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Important from Western Virginia.

The New York Herald, of the 18th inst, has
the following dispatch:
GALLIPoLIs, Ohio, Nov. 11.--Guyando:te, II Va,
on tie Ohio liver, thirty six miles below here,
was attacked last night by six hundred rebels,
aud out OF one hundred and fifty Union troops
stationed there only about fifty escaped; the rest
were killed or taken prisoners. The rebels, both
male and female, fired from their houses Oh our
men.
Three steamers, which passed down last nj 2ht,
were compel ed 10 put back. These steamers
went back to Guyandotte at 10 o'clock this
morning. with tour hundred Unionists, from
Point Pleasant, but nothing has been heard from
them siEce.
Three steamers have passed up since the skir-
mish, and report not person to be seen in town.
GALLIPoLIs, Ohio Nov L. The steamer Elm
pire CITY has jnss arrived from Guyandotte TIE
rebel portion OF the nt abitants, it appears, we're
looking for the attack, and had a supper prepar-
ed for tie rebel cavalry, who were headed by
the notorious Jenkens, anG numbered eight hun
dred. Eight of our men were killed, and con-
siderable number wounded and taken prisoners
The rebel loss is not known.
Col. Zeigler's Fifth Virginia Regiment, on its
arrival, fired the town, and the principal part is
now in ashes. The rebels left about gu hour be-
fore the arrival OF Col. Zeigler.
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Fire i'm Staunton

On Wednesday morning last, at o'clock, q
frame building, occupied by servants, and stone
house contiguous to the Virginia Hotel, occupied
by Miss Nancy CARRIER, as domicil, and by Miss
Mary E. Pearson, as Millinery Store, were con
sumed by fire. Tie fire was accidental. having
originated in an ash box. For some time it was
thought impossible to prevent all the extensive
buildings of the Va Hotel from being DESTROYED.
The Hotel was saved by the active and efficient
exertions of the Fire Company and the prompt
and energetic assistance rendered by citizens of
the town. Miss Nancy CARRIER had the misfor-
tune to lose everything she had in the horse at
the time, and b0rely escaped with her life. Miss
Pearson, We believe, had the good fortune to
save nearly all she had ia her store.
There was very great CONSERVATION among the
awakened and startled boarders in the HOTEL
Many mascul:nes made their hurried appearance
sans cu1otte, and many feminine ghosts, more
palpable than those of Ossiau, were seen fitting
about the Hotel. Clothing was bundled up and
trunks transported across the street in double
quick time. Each seemed to be particularly con.
cerned about No. 1.
All who assisted in arresting the ravages of the
ire deserve great praise. We deem it due to the
bands IN the Shoe Factory to say that, upon this,
as upon former similar occasions, they did their
duty nobly.
We have been requested by the Proprietors of
the Va. Hotel to express their debt of obligation
TO all who assisted in arrestiug the progress of
the ire which threatened, and but for their SER
vices would certainly have destroyed all the
buildings belonging to the Va. Hotel.
The property destroyed was valued at So, 800.
and insured to the amount of $2,240.
Congressional Election.
The following is the vote for Congress in this
District SO far as heard from
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Prisoners.

On Thursday last 45 prisoners were taken to
-Richmcnd on the Danvie train in custody OF
Captain Phelps, of Floyd's cavalry, and guard
of eleven men. These prisoners are all Virginia
Unionists except two Ohio soldiers. They W ere
captured by our cavalry in Wayne, Kanawha,
Boone, and Raeigh ouDties, on the Oath of Oc
tober, while they were holding an election under
the bogus Government of Wheeling. The poll
books, list of voters, &C., were also secured
Inc whole number of prisoners taken was 58 of
whom were shot as deserters from our camps.
and i've others, who had taken the oath of alle-
glance to the Oonfed' racy, and were found with
poll-books in their hands, were left behind to be
tried for treason.
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Tribute of Respect.
CAMP 9TH REGIMENT VA. VOL,
GENTR EvITrE Ocf % ,R1

At meeting of the West Augusta Guard.
Capt. J. FL. WATERS presiding, the President an
nounced the death of private PATRICK O'DoNNEL,
and on motion of private Jacob Steinbuck, the
President appointed committee of three men,
bers to prepare suitable resolutions expressive of
the feelings Of the Company ON this occasion,
which report, on being presented, was unani-
mously adopted, as follows:
Resolved, That the tidings this day received
Of the death of our esteemed friend and fellow
soldier-Patrick O'Donnel-fills our minds with
the deepest grief. Our hearts are made profound
ly sorrowfpl by this sad event, and no comfort is
left us, save in the confident assurance we feel
Of his eternal happiness and in the contempla-
tion of the many manly noble and christian traits
which adorned his character through life
Resolved, That in the death OF private Patrick
O'Donnel the Company has lost one of its most
useful and efficient members; the community a
respected and valuable citizen, and his family a
kind and affectionate husband and father.
Resolved, That upon the bloody battlefield of
Manassas, where he received his death wound,
no man bore himself more gallantly, coolly and
bravely than our lamented, deceased friend. As
man and soldier, he was both brave and honor
able; as a christian, conscientious and sincere.
We respected and loved him during his life-in
death we honor his memory. To his afflicted fam
lily we tender our most sincere sympathy, with
the strongest assurance that toward and for them
each and all of US will ever feel warm and GEN
erous interest.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the family Of the deceased, and that they
be made public through the columns of the
Staunton Spectator.
CAPT. JAMES II. WATERS, Chm.
Lieut.. THOs. J. BURKE,l
Private CHARLES SwoPE, Com.
Sergeant j. J. BLEDsoE, \
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Force of The Yankee Armada

From detailed statements 10 the Northern pa
pers we gather the following facts as brief and
intelligent summary of tie force of the Yankee
Armada. The fleet consists 10 all of eighty ves-
sels VI these, three are steam frigates, six 9th
efS are sailing mtn-of-war, twenty-six are gun
Doats, twelve ferry boats, and thirty steam and
SIX sailing transpt rts. The first nine carry an
armament OF three hundred and TWENTY-FIVE
guns, OF various calibre and range. while the
remainder carry enough to make mp an arma-
ment of about five hundred guns. Estimating
.vhe regiments named at one thousand each, we
cannot make out land force exceeding tweptv-
five thousand men.
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Battle of Leeshurg.

The following is the exact number of Oonfed-
crate troops engaged and the casualties suffered
by the enemy il The battle of Leesburg.
Confederate fotce-Cavalry 7O Eighth Vir-
ginia Regiment, Ats; Eighteenth Mississippi
300; Seventeenth, 600; Thirteenth, Zone COM
pany,) 6O-making in all / ,6O5.
OF the enemy: Killed 200, wounded 500,
drowned 200. prisoners 692 privates and "a off,
GERS, making in al 1,716.
These are the figures OF Lieut.. Col. Jennifer,
(who commanded on the feld,) as given in his
ofhclal report. They show that more of the en-
emy were put hors de combat than the whole
number OF the Confederate troops engaged-a
result unprecedented in the annals of war.
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For the Spectator.
GENERAL HosPITAL, STAUNToN, VI
Navambar f;th 1891

November 10th, 1861.
The Superintendent OF the Military Hospital
takes pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of
the following donations since Oct 11th, 1861:
Oct. 18th, Sundries from Mrs. G. Francisco, Au-
gusta county, Va.
OcG. 28th, sundries from Mrs. G. Francisco, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Oct. 10Th, sundres from Mrs. G. Francisco, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Oct. 18th, sundries from Ladies' Aid Society
Bethlehem, Va.
Oct. 26th, sundries from Ladies' Aid Society,
Bethlehem, Va.
Nov. 9th, sundries from Ladies' Aid Society,
Bethlehem, Va.
Oct. 18th, sundres from Mrs. Hugh Guthrie, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Nov. 5th, sundries from Mrs. Hugh Guthrie, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Oct. 18th, sundres from Soldiers Aid Society,"
Greenville, Va.
Oct. 21st, sundries from Soldiers Aid Society,
Greenville, Va.
Nov. 5th, sundries from Soldiers Aid Society,
Greenville, Va.
Oct. 18th, sundries from Relief Association
Fishersville, Va.
Nov. 3rd, sundres from Relief Association.
Fishersville, Va.
Oct. 10Th, sundries from Mrs. Patterson, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Oct. 10Th, sundries from Mrs. Mcfarland, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Oct. 2lst, sundrles from Mrs. Capt Henderson.
Staunton, Va.
Oct. 2lst, sundries from Mr.. P. o. Palmer, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Oct 24th, sundries from Ladies' Aid Society,
New Hope, Va.
Oct 18th, 26 pair yarn socks from Mrs. Powers
and Miss Harrison, Halifax, Va.
Oct 25th, sundries from Mrs. P. Powers, Hall
fax, Va.
Oct. 2Sth, sundries from Aid Society, Coiner's
Church, Va.
Oct. 31st, sundries from A. L. Turke, Moffett's
Greek, Va.
Oct. olst, sundries from Ladies' Aid Society,
Brownsburg, Va.
Oct olst, boxes from B. A. Society, New
Providence, Va.
Nov. 3rd, sundries from Ladies' Aid Society,
Barterbrook, Va.
Nov 3rd, sundries from Mrs. Bumgardner, Au-
gusta county, Va.
Nov. 9Th, sundries from the Ladies of Waynes-
boro', Va.
N ov 9th, 3 bottles wine from Mrs. John Brooks
Thinking Springs, Va.
Nov 10th, 2Iboxes from Ladies of Timber Ridge.
Rockbridge county, Va.
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Meeting of the Harper Guard, SID Regime,
Virginia YOInnfeeIs.

Meeting of the Harper Guard, SID Regiment
Virginia Volunteers.
At meeting of the Harper Guard held at
their Camp, on Allegheny Mountain, on the 9Th
day Of November, 1861, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God in His
mysterious providence to remove from the ranks
OF this Company GEORGE w. RUFF and GEORGE
BAILEY, we regard it not less a privilege than a
duty to place upon record tribute to their mem
ory, therefore
Resolved, That in the death of privates Ruff
and Bailey this Company has lost two worthy
men, two useful members and companions in
arms, whose naturally cheerful dispositions en-
live ed the Company, and whose willing dis
charge of duty and peculiarly kind dispositions
showed their devotion to the cause of libery and
endeared them to all their comrades.
Resolved, That while we deeply regret their
untimely loss, we bow with humble submission
to the will Of Him who ssdoth all things well,'
and would not fail to perceive the great mercy
IN which He has watched over us-no member
having been before taken since the time of our
organization.
Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved fam
lilies of the deceased our sincere sympathy in
their af1iction, and that copy of this preamble
and resolutions be Immediately forwarded to their
m burning relatives and friends.
Copy-Teste.
VIM. FL. WOODDELL, 1st Lieut..
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TeIegrauhic Items

NASHVILLE, Nov. 12th.-Parties who arrived
here to-day from East Tennessee report that there
is great excitement, and many fear there will be
general outbreak. Five men have been arrest
ed, who are charged with having been concerned
in burning the Hiwassee bridge.
LYNoHBURG, Nov. 13.-The following dispatch
was received here this morning from the Presi-
dent of the East Tennessee and Virginia Rail-
road:
ssJoNEsBoRo', Nov. 13-The Union men have
camp Of from one thousand to thirteen hum
dred men at Elizabethtown, near the North Car
olina line, and about twenty miles from Bristol.
They have another camp with about seven hum
dred men near Strawberry Plains. Both camps
are increasing in numbers, and tits said they
threaten to take possession of the railroad and
burn all the bridges.''
NASHVILLE, Nov. 12.-The ssUnion and Amer
ican'' will publish tomorrow an address to the
people of Tennessee, issued by Governor Harris,
in which he calls upon the people to furnish ev-
cry double-barrel.ed shot gun and rifle they have
to arm the troops now offering their services
He says that the State must and will, to the full
extent Of it's resources, be protected. He de-
clares that he is resolved to exhaust every re-
source OF the State before the feet of Federal
invaders shall pollute, with impunity, the soil of
Tennessee.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 7.-The Republican of this
South, and will probably be made Brigadier-
General. Matthew V. Maury, of New Orleans,
has arrived.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 12.-Gen. Mccall, who is COM
manding the department on the Ohio, in Ken
lucky, has resigned, because of his unsatlsfacto-
ry relations with Ger eral Sherman.
General Rosseau has also resigned, and alleges
i'll health as the cause.
LYNCHBURG, Nov. 13.-Forty- five prisoners
have been taken by Gen. Floyd's command, and
have arrived here. A portion were captured
while holding the recent election in the North
west. The poll books were captured with list
of the voters, &c.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 12.-Two Texans, who were
captured on Galveston Island two months ago,
and taken to New York, arrived here to-day from
Cairo. They report that the Cairoites say the
Federals were badly whipped near Columbus,
and it was believed there that General Grant was
killed.
The Federal gunboat Lexington has been sunk.
CLEVELAND, ONO, Nov. 7.-General Fremont
has arrived at St. Louis.
General Hunter published an order at Spring
field ON the 9th inst, assuming the command of
the army.
The Germans appear much dissatisfied at the
change in the commanders.
CINCINNATI, Nov. l2.--Later advices from the
had been shelling Camp Tomkins from Cotton hill,
retired upon the approach of Col. De Villers.-
Nine of the enemy's plckets were killed. but
there no loss our side. Col. De Vi.ers
at last accounts, had taken up position on the
hill
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Views of VIM. Smith O,Brien.

Mr.. Smith O'Brien has, through the columns
of the Dublin Morning News, addressed a long
letter dated Dublin, Oct. -, to Capt. Thomas
Francis Meagher, on the American war. Mr..
O'Brien deprecates the views taken by Mr. Mea-
CHER, who advocates the war against the South :;
and proceeds to show that, even supposng the
Northerners were successful, they would not be
able to keep the conquered States in subiecticn.
Mr.. O'Brien offers his own services as a media
tor between the bellgerent parties, to assist in
restoring peace.
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Arrival of an English Steamer.

Another Engli,h steamer has succeeded in en-
tering one of the Confederate ports Her cargo
consists of blankets, army stores-suficient for
four brigades- twenty eight thousand stand of
arms, saddles, ten rifed cannon, medicines &c.
She cost $4,000 in England, and is regarded as
a vessel of unsurpassed speed. Her commander,
j. D. Bullock, formerly of the United States Ma
Wy, lately run steamer between New Orleans
and New York. His present vessel mounts one
large swivel gun amidships. The cargo of this
vessel, if her arrival is correctly reported, is
specially valuable at this time
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nent are as follows
Fight at Piketon. Kentucky,

The Northern papers contain false accounts OF
the fight at Pketon, (not Pikevile,) claiming
great victory. The truth is, it was glorious
result for our arms. The War Department has
received dispatches from Gen. Marshall stating
that the enemy fell into an an nbuscade prepared
by us on the road leading from Piketon. Their
force was about fifteen hundred strong, while
ours in ambush numbered three hundred picked
rifemen. The enemy's loss is reported to have
been frightful-two hundred and seven killed
(counted) and about one hundred and forty
wounded. Oar loss is reported as follows: One
killed, four wounded and seven missing.
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The Convention.

the election Of Lieut. Governor Robert l.. Mon
tague President, in place of Mr.. Janney, resign.
ed. Waitman 7. Wiley, of Mononagalia, was
unanimously expelled for disloyalty to the State.
Mr.. Mallory, of Brunswick, offered resolution
that the Convention adjourn sine die next Thurs
day. AS substitute for this, Mr.. Scott of Fau-
quier, offered resolution declaring it expedient
that the Convention shall consider and submit to
the people, amendments to the Constitution OF
the State. Some debate ensued, when the sub
stitute was adopted by vote of yeas 55, nays
26. The Convention then adjourned.
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Recognition of the Southern Confederacy

.
The Augusta Constifmtionalst present the fol-
lowing views on the subject of our recognition
by foreign Powers:
But what is the significance Of recognition,
and what is the result OF 1t? The significance
is this: The Southern Republic is in a position
to make treaties Of alliance and commerce the
moment her nationality is acknowledged and her
ambassadors received. Commercial treaties viii
be formed with European Powers almost stimuli
taneously with their recognition of our national
ity. In the present temper of the N ortharn peo-
pie and their Government, it is not probable that
peace can long be maintained between them
But the overwhelming concet and arrogance of
that people will lead them into difficulties which
no diplomacy can patch up.
The commercial complications which must
aris, from the continued efforts OF the Yankees
to blockade the Southern coast Will bring them
into collision with half of Europe. This condi-
tion Of things will bring them TO their Senses
They cannot fight the whole commercial world.
They cannot keep up the war on the South with
out being involved in other wars. They will
have to follow the inevitable course OF other ma
tlons. and recognize the Southern Republicans
as an existing fact. To persist In refusing would
he TO commit themselves to perpetual war-a
war obiectless ard hopeless. To persist in re-
fi1sing woud be to make the Yankee nation an
Ishmaeite among the nations of the East-to
make their country poverty stricken waste, and
their commerce to disappear from every sea.
Some of the Northern States might continue
tbus hlpdlv obstInate and rush to their ruin
bnt others less fanatcal would shrink back from
the rninons abyss. and create a controlling peace
party.
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Fatal Accident in Kentucky

A fatal accident from the bursting of a Dahl
green gun occurred at Columbus, Kentucky bv
which two officers and seven privates were kill
ed OF the spot. Gen. Polk had portion of his
clothing torn off by the explosion, but escaped
without very serious injury. 1t is thought that
he will soon recover. The names of the officers
who were victims to the sad casualty are Lieut.
Snowden, of the Confederate States Infantry.
and Capt. Keiter, of the Artillery.
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Socks for the Soldiers.

The patriotic ladies of this county continue TO
make useful donations for the benefit and COM
fort of the soldiers. 10 addition to those previ-
ously mentioned, the following have been made
to Rev. VIM. G. Campbell:
Mrs. II. M. Mofett 2 pairs of socks.
Miss Kittie Crist, 8 :" &C
Mrs. Jacob Baylor, g
Mrs. Mary M. Gale, 2 ' &c 81
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~ There are several cases of ssreal hard
ship" among Southerners in Paris, resulting from
tie suspension of Communication between Europe
and the seeded States:
Gentlemen from the "sunny South" who came
to Europe some time since, and who have been
depending for their funds upon periodical remit
taIces, now find themselves completely run out,
and dispossessed even OF the means of paying for
their beloved cocktails and ''brandy. smashes."
They are in the unfortunate condition of the mau
who could neither 60 nor stay. They can't get
away for two reasons: They have no money and
won't take the oath of allegiance; and landlords,
and tailOrs, and restaurant epers are becoming
clamorous for their pay. Ole young man from
Mobile, WHO is said to have an income of eight
thousand dollars year, is in the debtors prison
of Clichy, at the sui. OF keeper of an american
bar roOm."
Another young man of wealthy family in
Louisiana, bas been obliged to elter store as
clerk, and still another has obtained employment
In the office of an architect. tut the hardest
case of all which has come to my knowledge, is
that OF young man from one of the Southern
States, who, by the stoppage of the Southern
mails, Is left perfectly destitute here. But this
is not the worst OF it, He has been tor some
time engaged to be married TO young lady in
Boston, and the happy event was set for the
15th OF October. The time has passed, and the
unhappy lover, with three thousand miles OF
briny ocean between him and his beloved, is liv-
ing here upon the charity of his friends. He
cei tainly Cam t be very enthusiastic upon the
the subject of "secesh."
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Southern Appreciation of the Rrave

The Charleston Courier gives the following
instance of Southern generosity:
With pride and pleasure we record the graft
tude OF the Southern people, 10 announcing that
no less than thirty thousand dollars, made up by
the free will offerings of men, women and chill
dren, now staLds to the credit of the widow and
children of The martyr Jackson, the brave Alex
andrian, who tell in defeuce of the flag OF his
country.
Should the ma auders penetrate to our hearth
stones, We trust that they will find that the ex-
ample of Jackson is not lost upon the husbands,
fathers, sons and brothers of our city.
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-Four ENGAGEMENTS i'm One Day.

1t is fact worthy of special notice that, on
Monday, the 2lst OF October, four fights took
lace between the Federal and Confederate
forces These were the battle of Leesbure.
Floyd's attack on the enemy near Cotton Hill.
the fight at Rockcastle river, and the battle be-
tween Jei Thompson and the foe at Fredericks-
town. Mo-
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HEADQ'Rs DEPARTMENT OF HENRlo.. ). }

Richmond, Va, Nov 70 1861.
Hon. J. P. Benjamin, Secretary of War, Rich
mond, Virginia:
SIR In obedience to your Instructions, all the
wounded officers have been exempted as hostage,
to await the result of the trial OF prisoners cap
tured by the enemy at sea. | lave therefore
made selections by lot Of Captains H. Bowman
and I. Keffer to replace Captains Ricketts, and
McQuaae wounded.
TIE list OF thirteen will now stand-Colones
Lee, Cogswell, Wilcox, Woodruff and Wood
Lieutenant Colonels Bowman and Neff Majors
Potter, Revere and Vogdes; Captains Rock wood,
Rowman and Ketfsr.
Respectfully,
Your obeden. servant
(Signed) JOHN Il. WINDER,
Brigader General.
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Stockings for the Soldiers.

The following rules are laid down for the direc-
tion Of ladies wishing to knit sock for the SOL
diers.
Get large needles and coarse yarn. Cast on
seVenty-eight stitches, and knit the leg ten inches
long before setting the heel, which should be
lnree and half inches long, and knit of double
lh. one me and one coarse, for extra strength.
The foot should be eleven or twelve inches long.