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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-06-04

To THE MOTHERS AND WIVES OF VIRGINIA.
In such trying times as have fallen upon us,
when we daily expect an invasion of this State
by the hordes of the North, under command of
Flrginlass tratorous son, it behooves all who are
ssgood and true'' to come forward in her aid. in
this her time of need. We have already sent
forth our husbands and sons in defence of orr
mother State. They are more precious Jewels
than aught else we have, and can we withhold
that which will add to their comfort while thew
are defending our homesteads from invasion and
perhaps, destruction? Mothers and wives Of
Virginia's loyal sons! let it never be said that
we have more freely yielded our brightest Jewels
in the defence of our mother State and our homes
than we will our silver, which is but drop COM
pared to them. Therefore, I, who am a mother
and wife, whose sons have gone to battle with
our foes, call on all of you to Join me- and to
give up all the silver we have to aid in the cause
It can soon be moulded into money for the pur
pose. Then let us all, with true Virginia patri-
otism, give every spoon, fork, pitcher urn &C..
&C.; we have from that of $500 worth to the piece
of the value of dime, and even to our old worn.
out silver thimbles. Give freely give cheerfully.
give ALL Our husbands, our sons, land our coun-
try demand 1t. Surely none of us will be too
proud TO use pewter when the demand comes
from such source! By this sacrifice we can
show to the Arbitration Scott that the venerable
mother he has SO wronged has yet left host OF
daughters as well as sons, who will be loyal and
true 10 her, ana nold her lnreverence to the end
My mite is ready to go whenever my sisters will
join me. Do not withhold any; but give all, and
lay it on the altar of our country. Let us emu.
late our revolutionary matrons by this sacrifice,
and show to the wide world that Virginia's pres
ent daughters are not unworthy or degenerate
descendants of their noble and patriotic grand
mothers. Wives and mothers of our brave de-
tenders what say you? Are we, like Fuss-and-
Feathers, to take our sshasty plates of SOUP
from silver spoons, or will you forego this, and
sip it from pewter ones for the good of our hus.
bands and sons, and our country
Should the above proposition meet with the
a~rroval and concurrence of the other wives and
I-ptiae-s u this dear Old Dominion, I will sug
gest to them that we shonid all have county
meetings in our respective counties, or in the
magisterisl districts in each county, and organize
so as to have concert of action, as nothing car
g y ~ ,.es.sHplisi.ed without it.
= .l.E AID MOTHER OF PowHATAN COUNTY.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
T0 C0nsulnaaDfiye.ss..1

EHE Advertiser having been restored to health in
= a few weeks by very simple remedy, after hav
ing suffered several years with severe lung affection
ana That dread disease, Consumption-ls anxious to
make known to his feow-sufferers the of cure
10 all who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
scrption used Gree of charge with the directions fol
using the same, which they will find sure cure fos
consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, dc. The only
OBJECT OF the advertiser in sending the Prescription
to benefit the afflicted and spread information which
ne concelves to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as 1t will cost them moth.
ing and may prove a blessing. snssr y rqss
fartles wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Wllllamsburgh, Kings county, New York.
Oct. g. 1260-Iv
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life INSURANCE..

TINE VIRGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
i is now fully prepared for business, and the at
tention of the public earnestly called to the import
ance OF its objects This company, under its charter
among the policy holders, beby giving the assured
the advantages of the mutual SYSTEM with the pledge
of perpetual Capital Stock of 100000 and the adj
ded security that its Stockholders have permanent
moneyed interest in conducting its affairs with pru
dence and economy.
The Charter requires that one-half of the Capital
Stock and Earnings to be invested in Bond and Mort
gage on unincumbered Real Estate, worth double the
amount.
The chief object of the company is to aid in retain
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from our State for Life Premiums to
Northern Companies. That money will be loaned to
customers for term of years, at legal interest," and
disbursed in our midst.
EndOwments and Annuities granted. Life and
term Policies issued at low rates as other good Com
panies. Slaves insured for one year. or for term Of
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THE SCIENCE OF WAR.

NEW BOOKS upon an old subject, compiled by
IN gentleman evidently versed in the details
which he discusses.
These works are offered without ostentation or pre-
tension and their appearanceis quite opportune when
the signs of the times are so portentious Though
small volumes they will be found by military students
to contain information, the importance of which
not be overrated.
tillery, arranged and compiled by L. " BUcKHoLrz.
Price, in muster. IS cents, or in pocket style 81.
Infantry Camp Duty, Field Fortifcations, and
Coast Defence, by Capt. L. v. BUcKHoLTz. Price SO
cents.
Published by ]. w. RANDOLPH,
April 9. 1861. Richmond. Va.
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Queen Victoria,s Proclamation.

Whereas, we are happily at peace with all the
sovereign Powers and States, and whereas, nos
tilities have unhappily commenced DetWeeh lne
Government of the United States ana Certain
States styling themselves the ConIeueia.e osa'es
of America; and whereas, we Deing as peaco
with the Government of the United States, nave
declared our ROYAL determination TO MAINTAIN
strict and impartial neutrality between the saio
contending parties; we have therefore tnougnt
fit, by and with the advice OF our Prlyy Council,
to issue our royal Proclamation, ana we hereby
warn all our loving subjects and all persons
whatever entitled to our protection, that if any
of them shall presume, in contempt ofthis proc
lamation and of our high displeasure, to do any
acts in der0gatiOn of their duty as subjects OF
neutral sovereign in said contest, or in violation
or contrayention of the law of nations, or more
especially by entering the military service OF ell
Their of the contending parties, as commissioned
or non-cOmmissiOned officers, sailors or marines,
or by serving as officers, sailors or marines on
board of any ship or vessels of-war or transport
of or in the service of either of the contendlng
parties, or by engaging to or going to any place
beyond the seas, with the intent to enlist or en-
gage in any such service, or by procuring or at
tempting to procure, within her Majesty's do
minions, at home or abroad, others to do so, or
by fitting out, arming or equipping any ship or
vessel to be employed as ship or pri-
vateer or transport by either of the contending
parties, or by breaking, or endeavoring to break,
any blockade that has been fully and actually
established by or on behalf of either of the said
contending parties, or by carrying officers, SOL
diers, dispatches, arms, military stores or mate
rails, or any article considered or deemed to be
contrabapd of war according to law or the mod
ern usage of nations, for the use of either of the
said contending parties all parties SO offending
will incur and be liable to the several penalties
and penal consequences by the said statute, or
by the law of nations in that behalf imposed
And we do hereby declare that all our subjects
and persons entitled to our protection, who may
misconduct themselves in the premises will do
SO at their peril and of their own wrong. and
they will in no wise obtain any protection from
us against any liabilities or penal consequences,
but will, on the contrary, incur our displeasure
by such misconduct. VICTORIA.
Given at Richmond Park, May Is, 1861.
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AFFAIRS IN HAMPToN.-On Monday the Fed.
eral troops marched into Hampton from Fort
Monroe, and took exclusive possession of the
town OF Hampton. The inhabitants were mo-
tined to leave, and the buildings are occupied by
Llncoln's troops as barracks.
vi course the people are flying in every di-
rec'lon-compelled reluctantly to leave their
property and their homes at the mercy of a set
OF INSCRIPTIONS rowdies, who doubtless commit
oepredatlons in every part of the beautiful and
pleasant vilage.-NoUok argus.
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Ayers Ague Cure.
TO THE
Farmers and Planters.
OF THE SOUTH.

FOWLE &; CO.'S
Soluble PhOSphated Peruvian GuanO,
The Best, Cheapest and Most Permanent
EERTILlZER
EVER OFFERED TO THE AGRICULTURIST.
Approved by Prof. Campbell. Morft,
One of the most eminent Chemists of America as the
most reliable and efficient combination of
Phosphate and Ammoniated Guanos,
Yet offered in
REALLY SOLUBLE FORM.
1t is composed of
NO. PERUVIAN & SOMBRERO GUANOS
of direct importation from the
CHINCHA AND SOMBRERO ISLANDS,
and is warranted
FREE FROM ALL IMPURITIES.
This Fertilizer has been severely tested fin compar-
ison with Peruvian Guano, by many of the most
cessful and intelligent farmers of Virginia and Mary
land, from whom we have received numerous letters
and certificates of approval We submit the following
extract from Prof. MORFIT'S Report upon the Solu.
BILE Phosphated Peruvian Guano, viz:
'The above analytical results express high value
preparation is founded upon sound principles of agr
cultural economy and efficiency Though replete with
the Indispensable elements of fruitful SOIL the rela
tive proportions skillfully adjusted as to pro
mote their mutual action, and render it most profit
able manure, adapted for crops generally, without
distinction as to kind. CAMPBELL MoRrIr /"
Copies of the above-named documents together
with PRoE. MORFITS ANALYSIS, and other inter
esting matter, will be found in pamphlets and cir
cuars, showing that Fertilizer is far better atlap
ted to general than Peruvian Guano alone besides
being
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-06-04

rTNHE Virginia Hotel, SO extensively known to the
J. Travelling Public one of the very best Hotels
in the State. is now owned solely by Messrs VIM. H.
THOS. P. PEYTON, who will devote their whole
attention to the purpose of increasing possible the
high reputation which 1t present sustains and will
leave exertion unemployed to render their guests
satisfied and comfortable. The recent additions put
to this establishment enable the propretors to ac-
commOdate much larger number of guests than for
merly The whole building in the interior and exte
rior has been recently retted and painted and looks
now "good AZ new"
The proprietors have secured the services of Mr..
VIM. D.. GILKESON, ST. an experienced Landlord,
and formerly of the Taylor Hotel. Winchester, Su
Eerintendent who will pay every attention to those
stopping at the Hotel Capable and faithful servants
also provided, to ensure the comfort of guests
The table will continue, heretofore, to equal that of
any Hotel in the State.
Connected with the Hotel are extensive Stables, un
der the management of Byers Il Co., well known for
their experience and efficiency in this department..
Horses will be taken on Livery, and Horses Buggies
and Hacks, will be afforded to guests reasonable
terms.
W- The Propretors are we'll prepared to accom-.
modate families who wish to spend the Summer
months in this healthy portion of the State.
This Hotel is well furnished and contains as good
and comfortable bedding as any house in the State.
eY In this Hotel there are two of Feldings New
and Excellent Marble-bedded and Patent-cushioned
BILLIARD TABLES.
az WIN. H. PEYTON, whohas been SO long con-
neced with this Hotel will devote his whole attention
to the accommodation of the guests He is thankful
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, and
would respectfully ask continuance of the same.
VIM. II. PEYTON, lpronr;otors
THOS. P PEYTON, rroprie'ofs.
N. B-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the Office of ADAMS d cos EXPRESS.
VIM II. PEYTON Il BRO.
Staunton. March IL. ls6o.-tf.
NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS PROFESS
In ING TO BE TRAVELLING ON STATE SER
VICE ON THE VA. CENTRAL AND ORANGE
AND ALEXANDRIA Although the
Va Central and Orange and Alexandra Railroad Com
panies intend to they have done heretofore
not to ask prepayment for the passage of any troops
designed for the service of the State it will be expect
ness Of the State, viii procure permit or certificate
from properly authorized person. to be exhibited
to the Conductor. THOS. DODAMEAD,
Gen'l. Sup't. Va. C. R. r.
W. w. VANDERBILT,
April 80, lss1.-2t. Geu'l. Supt. 0. & A. R. R,
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WIRE AND SIEVE FACToRY.-.The

w undersigned being the xeniy manufacturer,
South very respectfully asks the attention of the
merchants to the public generally to his stock, he
Wire Cloth of every description Rid
dies and Sleeves of all kinds, Rat and Mouse Traps,
Cages, &C., heavy Wire Work for doors and front
Windows, also Coal, Sand aud Guano Screens Keeps
constantly on hand large assortment of Wove Wire,
Riddles, Sleeves, &c. All orders promptly attended
to. G.. w. JESSOP.
Pearl ST.. below Cary, Richmond, Va.
Feb. 26, 1661-3mos.
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MRS. WINsLOw.

An experienced nurse and female physician, has a
Soothing Syrup for children teething which greatly
facilitates the process of teething, by sotenng the
gums reducing all lnfammaton-will allay all pain,
and is sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it,
mothers 1T will give rest to yourselveskand relief and
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all cases.
See advertisements another column.
June 26 1890 -
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THOMAS J. BAGBY,

AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 8 Wall ST., under st. Charles Hotel,
80 RICHMOND, 3D.,
1IIRES out Negroes. Rents out Houses, and sells
IL Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour, and other Country
Produce. ~ e@sf r.
W Pays strict attention to business, and prompt
remittances made. stk
80 Consignments respectfully solicited.
REFER TO Messrs. G. T. Workman & Co.. h. 81.
Maury Il Co., Dickinson, Hill & CO.. and H. K. Ely
son, RICHMOND; James Alexander, CHARLOTTESVILLE !;
R Mauzy, STAUNToN; and j. 81. Wartman & Co., HAIR
RIsONRuRG. lRichmnnd March 26. 1861.
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- COUGHS The sudden changes of our climate
are sources OF PULMONARY, BRoNcH1AL. and AsrHxAr.
IG ; AFFECTIONS; Experience having proved that sim
PIC often act speedily and certainly when ia
ken in the early stages Of the disease should
at once be had to "Brosons bronchial 1sOches." or
Lozenges, let the Cold Cough, Irritation of the
serious attack NAV be effectually warded off PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them efectual for
strengthening the voice.
sW See advertisement
Nov 07 12en-6rno - -
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IHE WISE LEGIoN.-We learn that a large
number of volunteers lave already been ENROLL
ed as members OF the independent legion which
Ex Gov. Wise, by authority of President Davis.
: come"
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MORE NEW GOODS,
AND THE LAST UNTIL THE WAR is OVER
DAVIS A KAYRER

LAS just received addition to his large stock of
Ii STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS.
1000 yards best A Brown Cottons;
600 yards best fine Cotton
$50 yards heavy Brown Drillings;
- $50 yards fine book-fold Driiings;
-, 240o yds. best Eng. and Amer Prints,
- - 100 yards fine Jaconet Cambria;
ESQ yards Black and Oil Cambria;
M 200 yards Rice ditto ditto ditto.
800 yds Trimming Ribbands
80 yards Red Padding;
SO yards Linen Canvass;
100 yards Irish Linen; t@+
40 yards Vest Padding;
10 gross large black Velvet Buttons;
doz. best Hoop Skirts from 20 to 40 hoops ;
21a doz. best Buck Gloves;
to which which we invite
the particular attention
of cash buyers. May %, 1S6l.-Vin. copy.
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RICHMOND- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

HAVING made a large addition to our shop, to
II suit the Southern trade, we will sell at the
Northern prices.of 1859. We have over 100 different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings, We
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards, &C., &C., Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron Sash,
Shutters, aud general Blacksmithing and finishing
done with neatness and despatch.
W Cemetery Railing for the country, made SO as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
RichmOnd Anril 9 12R1-1H. - -
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M. BLAIR &c CO..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

n. BLAIR T. P. HOGR.
M. BLAIR &c CO..
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
CORNER OF 18TH AND GARY STREETS,
RICHMOND, VA.
Give their undivided attention to the sale of
WHEAT, FLOUR, TOBACCO,
AND OTHER
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
April Q, 186i.-1y.
MILLINERY GOODS.
SPRING FASHIONS
TINE subscriber Is now in receipt of SPRING MIL
l. LINERY GOODS, and the Spring Paris Fash
ions, and is prepared to manufacture to order any
tice in the Millinery line, at the shortest notice. Man
tillas Of every kind on hand, and made to order.
N. G. BARTON,
229 Main St., two doors below Spottswood Hotel,
March 26.-till May Is, 81. Richmond, Va.
MERCHANTS, TEACHERS, FARMERS
W1 and others, will find, usual, large stock of
Books, Stationery and Music at RANDOLPH'S Book
Store and Bindery, Richmond, Va.
- The best terms will be offered for cash, or to
punctual customers.
April 9, 1851.
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NEW BOOKS.

THE Great Preparation, by Rev. John Cumming,
J. D. D.; Thoughts on Preaching, by Rev. J. W.
Alexander, D. D.; Defence of Armageddon, by
Rev. F. E. Pitts The Still Hour, by Austin Phelps;
highlands Yeomen, by the author of Ministering
Children; the Shadow in the House; the Queens Of
Society; The Wits and Beaux of Society; Life in the
Old World by Fredrika Bremen; Miss Gilbert's Ca
reer by the author of the Tltcomb Letters Elsie
venner by Holmes; Muller's Life of Trust ;Gilham S
Manual for Volunteers and Militia; Tactics for OFF,
of the Infantry Cavalry and ARTILLERY, by L. "
Buckholtz; Infantry Camp Duty, &C., by L. v. Buck
holtz Life and Correspondence of Jno. A. Qutman
Life of Andrew jackson, by Parton; Plantation and
Farm Instruction, Regulation, Record, Inventory and
Account Book; The Union Pulpit, Collection of
Sermons by ministers of different denominations,
with portraits; Father Tom and the Pope.
Staunton, April 9, 1851. K. COWAN.
A PROCLAMATION.
HAVING positively determined to close up bust
i i mess in Staunton in the first day of July next,
will from this day until them sell our entire stock
of READY-MADE CLOTHING and GENTS FUR
NISHING GOODS AT COST. Our stock of Goods is
very complete yet and all those in need of such would
do well to call soon, all those Goods must and will
be sold. All persons knowing themselves indebted to
us will please come up and settle.
We also have the lease upon the Store Room for
some time. Any one wishing to rent the same will
call at our Room, Corner of Virginia Hotel.
May 81, 1861. STEINER, BROS. & co.
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GALE OF BATH LANDS.--In pursuance of
y decree of Circuit Court of Augusta made in the
cause of Vincent E. Geger and others against Frank
lin I. Geigers heirs and others, shall SELL at prl
vate sale In separate parcels, may be judicous
and to suit purchasers, body tract of land situa
ted in Bath co., opposite Cloverdale and adjoining the
Coverdale and Wilderness Estates and contains about
$500 Acres, and formerly the property of George
Geiger, decd The land is well timbered; and the
lumber business is getting profitable it is recon-
mended as admirably suited for that purpose. The
land is ali desirable as grazing ranges.
/ am authurized to sell such terms / may
think best, taking from the purchasers bonds with
good personal security, aid retaining the title ult
mate security. may be consulted by letter per-
sonaly at my home near Staunton, and expect to be
on the lands during the present month.
Feb 10, 1861. JOHN CHURCHMAN.
HRAIGSVILLE AND A FARM FOR
" SALE PRIVATELY-Conta 235 Acres
well improved-lying in Augusta CO., on the Va. G.
R. Road, and lying around Craigsville Depot-beng
good situation for Store and Mechanics. Persons
wishing to purchase will examine the property. For
further particulars address the subscriber Frank
ford, Greenbrler CO., Va. JAS. A. CRAIG.
Nov. 6, 1e60-tf.
4 GOOD AND SAFE ENVESTM EMIT AT
IA TEN PER CENT.-$2000 worth of very desira-
BILE REAL ESTATE in Staunton will be sold, with a
guarantee from the present owner for five years. that
it will rent for $500 year. For particulars apply
to IMBODEN & BRO.
Staunton Sept 18, lS6O-tds
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STAGE LINE
FROM STANTON TO WINCHESTER

FROM STANTON TO WINCHESTER.
quickest and Cheapest Route TO Harper's Ferry.
STAGES leave Stanton every even
- ing immediately after the arrival FE&EA
Oh the passenger train from Richmond.
and connect wit the train the Manassas Gap Rail-
road at Mt Jackson, thence by Strasbu e. and
arrive IN Winchester the next morning time for the
cars for Harpers Ferry They leave Winchester every
day after the arrival of the from Harpers Ferry
connect with the cars at Srasburg thence by Railroad
to Mt jackson, and arrive in Staunton the next morn
ing in time for the Richmond train
Through tickets from Staupton to Win.
chester for S5. KEMP 4 TROTTER
May IA, Io6l.-H Proprietors
HORSE SHOES.-30 Kegs Horse Shoes just re civ
LII ed and for sale. GEO. z. PRICE
March IL, l86l.-Yind. COPY
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THE MARKET
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES,
Reported By p. N. PoaoeH Dc Go.
a.. JUNE A. 1851.
RICHMOND MARKETS.

Reported fofshe Spect0tos6y ". d. Tonpkins d Bro.
RICHMOND. June l., 1851.
FLOUR-Super 81 to SIX, Extra $716 to s7A,
Family So to $50.
WHEAT-Red 81 4o@l.5o White 81 5o@1.s5.
CORN-60.
OATS-45@50.
MEAL-6O@7O.
BUTTER.Best table 2o@25, cooking l2@l5.
LARD-121S@14.
BACON-Hog round 14@14L
HAY-Best timothy $3.50 to $1.6O, clover $1.4O,
to 1.50, oats $l.35 to ST. 40.
PLASTER-$4.
+ GUAN0-$62. so.