army officers. 1t
is reported that he will be put in command of
the advance forces on the Potomac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

eW President Davis has appointed Brigadier
General Braxton Bragg as full General, the high
est rank in the Confederate army. This is the
individual. then Captain, to whom Gen'l Taylor,
at the battle of Buena Vista, said: "a few more
grape, Captain Fragg."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

10 1t is proposed in Rockbridge County te
raise subscription to the sum of SIS, 600, to be
appropriated to the purpose of erecting Monu.
me on the grounds of Washington College in
honor of all the sons of that county who have
lost and who will lose their lives in battle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
Eager for the FRAY.

The Helena (Ark.) Shield learns that Oh las
Monday week thirteen hundred Inlian warriors
near Fort Smith, en- route for McCuloch's camp
The Indians were armed with rifles, butcher
knives, and toa aLawks, AID bad their face.
painted, and seemed eager fer the fray.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

eB The Government we Learn, Is making
p operations to transfer about 500 of the Yankee
prisoners, a. present. IN custody in Richmond, to
sui able places of confinement in The city and
vicinity Of New Orleans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

sW From the rapid progress which tue pro
duce loan is making at present, it is calculated
that at least two million bales of this years crop
of cotton will be subscribed to the aid of the
Government in exchange for its bonds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24
To the Patriotic Ladies of the Valley of Va

We call upon this noble band OF ladies who
have already done so much for their country,
to emulate their noble sisters of other States and
send in blankets for our brave Volunteers in the
mountains. There is not house in the Valley
where there is not high pile of the best Army
Blankets in the world, made by the fair hands Of
the noble daughters of Virginia. Bring them il
and give them, or sell them at fair price, and
if needs be substitute Comforts of cotton fol
them. Albert ]. CARRIER, Esq, has been ap
pointed to attend to this very important prepa-
ration for the Winter Campaign of our troops
He will also, buy Linsey, and Woollen Socks, and
the ladies are earnestly urged to make them, as
we look to them alone for these important arti-
cles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-24

The ExAMINER.--The partnership heretofore
existing between Captain VIM. Lloyd and John
been dissolved, and the interest of Capt Lloyd in
the same having been purchased by Mr.. Dan e
at public vendue, it will in future be conducted
by the latter IS sole proprietor.