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BEN lLDEhhDs
FROM tie Liverpool Mercury, April 30


Very few persons in this country ever believed
in the possibility of a Southern secession and of a
separate Southern Confederation, until the fact
actually accomplished Fewer still perhaps, were
prepared for the display of energy, resolution, and
political sagacity apparent in all the proceedings Of
the South, and furnishing marked a contrast TO
the treachery, the imhecility or the bewilderment
of certain Northern statesmen. No one anticipated
that of the foremost men OF the victorious anti
slavery majority would seek in the hour Of triumph
to evade the ''irrepresslble conflict which they
had themselves announced, by unworthy sugges-
tons of compromise land it was equally contrary to
most peoples expectations that every concilatory
overture should be CONTEMPORARY Ignored by
beaten minority. At time the most sanguine
friends of peace would have hardly ventured to
suppose that six weeks could elapSe from the date
of the new Presidents Inauguration without
single blow being struck either side. On the other
hand many persons had latterly been encouraged
to hope that there might possibly be no war at all
THE BLENDERS OF LINCOLN.
From the london Chronicle. May4
Bv talking of coercion, Mr. Lincoln kept up
continual fever in the South, enabled the Montgom
erv Government to concentrate its energies mill
tarv nreparations and forced the border States INTO
hostility IN the Union. We're coercion actually
practicable this course might have been defensible
hut strong words do not take forts, and Mr. Lincoln
ia further now from success against the South than
he was when he started from Chicago As regards
Fort Sumter itself, he did the worst thing he could
do. He intended to evacuate it in a few days; but
sooner than consent to acknowledge that South
Carolina was rebeilious, he expressed his intention
to send in provisions by force if necessary. He
thus gave the South the prOvocahon and opportu-
nlty of brilliant victory, and had to submit TO
mOrtifying defeat. The conduct of the Southern
Government has, on the contrary, been marked by
moderation and good sense They chung te no tc-
tions, and were hampered by no legal ignorance OF
plain facts They wanted TO leave the Union and
they left it. They wanted to take Fort Sumter and
they took it. They wished the border States to join
them. and by precipitatng collision they seem to
have got them-unleSs, indeed. some good sense at
Washington prevent them atthe eleventh hour.
PRoscRnTIoN-The board of Councilmen of New
York, on the 10th inst, by vote of II to T. order
ed the Corporation advertising to be withdrawn
from the Day Book and the YeJrs. This is because
the Journals are true to the Constitution and the
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DIVIDES ID.

DIVIDEN ID.
YNyHR Nashville Commercial Insurance Company have tks
day declared = semi annual dividend three dollars
ahsre the capital stock payable and after the 18th
JAMEs WALKER,
mayS-fm Sec etarF.1
UcToK sale Of Express Packages and Mscellaneoa ~
N tleles MS .moFRing II ~ o'sioek. , -.
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NOTICE TO POLICY HOLDERSI

NOTICE To Foley HOLDEHSs
WyROM and after date, nnt further nstce, the War
Clause will inserted in all Open Policies issued By the
ennsee Marine IBsuance Company, and the Nash
Wills Commercial INSURANCE. Company.
~ A. W. BUrLFR,
secretary Tenn. Mar and Fire InsurAneeCo.
JANIS WALKER.
secretary Commercial InsGrSnce Company.
arlo0-n
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Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Commercial.

WASHINGTON, May 2l-It has been officially given
out that the Government is determined to adopt
stringent measures of retaliation against any for
eign power that will give direct indirect aid
comfort to the Southern rebels.
The first and all the members of the Cabinet be-
ing conscious of the enthusiastic and unanimous
operation of twenty million OF people who are
ready to make any sacrifice of life and pro erty
for the preservation of our nationality are animal
ed with firm and fearless resolution, to vindicate
the supremacy of the Federal laws against rebellion
at home, and repel all foreign intermeddling, how
ever strongly backed up by physical force. A Wig
orous defined course is fully decided upon to meet
any emergency.
The Government does not apprehend that any
foreign power will in any way recognize tolerate
the exercise Of prerogauves of sovereignty of the
rebelliOus States. The Governments of Austria,
Prussia and Russia have already expressed, through
their representatives here, sympathy with the
North, and indisp0siton to recognize the Southern
Confederacy.
AS to England and France, the Secretary of State
is confident that no matter what English ministerial
conclusions may be, the sympathy of the English
Parliament and people will be with the loyal States.
The Mexican Government has been informed ere
this, by Minister COrwin that it is the inteLton of
the Government of the United States to carry out
the Monroe doctrine TO the letter, and protect
sister Republic against aggression from any foreign
power
Spain has been notified that the United States
will not under any circumstances allow her usur-
patton in St. Domingo.
The above statements authentic, and will be
received it is to be hoped additional evidence Of
the Gnintls pervading the Administration.
Twenty-eight vessels have already been captured
by blockading fleet at various points, according
to advices at the Navy Department.
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HOLMAN'S ARMoRYl
Attention Chatham Rifles.

IL those (net already connected with any other Military
the eity) and willing to under the following
0eeers, espeetf lily requested to 81 Eolmsn
No. 50 Cherry street, at TX o'clock to night J. r. No
Captain, Wm T. Chatham LIST Leuena1t- James Everett
Lieutenant. y. Clark ID Lieutenant, T. s. Patterson
Minor Smith Ensign. Come one, Come all.
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UmbreIIas and ParasoIs.

Umbrellas and ParasOfss
WILL repair Umbrellas and Parasols in tie nesest style
II giving satisfaction, MAKE no charge.
All orders left house, in Of McKeudIee church, will
be promptly attended to.
may23-lm NMOODHOUSE.
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War! War! War!
AM prepared polish sharpen, and repair, all kinds
Cutlery, at the shortest notice, and 10 ii bet style
may2Sln JOSEPH WO0DHOCSE.
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RAILROAD SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS.

Over slO0OO 900 of private capital have been expended
the railroad system of Illinois Inasmuch part Of the IN
come from several valuable public fund
in lands 70 diminish Expenses, the TAXES ABE
LIGHT, and must, csnseq1e ntly every day decrease
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r..,or. ,r.us 2D DrVIaos fKrSEHsEK Maria,
NASHVILLE, April I7ihs ISL
yrVo a. c,,,.Ddsr.of Volunteer Military com7snss e
a. r.o- - Te,os-sas Militia. hereby ordernd
rs5ort hTih 10 he commander Of the visieR tie sagh
vs ne numbgr and description o. azms win Ne al
~ a. FhiG order will apply 70 Al companies
'HsAoi-iAsi BIZ CEEArUAM.
Major Geas-sl "a Division Tsnnszss Militia.
.nts Nashyiiis. Teas
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LARGE arrival OF superior Corn Meal Chop Pssdj
= spss.t d'''- - - BESJ. = SHIELDS L co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
VIRGINIA HOTEr.

1TNHE Virginia Hotel, SO extensively known % A..
Il Travelling Public as of the very best Hotels
In the State, is now owned solely by Messrs' WIN n
THOS- T. PEYTON, who will devote their whols
attenuon to the purpose of increasing if possibla
ngn reputation which it at present sustains and will
eave no exerton unemployed to render their guests
satlsneo and comfortable. The recent additions mt
10 tns establishment, enable the proprletors To ac
commooase much larger number of guests than for
merry Inc whole building, in the interior and exe
now good as new" o'A'
The proprietors have secured the services Of NJ.
WIN: u. GlLkESON, So an experienced Landlord
and formerly of the Taylor Hotel Winchester as Sn
Perntendent who will pay every attention to those
stopping at the Hotel Capable and faithful servants
are also provided, to ensure the comfort of gnest
me 1aoIe VIII continuous heretofore, to equal that of
Connected with the Hotel are extensive Stables nm
der the management of Byers 81 Co., well known for
their experience and efficiency in this department.
horses VIII be taken on Livery, and Horses Buegies
and Hacks, Will be afforded toll guests on reasonable
terms.
The Propretors are we'll prepared to accom-
mOdate families who wish to spend the Summer
months in this healthy portion of the State
This Hotel is well furnished and contains as good
and comfortable bedding any house in the State
In this Hotel there two of Fieldings New
and Excellent Marble-bedded and Patent-cushioned
BILLIARD TABLES ggs.ts -rt .-ni. = :
~ VIM. H. PEYTON, who has been SO long con-
to the accommodation of the guests He is thankful
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, and
would respectfully ask continuance of the same
aadaa THos. P. PEYTooh, ProprietOrs.
N. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the Office of ADAAS d cos Express.
VIM II. PEYYON 4 BRO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
PRIVATE SALES.
LAND FOR SALE.


WlLL be sold, at public auction. on "WEDNESDAY
w THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT, on the premi
ses all the Real Estate of Daniel Miller, decd con
sstlng OF two tracts of land situated on South River
three miles above Waynesboro' The first tract con
talns, by recent survey, 3l4 ACRES, and lies or
both sides OF the river, has fine water power and
good Saw Mill on 1t, an excellent DWELL
Ing HOUSE, Barn, Stable, and all other ~
necessary out-buildings, nearly all new 1t k3
is finely watered, good fut, &c. The land
is good and susceptible of growing any kind of grain
about $50 cleared This farm is very desirable
property, In good neighborhood, near to churches
Schools and within three miles of the WaynesbOro'
Depot, on the Central Railroad
The other tract contains l42 ACRES, mostly
cleared, tolerable buildings on it, and finely watered
good orchard and meadow, &C.. living near the former
tract There will be sold with this tract as an appen-
dage l2O acres Of tmbered land, lying onefourth of
mile from it,
The terms of the above lands will be onefourth in
hand and the balance In three equal annual
approved personal security will be required for the
deferred payments, and the deed retained until the
land IS PAID tor. Possession will be given immedi-
ately. 4si
ANY person wishing information by letter. will adj
dress the subscriber, Waynesboro Augusta Co., Va,
who will promptly attend to it.
MARTIN COYNER, Ex'r.
Sept. 81, 1s6l.-3ts
P.S.-As the lands advertised above were not sold
at public sale on the day above specified the under
signed now offers them at p,i0ate sale
MARTIN COYNER, Ex'r.
Oct Is 1891 If
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
The Prospect for the VINO.


The Washington correspondent Of Tie Bald
more Sun writes:
{ The Federal troops on this side of the PotomaA,
and perhaps on the other, are preparing to 70 in.
to winter quarters. 1t is known, also, that the
Confederate forces near Oentreville are going
into winter quarters. On both sides one great
point in war will be thus gained that is to main
tain positions. Neither party will risk battle
unless under circumstances that would render .
victory more advantageous than defeat would
be disadvantageous. This last named condition
of battle is laid down in a treatise on war by
General Halleck "a a maxim. Yesterday, twelve
thousand troops, under General Sumner, crossed
over and took position on the left of General
Benker's Division.
mo active operations in the West are expected
during the winter. The Federal armada, prs.
pairing to sweep down the Mississippi begins to
attract attention by its formidable proportions
which are equal to those of the Port Royal exps-
diton.
The war cannot be expected, under such cir
cumstances, to terminate suddenly and soon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
MUSICAL STORE. -
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY IL RORINSON

Lave opened Store ON Main St., (old Post o
IL fee, where they will keep for sale, PLAAOS
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRAVLNGS dc. DC.
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their riends
and the public generally. +.-- - .sf
PIANOS.-Our stock of Pianos is selected princi
pay from the we'll known and most reliable factory
of NUNS l. CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
since their establishment commenced operations
(thirty-fve years agO.) We have made arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Pianos &C.
casonaly retaining the1prViege however, of return
ing them, if found unworthy our recommendation
Persons purchasing from u.s. therefore, will or run
any risk as have determined to sell only good In.
struments, on most reasonable terms
SHEET MUSIC.-A great variety ofthe latest
publications constantly ON hand. Instruction books
for all instruments The usual deduction in sup.
plying Schools and Music Teachers Arthurs Pat.
emit Elastic Music Portfolios. Music sent by MAIL
Orders from the country, promptly attended to.
= lla3 15sGI G. f.. FREY, Prof. of Music.
7 RORIN90N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

VALUABLE PROPERTY.
ON WEDNESDAY, THE 18th OF DECEMBER
" 1881, at Mcdowell, in the county of Highland, l
will sell large portion of the Personal Estate of Fe
lix Hull. decd, consisting of about 200 head of
Cattle 40 Horses and Colts 35 to 40 Hogs 43 Sheep
$50 bushels Of Whest 80 to 100 bushels of Rye. 200
bushels Of Oats 900 to 500 bushels of Corn large
quantity Of Hay; Jokes of Oxen Wagons, Plows
Harness. Wheat Fan and various farming implements,
and articles Of Household and Kitchen Furniture
Among the Cattle there are upwards of 100 head of
two year old and number of choice Roam Hefers,
ected of the best blood for breeders besides others of
good stock.
TERMS Cash for all sums under SIS for all sums
amounting to S. credit of nine months will
be given; bonds with good security to be given by
the purchaser. HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
Nov. ids Admir- of F. Fl. Hull decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
From Coiumbus-Expected Movements OF
the Enemy.

HEADQUARTERS, COLUMBUS, Nov. 2s.-Ths
following are extracts from dispatches have re.
csived to-day. The first is from q gentleman
from St. Louis, the secoud from friend in Pa
ducah
First: "The enemy intend to make an attack
on Columbus in twenty days, with force Of
from $4,000 to 100000 men. lyon can repulss
them it will have better effect than defeat on
the Potomac. There has been shipped from St..
Louis to Cairo q large amount of cannon and
ammunition. In st. Louis there are thirty-sght
mortar boats and eight gun boats"
Second extract: "They say whsn they do
move on Columbus they expect to surround you
and starve you into submission. heard . re-
sponsible gentleman, who is perfectly acquainted
in Paducah and Cairo, say that this is the oalou.
lation publicly expressed among the officers at
Cairo"
These extracts shadow forth correctly their
plans, and every effort should be made to prepare
q strong force to meet them on my right and
rear. No time should be lost.
GID J. PILLOW,
Brig. Gen. O. 8. 4. Oomd'g. {
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
St. Louis the Battle Ground.

& The Memphis A00tdnche OF Monday, says:
The rapid evolution of events indicates that
ST. Louis, instead of Columbus or Memphis, will
be the center of hostilities in the Mississippi
Valley this winter. Hunters army having re-
treated TO that point, and Price and AoCul-
loch pressing on in hot pursuit, the probability
is that the Federals will be compelled to con-
centrate their forces intended for the defsnAs 81
that city, the loss of which would be fatal to
their ascendanoy in this valley. We expect to
sue st. Louis invested by the victorious Missouri
ans. The latest sdvices inform us that there ID
a general uprising of the masses in Missouri, en-
couraged aid stimulated by the glorious pros
pect vi Kidding their State of its oppressors-
They will rush in thousands to the standard OF
the South, and we may expect to see such An
army belesguering St. Louis will require eli
the forces the Federals can muster to hold it in
check. 1t is reported that the Federal troops
are already leaving Cairo for St. Louis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
War Movements in Missouri.

The memphis appeal mas the following spscial
dispatch:
Dies AFRO, Nov. SO.-A gentleman arrived here
yesterday eveoing, who left General AcCulloch's
camp on the Goth instant.
Hunters command left Springfield about the
18th, accompanied by Lane and Montgomery,
with their Kansas Jayhawkers, the former re-
treating toward St. Louis, which place is sup
posed to be their destination.
General McCulloch, with ZOO cavalry, went
in pursuit, for the purpose OF harrassing them,
and TO endeavor to cut off ard capture their pro-
vision train. He succeeded in taking about one
hundred loaded wagons, and afterward continued
the pursuit, with what further success 10 not
known. ,a.Eaa 4.
Z The Federal force was estimated at forty-one
thousand.
Prices forces were moving up into Missouri,
toward Lexington, where it is thought they will
go into winter quarters. a. -
, All is quiet in Kansas with the exception of
the demonstrations of the Indians, who, in the
absence of the Federals, securing all the prop
erty they can get belonging to our enemies
They are not however, laying waste the country.
Twelve hundred Greek warriors have rsbsled
and called for assistance from the Federal Gov
ernment They are closely watched by our reg
iment of Texans aud one of the Oherokss regi
ments.
The health of the army is generally very good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
FCol. WILEY Indicted.

at Wheeling, Vs., have indicted Col. " lillian J.
Wiley Charged with burning the bridges on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for treason. Col.
Wiley is a half-brother of WaitmAn T. Wiley,
who holds q seat in the Federal Senate under
the bogus Government. He was taken prisoner
of war at Philppi, at the tin 8 COL Portsrfeds
command was surprised by party Of Hsssans,
and was unAble to escape 10 consequence Of en-
feebled health. The men into whose hands be
has fallen will probably treat him with severity ;
and as he acted, while in the service, under
command of his superior officer, his case 10 one
that should be looked after by the Confederate
Government. Among the parties indicted At
Clarksburg are two q unity justices and ave
members of the Virginia Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
HEARTS
-e SOUTHERN HOMES,
BY
LAURA LORRIMER.
LAURA L0RRIMER.

1t should now become a matter of pride with our
people to sustain and cherish press firmly establish
ed at the South for the promotion OF Southern inter
ests Such an one THE SOUTHERN FIELD AND
FIRESIDE has proved to be. 1t is published every
Saturday, Augusta, Ga, by James Gardner at the
low price of 81 per annum. Its columns are devoted
to Literature Agriculture and Horticuture-each de-
partment under the supervision of editors of talent
and experience. Mr. james N. Ellis, of the Literary;
Dr. Daniel Lee, of the Agricultural; and Mr.. V. La
Taste. of the Horticultural departments, present
most acceptable paper which should finds its way, reg
ularly, into every family throughout the South
It is large paper in quarto form, containing forty
columns printed fine material with clear type and
makes beautiful book when bound.
Nov 10 1891
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
Official Instructions to the Federal Genasal
at Beaufort.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.--Adjusant-G sapsal
Thomas has sent out instructions to GENT Sher.
man, in Beaufort, to take possession Of al the
crops on the island-cotton, corn, rice, ste.-on
military account, and to ship the cotton, and
such other crops as were not wanted for The AZ
my, to New York, to be sold there for account
OF the government. General Sherman was also
directed to Use the negro slaves to gather and
secure the crops OF cotton and corn, and to erect
his defences at Port Royal and other places on
the islsnd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10
If B. W. HANSBROUGH.

ITO PHYNICIANS.-AP Physician, in full prac-
i tice, who resides near one of the Watering Places
of Western Virginia. and 10 DESTROYS of removing to
the South, will sell his property with the good will of
consists of large and comfortable Dwelling with all
necessary out houses, stables and negro houses and
about 80 Acres of good land About one-half Of the
land is well tmbered and the balance is meadow and
pasture land, and furnishes the proprietor abun.
dainty with his frewood, hay and pasture. His prac-
tice has been worth to him, for many years, from
$4,000 to $4,000 per annum and consists, in part of
practice among the visitors at the Springs during the
Summer season, and throughout the neighborhood
during the year.
He will remain and practice with the purchaser
til the next FALL and Introduce him, as far he cam
into his practice. He will exhibit his books to Ply
stefan desiring to purchase.
His price for this property with the good will of his
practice, is $500, payable ollows:-$2, 900 in
hand, and the balance in and two years with in
terest
Attorneys at Law, Staunton, va will receive prompt
attention. April, 2, 186l.-tf.
account to this office.
VERY VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
Y NEAR WAYNESBORO', VA.-The subscri-
bers offer for sale the FARM on which they reside,
the town of WaynesDoro, Augusta co., contain
ing 200 AcreS-very productive SOFIA considerable
portion of it bottom land-watel ed finely. The i'm
provements new, the dwelling of good size, and
built by northern man, with all the conveniences
for which Yankee houses are famous. Rarelyso good
an opportunity offers for securing nice home; and
not the least among its claims is its convenience to
Railroad, Churches, Mills. Schools, &c. and all in
sight of it.
In connection with this farm is a. Mountain Tract,
the title to which is possession. For timber it has
long supplied the of farm, and will do SO
for many years to come.
The terms may be lear ed from the undersigned on
the premises. JAMES & THOMAS CRITZER. :
July "a. 1S60-tf.-ROck Req.