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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

We authorized to announce DR. S. A, CoFFMAN,
of Rockingham, candidate for the next Congress
of the Confederate States. Oct 15-tde
We authorized to announce Col. KENToN HAIR
candidate to represent the 11h Congressional
District composed of the counties of Augusta, Rock
ngham, Rockbridge, Pendleton, Highland, Bath, AL
leghany and Pocahontas. Oct. 15--tde
We are authorized to announce Col JOHN B. Bald
candidate for the Confederate Congress for the
District composed of the counties of Augusta Rock.
bridge, Rockingham, Bath. Allegheny, Pocahontas,
Pendleton and Highland.
We authorized to announce WILLIAM SKEEN, of
Pocahontas, candidate to represent the 1lth Dis
trict in the Congress of the Confederate States.
Oct 29-te
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
The Cost of the War.

The people cf the North are beginning to es
innate tie cost of the war, as waged by Mr..
Lincoln. A Northern paper p.eseuts the follow
ing estimate on the subject:
Perhaps but few persons can form an idea OF
the probable expense for one year of the present
war. The following brief calculation however,
may enable one to form idea of the enormous
tax to be levied and paid to liquidate the debts
OF the Government, should the war continue, a.
at present, Tor one years time.
Suppose private to have served one year,
and that being the end OF the war, his account
with the Government, reduced to cash valua-
ion, would stand about thus:
For twelve months pay at $ls per month. -. $15e
For II months Communication Tor clothing, at
For IL months communication lor rations, at $l2
Pei niouln. IL
For grant of 100 acres of land, Gn prospect,)
'aiueo say aC .1o'
And supposiDg his average travel from the
place of enrolment to the place of muster to bt
200 miles, be receives $50 fifty cents for eacl
twenty miles) and 500 on his discharge
S1pposing that there now 100000 men il
the Federal army, the cost of this humber, set
ting down the whole force as privates at $13 pei
month for service and incidental expenses, woul(
amount TO the enormous sum of $2l3, 3,O00, ,0Ot
Qtwo hundred and thirteen million dollars.)
This, it will be remembered, is exclusive of al
the expense for arms, ammunition, horses, cattle
wagons and transportation, which would proba
bly, more than double the amount above stated
BY the New York press We have information t.
the effect that the Secretary of the Treasury ha
declared IL letter that the present expense 9
the Government is 81 100000 per diem, whic
hundred and thirty eight million dollars In Oh
wear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
DIED.

On Tuesday, the Sth inst, after short inass =.
Diptneria' MARY SUSAN, daughter of Jacob N. and
Elizabeth A. Khodes-aged 10 years ' ""0
On Friday evening the 11th uIt.. FLoRrScr
only child of ID. Newton and Mamie Von ILL, DELL,
8 months and IL days. ~ "o"i' aged
In the death of this lovely infant. inst buddnu
dnat most interesting period of childhood, not ony
IaVe the hearts OF the parents and Immediate raai
tves been made to bleed, but many Others at,ooLa5
by its sprightliness and vivacity 'Tis a sod 0eu 1
early taught to those youthful parents that sHe who
gave, taketh away" "no
On Sunday, Oct. 18th, MAGGIE GEopor d.n...
OF 1onn Y. 'roVe' aged years. 5months and 20 DAYS
flushed is thy voice dear Maggie,
Sweetly thou'rt sleeping now;
By and by, we hope to meet thee
With crown upon thy brow
Secure from the storms of a61iction
Free from all sorrow and sin:
Thou'rt gone to thy dear, dear Mother.
And "forever with God shut inn
In the Hospital at Charlottesville Oct 18th J.s,s
H. GUTHRIE, In the Oath year of his age NATIVE 81
this county and member of Capt Anfr;no,s C .e -,
Augusta Rifles. The deceased was vo,no 81 P;1zz
and amiable disposition good citizen and soId;ar
acted his part we'll in the battle of Manassas US
since taken with yphod Fever to the Hos
pital or his home, which he never reached His af.
hicted, widowed mother, who looked to him as ber
stay in declining years. likewise five sisters With
many other friends and neghbors, lament his early
and untimey death. '
On Saturday, the 5th day of October 1861. W,tt1Ax
j.. son OF John A. Hidy, of Crab Bottom, Highland
county, Va.
How mysterious and past finding out are the ways
OF Providence! The subject of the above notice was
man of marked respectability beloved and esteem
ed by all who knew him, and in his death the people
OF the vclnage have sustained the loss of an esteemed
friend Being associated with the deceased from boy-
hood to manhood, never knew him to deviate from
the path OF rectltude, and though just treadng the
paths OF early manhood when called away by the AL
mighty Ruler OF the Universe. he left lasting mem
ory deeply engraved in the hearts of his numerous
friends.
Thus passed away a son who had at all times rem
dered to his father and mother absolute obedience and
respect; brother who was always afable, Affection
ate and kind. He lived respected by all who knew
him, he died amented by mourning world
Thus star by star declines,
Till all have passed away,
As morning high and higher shines
To pure and perfect day. JCN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Commercial Intelligence.

The shipment of cotton from Liverpool to the
United States amounted, during the last four
months, to three thousand seven hundred and
three bales, of which the whole were American,
except three hunded and twenty-one bales of
East Indian. The principal portion was convey
ed in steamers.
Official retarns in London show that the I'M
ports of wheat and -four to England, during the
eight months ending with August, reached to the
value of twenty millions ($l0O, ,0OO, ,OOO) sterling,
against seven millions sterling to the same time
last
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Richmond ArmOIY.

We are much pleased to learn that the armo-
ry in Richmond is manufacturing guns at very
rapid rate. Two hundred and fifty hands are
emp Dyed, and it ID supposed that they will man
ufacture between fifteen and twenty thousand
rifle muskets annually. The pay rolls tor the
month of September amounted to $500, and ii
is supposed that for the present month they will
amount to $4,000. The "Posh Brigade was
furnished with thousand OF these guns, ard
another thousand will be ready by the 1st OF
November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Election Tickets.

AS the voters have to choose electors
for President and Vice President, be-
sides voting for candidates for Congress,
on the 1st Wednesday in November,
they must needs have tickets. Persons
desiring tickets should send in their Or
ders as soon as possible, that they may
be sure to be supplied in time. We
will furnish them at Fifty Gents pei
hundred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
The Utter AnnihilaliOn of the Union.
Mr.. Breckinridge, in bis recent address, says

MT. Dr6CkIUrI'Ige, III DIS reCeHt AuUress, says: !:
The United States no longer exists. The Un-
ion is dissolved. For time, after the withdraw
al Of the Southern States, ard while there was
hope'the rupture might be healed, it might be
assumed that the Union was not yet dissolved,
and sucu was the position of Kentucky in declar-
ing her neutrality and offering her mediation be-
tween the contendng parties. But time has
now elapsed, and mighty events have occurred
which Danish from the minds of reasonable men
all expectation ofrestoring the Union. Coercion
has been tried and has tailed. The South has
mustered in the field nearly as many combatants
as the North, and has been far more victorious.
The fields OF Manassa and Bethel, of Springfield
and Lexington, have worked with terrible and
sanguinary line The division between the old Or
der of things and the new.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
ADMINISTRATOR,S SALE.

ON THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1861, at the
" late residence of G. l.. Bowman, decd, near Ar
bor Hill, in Augusta county, will offer for sale the
following property, to wit.
Five head of Horses, two Colts; or Cat
Harness, Plows, and Harrows and various farming
Implements large quantity of grain, consisting of
Wheat, Rye Oats, and Corn the ground; also,
tity Of Hay and Fodder; all the HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, and many other articles
too tedious to mention.
TERMs.-Cash for all sums amounting to S. or less;
on all sums IS credit of nine months will be
gven bonds with good security to be executed by the
purchasers. JACOB BOWMAN Jr.,
Admir- of G. l.. Bowman. decd.
Oct 90 1S6I-otsx f-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Col. De Rosey Carroll:

DEAR SIR: Your report has been received |
am unfortunate in not rendering satisfaction t.
you and others in my official report of the battle
of Oak Hills. 1t YVES my desire to do justice to
every man under me, and to give offence to none.
This was more than man could expect to accom-
plish, under the cir icumstances as it was ilnpos,
sble to see ali that occurred on a field SO exten-
sve, broken in surface, and covered with woods !;
and to be guided by information obtained from
Others. you have but TO read the newspapers OF
the day, published in your own State, TO see how
contradictory that information would have been.
Ii conclusion, permit me to suggest that the
best mode of settling the whole matter is TO try
il over again! Your obedient servant,
BEN MCCULLOOH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
To the Voters of the lith Congress Onal
District.

In response to many calls, both private and
public, 1 announce myself candidate for the
Confederate Congress. In the present distracted
state Of our country, l, in common with the 9TH
er gentlemen who are candidates for the same
position, think that party politics should be ig-
nored. In the absence of one of the candidates
do not think it right to canvass the district, and
shall refrain from doing SO, unless one or both
of the gentlemen, who are my competitors, in
augurate the policy. Being comparatively un-
known in some of the counties of the district,
think it matter due to myself to state that I
have ever been States Rights man. As men,
Der of the Virginia Convention, used every
exertion in my power to forward the interests
and success Of the South. Should 1 be so for
tunate as to be elected to the Confederate Con-
gress, shall use my best efforts to represent you
with intelligence and fidelity.
Your Obedient servant,
S. A. COFFMAN.
October Is. lS61,-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Important Intelligence from the North.

Important intelligence has reached here from
the N orth of considerable commercial panic in
prospect OF hostilities with Europe. A circular
had been issued by Secretary Seward to the Gov
ernors Of the Yankee States, urging imm sdiate
measures to fortify their lines Of sea-coast There
had been great panic in the New York market
in consequence of this movement, and stocks of
every description were emphatlcally reported to
have been stricken ssfat down.'-Eraminer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

nw- The New Orleans Bee says that the lire
department of that city which has sent Oft so
MANY comnanies into active service, hes now
thirteen companies of men organized fer nome
prctecton under the volunteer militia law
Some of these were originated by fire companies,
aided by th r friends, end others are composed
src,usiyely of firemen. They all retain the
name of their fire company SO their disllnc I've
title.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

e~@ A runlJr reached this place on yester-
day that there was a fight, on Saturday last, at
Hanging Rock in Hampshire county, between
our cavalry under Col. Mcdonald and large
force OF the enemy, in which about 800 OF our
men were captured. This rumor lacks confif-
nation, and we hope it never will be confirmed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Congressional Representation in the Con-
federate STATES.

The first Congress of the Confederate States,
under the permanent Constitution, will be COM
posed of twenty-five Senators and eighty seven
The representation will be as follows, being ID
the ratio of one member for every ninety thous-
and population, on the Federal basis, counting
three-fftbs for slaves.
We add, in separate column, the electoral
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
For the Spectator

For the Spectator.
AS there is vacancy in the delegation from
this county, in the Convention, to be filed. ow-
ing to the resignation of Col Baldwin, we would
invite j. NJ. McCue Esq. to become candidate !;
believing that he will truly and ably represent
the interests of Augusta county in that body.
MANY VOTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

10 On Thursday last, portion ct the enemy
came into the neighborhood of Gre5nbank, 70
cahontas county, and committed some depreda-
tions. They drove off 100 head of cattle and AZ
or so sheep belonging 20 Uriah Hevener, and
plundered his house, taking off everything they
saw proper Several other houses in the neigh
borbood were plundered in the same manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
The Gospel.

The Tennessee Bible Society announces that
they will soon have on hand, for the use OF the
soldiers, sc, 900 copies of the New Testament
Scriptures, which they will furnish TO other BIZ
b e Societies throughout the Confederate States
at 81 so per dozen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
vote of each State in the Confederacy:
The House. as constituted now, is composed,

The House, as constituted now, is composed,
of 81 members, and the whole electo-
raj vote is 100. This last unmber will not be
altered between this time and the election next
month. The number of the House may be in
creased by the accession of new States before the
meeting of Congress in February. There are
some States which may be in the Confederacy
then
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

~ The slavish people OF the North are
shouting over fact that would bring the blnst
to their cheeks, if they were not lost to selfres
pect and honor They proclaim that thirty thou
ton,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
NOTICE !!

TINE subscriber hereby notifies the public tnaa AZ
i NEWTON RAMSEY, was lndentured 10 hin W
vice without permission and all persons are hereDy
forbid from employing or harboring him, or selllng
HIM anything on his account. He will give re"aro
DOT % Ies1-etsx JOHN W. PLECkER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

nN THE 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 1851, at the
~ late residence of Archibald Trotter, decd, near
Bethel Church. in Augusta county, will offer for sale
the following property. to wit: q
al FIVE SLAVES. ~
one woman one man, two girls and one IN
q. boy; about Is head of Horses and Colts, -X4
amongst them fine STALLION; 20 head of Cattle,
including some good Mich Cows; Is or 20 head of
Hogs Buggy and Harness, 2 Wagons and Gear, L
Reaping Machine, Ploughs, Harrows, and various
Farming implements; large quantity of Grain, con-
sisting of Wheat, Rye and Oats about 20 tons of
Hay; growing crop of Corn and all the Household
and Kitchen Furniture and any other personal prop
erty.
TERMS Cash for all sums amounting to IS or
less; all sums S. credit OF nine months
Will be given bonds with good security to be executed
by the purchasers. JOHN NEWTON
Oct. i, ls6l-tds Admir- of Arch'd Trotter, decd
POstpOnemeDt.
Not being able, owing TO the inclemency of the
weather. to go with the Sale the day above ad-
vertised the aforesaid property will again be offered
for sale on TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF NO.
VEMBER NEXT. JOHN NEWTON
Admir- of Arch'd Trotter, decd
Oct 29 1861 ids.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

~ The Cincinnati Enquirer says that
there are now no less than 10000 Yankee and
State troops in Kentucky, and that the number
will soon be increased to 10000. 1t urges a
speedy movement in the direction of Cumber-
aud Gap, the dispersion of the Confederate camp
here, and the taking possession of the East Ten
lessee and Virginia railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Electoral Ticket.-EHOr President anu 'Aoo
President.

Electoral Ticket.-For President and VICE
President.
1st District-Jos Christian. Middlesex.
I'd Observation-Disclosures W. Newton, NOT
folk;City. c;tu
4th District-W. F. Thompson. Dinwlddie'
5th DistEict-Wood Bouldin, Charlotte.
9th Distrct-W L. Goggin, Bedford
7th District-B. F. Randolph, Albemarie'
9th District-Janes W. Walker, Madison.
9th District-Asa Rogers, Loudoun.
10th District-Samuel @. Williams, Shenan-
doah.
18th District-Sam' Mcdowell Reid, Rock
bridge.
18th District-J W. Sheffey, Smyth.
14th District-H. J. Fisher, Mason.
18th Distrct-yoseph Johnson, Harrison.
10th DstIict--E. Fl. Fitzhugh, Ohio.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE:
John R. Edmunds. Halifax.
A. T. Oaperton, Monroe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
The Nashville Gazette says:

One of the Mississippi regiments now encamp'
ed near Hopkinsvll KY, made qu',e dlscov-
ery a few days since. While'engaged 10 d'gsiug'
they came across brass cannon ana about SIX
thousand bars Of lead, which Lad been buried no
doubt by the L!ncolnites A pretty good haul.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
$3.50 REWARDt

nESERTED from the Camp of the 5th Regiment,
IL lst. Brigade Va. Volunteers. near Centreyille,
Fairfax county, Virginia, two privaes belonging to
my Company, viz:
GEORGE s. ALMARODE
aged about 25 years. feet high dark hair and gray
ey yes dark complexion and beard, enrolled in the
Southern Guards, at Middlebrook, in Augusta county,
Virginia, the 18th day of April, 1861, and
JOHN IT. RISK,
aged about 90 years. feet inches high, dark hair
and yes dark complexion with light beard, enrolled
in the Southern Guards at Middlebrook in the county
of Augusta on the 18th day of April, 1861.
Any person apprehendlng the above named desert
and returning them the guard house of the 5th
Regiment, lst Brigade of Va Volunteers, will be
titled to the sum of Thirty Dollars for each of said
deserters. H. j. WILLIAMS, Capt Com. d.,
5th Reg. 1st Brig. Va. Vol.
Oct 90 1S61-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Capture of a Yankee L1eutena, T.

We learn that few nights ago. the guard sta
toned at Pigs Point captured Lieutenant in
Lincoln's Navy, attached to the frigate Minneso-
ia of the blockading fleet, He was taken alone
in an open boat, having been driven ashore by
the storm. He gave his name as Edward Hale,
and represented himself to be son of John P.
Hale, U. S. Senator from New Hampshire, and
a nephew OF Gideon Welles, Linco MS Secretary
of War. He professed to have deserted from
Old Point.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
NOTICE !

DEING informed that persons who have Produce
d and ood to market in Staunton are deferred rom
coming to town, apprehending that their teams may
teams shall not be interfered with when so engaged
'e"'n' ''"'- NJ. G. HARMAN,
10. 90 OTIS Lit Col Commanding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

20 Alabama is doing her duty by her soDs
10 d. ms most nobly. On the 7th Instant alone
there arrived at Richmond $41 400 worth OF
winter clothing for several of the Alabama regi-
nents in the field in Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Wood.

Those who desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do SO by hauling US good loads and
ono6 onoO1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Federal Mendacity.

The Northern kilograms report great victo-
ry" over Col. Ashby, at Harper's Ferry, on the
10Th inst. This is perfectly in keeping with the
Federal policy throughout
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

An Arkansas paper publishes the following
letter from Gen. McCulloch, addressed to au of
fcer who had taken some slight exception to the
Generals report of the Springfield battle
CAMP JACKSON, Ark,
Sept "a 1861
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

"a Mrs. Jacks Il, the mother OF the "mar-
tyr hero" has been released, upon her taking an
oath of allegiance. Sac Is an old lady, being
over seventy years of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

n There are now in the United States navy
nine Captains, fourteen Commanders, and thirty
seven Lieutenant1 from the seeded States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

10 We have no news of interest from any of
our forces in Western Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

~ Col. John B. Baldwin having resigned his
seat in the State Convention, it becomes neces-
sary to supply his place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

yNI ANTED IMuEDIATELY-0ne or two good
w CABINET-MAKERS, to whom good wages
will be given. L. "ADDEhn, 'r'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
PURT,TC SALE.

VK7ILL be sold on the 18th of November, Io6I'
w at the residence of A. S. Craig, decd two miles
west of Middebrook all his personal property. con-
sisting of Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Hay, " neat hye
Oats and Com; one set of Blacksmith s Tools, farm
ing utensils. HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR-
NITURE.
TERMS OF SALE-For all sums of S. and under cash
will be required; over IS credit of nine months
will be given, the purchaser giving his bond with ap
proved security. u BEAhD'
et 3t AdmlnlStratOT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29

PRoMoTIoNs.-Brig. Gen. E. Kirby Smith, OF
Florida. has been promoted to the rank OF Major
General in the Confederate army. Coi. Geo. b.
Evans, Of South Carolina, who commanaeo tne
forces at Leesburg was recently promoted to the
rank Of Brigadier General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
JNO. ROBIN MCDANIEL. D. D. IND
MCDANIEL & IRBY,
LYNCHBURG, VA,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS

AND AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF
NEW ORLEANS SUGARS & MOLASSES,
which they are constantly receiving direct.
Washington county SALT and Manufactured and
Smoking Tobacco
We invite attention to our market as oeng qulte as
cheap as any in Virginia, with great advantages IN
shipping to interior Merchants.
Ivnchburp Oct % 1S6l-4t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
THEi MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
ported bu p. N. POUeU Dc Go.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
Reported fosths Spectator By ". d. Iom0kims d Bro
RICHMOND. Oct. 26 1851.
FLOUR-Sales of Superfne at IS to s514, Extra
So, to $614 Family $6M to 81.
WHEAT.-Red, Sc to go; White, 80 to 81.
CORN-9O.
MEAL-sO to So.
OATS-50.
BUTTER.-3711a to so and in great demand.
LARD.-22 to "a.
BACON-Hog round "a to 25.
POTATOES-$215 to So per bbl.
APPLES-s4 to SIS per barrel
HAY-$1.75 to $2. 90 for timothy.
SEED-Flax 81 .25 to $1.3O timothy $3.50 to ZOO.
LIME So. 90 to $50 per barrel
WOOL.-Uuwashed 40 to 45, washed 90 to IS and
wanted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-29
Religions Notice,

Preaching may be expected at Hebron Church O
the Ist Sabbath in November, at II O'Clock, by III
Rev. n. W. CALHooN IOct 90