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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
Glorious sold Augusta .,

We feel proud of "Old Augusta"-her noble
conduct challenges the admiration of all brave
and patriotic citizens. She contains sons as pat
riotic as ever sacrificed their lives and fortunes
for liberty, and as brave soldiers IS we're ever
commanded by Caesar or Napoleon. Her citi-
zens are the sons of brave and patriotic sires, and
they have not degererated. They are ready al
all times to respond with alaerity to The call te
arms, and are animated with firm and deter
mined spirit to strike till the last armed foe ex-
pires. When their State calls they hesitate moi
to strike
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WASH
INGTON.
ALL BRIDGES BETWEEN BALTIMoEE AND pIIILA-
DEI.PHIA TORN UP
TEN THOUSAND PHILADELPHIA
TROOPS COMING SOUTH.
FORT McHENRY BEsIEGEDy
Baltimore votes 100000 for her defencel
NO TROOPS CAN PASS THROUGH MA
RYLAND, &C., &C., &c.

WASHINGTON, April 81. dispatches from New
York received here state that the people there
are frantic, and that determined feeling to sub
|jugate the South prevails.
The steamers which carry passengers across
the ferry at the Susquehanna river, have been
seized by the Marylanders.
The New York Seventh Regiment has started
by water for Washington They enter the Ohes.
apeake and go up the Potomac They are &C.
companied BY new Massachusetts, regiment,
under the command of Gen. VIM F. Small.
-Four bridges on the Philadelphia and Balti-
more Railroad have been destroyed, to prevent
the passage OF Northern Troops.
Fort McHenry it is said, is besieged by $4,000
Marylanders.
No Virginia troops had arrived at Alexandria
last night.
Gen. Scott has appointed Gen. Patterson COM
mander Of the District of Columbia military.
Baltimore shas voted $4,000 for the defence
of the city.
The Massachusetts Regiment is going through
| the Capes, and by that way up to Washington.
They may probably be placed in Fort Monroe.
| Senator Kennedy, of Maryland, had an inter-
view with President Lincoln yesterday. No re-
suit known.
/ A meeting was held in New York on Satur-
day, at which 100000 persons were present.
They adopted resolutions declaring they would
sustain the Administration of Lincoln at all
/ hazards. s&ta
/ The New York Seventh Regiment was in
Trenton last night.
/ [sEooND DIsPAToH.1
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The Pawnee and An.
acostia left last night, probably for Norfolk.
i A large body of troops, it is reported, are on
the Northern border of Maryland, where they
are ordered by Lincoln to remain. Baltimore is
now quiet.O
Il The mail steamers on the Potomac are detain
4 ed by the q. S. Government
i THIRD DISPATCH 4tsA e
Il ALEXANDRIA, April 2l.-An communication
between Baltimore and Washington is cut off,
J, All the bridges have been destroyed, e
1t is reported that Fort McHenry is to be at
tackled by the Baltimoreans. iisaa
Martial law is to be proclaimed in Washing
ton. The citizens are leaving there in great
numbers. Fifteen or twenty thousand troops
, from the North, en- route to Washington, were
stopped at Havre de Grace by the burning of the
boat 1t is supposed they will come round by
! water. ~
: There is the widest excitement here aud eve
] rywhere.
Col. R. E. Lee and Commander Maury hav'
resigned.
+ Commodore F. Forrest has resigned and beer
appointed commander of the Naval forces o
! Virginia. e
! Col. Lee is to be Commander of the Virgini,
forces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
Seizure off Powder Magazine. S.c.

NoRroIK, April 2O.-The powder Magazine was
seized last night, by order of Gen. Taliaferro.--
It contained 5000 barrels of powder, large
quantity of loaded shells, immense number Of
shrapnel, shot and percussion caps.
The Navy Yard knew nothing of our work.
We have not been attacked as yet. This morn
ing the whole force Of the city is under arms.
The South Carolina troops are provided for,
and are expected to-day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
Action of the Town Council.

The Town Council on Wednesday, the 18th
inst, made an appropriation of $4,000 for the
purchase of 100 firearms, equipments and am
muniton, for the use Of the 'sHome Guard" in
Staunton, and $500, to be applied to the wants
of the families of the soldiers who have been or
will be called into service, and appointed po-
lice of ten for each night till the May Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

10 It having been rumored to the prejudice
Of Mr.. Matthew Hogshead, a soldier in the
Spring Hill company, that he would not go, he
called upon US yesterday, whilst on his way to
join his company, and requested us to state that
he was not at home when the company left
He left this place yesterday to join bis company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
MT. Sidney Company.

We have been informed that EVERY member
Of this company has gone. Those who were il
other counties when the company left have re
turned and gone on to join their company. The
''Mt. Sidney boys' are of the right stripe and
will do good service if brought into action. We
can vouch for all the soldiers from cold Angus.
ta.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

We know that our readers will be glad to learn
how to save money these. hard times. The SUBJ
scription year of the spectator" will expire on
the 1st day of May, and those who postpone
payment beyond that date will be charged $3.50
whereas if they pay before that time, only $500
will be required. Those who wish to save the
sum of so cts. should pay between now and the
LIST of May. 1t is not often that an opportunit.
presents to save % per cent. of debt, and i
should not be allowed to pass unembraced.-
Come forward, pay up and save fifty cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
Augusta Greys Honored.

AS the Augusta Greys," Capt. Newton, were
marching past the Big Spring, in Rockingham
county, where family of Lincolns resides, Miss
Fannie Lincoln, relative of .sOld Abe. the
President, presented the Company with .Seces-
sion banner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
ROckbridge TrO0Ds.

Three Companies from Rockbridge passed
through this place, on Friday last, on their way
down the Valley, two Cavalry Companies, one
commanded by Capt. McNutt and the other by
Capt White, and Rifle Company commanded
by Capt Samuel q. Letcher. These are all fine
Companies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
West Augusta Rifles.

John L. Peyton, Esq, Of this place, is now
raising q volunteer rifle company to be called the
sWest Augusta Rifles" to be drilled in the French
Zouave drill. The Company srapidly filing up,
and the number will soon be filed. This will be
q good company. 0s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
Ordinance of Succession

The Convention, in secret session, passed an
ordinance of secession on Wednesday last, and
it was made public on Thursday. The simple
fact that the ordinance was adopted by the Con-
yention has been made public. The vote by
which it was passed yet remains secret.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
Noble Cnnduof

A slave in Lexington voluntarily commenced
taking up subscription among his .colored
friends in that place for the relief of the families
of the soldiers who had gone to fight the Yam
KEGS. When last heard Of be had raised the sum
of 300. HAp .....A-- At1ol 10 tsaisgs d5aos
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

The Norfolk Herald, an old, true Wing, Union
paper, says that Lincoln has commenced the rev.
olution even In the Border States, and adds
"Painful as it may be to US who have so long
battled for our glorious Union and its brilliant
"Stars and Stripes" we will cheerfully join the
cry for united South" and whittier Virgins
goes we will go with her." And SO will all the
sons OF Virginia obey the orders and stand by
the rights of their own State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

Gen. Cass, like all the other leading men of
the North, has come out strongly for supporting
the government at Washington. 1t is we'll to
look this thing in the face, at once. We do moi,
as yet, see much, if any, division of sentiment
at the North.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

~ a company from Allegheny of rs men
the Allegheny Roughs," Capt. McCallister, ar
rived here last night. A company of Cavalry
are at Millboro awaiting orders
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
A Noble Tender

As an Indication of the spirit of our people,
we will state that Mr.. @. R. Mason, OF this place,
has rendered to Gov. Letcher 200 hands and 900
mules and carts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

~ The telegraph last night reported that
they were lighting desperately at Ann apolis,
Maryland, and that the Republicans were being
out to peices. slsss M IS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
N. MaSsie. ESQ.

We have been requested to state that Mr.. Mas
sic is willing to serve again in the Legislature
if be the desire of the people that he should
do so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

~ We are at the commencement of new
era in the history of our government. For the
first time, war preparations gre making on every
SIDE All is excitement, and there Is not mnch
calm reflection. All war preparations will be
followed by calls upon the bone and sinew-the
people-for personal service, and afterwafd for
the payment of taxes to support armies. No
good citizen viii object to pay taxes.1pr defence
millions for defence" But let us look at the
whole squarely and fairly, at once. Do not let
men hereafter say, we never thought war would
cost SO much, and object to heavy taxes A
just and necessary contest for the defence of
rights and liberties, is not DEAR If it takes sll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

A secession movement, under the auspices of
Texas, is going on in Arizona. The eastern
part of that Territory invites the western to u
mite in joining the Southern Confederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
The ssHome Guard. -


On Thursday a subscription paper for MEM
bership to Military Company to be called the
"Home Guard" was pat in circulation 10 this
place. On Friday, published notice was given
to meet in the Armory Hall at 8 o'clock that
night. for the purpose of electing Officers. AT
the time appointed 100 members answered to
their Names In this number there were many
old men with the SHOWS of many winters upon
their heads, but with the fires of patriotism still
burning brightly upon the affairs Of their hearts,
who were ready to be drilled for active service,
if needed, to protest our homes, affairs and fire.
Sides After the call of the roll, the election of
officers was entered upon, which resulted in the
election, by reclamation, of the following Off
Gers:
Col. WIN. P. Tate, Captain.
John N. Hendren, LIST Lieutenant,
David S. Young, 2nd s
Nicho K. Trout, 8rd ]" M
BENZ. F. Points, 4th $
z. NJ. Gushing, Orderly Sergeant.
The other officers will be appointed by the
Captain of the Company. The Officers were ap-
pointed committee to prepare bylaws and re-
port upon badge, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

The wild spirit of disorder and lawlessness al
ready manifests itself in northern cities, in an
ticipation of the greater degree of license and
decentralization which civil war will create.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
A Proclamation by John w. Ellis, Gov
ernOr of North Carolina.

Whereas By proclamation of Abraham Lin
coin. President of the United States, followed by
| a requistion of Simeon Cameron, Secretary of
War, / am informed that the said Abraham Lin
| coin has made call for seventy i've thousand
men, to be employed tor the Invasion of the
Peaceful homes of the South, and for the violent
subversion Of the liberties of free people, con-
shutting large part of the whole people OF the
United States: And, whereas this high-handed
act OF tyrannical outrage is not only In violation
OF all constitutional law, in utter disregard OF
every sentiment of humanity and Christian CIV
1llzatlon, and conceived in spirit of oppression
unparalleled by any act of recorded history, but
is direct step towards the subjugation of the
whole South, and the conversion of free Re-
public, inherited from our fathers, into mill
tary despotism, to be established by worse than
foreign enemies on the ruins of our once glori.
Gus Constitution of equal rights:
Now, therefore, /, John W. Willis, Governor
of the State of North Carolina, for these extra
ordinary causes, do hereby issue this, my Proc
lamatIon, notifying and requesting the Senators
and members of the House of Commons of the
General Assembly of North Carolina, to meet in
special session at the Capital, In the city of Ra-
leigh, on Wednesday, the first day of May next
And furthermore exhort all good citizens
throughout the State to be mindful that their
first allegiance is due to the sovereignty which
protects their homes and dearest interests,
their first service is due for the sacred defence
Of their hearths, and the soil which holds the
graves of our glorious dead.
United action in defence of the sovereignty of
North CaroliD and the rights of the South be-
comes now the duty of all. II -
~ Given under my hand, and attested by
}L. 8. the General Seal of the State. Done at
~ Sthe City of Raleigh the 18th day of A
priI, A.. D., 1861, and in the eighty-tfth year of
our Independence. JOHN W. ELLIS.
By the Governor,
GRAHAM Dawes. Private Secrefarv
MIssoURIs RESPONSE To LINooLN's PRooLAMA-
TIoN-Gov Jackson, of Missouri, has replied as
follows to the requisition from Lincoln's Secre.
| tary of War: es
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF MIssoURI.)
Jefferson City, April IT.
Sr-Your dispatch of the 10Th inst, making
call on Missouri for four regiments of men, for
immediate service, has been received.
There can be, apprehend, no doubt but that
these men are intended to form q part of the
Presidents army to make war upon the people
| of the seeded States. Your requisition, in my
Judgment, is illegal, unconstitutional and revo-
lotionary, and its object i6human and diabolical,
and cannot be complied with.
Not one man will the State of Missouri fur
nish to carry on such an unholy crusade.
(Signed,) @. f. JACKSON,
r. 4s Governor of Missouri
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

E For some important documents see first
page.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
- The NORTH apd West appear to be ter

~ The North and West appear to be ter
ribly in earnest in preparing for conflict
At Philadelphia and New York the excitement
Is inc resting rather than abating. In the latte
city an excited mob forced the Express, Journa
of Commerce and Day Book to display the U
s. flag. The merchants have called Union
meeting and are literally subscribing to prepare
the Seventh Regiment for service. The Boston
Banks will tender the Government 81 200, 600
At Cincinnati provisions and munitions of war
for the seeded States have been seized, and all
the passing boats searched.
H The Charleston Mercury" states that
Fort Sumter was not at all damaged as a mill
tary defence. The balls only penetrated six OF
eight inches into the massive walls, and nothing
like breach was made. Major Anderson is
also represented as having expressed the opinion
that had he been able to use his heavy barbette
guns he would have destroyed the celebrated
iron battery at Cummings Point. The surren.
der of the Fort appears to have been managed
with all possible decacy toward the feelings Of
Major Anderson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

a TTENTION CHURCHVILLE MILITIA.
~ Parade at your usual place in Churchvllle on
SATuRpAY APRIL 9th, at IL O'clock A. NJ, at which
time an election for Captain will take place. ALI alb
sented will be noled. By order of the Colonel.
GEO. ". IMBODEN,
Adptant 160th Regil ent Va. Militia.
April 23, 1s6l.-1t t tFff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23

MIssoURI's RESPONSE TO LINooLN's PRooLAMA-
TIoN.-Gov. Jackson, of Missouri, has replied as
follows to the requisition from I.ncoln's Secre
tary of War:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-23
TN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT, APRIL
u 22nd, 1861. Present a majority of the acting

NO. SO -WASHINGTUN STREET, BOSTON,
March. %, 1851. Al sal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26

twenty -one regiments bad paced through nigomefy
on the way 20 Virginia. Above Mcutgcmery he can
net give tbe exact numbe s. but he nse not the i,"s
doubt from what he has seen and heard that iuil
soon have been forwarded 70 that ate by The
South.
The next question was "a TO the efficiency OF these
men. He ststee that they i'll not compare ~ stature
with tie Of the North they are well eqmpp'd'
but not wcl cloLed and in many cases without O'el
coats. They are, rs 8 general things Heiy wen
drilled, b1l Gil ia dsci'l line subodnhicai u u
may be called. He e-lecialiy sdm'ed Zon"Se 4!
ment, fr0m Loai,aua, COMPOSED entirely OF IIercu-
oeu, fully ecu ned; but even this regiment, IRON
wail Of dis.iphue, sadly frightened The people OF
h0nie niuriy.
By soue oversight they received no food on The way
TO IOnco, e-v nd when they reached that cry hey
were pereCy savage, bureinl into private dwellings,
and dsmr ding something 10 eat. Their onccrs iund
ueces az, 10 shoot Eve OF them TO re.turo oIdei
Even thcr hey would not co time their journey
North until they h d received their money. he
stations a1ove he train did not ITO , the particular
rec oest the iuh biaus, who did wish TO have
any clDse acquaintance vi b such sayags soldiers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
THE LOYAL REGIONS OF THE SOUTH.
L. H. IL n.hinn,oa Nrt.u.nL R.r..LI.oaa


Upon general view of the Slave States cas-; Of the
Mississippi thew exhibit di-affeced rim skriIng the
Mississippi River the Gulf Of Mexico aud the Atlantic
inclsiug an elevated plateau which is occuI led by
10y al population. The owlinds which constitute this
cisaeced riu are characterized by the presence of
large proportion Of slaves. The highlands which con-
stue the central reg ID, are CONT srsveiy free from
that soci i and political curse.
West Virginia, Easten Kentucky, Western North
Carolina East Tenne- see, North Alabama, Northern
Georgia and probably Western South Carolina ARE
loyal. East Tennessee, which 10 the center Of this
central plateau is only loy a. but beligsrently
loyal IT, people are only ready to fight but they
are determined TO fight In defense Of their liberties and
nationality.
Tue central plateau embraces the Cherokee country,
acquired by Gen. jackson twenty-five years ago, and
which he regarded essential 10 the unity and ill.,
tsgrity Of the South. IL II taat country that
great railroads do pas and must pas, which unite
Memoirs and Charleston, and the South-West with
Virginia.
This geographical description points out what tie
plan Of the Summer campaign ought 10 be. II IL sim
bly, to take advantage Of tho Loyalty of East TenDes-
see which is easy OF through Eat Kentucky,
said il Was before the Cherokee soquisi'ion "
RIM" The great railroad roG the SOuth West TO Viz
GINA runs through East Tennessee for than two
Hundred miles. IL be Gu. OFF az blow. The same
thing il true of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
The entire OF this elevated region Of the South which
is loya is favorable to the health Of troops In Sum-
mer campaign, much 80 indeed than the average
of tho places where our troops are now located.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
GAIT. BENHAM AND THE SANDY HOOK
NOTIFICATIONS.
To n, rtao- Of Tie ~ y. Tribune

To ne Jff0r 81 Tie n. D. Tribune
SR: in article Of do l. ourna Of last Saturday.
describing the fortress al SANDY iloob II Is stated
tina, the WORK was commenced about four year, ago,
under tie superintendent OF Lieui.-Co. DE Rus
L. S. Engine ers assisted by Capt j. g. Foster, L. D.
Engineers. This STAT does injustice TO TIE de
tuguished officer, Capt. II. W. Beulam U. y. Eng'-
eneers who has had charge of the cpns uctioh OF ne
fortress at Sandy Hook Tor the last three years un,i'
recently called into active seryi in the camp WITH me
army at Cairo under the command of ten. Prertis~
IT. BeLham relieved Capt. Foster a. SANDY hoos IN
1855, after CT. DE Russy had retire nom e sni er-
iuteuderce and since that tine until within VI. las,
two months has devoted him Elf With great eel ara
energy 10 the completi,n Of tie fortress The ar
,ice alluded to sudiousiy avoids mentioning tic name
Of Capt. Benham, whose eminent services 10 construct
ing be iorticaiOns at Sandy Hook may be recoghHro
without Encouragement Of tie able officers TO whom
the sole credit is accorded by he statement in question.
Neus York, June rs. l5oi.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-26
THE VIRGINIA ARMY DESPISED BY THE
MISSISSIPPIANS.

We find in The V,ckstsre Wing Of June IS in the
editorial espondenee Of that paper from Richmond
the following significant broad hints at the coneupt
WI ch tho Virginia TROOPS aud their leaders have in
spred In tho Southwestern portion OF the Confederate
army:
RICHMOND, June g. 1861.
Dear Wkig:--Altbough l have been here al the
headquarters Of the Government, miDglng socially
with the various officers of the Departments, bear
less than In the habit Of receiving every
day at home. Every officer is on "war footing" 30
to speak, and keeps his own counsel
There havo been several skirusbes on the border Of
Virginia between tbs State troops and Federal forces.
Tie particulars hsn been Published at length in the
papers Of this city. and in spite of the favorable con
ruetio given 10 each affair by the prss Of their own
State they reflect anything but credit upon The Vir-
GINA ,yools. Am not aware how these matters are
looked upon VI headquarters, but know that the
officers and troops from the Southwest regard the con-
duct Of the Virginia troops extreme sisereditabie,
10 say the least.
1t has become very evident that II Virginia Is rad
Of the Federal forcee the troop. from other Southern
States viii have il to do. The Virginians are enirey
soliciious Of their own comfort. On each occasion,