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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
WAYNEsBoRo, ACADEMY.

THIS INSTITUTION. for several years past under
Il the management of Rev. WM. T. RICHARDSON,
will be conducted the ensuing session by the subscri
Der, who holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts from
the University of Virginia, and has taught several
years in the Albemarle Preparatory Schools, The
session will commence on MONDAY, THE 23D INST and
close in the latter part of June next. iEEsf
T e RMS. AL
For the Elementary Branches $50 per session.
Classics and Higher Mathematics 40 I"
payable, onehaf at the beginning of the session. the
remainder February 1st, 1852. J-in -
few pupils may obtain desirable boarding in pr-
vate families in the village for about Sic per month
RODES MASSIE.
References.-ReF. It. w. Richardson, Wayues-
boro, Va; DR.. Charles Minor. Charlottesville Va,
and the Faculty of the University. hs..fsr-t
Sept. IL, 1361.-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
Still Hope.

In our notice lest week OF the skirrnish at the
Hawks Nest we stated that Mr.. Frank D.llasd
of this county Was killed. Since then, we have
seen aD account OF that skirmish by some c.rres-
pondent, in which it is stated that the rdividu-
oil supposed to be killed was not dead, but was
still living, and, though badly wounded, hopes
were entertained # his recovery. We suppose
this has reference 10 young Frank Dllard, and
hope that he will recover,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

We learn, says the Louisville Courier. that
tie reign OF terror and despotisln in ST. Louis is
daily on the increase. The arsenal is converted
lntc Bsst'le, IN which has already been incar-
cerated three Baptist preachers Not word
OF these outrages appears in the suborned and
government papers. All the honest, free papers
are slenced, and our only sources of information
are from travellers, who detail the fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

|
| FRANKFORT, KY, Sept. 11.-The House of Re-
presentatives have adopted resolution directing
the Governor to issue his proclamation ordering
Confederates to evacuate their forces from the
soil Of Kentucky. The vote was adopted by a
vote OF II to 26. The House refused to sust end
the rules to allow the resolution to be so amend
ed to direct the Federal and Confederate
troops to evacuate the State. af
LOUISVILLE, Sept 18th. The Senate has pass
ed the resolutions adopted by the House. in
structing the Governor to order off the Confede-
rate troops from the soil of Kentucky
Mr.. Hustin, from the Committee on Revised
Statutes, reported bill to prohibit and punish
rebellion in the State of Kentucky The bill has
been made the special order of to-day. One of
its provisions makes the waging of war on the
United States, or the enlistment of troops for
the Confederates, or inducing others to do so, or
the joining or parading with company with the
intent of joining the Confederate army, a felony,
and punishable with from one to ten years. i'm
prisonment. Another provision makes the in
yasion of Kentucky by any of her citizens, as
Conte ierate soldiers, punishable by death. The
act is to go into effect in ten days after it's pas
sage.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 14.-Gov. Magofin vetoed
the resolutions ordering him to proclaim that the
Confederate troops must leave the soil of lxen-
lucky. The resolutions, however, were passed
over the veto. @ a-a Pig y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

~ We have been requested to call the at
tention OF theiprop,r authorities to the hor iblt
and disgr4ccful coudition of the street betwee,
the Virginia Hotel and the bridge on the way {.
the Asylum. Has any appropriation been made
for the repair of that section of the street, and, i
50, why has it not teen applied ? a word to the
authorities we deem sufficient
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

eW Applications are daily received by the
Lincoln Government for permission to visit the
prisoners at Fort lafayette They are all refu
sed, the determinaFi, being to allow no conrnr-
nication with prisoners there.
The Hon. Charles James Faulkner still rernsin.
in custody. He is all ,wed no personal cornmun;
cation with bis fiient's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
From the Louisville Courier,
MquaSsas


They have met at last, as storm clouds
~ = - Meet in heaven:
And the NOrthmen, back and bleeding
Have been driven; H5 W
And their thunder has been stilled, f
And their leaders crushed or killed,
And their ranks with terror thrilled,
~ = Rent and riven ~ Iq
Like the leaves of Valambrosa
-. = They are lying ~'AS -t.- ~
Inthe midnight and the moonlight,
.er5 Dead and dying; s
Like those leaves before the gale
Fled their legions-wild and pale
While the hosts that made them quail
Stood defylng!
When in the morning sunlight
Flags were Haunted,
And Vengeance on the Rebels"
Proudly vaunted, ss2
They little dreamed that night
Would close upon their flight,
And the victors of the fight
Stand undaunted.
2 But peace to those who perished
In our passes! A' @st
Light be the earth above them,
Green the grasses! .s-a .ss- -
Long shall Northmen rue the day,
When in battles wild affray
They met the South's array
At Manassasl ,k -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
WAsH1NaroN. Aug. 81. 1861

WASHINGTON, aug. 0I, 1851.
Deaf SIR 81 did not give the order to which
you refer because | thought the papers very dan
gerous. From what have heard of the ability
and temper of the most offensive, doubt if any
great harm could be done by them. AS, howev-
er, the objects Of the writer traitorous, the
demand OF the people that they should be aided
by the machinery of the Government in those
objects, could not be disregarded, although L d.
not myself apprehend any serious effect from such
writings. 81 ~ e e
Allow me to add, in conclusion, that I am
much panied 20 find that the son Of Garret d.
Wall, my fathers friend and the friend of Jack
son, should have become the disciple of Calhoun
Try in its worst phase. | may be wrong in the
way | take to maintain this Union those men
loved; but l assure you had no other object
than they had, and would not willingly put any
discredit upon SO noble cause, by resorting to
any unjust or unlawful measures in support Of it.
/ am, sir, respectfully yours, sssa,
M. BLAIR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

TIE CHERoKEEs.-rh The latest aivices from this
Nation brings ifelligence that at council held
on the 21st of August, it was decided, in full
vote, to unite with the Southern Confederacy
John Ross, the Chief, made aspeech on the occa-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
,onorf11 bar ID NJ P0aoeI r. IN

~ ~ RICHMOND MARKETS
Reported fortAs tSpectator6y W. ID. Tompkins Bro
.nRIcHMoNn. Sept. IA, 1861
FLOUR-Receipts thia week liberal and prices not
quite good. Sales of Super6ne at S51, Extra s617,
Family 81. = sfto-A a7As ~ 2 tat q r
q swHRAT-Red 90; White, 81.
Z CoRN-5O to 60. M sl.aI2ie Ase-
20 OATS-35 to 40. sif1e syl
BUTTER-3O for good.
oLARD.-20st0 %. - ccet'fti t Ai'e afi
. BACON-Hog round 90 to 25. X eio assn
HHAY-Baed clover $1.15 to $l25 and wanted tim
othy 81 80 to $I4O. ae1h 70 bt p - tsHo5 Hii-
4 lime rs to $500 and wanted ef2
WOOL.-Uuwashed 80 to 35, washed As to so and
wanted. 7f1t-lsi lie h1- itst iAs4 q $40 a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

81 Oapt. Jnn.- z. Brock having resigned.
Geo. Poage, of this ,unty was elected Captain
OF the "Valley itsngsrs," cavalry company
from Rockingham IS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

A British Man of war which witnessed th
bombardnent at Fort Hatteras reports as fac
coming under her own knowledge, that the Fed
erals, in their attempt to land troops, not onl,
lost the guns and iuel of the Harriet Lane, bu
also lost two surf b',ats and sixty men drowned
1t turns out, the efre, that their actual loss ii
killed outnunbtrs ours at lea It three to one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
Another Combat on Gauley River.

On Tuesday last, the 9th inst. Gen'l Floyd's
forces posted or the West side of Gauley River,
were attacked by a large force of the enemy
The contest was continued from 8 o'clock P NJ
till night. A letter from Lewisbnrg dated the
18th says that gentleman, baptist minister
who was presect ct the fight, had just arrived ii
that place, and reported hat we had only eight
wounded, ;wheress the enemy, it was supposed
lost about five hundred killed and one thousand
wounded-that Gen Floyd retyeated that night
to the East side of Gauley River, for fear that d
portion Of the enemy would cross at ford above
and cut IF his supplies. Thsreport may be exag
gerated but there can be no doubt but that the en-.
envy suffered vastly more than we did. This we
would infer even from the eneny's own account
The following is the account of the enemy per
telegraph.
& tLARKsBURG, Va. Sept 13th--A battle occur
red at three O'Clock Oh Tuesday afternoon, near
Sumnersville. General Roseucrantz. after MAJ
! king Reconnaissance, found General Floyd with
! an army of s, 600, with sixteen fell pieces en-
trenched in powerful position on the top OF a
mountain on the west eide of the Ganley river.
The rear and the extreme of both flanks was n-
accessible to foot soldiers. The position was
guarded by heavy forts and jungle.
| A strong etachlnent of Confederates was dis
covered ont of their camp on this side Oft the riv-
er, and shortly afterwards the scouts discovered
themselves in the face of parapet battery and q
long line of palisades, when the battle opened
fe1cely. The Coufederates poured u on the
Federals terrible fire ofmasketry, rifles CAMS
ter and shells, causing some casualties. Colonel
Settle led several companies of bis Irish to charge
1.-THE batteries, WREN he was brought down by q
shot in the leg Col. Smith engaged the Confed-
crates on the left, and Col. Lowe directly in
front. Col Lowe was killed. McMullen' 5 How
itzer Battery and Snyder's two-feld pieces got
in the best position possible, and soon silenced
two of the CoGfederates' guns. The fire slack
ened at Intervals, bit grew more furious as night
approached, when the German Brigade was led
| into action by Col. McUook, under the direction
of .Adiutant General Hertzeutf AflAfs a furious
Gght. which lasted three hours, night compellt d
the recall of the troops. The men lay on their
arms ready to renew the contest in tue morning.
| Gen Floyd fell back during the night sinking
his boats and destroying tile temporary bridge.
The d-pth of the river, aud the exhaustion of
the troops, rendered pursuit impossible The
| Federal losa was fifteen killed aud seventy
| wounded The loss of the Contederates is un-
known, as they carried off their dead and wound
| ed @x E4s5 RE.#98 I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

~ j. W. Costis Lee, son of Gen Robert E.
Lee, has been appointed Aid to President Davis,
With the rank of Colonel Of Cavalry. Col. Lee
is graduate of West Point. :,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
DENTAL NOTICE.
DIR. j JAMES HI. HARRIS.
nENTJST

Graduate of Baltimore College Of Dental Surgery,
.nFFERS his Professional services to his q
~ friends and the public generally. He will ecHIb
fessonal aid except for mechanical operations such
as partial or full sets of teeth which he win put up
at his residence, on South River, mile East Of
Mt. Meridian. All operations guaranteed equal to
any. Address, Mt. Meridian, Augusta County, Va
Septsl7, 186L-1y. 'nf fFs13faf5 SN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

The REACTION IN TIE Wharf.-The Jackson
Wing says the following is an extract from a
letter to q citizen OF that place from gentleman
in Chicago:
81 should like to see you very much, but |
suppose it will be some time before We will see
each other, as you have made ZIP yor mind to
take vour chances with the South. know |
should do the same il | was there. OGe thing
is sure and that is that shali never fight against
the South understand they are going to i'm
press men into service. and should be my luck
to be one of them. you may look tor me down
there; for before would fight IN this abolition
army. | would be shot. There was a regiment
of men l. i, here last night for Missouri They
were the most inferior men | ever saw. There
is great reaction going on here, since men pc
gin to look7at things cooly. Six weeks ago we
did not dare say word against. the war, but
since they are beginning to make it an Abolition
war we talk and say just what we like. Il has
been very dfficult to get volunteers and it would
be nearly impossible to get them at all if they
conld get anythiLg else to do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

u The attention of persons having claims
against the Quartermaster's Office at Staunton,
is called to the Quartermaster's advertisement
in another column fad =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
Buckingham Militia.

The Rockingham militia inclnded in the last
draft made upon Il at county have been dis car-
ged aud have returned to their homes Since
they were called out, they lave been in Win
chester. The number thus discharged amounts
to 7sl, of which Lumber 400 were reported fl
for duty, 40 sick in camp, 80 sick at home and
100 absent with leave. @s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
Stock Cattle.

As al the beef cattle ia this section have beer
sold, aud as there will be a good supply of prov
ender for next sinter, those who have stock
cattle for sac ca1ld sell them here if they would
bring them on. A. beef will continue to de-
mand good price as long IS the war lasts, per-
eofs btre would do well to buy stock cattle thai
they may have them ready for neAt Spring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17

EASTWOOD SCHOOL
MRS. FORREST wilt resume her School on MON
1Xls DAY, 5EPrEMBER 10th. Particular attention will
be paid to the French and Music classes
Sept II, 1861. i'm. -. fas .T~ u fr..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-17
Action of the Kentucky Legislature.

To JAS. W. WALL, Esq, Burlington, N. J.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18

Daniel E. Sicklcs has been obliged
to abandon the attempt to raise bri gade
of volunteers, which he has been endeav-
oring to do, and now assumes the Colonel
cy of the regiment previously commanded
by Col. Williamson.-W inono Rep.
Good. Daniel, the Great, should have
subsidized some time ago. The counte-
lance shown him by our Republican Ad-
ministration is a disgrace to the party. 1t
was at his bidding that Col. Aldrich
changed front and voted for an unamenda-
bic amendment of the Constitution to be
passed without consulting the people,
And it was for the special reason tina:
Daniel had dictated the change, that
Brother King, of the Atlas, swore so ter
ribly in Flanders that he would go home
to Minneapolis and fight Aldrich to the
death, by which terrible swearing he
doubtless got the Congressional Post Office
appointment, as bonus for not doing
something dreadful. Daniel amongst the
lions at Washington has long enough been
conspicuous and ought to retire.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18
Hon. George w, Julian

We are glad to see, in the list OF men,
bers of the new Congress, the name of G.
W. Julian of Indiana. Ten years ago he
represented tho anti-slavcry and progress
siye sentiment of his district in our ma
tional House Of Representatives when
Giddings and Durkee were his col
leagues from the great Northwest, and
when Chase and Hale stood in Senate "a
double team without a horse to lead," in
the great battle Of Right against the two
"mationa" parties which then We'd with
each other in the abjectness of their wor-
ship at the shrine OF our national moloch,
These were the times which tried mems
souls, and Julian stood the test. When
the Free Democratic party was organized,
at Pittsburg, for the campaign of so he
was unanimously chosen as candidate for
the Vice-presidency on the ticket with
Hale. Well do we remember the storm
of applause which greeted his name from
the thousands of good and true men
there assembled. When the Republican
party was formed with its conservative
policy such men were dreaded, by mana
gers, and with many others, Julian was
shclvcd, for a time. 1t is, therefore, a
sure omen of the steady growth of public
sentiment, in the right direction, to read
his name, again on the congressional roll.
The world does move, and the nobility
of honesty is more and more felt and &C.
knowledged. Let demagogues mystefy
themselves as they will. "honesty is the best
policy,1 and religion is rugged enough to
bear the wear and tear of every day use
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18
Pic Mic, No i.

The Maine Prairie folks celebrated the
Fourth in pic mic, to which we had an
invitation "written on a handsaw, in the
the grove" which we consider the most
audacious attempt, we ever saw, to perpe-
tratc saw upon an unsuspcctins editor.
And such a hand as was written on that
handsaw, you never saw, since you saw the
first saw, or hand to saw or be sawed
1t conld not be ''some hand" for it was
not handsome. 1t bore the 'tmarks" of
"Montgomery and his men," So, no one
saw us on hand near that handsaw; but
H. J. Fowler says he saw about four hun
dred welldressed people there, glorious
day, and about the most profusely and
luxuriously loaded tables he ever saw.
We saw the box of cake and confection
airy sent US by the committee, and our
boys saw that cake bid not agree with us,
but authorize us to say, that they "saw
that it was good" Hundreds Of folks
heard A. Montgomery read Declare.
ton, to any numbered ladies and he a mar.
ried man-saw Partridge drum out q
capital grafton, and Dam play chief
marshall while toasting the nation.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18
Pic MIC No.3

Well We are working down the list.
On Teusday morning the 9Th, Uncle John
who was saving wood, called US out; see
The soldiers and sure enough here were
two companies with string of six mule
teams drawn up between cur office and the
Stearns House. They were Captain Marx.
hams command, two companies Of the 2nd
Regiment, en- route for Fort Abercrombie
After they had passed, Captain Markham
called upon us and we learned they would
camp one mile back OF town until next
morning. No one had expected them and
it occurred to us to try Ehat the St. Cloud
ladies could do in the way of cooking.
So at nine o'clock we spoke to two neigh
bors about getting up a picnic, Messrs.
Bridgman and West started around on
horseback and at six in the evening the
soldiers, escorted by the St: Cloud guards
and Brass Band, marched on to the picnic
ground where the tables were literally
groaning with delicacies improvised for
the occasion. Judge Hamlin of Sank
Rapidsmade a happy reception speech, but
it was mistake not to have the guests
welcomed by a St. Cloud citizen. We
had designated VIM. j. Parsons for that
duty as he speaks well, and has always
been Union man though Breckinrigc-
tie, but it was perhaps as we'll, for the
Judge joining, represented Sank Rapids.
After the guests were served, and Jones
had been watched so that he got no cake
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18

iued tho country, was obliged to return
with his command. They reached the
encampment in good order about five
o'clock last evening, and are said to be
the first foot soldiers who examined that
road since our army entered Virginia.
It is rumored that Col. German will
probably be placed in charge ola Brigade.
If so it will bea new proof of the sa-
gacity ofGeneral Scott.
It hiss been very warm for the, last
three or four days. The health Of our
Reg't continues good.
Truly Yours
lsT REGIMENT.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18
Fort ABERcRoMB1E, July 9th.

Dear Democrat The anniversary of
the birth Of this great nation has come
again, and gone. The attempts to eele-
brate at this place were feeble, as the
means of celebrating we're limited. The
Stars and Stripes were raised in the morn
i ing upon temporary staff, and in the
evening there was display of fireworks,
so far as the sending up Of dozen rock
cts could make display.
So far as I observed, the day was hon.
ored Cor dishonored) principally by the
promiscuous inhibition of fluids Of various
uames and natures, as the market, and the
meals of individuals afforded. Drills were
dispensed with by ORDER and the men
understood that the day was theirs for en-
ioyment or abuse. The Consrnssary fur
nished whiskey III liberal quantities; the
Suffer sold beer; and a variety Of other 1q@
uids were for sale wholesale or retail BY
our enterprising neighbos upon the eass
side of the river. The day was fine, ana
every one seemed intent upon improving
the occasion for enjoyment; men Of various
nationalities and political proclivities cele-
brated the day, if not out of pure patriotism
from some other motive equally potent.
Celt and Teuton forgot for the time the
aissimiliarit!ys Of their nature, and joined in
their libations to the natal day Of America
independence. But this condition Of
things was too good to be Of long duration.
A too free indulgence in their favorite
beverages, had the ultimate effect of devel-
oping the combative propensities portion
Of the men, and the day did not end be-
fore witnessing number of quarrels, in
which bruised and bloody heads were the
natural results.
When the sun rose on the following
morning, with the important exception Of
some aching heads, no vestige Of the cele-
bration remained but the Stars and
Stripes which still waved in graceful mo-
tons from the unpretending pole, to cheer
and encourage the hearts Of its brave de.
fenders.
Miles
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-07-18

l"oketed, Josey West called out for the
St. Cloud folks to come to supper, while
we5wcre at the far end of table arrang-
iny'tu haze basket packed for the guard
and tcamsters in camp. So, we were
obliged to call "right out in meeting" for
Josey to wait, and he, fearing he should
lose his cake, set up such shrek that
everybody shrieked with him: Since
that our ungallant contemporary, who COM
plains that tho young ladies will not walk
a mile, at bed time, to "set up" with, him
got of a'shriek. and says we nude "post
prapdial' (get the dictionary effort, b.
cause we did not let him eat the Transfers
cake. Oh, fl! General, fl ! Don't be gree
dy and we will bake you whole cake.
Well, Capt. Inman, of the Frontier
Guards" was Chief Ma.shall and, looked
we'll, for man that is not goodlooking,
and behaved well-for preacher-mak-
ing everything pleasant by his genial
humour.
Capt. Markham returned thanks in a
short, witty speech, in which he said the
soldiers of tho Republic were going to
serve the rebels as the blacksmith did the
ox-for his own good-wind them up to
post and shoe every mothers son OF
them.
Capt. Markham wished us to return
thanks for the great kindness and liberal
ity with which he and his men had been
treated, by the citizens, all along the way
from Fort Smelling. And we return
thanks to A. G. B. Hancman, a private
in his command, and late clerk in the
house of Rounds and Lcngdon, tor mag
niicent boquet of wild-aowers, gathered
on our prairie and arranged with exqui-
site taste.
No. 4 next week, P. s. Shocks says
"post prandial' does Mt mean, cake.