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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

Poor PoIIcY.-Deidrick Klepker, Of No. 80 Spring
street. yesreldiy made an affidavit b'fore Justice
Osborn 81 the Tombs, charging Charles Boldt, policy
dealer in Houston street. Broadway, with having
ssndled hin out OF 81 ,957 81. 1t appears that the
conf n, mas for the pact year or two, been invest
ng lar-ely in " saddles" gigs" and other nssort
mrns Of lott-ry pylcy tickets. all Of which be pur
ehased Of Mr. Bodt amounting in the aggregate, 10 he
SAYS, to over &, OO0 Finding that his money was
w. sted aud thai " the more be put down the ess be
took up" Mr.. Klepker concluded that playing policy
was gambling, and he accordingly caused the arrest
of the dealer who bad made 80 much profit out OF
his cupdi,y, claiming that the tickets Issued 10 him
were entirely worthless not being even what they
represented. The accused was held for examination.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

DIsHosEsr BsRIENDER.-Henry McGill, bar
teDder for John NJ, CURE OF No. AZ Second avenue,
Wa Yesterday taken before Justice QCackenbush,
charged With having stolen gold watch and chain
and tuall amount Of money, in all vHlned at 10,
from his employer. A portion of tie property was
found on the person OF thu accused and the remainder
was .een IA bic poss-sson Justice Quackenbush b. Id
the p,i.ouer to bail 10 81 $50. John Young OF No.
BIG Second avenue became his security.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

FATAL FALL.-Patriek Quiikan, laborer, while
Resde street fell from the third story 10 the pavement,
and wa. 20 seroutly injured ns TO anse death. Co'o-
ner Jackman will bold an inquest on the b'dy to-day
Al the N.w-YoIk Hospital Tie cecessd lived In
TLirytecond street near First avenue, where be
leaves a wife and ak children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
PRIVATE SALES.
LAND FOR SALE.


W LII be sold, at public auction, on WEDNESDAY
w TIE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT, on the premi
ses all the Real Estate Of Daniel Miller Decd con.
ssting OF two tracts OF land situated South River,
three miles above Waynesboro. The first tract con-
tains, by recent survey, 3l4 ACRES, and lies on
Ootn sides OF the river has fine water power and
good saw Mill on 1t, an excellent DWELL
INu HoUSE, Barn, Stable, and all other 80
necessary out-bulldings, nearly all new. 1t lissM
is nnely watered good fuit, &c. The land 1--A'
Is good and susceptible OF growing any kind of grain.
ABOUT loO acres Cleared. This farm very desirable
property In good neighborhood, near to churches,
schons, ana Within three miles OF the Waynesboro'
Depot, on the Central Railroad
The other tract contains I42 ACRES, mostly
cleared, tolerabe build ngs it, and finely watered,
good orchard and eadow &C., lying near the former
tract. Ihere Will DE sold with this tract appen-
cage !2o acres OF timbered land lying onefourth Of
mile from it.
The terms of the above lands will be one-fourth in
hano ana the balance 10 three equal annual nents
approved personal security will be required for the
deferred payments, aud the deed retained until the
land Is PAID for. Possession will be given immedi-
ately.
ANY person wishing information by letter. will adj
dress the subscriber Waynesboro Augusta Co., Va,
who Will promptly attend to it,
MARTIN COYNER, Ex'r.
Sept. 81, 1S6l.-3ts.
T. S.-As the lands advertised above were not sold
al pubic sale on the day above specified, the under
signed now offers them at D,5yate sale
MARTIN COYNER, Exr.
Oct, is. 1Shl-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA.
SESSION. 1eeI.'e2.

THE next Annual Course of Lectures Will CON,
u mence the FIRST MONDAY in November
1861, and continue to the first OF March ensuing
CHARLES BELL GIBSON, M. D., Professor Of
Surgery.
DAVID H. TUCKER. NJ. D., Professor of Theory
and Practice of Medicine.
BEVERLY r. WEXFORD, M. D., Professor OF
MateIia Medica and Therapeutics
A. E. PETICOLAS, NJ D., Professor of Anatomy.
l.. S. JOYNES, NJ. d., Professor of Institutes OF
Medicine. &c.
JAMES Il. CONWAY. NJ D., Professor of obstet-
RIGS, &c.
JAMES B. McCAW, VI. D.. Professor of Chemistry.
MARION HOWARD, NJ d. Demonstration of Anat-
omy.
Under liberal appropriation of the State Legisla.
ture, the means OF instruction have been greatly i'm
proved Large and valuable additions have been made
to the Anatomical Museum and Chemical Apparatus
New illustrations have been added to the former stock
in every department and new Hospital constructed
the best pan has been for several months In sue
cessful operation. The Clinical ADVANTAGES afforded
by Richmond during the continuanc, of ,he present
war, will be invaluable.
Two prizes of Fifty Dollars each, are offered to
members of the Graduating Glass First for the best
Essay on any subject pertaining to the Theory or
Practice of Medicine. Second for the best Essay on
any subject of Surgery or Obstetrics.
FEEs.-TO each Professor S15 Demonstration of
Anatomy, $40; Matrculation, So; Graduation, $25
For further information, or copy of the Catalogue
address L. s. J0YNES M d
Sept. l7-tO am SO. Dean of the Faculty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
A Splendid Galaxy from One County.

When the nomination of Gen. Robert E. Lee
was before the Virginia Convention, as "Com-
mander of the Chief Military and Naval Forces
OF Virginia." MIR. Crtchter, of the county of
Westmoreland, referred thus TO the man products
of the county be rerresented-Gen. Lee also be-
ing native of estmoreland:
Sir, when | stand in my own yard, can
turn to one side and look upon the farm on
which Washington was born; and turning to the
other, | can point to the farm where Gen. Lee
was born. On the other farm beyond, Light
Horse Henry Lee, who moved the Declaration
Of Independence was born; and when my friends
visit me, [ can drive them to the birth-spot of
Monroe, and in two hours more we come to the
spot where Madison was born. This, it must be
admitted is splendid galaxy of great names for
one county to claim the parentage ot'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
Cheap Blankets.

Newspaper blankets are coming into vogue.
They are no joke. A correspondent of one OF
our exchanges thus refers to the matter:
ssI have recently heard much about the value
of newspapers as substitute for blankets, and
have considered the statement to be apocryphal.
But, last evening, was induced to make the ex-
pertinent. took four full sized newspapers and
pasted them together at the edges, making one
large sheet the size of blanket. then remov-
ed the blankets from my bed, and placed the
newspaper sheet between the one remaining blan-
ket and the counterpane. The result was COM
Portable nights sleep, without any feeling of
cold. pledge my word to you, gentlemen, that
this is literally true; and my object in making
the communication is: that through the medium
of your paper the fact my be generally circulat-
ed, for 1t is no trifng matter to the poor to know
that for an outlay Of only few pennies they can
supply themselves with comfortable bed cover
ing through the winter. One Of the printers con-
nected with the .Aduocate Office has also made a
trial of the matter, and says it works like a
charm.D
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
VIRGINIA HOTEL.

l. -
TIME Virginia HOTEL so extensively known to the
Travelling Public as one of the very best Hotels
in the State is now owned solely by MesSrs. w NJ H.
& THOS PfEYTON, who will devote their whole
attention the purpose of increasing fpOssl0ie the
high reputation which 1t at present sustalns, and VIII
leave no exerton unemployed to render their guests
satisfied and comfortable The recent additions put
to this establishment enable the proprletors to &C
commodate much larger number OF guests than tor
merlv The whole building. IN the inferior and exte
rior has been recently retted and painted and looks
now "good as new"
VIM D. GILKESON, SR an experienced Landlord
and formerly of the Taylor Hotel Winchester, Su-
Lerintendent who will pay every attention to those
stopping at the Hotel Capable and faithful servants
are also provided, to ensure the comfort of guests
The table will continue heretofore equal that of
any Hotel in the State.
Connected with the Hotel are extensive Stables un-
der the management OF Byers 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 sUe I'D
"a The Propnetors well 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 any house in the State.
sY In this Hotel there two of Fieldlng'S New
and Excellent MarbIe-bedded and Patent-cushioned
BILLIARD TABLES.
~ VIM. H. PEYTON, who'll has been so long con-
nected with this Hotel will devote his whole attention
TO the accommodation of the guests He is thankful
would respectfully ask continuance of the same.
THos. ii p. : P Is lgoN Proprietors.
N. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the office of AD-4MS dt cos EXPRESS.
VIM. H. PEYTON Il BRO.
IL q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12

GALE OF BATE LANDS.-In pursuance of
y decree of Circuit Court OF Augusta made in the
of Vincent E. Geiger and others, against Frank
vate sale, In separate parcels, may be judcious
and suit purchasers, body tract of land sua-
ted in Bath CO.. opposite CIoverdale, and adjoining the
Coverdsle and Wilderness estates, and contains about
$500 Acres, and formerly the property of George
Geiger d. The land is well timbered and as 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 on such terms l may
think best, taking from the purchasers bonds with
good personal security, aid retaining the title as ut
security. l may be consulted by letter or per-
sonally at nv home Stanton, and expect to be
on the lands during the present month.
Feb 10 1851 JOHN CHURCHMAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12

How Far the Federal Army would Reach.
Washington correspondent sends the follow
ing to New York journal:
Knowing pretty nearly how many men there
are here, also the number of batteries and squad
rons OF cavalry, and the number of wagons need
ed TO transport the camp equipage and supplies,
and calculating the distance which would be
occupied by This army on line OF march, how
much space is taken up by troops, wagons, cav
airy and artillery, the following is the result of
careful estimate: Men marching in files are usu-
ally little more than three feet apart horses.
whether cavalry or artillery, need twelve feet a
wagon in train, with four horses occupies fifty
feet. Now, if the army on the Potomac was in
line, moving on narrow country road, with
cavalry four abreast, and men in lines Of four,
accompanied by all the wagons and ambulances
ard ammunition train, it would reach from Bos-
ton to HarttDrd-not tar tlom one hundred and
fifty miles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
The Heroes of the Reyolution..What They
Endured.

The Heroes of the ReyOlutiOn--What They
Endured.
The following extracts from the letters of Gen
eral Nathaniel Greene possess interest at this
time:
'At the battle of Eutaw Springs" writes the
General, 'sbundreds of my men were as naked IS
they were born. Posterity will scarcely believe
that the bare l"ins of many brave men, whoSears
ried death into the enemy 5 ranks at Eutaw, were
CALLED by their cartridge boxes, while folded
rag or TUT of moss protected their shoulders
from sustaining the same injury from their mus
ket"
La letter to the Secretary of war he says:
"We have three hundred men without arms.
and more than one thousand so naked that they
can be put OF duty only in cases of desperate
nature. | have been seven months in the field
without taking off my clothes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12

NEW TOBACCO STORE.
THE subscriber would inform the public generally,
l. and the consumers of the delicious weed" par
ticularly, that he has opened
NEW TOBACCO STORE IN STANTON,
one door from Becks Restaurant and nearly opposite
the Virginia Hotel where he has large stock of all
grades of Chewing Tobacco and Segars of every
brand. He can supply tobacco and segars OF all the
also keep on hand Smoking Tobacco, Pipes and Stems
Matches Backing, and everything kept IN Tobacco
Stores He is prepared to sell bv wholesale as well as
Sept. 3, 1861 tt. j. ID. ID. JOHNSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
A Forward Movement of the Fedora, Armv

A Forward Movement Of the Federal Army
NASHVILLE, Nov 6.--The New York Heralds
Washington Dispatches OF October 31st states
that President Lincoln informed certain United
States Senator'S, who called upon him to know
when forward movement would take place
that the responsibility of such movement was
left with General Mcclellan, and that it was the
purpose of the Executive to sustain him in I'M
dertakipg whatever he advises h
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
MUSICAL STORE.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY a. ROBINSON

HAVE opened Store Main ST., Gold Post Of
IL hce,l where they will keep for sals PIAAOS
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRA HLNGS, dc. Dc.
and respectfully solicit the patronage their friends
and the public generally.
PEANOS.-Qur stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pally from the well known and most reliable Factory
of NUNS CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have been surpassed in tone and durab,litv
since their establishment commenced operations
(hirty-ive years ago. We have made arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Planes oc
casonaly retaining thesprivlege however, OF return.
ing them, if found unworthy our recommend ation-
Persons purchasing from u.s. therefore, Will never run
any risk, have determined to sell only good in
struments, on most reasonable terms.
SHEET MUSIC. "A great variety of the latest
for all instruments. The usual deduction nj de in sup
plying Schools and Music Teachers Arthurs Pat
ent Elastic Music Portfolios. Music sent by mail
Orders from the country, promptly attended to-
G. 4. FREY, Prof of Music
j. ROBINSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
1861. SPRING. 1861.
Southern Hat Mandatory! V5SEu
ESTABLISHED 1886. gS@ss

THE subscriber respectfully invites
l. the attention of the Merchants of Virginia North
Carolina and Tennessee to the extensive stock of his
own and Foreign Manufactured Haas. Goods sold in
this house will be warranted to compare favorably,
in quality and price with goods coming from any 9TH
er market. There will be found all the qualities of
WOOL, FUR and STAW HATS from the lowest
price negro Hat to the finest quality for gentlemen
Also, Boys Childrens Hats and Caps of all grades
and styles. Ladies' Riding Hats, of all the various
qualities. also manufacture largely Military Hats
and Caps.
| now supplying great part of Virginia, North
Carolina aAd Tennessee with Military Goods, orders
for which are solicited and promptly filed.
JOHN DOOLEY,
April 2, 1851. 81 Main ST., Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
A Speech from Gen. jeff. Thompson--What
His Little Army Has Done.
The Memphis .dvalanche says:


The Memphis .avalanche says:
This famous guerilla chieftain, who has been
justly styled the Marion of this war, having been
complimented by one of the lady songstresses by
tlattering allusion in the course OF the enter
tainment at the theatre last evening, favored the
audience with one of his characteristic speeches.
He stated that in the last month his gallant little
army of over one thousand men had marched
over five hundred miles; had fought the enemy
every day; had killed five hundred of them,
more than had been dispatched by the whole
Western army besides; had accomplished all
that Gen. johnson had sent it to do in its Mis-
souri, campaign, and had come out with more
men than it had started with.
We quote his own language when we state that
since the 10th instant be has fought five battles,
and has only eighty men less than when he start
ed. How many of the enemy he has killed we
cannot say, but it is supposed that ten times as
many will not cover their loss.
The manoeuvres in the campaign just gone
through with will rank among the most bril-
liant achievements of the war. 1t shows that
eleven hundred men, after they had been sur
rounded, eluded the grasp Of seven thousand en-
emies, and made good their retreat, at the same
time killing almost as many as their own number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
q Federal Steamer Wrecked off South Car
Dina COast-Statement of Her Captain

CHARLESTON, Nov. 6.-The morning papers
state that Capt. Morrell, of the Federal steam
transport OsceOla, which was wrecked near
Geors etown, arrived on yesterday. He reports
that he was ordered at New York to take fifteen
days provisions and follow the large vessels
The Osceola went ashore on Saturday and bilged
Capt. Morrell says the fleet consists OF fifty-six
vessels of all classes, and says that the storm on
Friday and Saturday was very severe lie
thinks many of the vessels must have been lost
or disabled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
BROW NSBURG FEMALE SEMINARY

OWNSBURG FEMALE SEMINARY,
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. M, Principal.
THE next session of this School will commence
i Monday the Both day of September, 1861, and
close the 25th of June, 1862.
TERMs.-Board, including fuel and washing, for the
session. $l00 on
Tuition IN the various departments from SIS
to $50 90
Music With use of Instrument, 40 00
French $40 co. No extra charge for the Ancient Cas
sizes. Contingent fee S So
Address the Principal at Brownsburg, Rockbrldge
County, Va.
August OF l2h1--0m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
EX CUTOR'S SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY
ON WEDNESDAY, THE GOTH DAY OF NOVEM,
" Der, 1861, at the late residence of James CIV
Youell, decd, on Walkers Greek, in the county Of
Rockbridge will offer for sale the following proper
ty, to wit:
80 HEAD TAT CATTLE,
40 head young Cattle, 10 or ~ Mich Cows, or
Horses Colts of various ages Jack, about 40 head
of Hogs. 80 Sheep. Blacksmith Tools Wagons,
Plows, Harrows, Harness, Carriage and Harness,
Buggy and Harness. 80 to 40 tons Hay Household and
Kitchen Furniture, 400 or 500 bushels Wheat, the
crop Of Corn the farm Rye, and various other ar
tcles.
A small portion of cash will be required for the fat
Cattle Six months credit will be given all sums
of S 10, the purchaser giving bond with approved Sc
curly; less than $40 the cash will be required.
Sale to continue until all the property is disposed
of. A PATTERSON,
Ex'r CT j. G. w. Youel, decd
All persons having claims against the Estate will
present without delay, and all persons indebted are
required to pay up forthwith the condition of the
Estate will not permit of any indulgence.
Nov 5-3ts. A. PATTERSON, Ex'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12

SAVANNAH, Nov. 6.-The papers of this city
this morning announce that Commodore Tatnall
made reconnaissance with his fleet, on Monday.
off Port Royal, ard fred on the Federal fleet,
and that from between thirty and forty shots
were exchanged. Two of the Federal vessels
were sluck. There was no damage done on our
side.
Information has been received that the FEEDER
al fleet intend combined attack on Beaufort,
Tybee and Fort Pulaski. Our defences are very
strong.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
AZszSl szzz.ss.z5 szzSz;sz2 s ssssss GAk3s&

THE Mail and Passenger Train leaves Staunton
daily for the East at pa A. M, and for the West
at4P. NJ The Freight train leaves Staunton for the
East on Tuesdays, Thurdays and Saturdays at l5O
A. NJ and for the West on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at 1920, P. M.
The attention of the Farmers is called to the fact
that the Freight train does not lay at
under this arrangement, but goes through arriving
at Richmond at A. A. NJ, on Wednesdays, Fridays and
sundays so that stock can be taken from either of the
Depots without the discomfort of long detention on
the road. Persons desiring transportation should
give ample notice to the undersigned or to Stephen
Hunter General Freight Agent, at Richmond. as the
means of transportation somewhat limited, owing
to the heavy demands upon it by the Government at
at this time. ii. ID. WHlTCOMB,
Oct. 90, 1851. General Superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
STRiBLING SPRINGS,
Is MILES FROM STANTON,

I F1I6GTTN1
Is MILES FROM STANTON,
WILL BE- open for Visitors after the -
w lst of JUNE. AHS3 IL
Alum, Sulphur and Chalybeate wa / fH
ters just at hand SxkH
The Stages leave Stanton on Mon
days, Wednesday and Fridays, until the 10th of July
after which time they will leave daily, connecting
with the cars from Richmond, arriving by O'Clock,
P. M.
A plentiful supply of Ice.
TERMs.-$25 per month. Private contracts made
for families by the season.
Analysis of the Waters sent, on application bv mail
kilograms sent from Staunton, by express, when
desired. CHESLEY KENNEY, e
June 25 1861 Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
LIVERY STABLE!

TINE subscribers having made large additions to
l. their old established Livery by "A
building, and purchasing NEW We r,nnsrfr
HICLES, prepared to accommo- kSHG&kS
date all who may wish to take pleas ~Y% w
ant ride. We have also made arrange 1ESek494kln
ments to FEED HORSES; and country friends
respectfully solicited to give us CALL promising
that they shall have their horses well provided for
asye BUGGlEs HACKS AND RIDING Hon sEsalways on
hand for hire THOS. j. BURKE IL co.
Stauntnn Anril O. 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
Good CounSeI is Above all Price.

. UGH was the counsel Franklin gave when he
y said
"Take care of the peace the wounds will take care
of themselves" Nfi -w
Beware of the little expenses, for smalleak will
sink great ship"
ty."
Be mindful of things past and provident of things
to come"
"Be timely wise, rather than wise in time'-and
they who are timely buy their Watches, Jewel
ry Plated Ware, Cloaks Hoop Skirts Hosiery Gloves
Cutlery. Worsted Goods, Combs, Brushes, Hair
Braids, Buttons, Trunks, Willow Ware, Musical In
struments Stationery, Porte Monaies, Purses, Money
Belts, and many other articles that it would take
all the papers in the State to enumerate them, at the
Cheap Wholesale and Retail Variety Store of
GABRIEL HIRSH.
N. B.-That HANDSOME MAN is still engaged
in repairing Watches and Jewery, the shortest no.
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Staunton Nov 90, 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12

HAVlNG made large addition to our shop, to
i Il suit the Southern trade, we will sell at the
Northern prices of 1862 We have over 100 different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings, Ve-
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.
% Cemetery Railing for the country, made SO as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond April 2, ls61-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12

EVANSVILLE AND A FARM FOR
u SALE observation-disclosures 235 Acres
well improved-lying in Augusta CO., on the Va. c.
E. Road and lying around Craigsville Depot-being
good situation for "a Store and Mechanics. Persons
wishing to purchase will examine the property. For
further particulars address the subscriber at Frank
ford Greenbrler CO., Va. JAS. A. CKAlGs