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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

One method of contributing to the common
cause of the South, at this time, Is for ,hos. who
have provi ions to sell, to sell them at moderate
prices. Let there be no exhorbitant prices for
the necessaries OF life. 1t this should manifest
itself, then tho authorities must regulate the sale
of such articles Char lottespilk Revisac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

81 The ''Aleghany Infantry Capt McAl-
lister, arrived here last night. They will remain
here awaiting orders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

10 On Saturday last, Col. Baylor, who was
member of the State Convention, addressed the
people at MIDI ,ebrook and earnestly exhorted
them TO ratify the action of the convention AZ
the polls. The people Of that neighborhood are
nearly unanimous in favor Of the ratification OF
the ordinance of secession. .AseeI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

We have received, for publication, another
letter from Hon. Jno. NJ. Bolts addressed to Hon.
Edward Bates, Lincoln's Attorney General. We
received it too late for publication in this issue,
but will pleasure in publishing it 10 our next.
1t is an able and patriotic appeal for peaceful
separation Of the Union. 1t Lincoln's Admins
tratiOn would heed his good counsel peace might
still be preserved. Whilst denying, as herei o.
fore, the Constitutional right of secession he say
the right of revolution is undeniabla. that the
people have revoluJionizsd as they have a right
to do-that the State has not seeded, for the
Convention had not the power to d. that, but
that the . ate ls now in state OF revolution.
The FIRST PASSAGE AT ARMs.-A detachment
of Capt. Randoph's Howitzer company, Of this
city, engaged in constructing battery on York
river, saw of Lincoln's piratical craft prowl-
ing in the stream below, last Wednesday morn
ing, and served notice on it to quitsin the shape
of shot from one of their guns. The fire was
returned, and some six or eight exchanges took
place, when the Lincoln craft, following the IL
lustIOus presidents Of the war thus far, turned
tail and disappeared. 1t is not known whether
any shot took effect upon her. Two speut balls
from the vessel came within the works of the
Howitzers, one striking gun carriage, but rel
ther doing any damage. The battery was in
cha ge of our young fownsnan John Thompson
Brown.-Richmond Wing.
A citizen of Carada, in writing to q friend,
speaks as follows of the character of the people
North and South:
''Mr, President Lincoln may be politician
but it is very doubtful If he is sound statesman
sit does certainly appear that the South pre-
sents more gentlemsnly statesmen than the
North, aud would not sacrifice principle to the
Almighty Dollar as the Northern Yankees, for
they alDays make a great splash and are Gerry
deceitfuI a0athal." ise.se m so. !
THE ARMY OATH The following is the oath
which all volunteers and regulars mustered into
the service of the United States are required to
take before their final enrolment into services;
81 do solemnly swear that l will bear true al
Iegiance to the United States OF America; that
will serve them honestly and faithfully against
all enemies or opposers whatsoever; that will
obey the orders of the President of the United
States and of the other officers appointed over
me, according to the rules of the armies of the
United States, SO help me God. 80
~ Col. Jno. Fl. Crawford is now engaged
ia getting names for the organization of avoun
teer rifle company. Those who wish to join such
a company should give him their names as soon
as possible. He has secured some, and has
good prospect for organizing q good company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

On Monday week, two egiments, comprising
New York and Massachusetts troops 2,ooo strong
under command OF Gen. Butler, arrived at the
Relay House bet ween Baltimore and Washington
CITY and formed an encaInpmeni. This cats off
all communication between Baltimore and ilar-
per's Ferry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
For The Npectat0r
(Correspondencea

Staunton, May Is, 1861.
Hon. A. 81. STUARf-Sr:-Asi it ia repre-
sented that diversity of sentiment exists 10 some
portions OF Western Va. as to the course prop
er7to be taken in regard to ratiying or rejecting
the ordinance of secession, and as We have rea-
500 to believe that many of your constituents
the subject, we respectfully ask that yon will
express them in writing, with view to their
Immediate publication.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

sY We have been told that a man
and his wife, by the name Of Layton,
have been arrested and confined in the
Bath county jail on the charge of tam
pering with slaves Z. s. 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
GRAB Borrow, Highland
county, May Ord, 1851.
E,r the .Salecfntor

TOT the Spectator. Y
10 the voters of Augusta County-We hereby
announce Bolivar Christian as candidate for
the Senate Maj. James Walker, Hugh W. Shelf
fey and John A. Hartman as candidates for the
next Virginia House of Delegates. Polls will
be opened for these gentlemen at every precinct
in the county, and we mean to support them
with all our might, and to elect them to these
most important Offices. fes
:. We hope they VIII at once announce them
selves as candidates for those Offices; but whe-
Their they do or not, the people have right to
require their services in these perious times
and we know that they will serve them ably and
faithfully. This call is made without respect to
party. ssi ~ MANY VoTERs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

~ A large quantinyaof our regular
newspaper type having been sknocked
into pie" Tuesday morning, we are
compelled, in order to issue our paper
at the earliest possible moment, to use,
tor several articles, type of a LARGER size
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
Letter from Bolts.

Ct. B. MANLEY, ESQ.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
The LEGISLATURE

Met on Monday. Gov. Harris mes
sage come to hand Thursday morning.
We have nntroom for it this week.
In the Senate's proceedings VIC notice
the following:
Mr.. Payne introduced bill to amend
the act to raise, organize and equip a
provisional force, authorizing and re-
Quiring the Military and Financial Board
to remove any commissary or quarter
master whenever, in their judgment, the
interests of the service may require it;
authorizing Generals of Brigades to en-
ploy clerk for such regimental and brig
ade commissary, to have the rank and
pay of captain of infantry; and also au-
thorzing the commanding general to emf
pioy drill officers for the different regi
ments. Passed its first reading, and re-
ferred to the Joint Select Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. Thompson introduced a bill TO pro-
tect the State of Tennessee against Fed
eral oflice-holders. Forbids any person
to assume to represent the State in the
Federal Congress or to hold any office
under Federal authority in Tennessee,
under penalty of fine and imprisonment
in the State Prison. Passed first read
ing
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
From WASHINGTON,

Washington, June lS.-A Government
messenger reports Stones command at
Rockville. Less reliable reports place
him in quiet occupation of Lowisbury.
brush is reported at Scnaca. South
ern loss, Crpt Shreve and two men.
Arrangements are proposed for paying
transportation over rail roads in Govern
ment stocks.
Gen. Scott boasts of the evacuation of
llarper's Ferry rs being in perfect ac-
cordancc with his plans
No Southern movements in the slight
est degree affect his programme.
The Government has information that
the Southerners have set trap for them
fifteen miles from Alexandria, into which
they expect to draw the Federalists.-
The same scout reports Indians lurking
in the neighborhood of the alleged trap.
Point Lookout and Fortress Monroe
are to be connected by submarine tel
eg"aph.
A collision at Vienna is reported.
The Southerners have possession of
the bridge there, over which the inya-
ders must mach.
A dozen rfled cannon havo been sent
to Alexandra.
Gen. Butler is threatening Great Beth
cl III IoGCc
The Aqua Creek defences are being
increased.
The troops at Fortress Monroe sleep on
their arms.
Washington, June lS.--The FedcraIists
at Vienna numbered 900 men. The re.
port to Gen. Scott says on turning the
curve within quarter of mile of Wen
ma, we were iiIed upon by a masked bat
terry with shell, shot, and grape, killing
and wounding the men on the platforms
OF the cars. The train stopped on &C.
count OF tho injury to the machinery.
and could not be retired. We abandon.
ed the train and took to the woods, find
ing battery supported by 1900 South Car.
olinians. We fell back throwing out
skirmishers on both TANKS, and retired.
Killed, . wounded and s missing. The
men abandoned many haversacks and
blankets, and n few muslkets." The re-.
port is signed Robert G. Schenk. Briea-
der General of the LIST Ohio Regiment-
Among tho. killed is an editor of the
Cleveland Herald.
Washington, June 1S.-Gen. Scott bos
ordered the Regulars, consisting of sew
eral regiments, in Gen. Patterson's com.
mand to Washington. The remnant of
Ferry. $500 r. -
More troops are concentrating at ,Balt;.
more. The Southerners are meyinp M
various points. -ii ri, %
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
From ST. T,ouis.

ST. Lotus, June lS.-Thc Federal troops
fired, aiming at the Windows in the Re
cordcrs office, killing four citizens and
mortally wounding two.
4 soldier in the ranks accidentally fired
his gun at which the whole company be-
came frightened and fired indiscrimn-
atcly.
The Federal force in the interior is TO-
900 located as follows: $500 at Herman
and Jefferson City, 5000 at Roln, $500
at st. Joseph and along tho Hannibal
Railroad. 1000 ror the North Missouri
Railroad, and l.0N at Birds Point in adj
dition to $500 at st. Louis.
Nothing is known of Gov. Jackson's
movements.
The Republican says Immediately on
the accidental discharge of gun the Fed
eral troops commenced an indiscriminatc
fire without orders. The slaughtered fell
in every direction. The firing only ceas-
ed when the vicinity was deserted except
by the dead and wounded. Seven were
killed. Some were literally torn to pieces
by minnie balls. The frcmen are engag-
ed washing the blood from the street,
which presents the appearance of a slaugh-
ter house floor. Boernstcin is constantly
scouting parties into the country.
Col Holloway, of the State troops, is
reported dead.
The Democrat learns that an advance
guard of Federal Cavalry encountered
considerable force. The Missourians were
stationed on hill, with cannons COM
handing the road. Three Federals were
killed The Cavalry were not pursued
in retreat.
The Missourians are concentrating at
Blue Mills.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
Nawa hv Tolepraph.


Frettcrick, juno hit IS reported that
the bridge across the Potomac, at ilnr-
per's Ferry was blown up and entirely
destroyed between Tour ana hve O'Clock
this morning. me explosion was as
tinctly heard, and 'hc smoke oil we
burning STRUCTURE ""' S''" y i'' ''''
mere .,.n.,or,e,, Tim, al tbc ,roons
~ was "'aG u, ,ll,',.,, from, ,ho MoryIonJ
nave oee Wi'no to, ' 81 lro orU 9" Eor'v
SnorC, "nu ,. 'mu .oI hy The %raoi bodv Of
nav, nus uv'ii e,"o. ',,,i,' G,o,n sm,,II c9rco
!l'o ''oHIS re,vi't' IL. NO rnar ,,,a,I IF
- Se. .nr'v, i" .ny," WV N''
my S''o ,ij H.. ai,bt oor.-ools of rro.
- ',,'.' I.trl,,aI 70 ,rovcnt ,hoir
'Iio''s ,, nnis nf thn Fricrolists
,.'i'I"s ',a'o '..,.,I - io concontrot;r,,
VINO "y ire, SUI 'I 81 ~ c W. tIn dirnot;nTn
~ G,n al, and innnLn,lnnd
Vi i,,,,Y ,,'',' n a LiJ,," may. lao
roao+IaI ~ ccrtnir" confrmotorv intelli-
,a 5,.'E Lar;}c Lcon rocniynJ within The
last few minutes. The bridge at Shcp-
nrdstown il also burned.
a., r,,,,1I ,rto ,r,,,. If C,iro
, ,m'Iy,, .; "u"i rn,,o'Iay Lr Cow Me-,
CN,ll,r ,yI,n o,.,,tcssoj liz odI,i,ntion of
,bon in III" bfrbr.t terms.
The Tribun.', Cairo correspondent SAYS
that reliable information reached Gcncr-
nj prcnti.s Tint another secession compa-
nv IS bcipy formed in williamson cotln-
~. in tLis State. Tho parties cucarcd in
il are known.
G, -. r..,- p...,,.ta;,,,. -
',,' i', wv '' ,i,, ' 6nifo mi
"roI Has a'"' " 90 o'' ''e "N'''0 '''''
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
From louisville

Louisville, June lit is reported that
Gov. M0goliin orders that no Tennessee
ans occupy the Kentucky islands or the
Mississippi river. 1t is also reported that
detachment Of the State Guard has been
ordered to Columbus.
a large quantity of meat struggled from
Madison has been returned The move
ment compelling the return was headed
by Southern rights men, ON the ground
that the Northeners having established
the blockade, they should not dishonesty
benefit by the enhancement in prices
Any idea of local seliishness is removed
by the fact that there is no bacon here
with which it oanld compete.
Louis@He, jane 1.-THE latest New
Orleans papers by mail are of the Sth. .
Another Madison boat freighted with
provisions left Madison and was pursued
by an official boat from that port and
made to disgorge.
Dispatches from Philadelphia Druggists
to house here say by an agreement no
quinine will be sent to Kentucky at any
price. ''
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
From MARYLAND.

HAGERsTowN, June 17.-G00 men are
still at lTarper's Ferry.
Wise is moving to oppose McClelland's
advance.
The Southern pickets are again opposite
Williamsport.
The Southerners burned 20 locomotives.
FonrnEss MONROE, June lT.--Gen. But.
Ter demands 5000 additional troops.
An artesian well is being bored to sup
ply the troops with water
Lawyers American riiled cannon have
been mou 1ted Mt Rip Rap, which reaches
TO Sewell's Point. Col. Baker of Oregon
is associated with General Butler in COM
maud.
FoRrRpss MONROE, June, 1.-THE South
crn Lighthouse fired on three companies
on n cattle stealing expedition, wounding
three.
The Southcrners are concentrating
seven miles above Newport News. An
attack from that quarter is feared.
Baltimore, June 1S--Reports from For
trcss Monroe say British war vessel is
cruising off Chesapeake.
The Harriet Lane is coming in minus her
wheel house.
There is an immense Southern force
between Yorktown and Great Bethel.
Butler is still preparing to advance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
The Election of President and Vice
President.

Under the Constitution of the Confed-
crate States, and the laws of Congress,
the first election hy the people, for Presi-
dent and Vice President Of the Conted
eracy, will be held on the first Wedncs-
day in November next. Electors will
then be chosen, who are required to
meet in their respective States on the first
Wednesday in December thereafter, and
proceed 10 cast their votes for President
and Vice President. The return of the
different State electoral colleges shall be
returned to the Senate, and on the nine
teenth day of February, the President of
the Senate shall open the certificates, the
votes shall then be counted, and the
President inaugurated on the cd day of
February, 1862. The executive term, un-
der the permanent Constitution, is six
wears,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
Another Massacre,

Advices from st. Louis show another
massacre of unohendng citizens by the
brutal mercenaries of the Black Republ-
can Despotism. Such as sympathize with
Lincoln and his policy, if there be any
such about here, ought to lay their hands
on their hearts, bow their heads, and feel
very thankful for the manner in which
his and their war is being conducted.--
Murder, rape, rapine, and plumber have
characterized its every step; and yet he is
only retaking the public property"
Sustaining the Flag" and "saring the
Union."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June l7.--Arrangemcnls
will be made in few days to prevent the
publication oil movements of the Federal
troops.
The President is working on his mess
age. He will take strong ground in favor
Of war and call for large additional troops.
The entire reserve will be ordered to
Washington.
The War Department has ordered the
rebuilding of llarper's Ferry bridge.
Washington, June lS.--Thc Fcdcralists
at Vienna number 300 men.
The report to Gen. Scott says on turn
ing the curve within a quarter Of a mile
OF Virginia, we were fired upon by
masked battery with shells, shot and
grape, killing and woundine the men on
| the platforms Of the cars. The train stop
ped on account of injury to the machine
ry, and could not be retired. We ADAM
doned the train, and took to the woods,
! finding the battery supported by 1900
South Carolnnns. We fell back, throw
ing out Submissions on both TANKS, and
retired. ) killed, > wounded, and 5 miss
! ing. The men abandoned many haver-
sacks and blankets. and few mtskets.
The report is signed Robt. C. Schcnk.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
ErOm Missouri.

Sr. Lurls. June l5.-The Democrat has
lust issued mn extra containing correspon-
dence from the military cXpeditions up
tho Missouri river, and n dispatch from
Jefferson City announcing the arrival of
the steamers Intau and J. c. Swain ut
that place, about two o'clock, where they
met with an enthusiastic reception from
the loyal citizens. The city was quietly
occupied by Gen. Lyon and his command.
The Capital buildings were taken posses
sion OF and the stars and stripes were
raised over the cupola amid many demon
STATIONS Oh delight from the citizens.
Coy: Jackson was at Boonville yester-
day with body guard OF 1000 men.
letter ON Springfield No, says be-
tween six and seven hundred secession
lsls, are organized there under the Militia
bill. The Union wen also rallied 200 or
l,oUO strong, armed with rifles and shot
guns, determined to maintain their posi-
ton; They are organized under Col. D.,
;. Phelps.
reports rom the border state that Ben
McCulIough !, in Benton county Ark
Win iotce o! 3uoo troops.
Inc iIESt ol'inii9h 81 C"l' HIgels kc2l-
heht reached l'oii', tiIe terminus OF thG
sou'H"c'V ot"ncil o' we "c'i'o h"iItoa''
con l;,,. tI,o ,',.asn,+ Nlont is6 Statn
CinnrIs HoI on thn nrrivaI of tho t,no,'s
4 sccessinn Co, WINS toi,on down L,, ia
vo,unfnors ondf ba st,rs onI st,i,ns r,;saJ
instcoI amid the cheers of tha cirilons
Who IccI,rn IovnItv IN tbo FeJoroI Gov
ernmcnt
Com Ivan. ovrolitior recoivod manu-.
manifestations Of annrovaI nlonr thn ,.iycg,.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
The Military Policy Of the Worth.

The Northern Government appears to
be now octuated by simple State necessity.
Having gone certain length, there i
no step backwards. The Administration
cannot pause. 1t must at once push for
ward. The reasons for aggressive warfare
are several.
lst. Delay is eating out their substance.
They are now living at the rate OF n mil
lion ofdollars day. They are making
lover above their consumption moth
ing. They are living on their capital;
and deprived of the income and profits
of Southern trade, that capital has a bot
tom. They must speedily subiugate US,
or be bankrupt-impoyeyished individ-
ual!y, and bankrupt as nation. They
have staked on desperate venture, and
must "stand the hazard the die"
I'd. The Administration can neither
restrain their troops in order, nor direct
Or control Northern public opinion. Hay
ing raised the storm, The Government is
driven forward to immediate action.
8. Delay is fatal to their foreign rela-
tons. Their selfish commercial policy
makes no friends. Already their hesitan-
cy and long delay have forfeited the con-
tidence of Europe in their boosted power
and capacity to carry out the programme
of Southern subjugation. Further delay
on their part is to firmly establish the opin-
ion Of Europe in the dc,acto existence of
the Government OF the Confederate
States, and commercial benefits Of an al
lance. The Government at Washington
is underwhip and spur. Impending party
shipwreck and national humiliation and
ruin prick them on their mad and des-
perate career. They must plunge forward,
even though they "let down" or fall dead
in the effort.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
Important to Presbyteriane.


We are informed (says the Petersburg
Express that the following paper is in
circulation among the Preshyterians of
Virginia, and is rapidly obtaining sigma
lures. We cordially commend the man
ly and patriotic spirit, and the devotion
to Christian principle and duty in which
the movement has its origin:
Whereas, the General Assembly Of the
Presbyterian Church, O. S., with which
we have heretofore been in cordial con-
nection, has by the vote of large ma.
jority Of members, as reported to us, sus-
tanned the Government of the United
States in waging the most unchristian,
criminal and atrocious warfare of modern
times, upon the free and sovereign States
known as the Confederate States of Amer
lea, thereby violating the first principles
of our holy religion in its Injunction of
''pcaco ON earth and good will to men,"
and in its prohibition of aggressive war
upon any people struggling for its indie
pendence and liberties:
Therefore, the ministers and elders of
the churches in said Confederate States
arc. hereby invited to. assemble III advise
ny Convention in such ratio of represen-
tation as may seem to them advisable, at
Richmond, Virginia, on the 24th day of
July next, to advise and recommend
measures to ascertain the sense Of the
Presbyterians in regard to the formation
of a General Assembly of the Presbyte-
rian Church in the Confederate States of
America.
Ministers and members of tho Presby-
terrain Church throughout the Confede-
rate States are requested to give circula-
ton to this paper, obtain signatures, and
forward to Rev. NJ. d. Hoge, Richmond,
Va.
Newspapers throughout the Confed-
crate States are requested to copy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21

A BUFFALO BELLows.-The Buffalo Ex-
press, n prominent journal of the Fillmore
school, thus closes a long and bloody arti-
Gle upon Lincoln's policy:
The day of compromise or concession
has gone by. The GNernment has deter.
mined upon its policy. 1t is full and per,
feet vindication of its authority over every
State in the Union, and that end will
be reached If it costs the life of every
man who resides south of Mason and Dix
on's line. The more vigorous the cam
paign the shorter its duration. 1.-THE re-
bells refuse to dispense and throw down
the weapons of their rebellion, let them
pay the forfeit of their treasons. The
Government wants no prisoners. 1t has
no place for safely combining traitors--nei-
the has it money to devote to their feed
ing. 1t must purify the land, and it can
not do so successfully, except by wiping
out the political nuisance that has diseas-
ed the national atmosphere. Death to all
traitors, is the watchword and battle-cry
OF this contest.
So said tho hirelings of Great Britain
in the days of the revolution, but brave
men resolved upon freedom otherwise de-
lermined
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
Kentucky.

This state has been trying to keep out
Of the current of revolution, and to
maintain position of neutrality. But
the Black Republican government re-
fuses to let her remain neutral, and daily
sends troops to invade her soil, and in
suit and annoy the citizens. Kentucky
cannot ignore the issue--she must assert
her sovereignty, or sink into a mere de-
'pendenoy of the Iron Despotism which
Is rearing ITSELF at Washington. Lincoln
has asserted time and again that there
can be no neutralgound-t those who
are not for him in act and deed, are
against him. @
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-21
Missouri.

Missouri has been driven into a state Of
revolution by the rufiianly and outrage
Gus and bloody conduct of the Black
Republican troops which had been placed
there for purposes Of suhjugation. Read
Gov. Jackson's proclamation in another
place. From the same causes, Southern
Illinois is being precipitated in the same
direction