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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
NO INDICATOR LAST WEEK

Orders having been issued by his Exc l.
!encv the Governor for the Military Com
panies Of this place to prepare for march
ing. oar Office became waeated. every one
of our hands being now at Harper Ferry.
The editor vas absent at the time, having
received 10 intelligence of the desertion OF
the Office until the Saturday following.-
Whilst regretting the necessary consequent
disap pointment to our patrons, we cannot
withhold sincere tribute to the gallant
md generous patriotism which prompted
the i.oble deed Ever faithful to us, and
honorable III all their transactions, we feel
assured that in defence of the honor of our
beloved State. and theTighss Of her mena-
ced and insulted people, they will be even
.nore true, and vindicate not only their past
character. but win for themselves renewed
esteem We bid them God speed in their
magnanimous undertaking, and a speedy
return.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
Interesting Letters.

We have received from Capts. "A. Koi-
ner and w s. Ell. Baylor. the following
Interesting letters, one dated at Winchester
and the other from Harper's Ferry. From
both it will be seen chat our gallant boys
are in fine spirits and ready for the work
to which they have been assigned Their
pluck we know,an feel assured that when
the tug ofvar comes the expectations Of
their friends will not be disappointed Cou-
rage boys, you have the sympathics. pray
.ers and confidence of those you left behind
W1scuEsrER, VA, .2Olh, 1861.
1Mr. Editor :-Ths :" Augusta Rifles"
marched for 'fiarpers Ferry at o'clock, A.
NJ on the 10Th instant, under my COM
mand, arrived in Winchester at O'clock,
A. NJ, this morning in safety, but very
much wearied, and are quartered for the
present at the Taylor Hotol. We have
been very Hospitality received and enter
TONED. have never seen such an out
pouring of popular feeling in behalf of the
South. The ladies every where appear as
enthusiastic as the men. heard one en-
couraging the men to . stand up for our
rights I! If she CD were man, she Cd
would 60 too p
| At this writing 1 do not know whether
4 will go to Harpers-Ferry or not, or stay
here for further orders. / have telegraph
ed to Harpers-Ferry, and will hear soon.
Our mon ale in fine spirits, and are very
much compimented as.Gne docking men 1t
is hard to tell where we will move next
We are in the midst Of a great reyolation;
our people are united as one man, and are
determined to maintain their rights at eve
ry sacrifice. :" United We stand" The
Virginia spirit is as high, as gallant, and as
patriotic as at any former period.
Tell Our militia to be prepared for auy
thing, and take high and manly position,
with u determination to maintain it. We
received several recruits on the way hitler,
who could not wait fer an order of the
corps to which they belong. 4 young law
yer Of Albemarlc, Mr.. MoNrERo, is one of
the number. He has made several flaming
speeches in behalf Of our rights, on the
way hither, and here, which were received
with mach enthusiasm.
You shall hear froEi me occasionally, as
I may have opportunity to write. We have
now, after much anxiety and labor, got our
company so organized as to be able to live
at least. In great haste,
Yours, A KOINER.
s. NJ. Kesr, Esq.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
a SOLEMN DUTY

The remarkable course of the last Spec
tator in endeavoring at this time to inter-
weave party with the terrible civil war that
is now convuhsing the country, and attemp-
ting to establish that it proves the correct
mes of the policy of The Union" party can
not fail to attract the attention Of the pub
lie. At time when the people should be
warned to prepare to defend their house
holds from the aggressive steps of per6di-
GUS foe, the majesty and sacredness of the
occasion is insulted by 'covertly directing
its efforts to the resurrection of its old par
ty. The brief. yet significant allusion to
''taxes" ETC., shows that the wiry genius
who wrote that remarkable letter on the
subject of taxes, during the Convention
canvass, is still cherishing the hope of res
cuing himself from the consuming wrath
of a deceived people and being restored to
their forfeited confidence.
/ Indeed, throughout the columns Of the
last Spectator, there pervades persistent
purpose to give vitality to party irrespec-
tive OF the momentous events that are star
Ting the hearts Of the people While the
leaders and Gle of the Democracy are dar-
ling the -canon's mouth, or giving efficiency
to the energies Of the State in her grand
and glorious efforts to defend her honor, ii
would seem that some of the Union mon
have no higher aims than to grovcl in the
ignoble work ofcounty politics. Instead Of
casting bullets for the defence of their fire.
sides, they are more intensely engaged in
ascertaining for whom the votes of the peo-
pie may be cast. We will net give express
sion TO our feelings at such conduct We
pray that the people will turn away FROM
such considerations to the solemn and ter
rible thought that their homes may be inva-
ded by . ruthless enemy, and TO prepare fos
any emergency. BE true to thyself, end
then it will follow rs the night the day, thou
caust not be untrue to another.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
NOTICE.

In consequence Of the general prostra-
ton and almost entire suspension o. all
kinds Of business, two sources of our in.
come have been in the same proportion cut
of. We are. therefore, reduced to our sub
scripsion income as the only means of car.
rying on our business. With this simple
statement, we request those who know them
selves indebted for past advertising and jot
work, as we'll as subscriptions, to promptly
come forward and pay up. We hope those
- no are aware that they owe an hon oratlt
a.Aigation will at once discharge it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
OLD AUGUSTA.

Probably in the history of the world
slere never has been manifested such en-
III .lsisstic devotion to cause as the people
Of Virginia are exer- plifying in this in-
stance. And proud are we to say it, Old
Augusta leads the van. That liberality
shieh always follows consciousness Of
right, has been exhibited in remarkable
degree. Horses have been given with a
freedom as though they were grasshoppars;
morey subscribed transportation rendered
in manner truly astonishing It is wor.
thy the days Of the Revelation.
friend Ga'owoaa Of the Woodstock
Zenith ss.sion has gone to the WIS in com.
AttaA "a eelnFrs..3yss>. =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Prediction Verified.

Jefferson Davis, immediately after his
election to the Presidency Of the Confede
rate States, and when en- route for Mont
golnery, made a speech at Jackson, Miss,
in which he said he desired peace. but il
war came, it must be waged upon Northern
soil How remarkably is that prediction be-
ing verified We will have Washington
in less than fortnight, and drive Lincoln
and Scott to New York, and then we will
carry the var into Africa as sure as the sun
Shines
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
VIRGINIA ONE OF TILE CON
FEDERATE STATES.
VERY LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

A telegram was received last (Thurs-
day. night, bringing us the glorious
tidings that Virginia had formed ar
alliance with the Southern Confede-
racy.
Great commotion exists at Alexan-
dria, and troops are pouring IN there
hourly.
Starvation with the people is expect
ed in Washington, the military having
seized all provisions, and all commu
nication cut off.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
Gov I.ETEIIER

John Leteher has been weighed in til,
balance, and not found wanting. If eve
there was crisis in the history Of thu
world that tested the courage and beroisn
OF a man, it is that into which the destin,
Of John leteher has been thrown. Hound
ed and maligned by the hireiings of eliques
villilaI by the pot house politician, bal
lied, threatened, coaxed, and iupleaded
sss abr. lis aprspea the even tspar q his uaE
regardless of them, resting for bis Jastifca-
ton upon the consciousness of his motives
All at once the country is startled as if by
the terror Of thunder, with the tangible
evidence that Lincoln intended TO invade
the South GraspiDg in an instant the mag
nitude Of the event, be firmly plants his
foot down with the stern declaration
shall not If you do, it will be considered
an aggression upon the rights Of Virginia,
which will be resisted to the death. In
response to his cali, the brave hearts and
stalwart arms Of the old Commonwealth
from every mountain pass, and every every
valley, and Hill top, come pouring in to
avenge the outrage. He has been wise and
prudent, and now is as firm as the beauti-
full mountains which overlook our uxuri-
ant valley. He is enshrined in the hearts
end affections not only Of Virginia, but the
South, and stands admired and respected
for the wisdom be has exercised and the
eaurage he Displays
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
HOME GUARD

We attended the drill Of he e oeaea Y1 1arI
Capt. ". 2 -Tas, on Tuesday night last
Y = we're impressed with the character of
the men Of which it is composed Nun
bering two hundred. who constitute the sab
stantaaa manhood of the community, some
of them the eldest, we could not but think
that it such men were ready to shoulder the
musket in the caase of the State that we.
as people, were truly invincible. Coald
Old Abe, in his minds eye, have taken a
glance into Armory Hall last Tuesday night,
he might have learned lesson, and that il
somebody was not yet hurt, somebody might
be III very short tinsc.
1hc officers of the Guard are
VIM P. Tate. Captain,
John N Iiendren, LIST 1t.
David S. Young, ID.
Nicbo. K Trout, 3D.
BENZ F Points, 9TH.
T. NJ. Gushing, Orderly Sergeant
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
For lie T7li'ad,ca,or.
20 ire Farmers of setaass psy.

go ire Farmers cd S@tzgsa River.
respond to your call and numerous So
licitatiols from various portions OF the
County, to become candidate for seat
in the next Legislature of Virginia | will
say. you have Known lie long as private
citizen and public mar, and while feel
hattered by this call. take it as a renew
ed manifestation of the confidence reposed
in my feeble ability. 1t is unnecessary for
me to say more to a constituency who have
known me SO long 70 all | say, if it be
yotr pleasure to confer upon me tie respon
sibible post Of member of your hekt Lo-
gislature, you may depend upon my dis;
charging the duties with ah eye single 70
your welfare. | therefore announce N.Y.
self candidase in pursuance Of your call:
Respectfully, ;,
JAMES WALKER.
April % 1861
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
GOSPORT MAYNARD

We are enabled, from an authority as
reliable as it is eminent, to aav before our
readers detailed statement of the advanta-
ges gained by the State in the recent cap
ture Of the Navy Yard, &c.. at Gosport
The federal troops fred the buildings,
and sought to entirely despoil the Navy
Yard before leaving but their retreat was
too precipitate to- allow them to accomplish
their design with anything like complete
ness. Much Of great value escaped either
destruction or ispuilation. The great dry
dock is entirely uuiajured. The large num-
Der Of $500 cannon, of all kinds and sizes,
fell into the hands of the State, giving us
armament Of this description sufficient to
arm every exposed poins in the Common
wealth. Shot, she'll, and other warlike
missiles, to a very large amount were
captured, and will be most valuable for our
defence. Besides these, the machinery OF
the yard was generally uuipjurcd. A col
lection of ship building aud out fitting ma.
terial, large and valuable, including a mum
Der of steel plates, iron castings. &C.. was
found ready for immediate use, and capable
of being turned to valuable account. The
whole yard, though bearing many marks
Of the intent TO despoil and destroy it. is
yet capable of being of essential service to
the CdmmoDwcalth
! Old Fort Norfolk. row used as maya
zine, was taken without resistance With
in were 'cdpured three Thousand barrels of
powder, containing $4,000 lbs Also a
large number Of shells and other missiles,
loaded, and for that reason necessary to be
kept in magazines
a'he ship Pennsylvania was set on ere by
che Federal troops and burnt. The ctlrer
vessels near the Navy Yard, the Mersiniac
columbus, Delaware, and Raritan, were
scu,sled and sunk.
The Cumberland, COT, Pendegrast. is
now at the Nava. anchorage, below Nor
felix. She draws too much water TO pass
over the distractions, but the Pawuee,
which draws only ten feet water, ean pass
over without trouble The question re
mains to be settled NOW, whether the larger
vessel can obtain sufficient force to raise the
NJnstractions, Or whether she Will transfer
her troops. &C., to the Pawnee. sna suffer
the fate vi the other vessels.
Batteries have been erected along fax
shore, and some Of the heavy guns seizec
at the Navy Yard, mounted upen them
A private letter to a. gentletaah in thi
place from Washington City REPORTS tina
Flour is selling at $l8 per barrel aud very
scarce. the government. having purchase.
all that could be found. Msal S200 Pc
bushel Beef 25cts. per b. bacon 20ess
Coffee Is to 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

We understand that the Convention has
vacated all the Militia offices from Generals
down to Captains While this act decapi
tates some most excellent officers. We think
its general design NEST admirable. It en-
ables tho State, at this time when ability
nna science are in demand, to rid herself
of very large number OF Generals and
Co!onels, who are totally unacquaiated with
the duties Of their position. Of course, the
choice of the Militia Generals and Colonies
will be resappo!nted
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
G.. r. MASON. ESQ.

This high spirited, true-hesrted man has
shown bis devotion to bis country in man
nar which wIll enbalm him 10 he hearts OF
posserity as one Of the noblest patriots OF
his DAY. On the first tidiogs Of the exist
eooe Of war reaching this place. he tender
ed to The Governor the use Of 200 negroes,
$40 mules and carts, and himself, to serve
during the war. Such are the instances OF
nnselfish devotion to the cause of Virginia
which old Augusta furnishes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
NJ. g. HARMAN. ESQ

If eyer there was 8 man who deserved
The cordial thanks of his State it 8 the ge,l-
tieaan whose..name heads this article L ON
the very N omeut The position of Virginia
WAS taken, the powerful energies Of bis
mind ard nature have been directed exclu-
sieely TO che successful defence of the in
terests aud honor of Virginia. On the oc.
casicn Of the departure of the StauntOn
companies. he pledged himself to sec that
non" Of their families should suffer for the
reeeasa-ies Of life. in consequence of the
absence Of hose to whom they looked 70,
support.
He Las proved himself true patriot and
ffiend of his country.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Col john L peyton is now raising a
volunteer company to be called the West
Augusta Rifles, to be drilled Ia Zauue -
He has now some forty names enrolled and
will soon have sufficient tsorganize. Those
enrolled received their first drill on We'd
nesday night last. This promises to be an
efficient and useful company, and something
new with the military of Virginia
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

On -~bnday last the Couaty Court of
Augusta appropriated $50, ooo for the
eqhipsnct,t Of volenseers, and the support
Of the families Of the soldiers called into
service. the sum Of $40, 600 for the former
purpose, and $40, o0e for tie latter The
vote, Of course, was unanimous We could
expect nsthpg less from the Coraty Court
Of old Augusta.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

It is notorious that the infamous Kansas
cut.throat and robber, Jim Lane, is daily
drilling in the east room Of the Federal
Capital company of highway robbers
The Capitol is barricaded, and defences be-
ing thrown up all round.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Rev. Mr.. Wheelvright, of the NJ. e
Church, South, has rendered his services to
Coy fletcher, and they have been accept
ed. He now appears in uniform, aud ready
to shoulder his muskot He was educated
at the Military Institute
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

A letter received here from Capt. 5ehn
d. Imboden. says that at that writing he
was engaged in planting tie cannon at
Harper's Ferry, after which thoir position
would be inpregnabie. He writes in gfow-
ing terms aid promises that West Augusta
shall never blush for he conductot her sous.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

On Sunday morning last Jacob Points,
second son of cur esteemed fellow citizen.
b. t Points, Esq, arrived here as special
messenger from Harper's Ferry, and retur-
ned the same evening. On Tuesday hight
last Jos. E. Tanneyhill, John Beck and Mr..
Steers also came up in similar capacity.
and will leave this evening They bring
cheering reports as to the condition and spi-
rits Of all the companies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Scott has determined to bring his Yam
kee troops through Maryland by Annapo-
lis. Gov, Hicks seriously objects.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

The Spectator says 1t is for " Union -
Yes, just such Union as Garlic ard Brown
advocate The insidious purpose can be
seen lurking beneath the ordinations aud
apos,rophes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Cur old friend Peter Eugleman, Esq
wants company of Silver Grey raised to
use the common rife. He says he will join
it. and plug Yankees eye every FIRE Mr.
b. is over sixty years of age
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

70 show Tie spirit of our boys, Richard
Moon. with only Que arm, shouldered his
musket, and jolned in with his comrades
for the wars. by ,hs way, Dick is good
shot
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

The Governor OF Maryland has issusd his
proclamation, convo9ing the Legislature to
meet on Friday, the 26th inst, at Anapo
lis, and arrangements will be Immediately
made for the proper representation of the
city Of Baltimore ia ,slat body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
EnspeCtOr Genaral.

Col. John b. Baldwin of this place, has
been appointed by the Governor, Inspector
General Of the Military of the State
While Col. B. may not be possessed Of the
scientific requirements of some, We think
it an admirable appointment His fne
practical sense, cool deliberate judgment,
and great forecast with some military expo
rience, combine to make him an efficient
officer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Lincoln has seized upon the Washington
Branch Railroad, with all its parapharna-
LA, with a view Of getting control Of the
read to Annapolis
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

The date of the outside of our paper is
the 10Th. This is accounted for from the
fact that our bands had printed off the srst
side before the tap Of the drum called them
to arms.
R We call the attention Of our readers
to the advertssvu,~asofS " Ficklin, Eco.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
Prominent among those who have mani

Prominent among those who have mani
Tested their liberality and sympathy with
the cause Of Virginia and the South, is the
Rev. r. Fl. Phillips. Of the Virginia Fe.
male Institute. He furnished tie materi-
al, aud the young ladies OF his school man
afsctured three or four hundred, If not
more, Jackets after the sailor fashion, for
the use OF the lin uniformed Volunteers
| from the country.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Our town was enlivened on Monday even
ing by the arrival of the Allegheny and
Bath Companies. the former commanded
BY Captain McAllister, the latter by Cap
tain Richards.
A more athletic and daring collectioii Of
men we have ne7er seen. They were igh,
all over. IF the order were given thcih.
they would take Fort Monroe themselves,
or die.
Col. Terrill, Of Bath, and Col Carpeii-
ter: of Allegheny, accompanied them to this
place. whence they were ordered back to
await further orders.
Hon A. q Stephens. Vice President of
the Confederate States is 10 Richmon and
is admitted to the secret session of the State
Convention.
There are now but few Southern men re-
naming in Lincolu's army or navy. IT,
stampede within Few days has been tra.
menQOus.
we were sorry to noar Of sAe death Of
JACOB r Grove, at Harper's Ferry, ore
OF Capt, lmbodea's Company. He died Of
hemorrhage Of the hangs
Gen Scott has extended the Military De.
partment Of Washington. so as to include
Delaware and PennsylEanis,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

Gen. Ransom, Of North Carolina, re-
ports that every Federal post in that State
has been taken by the citizens At Fay.
etteville Arsenal 10000 stand of arms
were captured, including $4,000 of the
most approved pattern.
A dispatch from parkatsburg states thal
Col Jackson had taken possession Of the
State arms at that place
At Alexandria the ladies have for the
last four days been busily engaged in max
ing cartridges. hed-ticks, ard overcoats for
such Of our troops as may be without their
The city council of Alexandria have in
creased theft police force.
The Beard of Directors of the Exchange
Bank Of Richmond. at meeting on Sat
friday. made a donation Of two hupdred
dollars to each one Of cur Volunteer Goth
panies, making $1,000 in all.
A temporary battery of two guns was
erected at or near the White House, few
miles below Fort Was hington, on satur,
day, On the Virginia side, by men from
Alexandria.
Up to the time Ct going to press at siy
o'clock last evening. no cars had arrived
nor had any dispatches been received con.
veyiDg later Intelligence than above.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
April %, 1861.
for the t2indicqfor


Mr. EDIroR I'm your last issue, I OBJ.
serve a call upon me to announce myself D
candidate for the General Assembly Of
Virginia [ fully appreciate The compli;
ment this rendered by MANY Voters
and In response to their call, mist respect
fully daoliue placing myself in position ID
be voted for, being content 20 remain IN
Tie rank and Gle" as an humble voter, ho-
ping to have the pleasure of supporting q
ticket composed of Our most efficient nen.
S b FINLEY,
Riverside, April 10, 1861.
The following gentlemen lave been ar
pointed an Advisory Coupcl Of tho Cove,
nor Of Virginia: Judge John j. Allc. -
the Court of Appeals Col +. A. s1f,b ~
OF the Virginia. Military Instito,s, E;rns
NJ + Maury, late of the Ua;.ed Ststsa
Navy. In a multitude Of such couneiIms
there is safety to TIE State. These distiu-
su'saea men have accepted the places
'e''ueieu .nem, and are pow in this city
a ., with great efficiency in planning for
lie welfare At the State. 4'e,p SeuinsE
In oar column of announcements il will
be seem that Thos. + Rrouu. OF Kanawha,
is States Right candidate sqr Board cs
Public Works. subject to The asciaion Of o
Convention
tits said upon reliable authority that pos
more than two or three refused to sign the
ordinance Of secession.
The kentucky Legislature meets on the
9th, the same as Maryland, and that Of
1snressse on the S5ts,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
WIN. S H. BAYLOR.

p. S.-1f fight occurs, we will be the
first iii it, and the last out of it. We have
Minnie muskets, which by our vigilance
we captured, 50 we will be paid for our
trouble, even if we don't have fight.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19

A company ofnegroes have rendered their
services to the Mayor of Baltimore to de-
fend the city and fight for the honor of the
State. The Mayor mas net signiGed bis ac-
ceytance.