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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
An Appeal to the Son,h-st. Charles
Hotel HnSuitas

a. -
At a meeting OF the citizens of Richmond on
22nd July last, Committee of citizens Was app
pointed by the Mayor, to solicit the aid and snP-
port OF the citizens OF the Csnfedsracv, in behalf
Of our sick and wounded soldiers. TIE liberality
and patriotism OF the owners of the ST. Cbarlss
Hotel induced them to tender to this committee,
free of charge, that entire building, with the
furniture therein, for the relief of the disabled of
our Army. And under the immediate charge,
and supervision OF a committee of citizens, whose
time both day and night is gratuitously devoted
to tie slevation Of the sick aud wounded, this
establishment is being conducted in manner
which, under Gods providence, is productive OF
the greatest good.
The citizens of Richmond have been called on,
and have responded literally in contributions
both OF time and money, and whilst they are still
ready to aid, yet the daily increasing lumber OF
our disabled soldiers, involving corresponding
increase of expenditure, renders it necessary to
invoke the aid of our,Southern brethren
| Our institution was opened on the 25th of Ju-
ly, and our Register shows, that we Lave receiv-
ed and nursed-from South Carolina 467; Geor-
gia, 229; Mississippi, 4o3; Virginia, lbs; Lou
isiana, 81; Alabama, 50; North Carolina, SO
Tennessee, So; Florida, SO; Texas, A.; and Ken
tucky, 80; making an aggregate Of 1886. We
have at tls time in this, and smaller building
on Main street, rendered upon the same liberal
terms, near 400 sick. Ia addition to the fore
going, we have received at the railroad depot
and conveyed to other quarters 474 PERSONS
We do not embrace a large number who are
nightly supplied with comfortable quarters.
Some idea may be formed of the amount o
benefit conferred by this Institution, by state-
ment Of its expenditures The donations, exclu
sive of extens We contributions Of hospital sup
plies, amount to 1890 25. Our Expenditures
since 9th July, 1850 68, thus leaving us with
So, 279 81 III our treasury, sum scarcely suffi
cient TO provide for the coming month. Under
these circumstances we feel assured that it il
only necessary to acquaint patriotic citizens
OF the Oonfederacy with the work We are cheer
fully performing, az the responsibility we are
assuming, to receive from them cordial anG
substantial evidence of their appreciation of oul
abors in mitigating the hardships aud conribG.
ting to the comforts of the defenders of he soil
We invoke the aid of the corporate authorities
of the different towns and cities through ut the
Contederacy, and would suggest that the3 cal
Oh their citizens to contribute to this great wop /
before US.
All contributions. whether hospital supplies
or money, Will be addressed to the Chairman o
| the Committee on Collections, Isaac W. Walker
Esq, Of this city.
JOHN D. HARVEY,
JOHN ENDERS,
B. W. HAXALL,
|. W. WALKER,
4 j. Ii MARTIN.
Richmond, Aug. 20, 1861.
Southern papers throughout the Confederac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

EARTHQUAKE IN TENNEssEE.-The Knoxville
Register OF Sunday last says:
Our citizens were startled yesterday morning
by heavy shock OF an earthquake, which COM
nenced few moments before tive o'clock, &C :
compani4d by rulnbliDg noise and shaking the
houses to a degree that in some places caused
uncomfortable app ehensions. The shock crea.
ted quite CONSERVATION in the camps in this
vicinity, startling the slumbering soldiers to their
feet, and causing some of them to give vent to
their astonishment in language more emphatic
than elegant. A gentleman from Camp Cum
mngs, who was lying upon the ground, and
therefore had an excellent opportunity for expe-
rienciDg its effects, informs US that there were
three distinct oscillations. Opinions vary as to
the duration OF the shock, some asserted that it
lasted two minutes, while Others think it was
not more than half a minute, and others again
state it to have been about one minute. All a.
gree, however, that it was the severest shock of
an earthquake that has ever been felt here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

CONNECTICUT AT THE BATTLE IN MISSOURI
The Hartford CONN., Times says: Capt Tot
ten, whose artillery did such service in the great
battle of August 10th, in Missunli, is a New
London man. In that bloody battle Connecticut
furnished the lamented leader, General Lyon,
and the most eff ctive Captain of artillery. We
had the pleasure OF meeting to-day two of the
relatives of Gen. Lyon his uncle, Marvin Know
ton, of Ashford and his cousin. a son of Mr.. K.
They 6eziere, soith thousands Of Others, that 1T is
time this aoar acds stopped"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

THE CONFEDERATE ELECTIONS the 1st
Wednesday in November next, an election will
be hel in all the Confederate States for Members
of Congress, and for Electors of President and
Vice President. The Electors to meet on the LIST
Wednesday in December. The Congress will
assemble on the 18th day of February next, open
the Electoral votes on the 10Th, and the Presi-
dent and Vice President be inaugurated on the
22nd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
The. 52nd yirgInia REGIMENT.

The 52nd Virginia Regiment under command
of Col. John b. Baldw will leave this place to
day TUESDAY for more active and stirring scenes.
Should this fac Regiment get an opportunity
to pay its respects to the enemy, we feel conf
dent that it will acqait itself with credit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

The Richmond f. quirer has been assured,
from person who has had the opportunity OF
the Northern army continues, and that the men
are revolving at the wicked work into which
they bad been deceived, and are deserving in
large numbers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
Commissioners for Augusta.

Messrs Jacob Baylor, Penj Crawford and
Thomas j. Michie have been appointed by the
Governor Cominls toner's for the county for ST.
perintendiDg the election of Electors of President
and Vice President of the Con edeiase States.
The eighth section of the seventh chaprer of
the Code, edition 1860, provides that 1.-The Com
mssioners appointed by the Governor ia each
county or corporation, shall appoint three Com .
missioners for each place therein, at which a
separate pcl is to be taken, (any two or more OF
vhom may act) to superintend the elections at
such places, and one officer to conduct such cleo
ton at each place for holding the same"
The ordinance for the State Convention, pass
ed July l., 1851, provides that the qualified vo-
ters OF the Commonwealth who may be absent
from the coun les corporations of their si-
dence IN the military service OF the State, on the
day of election for Electors OF President and ice
President of the @ ,nfederate States, may vote in
the said elections, at such place or places within
their encampment 50 the commander at such en-
csmpment shall designate, whether the said e,i-
lcampment shall be within the limits OF the STate
or not. For each place cfvotiDg the commander
of the encampment shall appoint SuperinteG-
dent, three Commission rs and as many clerks
as shall be necessary, who, after having been first
| duly sworn in by him, shall perform tie du.ies
required of, and be liable to the penalties inpo-
SEQ upon, such officers under the election laws oil
/ the S ate. The said Commissioners shall cause
polls to be opened for the Electors OF President
and Vice Pres dent of the Confederate Stafes.' /.
| One Elector for each Congressional District
established by the Convention ard two for tile
State at large are to be elected, and the election
| is TO be by general ticket, and to take place on
the first Wednesday in November next.
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The Captire Conf,.,erate Omcers.

I Commodore Samnel Barron, late Captain in
the United States Navy, who surrendered Fort
Hatteras, was born in Virginia and appointed
from that State. He entered the Navy Jan. 1,
1872, was nineteen years at sea. eight years on
shore aud twenty years unemployed. His total
term of service in the Navy up to the time of bis
resignation was forty eight years. He was last
at sea in 1859, Commodore Barron holds the po-
sition of Assistant Secretary of the Navy under
jeff. Davis. He is son of Commodore Barron
who struck the flag of the Chesapeake to the
Leopard, and afterwards killed Commodore De.
| catur in duel.
Colonel William F. Martin, of the seventh
North Carolina Volunteers, is native of Eliza
beth City, n O., and is about thirty y-eight years
of age. Heis a lawyer by profession, having
studied under the late Hon. William B. Shepard,
and until the present rebellion paid but little at
ton to the science of war. Ool NJ. has always
been an admirer and follower of John O. Calhoun,
and strong advocate of the notification dec
trine. He is possessed of superior natural abili-
ty, firm and determined in his opinions; but in
private life has undeviatingly maintained the
character of an amiable and accomplished gen.
| tleman. s
/ Lieutenant William Sharp, late q. S. Navy,
was appointed from Virginia, ard is native of
that State. He entered the service in Septem-
Der, 184I, and at the time of his resignation he
had been 10 years in the service. gas4s
/ Col. Andrew jackson, one of the prisoners,
| was born in 1904, and was the first child IN A.
merica who was named after Andrew jackson,
! then Judge in Tennessee. He is native of
North Carolina, and was educated at West Point.
I He was afavorite of General jackson when Pres
ident, and owes his rapid vancement to the
partiality of his godfather. He is vel. known as
Captain Bradford, of the United States Artillery,
and has been for years stationed at Fayetteville,
/ in North Narol;ua
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

H Gen. E. Kirby Smith has recovered from
the wound be received at the late battle Of Ma
nassas. and will, in a few days, resume his com
mand on the Potomac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

Col. K. Ross Jr, and Col. John NJ. McCue
have Just entered into contract with the Con
federate States for the manufacture of large
amount of Saltpetre. The contract will doubt
less be fulfilled with promptness and fidelity.-
A large portion of the Saltpetre will be ready for
delivery, we understand in the course of a few
weeks. The Saltpetre is extracted from caves n
Mouroe County, Tennessee, which are believed
~ be almost inexhaustihle. e.-Enquirer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

GEN. MoCuILooH. The Salisbury On. G } Ban
Der. of the 3lst, says:
'An article has been going the rounds that
Ben. McCnlloch is a native of Tennessee This
is an error. He is Native of Halifax county.
North Carolina. 1t has not been many years
since Major (now GeneraD McCulIoch paid a
visit 70 his relatives in this State, living in and
near Weldon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
Reaction in Kentucky.

From the Memphis Appeal, OF the Sd inst, we
take the following in regard to the state of feel
ing in Kentucky:
Numbers of gentlemen, who have returned to
this city from various parts of Kentucky within
the last few days, bring Us the most gratifying
intelligence OF the reaction Which has recent
ly commenced to sweep over that State. We
are reliably informed that Lincvlnism is doomed
for the future among her people everywhere out
side of that miserable sink hole of submission
Louisville-where traitors like Guthrie, Prentice
and Harvey hold temporary sway. q
The Confederate flag is SAID to wave along the
railroad line from the Ohio river to the border
of Tennessee, end new born enthusiasm has
suddenly seized upon the people, which promises
to very soon consolidate political sentiment in
favor of the South. Shouts for the patriot Davis
which a month ego would have been dangerous
now make the welkin ring 10 every town, county
aud community, and the cry gains ground, for
deliverance from the expressions of Abolition
tyranny.
The idea of neutrality seems now to be regard
ed in the proper aspect as myth and an impos
siblity; aud the outrageous excesses of the Lin
coin government are beginning to open the eyes
of all treemen who yet value their liberties and
! look to their perpetuation.
| better day, we believe, is dawnng upon the
State Of Boone and Clay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NTILL be sold at public auction, on THURsDAY
w THE 18th of SEPTEMBER on the premises of the
late James A. g. Scott, Middle River, the follow.
ing property:
Five good work HORSES and six COLTS, some Of
them old enough for use; one Gotham Stallion; ten
head of fat Cattle, number of stock Cattle, and fine
Milk Cows; ten head Of Hogs; Wheat Oats and the
growing crop of Corn; aquantity of Hay; planta.
ton Wagons. and l two-horse Spring Wagon and
Harness. Wheat Drill and all farming utensils
one Carnage and Harness; one Buggy and Harnes
two Rife Guns; also, all the Household and Kitchen
Furniture with many other articles too tedious to
mention.
Terms made known on day of sale.
JAMES E. THOMPSON,
JOHN THOMPSON,
Administrators of James A. G. Scott, decd.
= September 10, l861.-tdS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

8 CINCINNATI, Sept. 4.-On yesterday the Mar
slial sze,i The interest OF citizens n tie rett |
States, in Merchandize now for sale here on cons
mission. The value is about 500, 1000. 80 apaf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

H Cotton is now selling in New York at
" cents per pound, an advance of more than 200
per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

The United States steam frigate Minnesota,
Hag officer Stiingham, from Hatteras Inlet, which
place she left On the 1st instant, arrived at New
York on Monday, and anchored in the North
river. She had on boa-d GIL. prisoners, taken
during the late engagement at Fort Hstteras.-
Among the prisoners are forty five officers of the
Confederate army and navy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

10 There IS a secondhand template Stove at
the Spectator Office for sale. 1t is time to pre-
pare for Winter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

ESTRAYED OR STOLEN
IHROM the subscriber, about one mile from Midway,
JIG Augusta county, on Saturday night the Oath of
August, bright SORKEL MARE, years old, with
one white hind foot and blaze in the face Any In
formation respecting her whereabouts will be thank
fully received. Address
THOS. MCCORMICK,
Sent 10 '61-5t* Midway, Augusta Co, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS..
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Exported 6y p. N. PoaoeU Dc Go.
OIL
RICHMOND MARKETS. -
Reported forths Spectator by W. d. Iompksms d B'

Rsportedfosths Spectator by W. D. Iompksms d Bro
RICHMOND. Sept. 6, 1851.
FLOUR-Receipts increasing and prices lower
Sales of Superfne at $514, Extra S61S, Family 81.
WHEAT.-Red. go; White, ST..
CORN-5O to CO.
OATS-35 to 40.
BUTTER.-2s to 80 to the trade, and wanted
LARD.--20 to % and wanted.
BACON-Hog round % to 25 and wanted
HAY-Baled clover 81 .15 to 81. .25 and wanted, tim
othy $1s30 to 81 40.
LIME to $500 and wanted. s
WOOL.-Uuwashed3 80 to 35, washed As to so an6
wanted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
Northern Disp ,tches.

Northern DlSp itcheS. fa
WHEELING, Sept. 3-The expedition which
left here on Sunday night, to ascertain The char
acter Of The rebel gathering in Marion county,
returned here to day. They report that the out
break has been much magnifed in Importance.
| is some distance across the country trula the
railroad, the secessionists had disappeared.
CINCINNATI, Sept 4--The cash balances due
| TO Southern Is at commission houses have been
seized. ssi
FoRrREss MONROE, Sept A. Eighteen hundred
additional troops have been sent to Old Point
Comfort.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4.-Five vessels were
|coDtiscated to day, because they wer. known to
be wholly or in part owned at the South
LOUISVILLE, Sept A. Lincoln has written a
letter to Gov. Magoffiu, in which he concludes
thus:
IL do not believe that it is the popalar wish of
the people of Kentucky that the Federal troops
now in t..at State should be moved from her
limits. With this impression must respectfully
decline to sympathize with Gov. Magoffia in
his desire to preserve the peace OF Kentucky. l
regret that cannot find in your not very short
letter any declaration or intimation 1 your de-
sire TO preserve the Union.'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5-Skirmis,ing occurred
near Balleys before daylight yesterday morning..
The Confederates appeared in considerable force
from Manassa and decelTed the pckets; but at
I four o'clock in the afternoon the Federals had
possession the Gross Reads
+ The Confederates are reported to be concentra-
ting near the Chain Bridge.
The armies of Generals johnson and Beanre-
gard have been temporarily combined and styled
the "Army of the Potomac" White united for
certain purposes they still as distinct as ever
ia their organ zatons and n their details of com
mand Gen. Baauregard is at the head of the
first corps and Gen. johnson Of the second.-
While the latter IS ranking officer in seniority of
appointment, and could, according to regulation.
assume entire command of the army vet. with
that Difference for the feelings and soldierly re-
putaton of his iustrious. comrade, he has waiy.
ed this right and RENTS to him The full enjov-
ment OF all the authority and prerogati ye which
he had anterior to his own arrival at Manassas
The commands are in all essentials distinct. and
no order of general character is ever issued by
Gen. johnson without full and free interchange
of opinion with Gen. Beauregard. To say that
this conduct is not appreciated by Gen. Beanre
gard would do gross injustice to that gallant Of
tcer and it gives US pleasure to inform our read
ers that nothing can exceed the mutual feeling
of affection. respect and coufilenc existing be-
tween our two Distinguished Generals. There is
no clashing of authority, no contenton no heart
burning Everything moves on in the Amy
with the most perfect accord and good feeling
Richmond Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

4. TURNPIKE NOTICE.
~ GENERAL meeting of the Stockholders in the
n Warm Springs and Harrisonburg Turnpike Road
county of Augusta, the lst Friday in October next
1t is hoped stockholders will attend send their
proxies By order Of the Board.
NJ HARVEY EFFINGER,
Sec'y Il Treas'r W. s. H. Turnpike.
Harrisonburg Sept TO- 1861 .-tdm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
The Reign of Terror in St. Louis.

The Louisville Courier has letter dated ST..
Louis, August %, in which the writer says:
There is perfect reign of terror (equal @ that
during the French Revolu.ion,) existing in this
city at the present time. Whole families are
leaving by scores. This is no exaggeration, bat
sober reality. Men are now going round the
city taking census of all tile white male inhab-
itants and ascertaining their political sentiments
The common opilion is that they intend, after
September Ist to take all the Secessionists in
this city, and make them work on the fortifca-
tions. II that is really their object, they will
have to have large guard, for niue tentls,
verify believe, of The men in this town are any
thing but Unionists.
| took ride rouni town yesterday, to see
what was going on Fortifications are being
erected at all the suburbs. Entrenchments are
being dug and cannon placed at every available
spot. The Illinois shore is lined with troops and
batteries. Ali the cannon have been removed
from the Arsenal and howiz-rs placed in their
ste ad. Gen. Fremont is reported to have said
that "if compelled to evacuate ST. Louis, he
wonld leave it in ashes.'' =
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JOHN HENRY WILLIAMS,


WAS committed to the Jail of Augusta County,
w on the 7th day of August last: First, Negro
Boy calling himself
JOHN HENRY WILLIAMS, ~
The said negro is of dark copper color about 13 t
| wears DID, feet inches high; had on when &.
committed, gray flannel shi rt and Osnaburg pants
no scars about his person, and says he belongs to
VIM. Warren, of Fredericksburg, and was hired to
Gibron Miles at Gus Taylors Tobacco Factory, corner
of oath Franklin Street, Richmond, from which place
he away.
Second, Negro Boy calling himself FIELDING
LEWIS, of dark copper color about IL years old, A
feet inches high apparel same; no scars percept-
BILE, and says he belongs to John Holiday, of Mary
land, and hired Fitzhugh Maybe. proprietor of
a Tobacco Factory in Richmond, from which he ran
away.
Third, Negro Boy calling himself JOSEPH HEN
RY SMITH, runaway, but who claims to be a free
boy, and of dark mulatto complexion; about IL
years old feet inches high; thick head of hair
had on when committed, old blue coat, flannel
shirt, and wooden pants and says he is son of Eliza
Ann johnson, free woman. and was hired to Thomas
Beale. of Richmond, in Tobacco Factory, from which
he ran away,
The owners of said Negroes are requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and take them
WILLIAM MARSHALL, ~
Sept. 10, 1851 .-6w. Jailor of Augusta Co., Va.
I Y At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
Cult Court for Augusta County the I'd day of Septem
William ). Warden. en,....................Plai Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Virginia l.. b. Warden, widow, and Mary Warden, In
FAINT child of Jacob B. Warde N, decd, George w.
Booth and VIM. Hamilton, ,......... Defendants.
The object of this suit is to otta the aid and CON.
sent of the Court executing rtan contract en-
tered into by the Plaintiff and Jacob B. Warden,
in his lifetime, with the Defendants, Booth and Ham
ton and to ascertain the interest of the Defendant
Virginia Ii b. Warden, in certain lot of land sold
under said contract.
The Defendants, Mary l.. B. and Mary Warden. not
having entered their appearance and it appearing by
satisfactory evidence that they not residents of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that they appear here
within month after du publication of this notice,
and do what is necessary to protect their interest
A Copy-Teste,
Cnvf~o Am
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

At a meeting of Lexington Presbytery, held at
Mt Horeb Church, in the County of Augusta, on
Wednesday, the 4th of August 1861, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted:
1st ResoI0ed, That we invite our congregations
to unite with us in behalf of our sick aud wound
ed soldiers.
| I'd Reso1ued, That every member of this Pres
bytery be regarded and announced as an agent
for the reception and forwarding of hospital and
other supplies for soldiers