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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
MISCELL AN Y
Alone with the Dying.


1t would be difficult to find in the whole range
of fiction more affecting incident than is con-
tanned in the following extract from letter
written by British seaman to his wife 1t was
his first service as soldier, he having been sent
On shore with boats crew of marines to silence
fort and take some guns: m sgA s a.
ssWe dispersed at a few hundred yards, dis
tance from the beach to keep the coast clear,
while the boats crew made prizes of the guns.
The enemy had advantage of the wood, and also
knowing the country well aud troop Of them
showed in advance. We we're ordered to fire.
/ took steady aim and fired atmy man at about
sixty yards. He fell like stone. l4 -
ssAt the same time broadslde from went
in among the trees, and the enemy disappeared,
we could scarcely tell how. felt as though l
must 60 up to him and see whether he was dead
or alive. He lay quite still, and was more a.
fraid of him than when he stood facing me few
minutes before. 1t is strange feeling to come
over you all at once that you have killed man.
He had unbuttoned his jacket, and was pressing
his hand over the front of the chest where the
wound was. He breathed hard, and the blood
poured from the wound. and also from his mouth,
every breath he took. His face was as white as
death, and his eyes looked SO big and bright as
he turned them and stared at me. shall never
forget it. He was fine young fellow, not more
than fve-and-twenty.
ssI went down on my knees beside him, and
my breast felt so full as though my own heart
would burst. He had real English face, and
did not look like an enemy. What 1 fell, nev-
er can tell but if my life could have saved his,
believe should have given it. laid his head
on my knee, and he grasped hold of my hand and
tried to speak, but his voice was gone. could
I OF tell a word he said, and every time he went
to speak the blood poured out; so | knew it
would soon be over. i am not ashamed to say
that was worse than he, for he never shed a
tear, and | couldn't help it. His eyes were
closed, when gun was fired from the - to or
der aboard, and that aroused him. He pointed
to the beach where the boat was just pushing of
with the guns which we had taken, and where
our marines were waiting to man the second boat,
and then he pointed to the wood where the ene-
l-my was concealed. Poor fellow he little tho't
how shot him Gown. | was wondering how
could leave him to die, and no one near him,
when he had something like convulsion for a
moment, and then his face rolled over, and with
out sigh he was gone. 1 trust the Almighty
has received his soul. laid his head gently
down on the grass and left him. 1t seemed SO
strange when looked at him for the last time.
somehow thought of every thing heard about
the Turks and Russians, and the rest OF them,
but all that seemed SO far off and the dead man
so near"
Scenes like this are destined, we fear, to be
too common in our hitherto happy land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

capital or Infamous crime, unless on o D. eseut-
msnt or indictment from grand jury, except in
cases arising in the lard or naval forces, or in
the Militia when in actual service, in time o1
war or public danger; nor shall any person be
subject for the same offence to be put in jeopardy
of life or limb; nor be compelled in any crimi-
nal case, to be witness against himself; nor BE-
deprived OF lite, liberty, or property, without
due process of law; nor. shall private property
be taken for public use without just compensa-
lion.
II. In all criminal prosecutions the accused
shall enjoy the right to speedy and public
trial, by an impartial jury of the State and Dis
trlct wherein the crime shall have been COM
mitted, which District shall have been ascertain
ed by law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause Of the accusation; to be confronted with
the witnesses against him; to have compulsory
process for obtaining witnesses in his favor and
to have the assistance of counsel for his defence.
1S. In suits at common law, where the value
in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars the
right OF trial by jury shall be preserved; and
no fact SO tried by jury shall be otherwise re-
organized in any Court OF the Contederacy, than
according to the rules of the common law.
10. Excessive bail shall not be requ red, nor
excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual
punishments Inflicted. sa9 -rs.
20. Every law or resolution having the force
OF law, shall relate to bat one subject, and that
shall be expressed in the title
SECTION K
/. No State shall enter into any treaty, alli
ance, or confederation grant letters of lnarque
and reprisal'; coin money; make anything but
gold and silver coin tender in payment OF debts;
pass any bill of attainder, or er post fdcto law,
or law impairing the obligation OF contracts; or
grant any title of nobility. ~v5,e-ees-ss sss
s g. No State shall, without the consent of Con-
gress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or
exports, except what may be absolutely necessary
for executing its inspection laws; and the net
produce of all duties and imposts laid by any
State on imports or exports, shall be for the use
of the Treasury of the Confederate States and
all such laws shall be subject to the revision and
control of Congress.
g. No State shall, without the consent of Con-
gress, lay any duty of tonnage, except on sea
going vessels, for the Improvement of its rivers
and harbors navigated by the said vessels; but
such duties shall not conflict with any treaties of
the Confederate States with foreign nations; and
any surplus revenue. thus derived shall, after
making snoh improveme t, be paid into the
common treasury. Nor shall any State keep
troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter
into any agreement or compact with another
State. or with foreign power, or engage in war
unless actually invaded, or 10 such imminent
danger as will not admit of delay. Bu when
any river divides or flows through two or more
States, they may enter into compacts with each
other to improve the navigation thereof
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

POETRY Y.
The Marseiilaise Hymn.


Ye sons of freedom, wake to glory,
Hark bark what myriads bid you Use!
Your children, wives, and grand-slres hoary'
Behold their tears and hear their cries
Behold their tears and hear their cries
Shall hateful tyrant's mischief breeding,
A hireling host, ruffian band,
Alright and desolate our land,
While peace and liberty lie bleeding?
To arms to arms ! We brave!
The avenging sword unsheath!
March on march on all hearts resolved,
For liberty or death!
Oh. liberty can men resign thee,
Once having felt thy generous flame?
Can tyrant's bolts or bars confne thee?
Or whips thy noble spirit tame?
Or whips thy noble spirit tame?
Toe long our country's wept, bewailing
The blood-stained sword our enemies WELD,
But freedom is our sword and shield,
And all their arms are unavaiiing.
To arms! to arms! ye brave!
The avenging sword unsheath
March on march on all hearts resolved.
For victory or death
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Guard Against Vulgar Language.

There is as much connection between the
words and the thoughts as there is between the
thoughts and the actions. The latter are not
only the expression of the former, but they have
power to react upon the soul, and leave the
stain of their corruption there. A young man
who allows himself to use one vulgar and pro-
fame word has not only shown that there is a
foul spot on his mind, but by the utterance OF
that word he extends TO that spot and infames
it, till, by indulgence, it will pollute and ruin
the whole soul. Be careful Of your words as
we'll as your thoughts. If you can control the
tongue that no improper words are pronounced
by it, you will soon be able, also, to control the
mind, and save that from corruption. You ex-
tinguish the fire by smothering it, or by pre-
venting bad thoughts bursting out in language.
Never utter word anywhere which you would
be ashamed to speak in the presence of the most
refined female, or the most religious man. Try
this practice little while, and you will soon
have command of yourself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
CONSTITUTION
OF THE
Confederate States Of America.

We, the people of the Confederate States,
each State acting in its sovereign and independ-
emf character, in order to form permanent Fed
eral Government, establish justice, insure do
mestic tranquility, and secure the blessings OF
liberty to ourselves and our posterity-invoking
the favor and guidance of Almighty God-do or
dain and establish this Constitution for the Con-
federate States of America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
ARTICLE III.
a1sts - go Z
SECTION

6s SECTION 1.
The judicial power of the Confederate States
shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in
such inferior courts as the Congress may, from
time to time, ordain and establish. The Judges
both of the Supreme and Inferior Courts shall
hold their offices during good behavior, and shall
at stated times, receive for their services com
pensation, which shall not be diminished during
their continuance in office.
SECTION H. said
1. The judicial power shall extend to all cases
arising under this Constitution, the laws of the
Confederate States, and treaties made, or which
shall be made, under their authority; to all cases
affecting Ambassadors public Ministers and Con-
sus; to all cases of admiralty and maratme
jurisdiction to controversies to which the Con-
federate States shall be party; to controversies
between two or more States; between a State
and the citizens of another State where the State
is plaintiff; between citizens claiming lands un-
der grants of different States, and between
State and the citizens thereof and foreign States,
citizens or subjects but no State shall be sued
by citizen or subject of any foreign State
Q. In all cases affecting Ambassadors, other
public Ministers, and those in which State shall
be party, the Supreme Court shall have origi-
nal jurisdiction. In all the other cases before
mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appel
late jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with
such exceptions and under such relations as the
Congress shall make.
8. The trial OF all crimes, except in case of
impeachment, shall be by jury, and such trial
shall be held in the State where the said crimes
shall have been committed; but when not com.
mitted within any State, the trial shall be at
such place or places as the Congress may by law
have directed.
p fa SECTION III
l. Treason against the Confederate States
shall consist only in levying war against them,
or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid
and comfort. No person shall be convicted of
treason unless OF the testimony of two witnesses
to the same overt act, or on confession in open
Court.
: 2. The Congress shall have power to declare
the punish hment of treason but no attainder of
treason shall work corruption of blood, or for
feture, except during the life of the person at
tanned.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
The st. Louis Massacre.

The heart bleeds at the details of the late work
OF blood in st. Louis; helpless women, and
sweet unoffendng childhood, butchered by an
inhuman soldieryi Who would have thought
that such things could ever come to pass in A
lmericas Can just Heaven look down upon such
crimes and permit them to go unavenged2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

NOBLE ADvIcE.-Alex. H. Stephens said the
other day at Atlanta:9 lsaS = 10 evs ear 5gg.f
be "My friends forget not the soldier Send him
contributions to make him comfortable while ne
is in the service. Take care of bis family while
be is absent. Employ your hands and your sub
stance in doing works of charity in thislday of
your country's trial. If-any should fall in the
battle, remember the orphan and the widow, and
take care of them. God will bless you in such
noble performance of patriotic duty"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Device of the Enemy.

1t is thought by many that all the demonstra.
tions made at Chambersburg, Hagerstown, Fred
erick and the Relay, do not indicate real de-
sign of attacking Harpers Ferry but are mere
feints for the purpose OF drawinga large force
OF Virginians to that place. and distracting their
attention from the true points of attack, which
are Norfolk and Richmond Our military lead
ers are, no doubt, we'll advised of the real purpo-
ses of the enemy. lta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

assBnLY WILsoN's'' ZoUAvEs.-A letter from
New York says
ssSome dissatisfaction exists fin the famous
Chilly Wilson'S Regiment on Staten Island, in
consequence of the delay in mastering them in
to service. They have been encamped on the
Island nearly month, whereas, when they en-
listed they were promised an opportunity to go
Through Baltimore in the course ola fortnight.
The boys are thus getting restless, and, as there
some danger of rebellion among them unless
they can get away soon, the Union Defence Com
.mlttee have been solicited to make special en-
deavor to have them shipped this week, and
with that solicitation there is every disposition
to comply. sa ~. fl la- A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
Pay of the Volunteers.

The following are The conditions and regaia-
tions under which volunteers are accepted In Ihe
Confederate States army e9 s.
Under the bill for the public defence 100000
volunteers can be accepted, who will be subject
to the rules governing the regular army. Inc
term of service will be twelve months ALI
volunteers must be rendered by the Governor OF
State. Each regiment is composed OF ten COM
pan es, each consisting of one captain, three
lieutenants, four sergeants, four corporals, Two
buglers, and ninety privates. The pay OF colo
mel is $l75 per month, lieutenant colonel $40
per month, major $3.50, captain $100, first lieu
tenant $50, second lieutenant $50, first sergeant
$2l, other sergeants ST. corporals and artiticers
$13, privates $11 per month, with yearly allo v
ance of clothing and one ration per day. The
volunteers are expected to furnish their own
uniforms, and will be paid in money by the Con-
tederate States Government when mustered into
service. Each regiment has qurtermaster, with
the rank of captain, and commissary with equal
rank, surgeon and assistant surgeon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

NORTH CAROLINA TRooPs.-The forces of North
Carolina, in large numbers, are said to be con-
centrated at Weldon, ready to advance, at mo-
ment's warning, to any point in Virginia where
their services may be needed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Ex PRESIDENT PIERCE ON THE Wharf.-The
Boston Post publishes letter from Ex-President
Pierce, which concludes as follows: a.. ..r,
''The very idea of the dismemberment of the
Union has always been to me one of terrible
significance Still, if it holds a place in the in
evitable march of time-if the noble fabric must
totter to its fall-there is / humbly hope no in
exorable necessity that its ruins be stained with
GORE If our fathers were mistaken, and time
has developed in our system, or if the madness
of their sons has planted there the germ of an
ssirrepressible conflict" which forbids US longer
to live together in peace, then in peace and on
just terms let US separate. Fearful would be
the responsibility of those who would cast the
last element of human woe-that of arms for
fratricidal slaughter-into the general chaos =
The wisdom of man fails may God in mercy
guide usn gJ -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
The Southern Column.

1t is said that the railroads from New Orleans
to Richmond are bearing onward tide of strong
hearts. to resist the threatened invasion. AT
some of the stations large bodies are reported to
be concentrated, one of them alone numbering
ten thousand men. s4a....-,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Why is gunsmith's shop ike chicken Dot.
piea Because it contains fowl in-pieces,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

When is bedstead moi bedstead2 When it,
q little buggy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
ARTICLE 1.


ALI Legislative powers herein delegated shall
be vested in Congress of the Confederate
States, which shall consist of Senate and House
of Representatives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28
ARTICLE v.

/. Upon the demand of any three States, le-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

The times, places, and manner of holding e.
lections for Senators and Representatives shall
be prescribed in each State b y the Legislature
thereof subject to the provisions of this Consti-
tuition; but the Congress may, at any time, by
law, make or alter such regulations, except as to
the times and places of choosing Senators.
2. The Congress shall assemble at least once
in every year and such meeting shall be on the
first Monday in December, unless they shall, by
law, appoint different day. .sisa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

Al Advertising for less time than ttree months qoiU
b charged at the usual rates-$l 90 per square for
a. first insertion, and toenty ue cents for each su6se
Saeaat issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-28

l. The President shall be Commander -in- Chief
of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States,
aud of the Militia of the several States, when
called into the actual service of the Confederate
States; he may require the opinion, in writing,
of the principal officer in each Of the Executive
Departments, upon any subject relating to the
duties OF their respective offices; and he shall
have power to grant repreves and pardons for
offence against the Confederate States, except in
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-14
GunpoWder.

A member Of the British Parliament said,
not long since, that the quantity OF salphurle
acid, used by people was pretty good index
Of their degree of civilization. 1t is some
what so with gcnpowdcr. The common sup
position is, that. during u war, larger quaint
ties Of guupowlcr are used than III times 0,
peace. But this, we understand, is not the
case,-and it shows how state Of war Dis
turbs all the arts Of peace, entering INTO the!c
minutest ramiGcations, aul affecting thhlM II
one wav or another. Not basket or broom,
plow or hoe handle, a steam engine or a pin
or needle are now made without their price
being in some way affected by the war in cur
land.
In arts of peace, powder is employed in q
hundred forms, and the aggregate consump-
tion is very large, calling for an amount vast
Iy greater than is demanded by all the armies
in the world. These arts are now affected.
many of them entirely suspended, and the
consequence is, that less powder is used than
when we are in state OF peace.
We have recently spoken with two or three
powder-makcrs on this subject, whose epin-
ions arc all alike in relation 10 it, Ohe OF
them stated that ii sing le mine in Pennsylva-
MIA would consume more powder than all the
regiments of New England.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-10-14
PRICE. TWO CENTS

The Hutland County, the Burlington, and
the Plainfeld squads of recruits have been or
ganized into Company,i under the following
officers
tain-E1ward F. Reynolds, Rutland
lAt Licut-Eliah Whitney, Middcsex
I'd Leut.-Denison A. Raxford, Burlington
SERcEANTs. Ts.-Jamcs Conney, Joseph J Lasor,
Geo G Babcock Franklin Noyes, Charles A Hog
gins.
CoRpoRAIS--Charles \ Tcmplcton, Patrick
Starr George V Farr James S Shepstonc, jeff
crson Baker Geo. W Cummings, John Kelley,
VIM. Dcylin
Drummcr-Jonathan p Davis
Ffcr-Joscph Lapier.
Wagoncr-,Iohn Il Hagar.
PRIvATES-Channing Axtell, Nathan F. Ba-
kcr, Edward w. Bradley, James T Brownlce,
Harry Brown, Benz. Blanchard, Thomas Beadlc,
Martin Boyington, Geo. w Bringham. Luther
Bunker, Roger Blakcly, Peter n Bates. Philip
Conley, David G CARY, William Cummings.
Michael Casey. John Clark, William Cox, Pat
rick Carney. Henry Carlcy, James Conner, Jae.
Caughlin. James Cuvton, Albert w Chapman.
Horace b Cole, David Danforth, VIM Foster.
Eugene n Farr, John w Fales, Edwin Fuller,
VIM Fulton, Geo. Gardner, Joseph Gravel,
Wm. w Godfrey, VIM. Gardner, Edward Gill
roy, David Granger, John Granger, Geo. Gard
ner, Hubert Higgins, Henry Hines, Nathan
IIammon, Albert W Hunt, Homer Hollister,
Edward IIolbrook, Thomas Hartncy, Jcsscy
johnson, Geo. 4 King, Benz. Low, Patrick
Lynch, Geo Luce, John Leonard, James Me
Meckm, John Mahan, Michael Mangan, James
Moore, Geo. Morcy, James McGuyre, james F
Novcs,. John OBrien Artoncy Passcy, John S
Palmer, Sam Richard, Edward f Roach, John
Bodncy, Daniel a Rogers, John Storrs, VIM.
Smith, Life 4 Severance, James II Smith, Chas.
II Tarbcll, Moses Tatro, Allen Thompson, Peter
Tatro, Edward Thomas, Henry White, Luther
Weeks, Walter Waterman, .\mplius I VIII
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