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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
From the Norfolk Day Book..of Oct 18th.
Federal Attack on the Eastern Snore-Fif.
tee Killed and a Number Wounded

We learn that en- unsuccessful attempt was
made last Friday week by e-party of Federals to
land force at Chingotesgue, on the Eastern
Shore, for the purpose of destroying vessel on
stocks t. at w.s nearly completed. They came
up in steamboat, and portion of them effect
ed landing, but they found to their cost that a
force bad gathered to give them welcolne.-
Capt. Fletcher, militia officer in that vicinity,
had gathered some of his boys, with their duck
guns and fowng pieces, and with these means
they attacked the yandals, who sought shelter in
the ship yard behind the frame of the vessel
But, Notwithstanding this they were so roughly
handled by the Eastern Shoremen ii at ftteel OF
them came in for their allotment OF land in Vir
ginia, besides considerable number carr ed off
from the scene of action wounded. OnIy one of
our men slightly wounded. They Were finally
driven off and effected their escape to the steam
er amidst a shower from Captain FletcheI's men,
who then determined to burn the vessel them
selves and did 80 accordingly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

We are authorized to announce DR. s. A, CoFFMAS,
of Rockingham, a candidate for the next Congress
of the Confederate States [Oct l5-tde
We authorized to announce Col KENToN HAIR
PER candidate to represent the 11th Congressional
District composed of the counties of Augusta, Rock
ingham, Rockbridge, Pendleton, Highland Bath Al
leghany and Pocahontas. IOct 15-tde
We are authorized to announce Col JOHN B. B,Lp-
candidate for the Confederate Congress for the
District composed of the counties of Augusta Rock.
bridge, Rockingham, Bath, Allegheny, Pocahontas,
Pendleton and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
THE MARKETS
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
RennrLe1 bH p N P0qpeU r. Eo
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
ReportedfOsthe Spectator By W. d. 7onpkins d Bro
RICHMOND. Oct. 10, 1851.
FLOUR-Sales of Superfne at IS to $51l, Extra
Sc, to SIS Family $6sI to 81 s.
WHEAT:-Red, Sc to 90; White, 80 to 81.
CORN-SO.
OATS-45. ',----.-------
BUTTER.-30to to 35 and in great demand
LARD-22 to "a.
BACON-Hog round 22115 to "a.
POTATOES-$21& to So per bbl.
APPLES-$4 to $5 per barrel
HAY-$1 so to $40 for timothy
SEED-Flax Sl.25. timothy $500, clover $40 90.
LIME.-$2 so per barrel and wanted
WOOL.-Uuwashed 35 to 4O washed so to 65 and
wanted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
Electoral Ticket-FOr President and Vice
President.

IroSt0ont.
1st District-Jos Christian. Middlesex.
I'd District-Ciacinnattu W. Newton, Nor
folk City.
Sd Dstrict-R T. Daniel, Richmond City.
4th District-W. T. Thompson, Dinwiddie.
9Th District-W ood BoulGn, Charlotte.
9th District-W. L. Goggin, Bedford.
7th District-B. F. Randolph, Albemarle.
9Th District-James W. Walker, Mad IN.
9th District-Asa Rogers, Loudoun. s
10th District-Samuel @. Williams, Shens 4
doah.
18th District-Sam'l Mcdowell Reid, Rock
bridge.
18th District-H. A. Edmundson, Roanoke.
18th District-J. W. Sheffey, Smyth.
14th District-H. J. Fisher, Mason.
18th District-Joseph Johnson, Harrison.
10Th District--E. H. Fitzhugh, Ohio.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
John r. Edmunds. Halifax.
AT. Caperton, Monroe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

The Northern objection to Fremont's procla
nation is that if carried ont, it would defeat 8
re construction of the Union. If that is the on
y objection, they may as we'll withdraw it. for
no power on earth can ever make US as one peo
pie with the North again. No two nations in
Christendom differ more widely in character
than the Southerners and Yankees, and it were
as reasonable to expect voluntary and Intimate
association between the most refined gent eman
and the veriest knave and blackguard as between
two people who are, in the aggregate, represen
te. by the two characters just contrasted. The
North may indulge the vain hope, but recon
struction is an impossiblity. Clarksuille (Tenn)
Chronicle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

~ The Philadelphia papers say that John
Brown, jr., son of the leader at Harper's Ferry,
is successfully canvassing the region of Titusvile,
for picked rifemen. He travels
in grey shirt and trowsers, with large revolver
and bowie knife protruding from his pockets
He is large, muscular man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
The Confederate States EIections

There seems to be in our exchanges a numbe,
of misstatements with regard to the days on
which the Confederate elections are to be held
We make, for precise and general information,
the following abstract of the act of Congress
regulating such elections
The elections for members of Congress is to
be held on the FIRST WEDNESDAY IN NOVEMBER
1861, which election shall be conducted accord.
ing to the permanent Constitution and ne laws
of the several States in force for that purpose
In States which may not have provided by law
for such election, the same will be held accord
ing to laws heretofore existing in such States for
the election of members of the House of Repre-
sentatives in the Congress Of the United States.
The appointment of Electors for President and
Vice President is also made on the day of the
Congressional election-THE FIRST WEDNESDAY
IN NOVEMBER.
The Electors are to meet in their respective
States the FIRST WEDNESDAY IN NOVEMBER,
1861, and proceed to vote for President and
Vice President.
Congress is to assemble in regular session, at
the seat of Government, on the EIGHTEENTH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 1862. On the NINETEENH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, it is provided that the President of
the Senate shall open the certificates, and the
votes for President and Vice President shall then
be counted.
The President of the Confederate States shall
be Inaugurated on the TwENTY-sECoND DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1862.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

W Abe Lincoln protested against Fremont's
plan of emancipatiDg slaves, but has not wor6
to say against the negro stealing operations of
his army on the Potomac. We would like to know
the practical difference between emancipa.ing
by theft and removal. The long legged scoun-
drel fears the effect of the former mode upon his
cause in Missouri and Kentucky, and connves at
the more disreputable plan because it may seem
to be without authority
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
Religious Notice.

On the 4th Sunday in October, the Right Reverend
Bishop of Richmond, will administer the Sacrament
of Confirmation at the Catholic Church In Staunton,
Va JOSEPH DIXIO,
Pastor of the Catholic Church at Staunton
October 22d 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

Wr Henry A. Barron, formerly merchant
and hctel-keeper at Phillippa, Va, has been
committed to prison, at Wheeling, on a charge
of treason.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

Hon JOHN @. BREoKINRIDaE.-The Louisville
courier of the l4tn, (now published at Bowling
Green, ,.Ky..) contains an address from the Hon.
John o. Breckinridge to the people of Kentucky.
reslgning his seat in the United States Senate.
which, he says be exchanges, with proud salts.
TACT on tor the musket of soldier. The address
makes f'ightfnl array of the atrocities and vii.
iainles OF the Lincol Government, and appeals
patriotism of the people of Kentuckv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

ry There are more than a thousand invalid
soldiers, at this time, in the Hospital of this
place, and about five hundred and fifty in the
Hospital at the RockbIijgc Alum Springs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

W The Knoxville Register of the 18th says
Confederate forces under Gen. Zollicoffer's com
mard have ncw control of the Salt Works region
in Kentucky, snd we are requested to make
known, that all who want an ample supply of
this article, had better send their wagons ola
Cumberland Ford, to the Salt Works in CLAW
County, and load them with salt. They will be
able to return with their cargoes safely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

70 The Governor has appointed Lieutenant
Colonel John Echols to the Colonelcy of the
Twenty-SeAenth Regiment, Va. Voluntee.s; A.
j. Grigsby, Lieut-Colonel; and E. F. Paxton,
Major of the same. Mark B. Hardin has been
appointed Major of the Ninth Regiment, Virgin
la Volunteers, vice Stapleton Crutchfeld, trans
ferred to the Fifty Eighth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

H Major Thomas F, Goode, of the I'd Reg
iment Virginia Cavalry, has been promoted to
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
Alliance OF England. France and Snain

Alliance OF England, France and Spain.
Ihe Governments of England, France and
Spain have entered into combined arrangement
for collecting from Mexico the money due them
by that distracted country. The plan agreed
upon, as described by the London Post, the or
gan of Lord Palmerston, is as follows
ssThe allied Powers will sequestrae the Gus.
toms revenues of the Lorts in question. They
will charge their consuls, or some other author
tiles, Jointly to collect these revenues at the diff
ferent ports; and these consuls, acting together
will form sort OF international commission, CON
stltuted for the purpose of each port. No ship
will be able either to enter or clear at the ports
of Vera Cruz, Tampico, &C., without the author
lty of these consuls, who will exact-and not only
exact, but themselves also receive-thc customs
due on such entrances and clearances. They will,
we presume, observe the existing customs due
ties recognised by Mexican laws and will throw
the proceeds into common treasury of their
own at each port. They then intend to retain a
given proportion of these proceeds for their re-
spectlve nations, and to pay over portion to
the Mexican Government. We believe that the
allies will retain about fifty per cent. of these,
and Will pay over fifty per cent. to Mexico. This
is a liberal arrangement towards Mexico, and ii
is one which will reserve to that GOvernment
such a customs revenue as will enable it still. to
discharge the expense Of its own civil admins
tratfon. But it is also an etfectua arrangement
for the allied Powers, the customs revenue of the
Gulf being very large. Their respective consuls
after paying over the Mexican Government its
share of the proceeds, quarter by quarter, will
divide the balances, or other half, rateably be-
tween the three countries. This arrangen ent
will be permanent, or will endure dt least until
all claims shall have been discharged. A ship
of-war or two in the roadsteads of each of these
ports will, meanwhile, secure the maintenance
of the authority of the allied consuls.
Much of this arrangement of course, presumes
the canitulation of the Mexican Government
But if, contrary to ali probability, that Govern
ment should attempt to hold out, this (Which
would otherwise have been done by arrangement
with Mexican authorities) will be done by means
of a blockade. AS soon as the arrangements car
be maze with the Mexican Government there will
no longer be need of an effective blockade fo,
the authority of the consuls would spring from
a treaty with Mexico herself''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

WE have just received our WINTER CLOTHING,
w together with a fine assortment of SHIRTS
sizes. 81 Nt 81. Es4'E ROANE a AIRY
Staunton, Oct. 20, 1851
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

nW Gen. Van Dorm has been made the re-
cipient of superb warsteed, magnfcently ca
parisoned, as an evidence of the admiration and
gratitude of the people Of Texas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
Wood.

Those who desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do so by hauling US good loads and
Qo0d aoo0d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22
What it Costs Ther.
The following statement is made by "Iop. y

The following statement is made by ''Iop," the
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore San:
'The war expenditures are now stated, upon
Government authority, to be eight and a half
mlliioos week. The naval preparations. and
the extensive military movements in Tie West
have no doubt, cost more than was expected !;
aud, bes des, the waste and loss in the war must
exceed sll estimates. For instance. the capture
OF the military chest at Lexington involves a
los OF quarter of million of dol ars in specie
This sum of eight and half millions a wetk,
making four hundred and forty two millions a
year, is limited to aoar expenditures-and is Dor
r0aoed, at = per cent interest, which being added
brings the total to within fraction of S475 OOO.
OOO. Add to this the civil expenditnres-not
less than sou ,OO0-and We have 1926 0O0,-
OOO, which the Yankees are to pay the first year,
IN money, tor Inc luxury OF having vulgar, ig-
norant aud bigotted President. Add, again, to
this the sum OF $500, 100000, which is about he
tribute the South has been accustomed to
pay. annually, one way or another. to the
North, and we find Jonathan minus 1925 900. =
600, on bis first years operations, under Black
Republican master. Add, still further, the de-
struction CT his trade ard the paralysis of his
maritime and II manufacturing agencies of indus
try, the depreciation of his real estate the reduc-
tlon In value OF his stocks, and the loss of his
credit, aud we have total in figures which must
appal his avaricious soul to contenpIate-worse
than the anticipated horrors of that retribn,ive
fature abode which bis religion seeks to abolish.
but to which he is irrevocably foredoome -
This is the showing in figures only. When We
look to moral results, tie exhibit is no less disas
trous-for there we see a great aud famous ma
| tonality~destroyed and tlotted from the fu :
ture map1f the world-we see flag, that was
the admiration and the terror of he nations rent
and Lumbled-a name, the most boasted and
pretentious on earth, sunk l.. ignolniny and
shamc-a prowess, that held itself irresistible
become a publ laughing stock-a people, whose
arrogance, self sutiiciency and vaunting have
made those of the naughty King OF Babylon seem
humility hunted by defeat, surrounded by dsas.
ter and rushing on to destruction. Look where
we may, we see nothing but the evidences ri
bankruptcy, moral, political and pecuniary. The
unerring judgment Of heaven seems upon them
and the solemn voice of History will record o
that as OF all the dealings OF provence-'lt i.
wejl."-Rich. Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

70 The following additional articles have
oeen received by Rev. W. G. Campbell, as con-
trlDutlons by the Ladies of Lebanon Church and
neighborhood:
Mrs. John s. Hodge, 4 blankets, pr. socks
Mrs. 3. G. Young, blanket.
Mrs. F. A. Youel, l blanket.
Mrs. +. Armstrong, l blanket.
Mrs. Jacob Kunkle, blanket and nr socks
Mrs. d. kunkle, l blanket and 8 pr. socks.
Miss M: J. Kunkle, blanket and Or. socks.
FROM Hebron Church-Misses Jennie and MOL
lie Thompson, 3 pr socks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-22

The R5chmond Examiner, in speaking of the
kind of meu who should, at this time, be elected
to Congress, says:
"Ihe questions which will come before the
next Congress will require the very highest ca
paclty and patriotism. The country is in need
or her ablest and best men. Everything may
depend upon the wisdom of the selections
Nothing should be left to chance, and in every
case where man has shown himself an able and
faithful public servant in same or similar capac-
tiles, good sense would seem to dicate that he
should be voted for now 1t will Eot do, at this
Time, to disregard conceded Abilities approved
stat9esmanship, long experience of practice in
public affairs, and the Judgment and temper
winch Is only derived from such experience, for
the sake of experimenting.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30
Ono &c the effects of thi

One Of the effects of this Morrill, tariff,
will be to settle tic question Of lie nariya
item IF the Mississippi rte:r, the only one
which looked threatening to the South -
The Southern tariff heing lower than the
Northern, all goods destined for Memphis,
st. Louis, Cincinnati and other ports Of
entry of the west, will be landed at New
Orleans, bulk broken aud then forwarded
TO their several destinations. The western
people will thereby have more ndganta-
geous and greater use Of the river than
they had before. Instead Of consuming
products coming westward from tho At.
lantc border. they will receive them south
ward from New Orleans, giving employ
ment to the boats aud railroads on a.d
near the Mississippi river, and reviving he
old business as it iourshel before the
East opened It's artifciat connections with
the West.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30
eff he that in the spll is slain,
T. in ia bed Of honor liu,
lie that is beaten may lc said
To lie III huuor's trucklc-bcd,"

The SILENT CoNgLicT OF LlFE.-A tri-
nmph in the field is theme for poetry.
for painting, for history, for all the enlo-
CYSTIC and a-granl.4ing agencies whose
united tribute constitute Fame; but there
are victories won by men, over themselves
more truly honorable to the corqueror
than any that can be achieved by war
The battles in which they are obtained
are fought in solitude and without help,
save from above. The conflict is some
times wagcl in the still watches Of the
night and the struggle is often fearful
Honor to every conqueror in such a war
fare Honor to tho man or woman who
hghts temptation, hatred, revenge, selfish
ness, back to its cover in the heart, and
then expeIs it forever. Although no out,
ward show of honor accrEea to the victor OF
these good fights they have their reward
they ever come out Of the combat self
eDnob!ed.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30
eHnob!ed.

Howard Assoc,ATlov-The Howard
Association Of Philadelphia, is one Of the
NEST reliable Institution, in its sphere Of
benevolent effort, IN tbs Union. |, has
continued is lahors for the relief Of the
afflicted, with uadimiujshed effort through
the late season of financial distress,
and meets all demands upon it, with Its
accustomed promptitade. We commend
the Association to public attention, with
much confidence in the integrity and pro-
f.s,onal skill! Of its Managers.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

Plymouth CoUNrY-Judge Hubbard,
and nearly all the members of the Bar,
attended Court in Plymouth county during
the early part Of the week. We under
Stand that there is a very neat and con.
venient Court House at Melbourne, the
county seat. There was considerable bus
mess for a new county. On Tuesday
evening J. +. Morton, Esq, furnished the
Court ard Bar With an elegant supper.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

4 little boy kneoling at his mothers
knee TO say his evening prayer, asked
leave to pray in his own words, and with
child-!ike simplicity said 'Gold bless
little Willie, and don't let the house burn
up; Gold bless papa and mamma God
bless me, and make my boots 90 on easy
in the morning
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

DAILY TELrGRArH The Daily TEE
grnpI, Published at Omaha and Council
Bluffs, comes to us in an enlarged form,
ard now presents very neat appearance.
The Tcieyapa is an invaluable accession
to the Missouri SIope-as through It we
receive news from Washington in two days
and we are happy 10 see this evidence
Of its financial success.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30


On Thursday morning, friend Of ours
who had just finished reading Lincon's
inaugural, entered our sanctum, and in
dic,ed the following panegyric upon the
weather:
The CONFLICT Is ENDED.-For n few
days past most desperate conflict has
been going on in our immediate vicinity,
between the Ghost of the Old Year, on the
one hand, aud the Young Spring, fresh
from the Sammy South, on the other
Long time in even scale the battle
hung" but on Monday and Tuesday the
Old Gent. brought up his reserve, headed
by "Oid Boreas,' blowing great guns, and
in very wrath shaking dense clouds OF
SHOW from his hoary locks. The heavens
were shreuded in impenetrable drapery of
sable hue, and for time victory seemed
t. rest upon he banners of the North
Stroag men looked on aghast, and, button
ing their great coats up to their chins, hid
their shivering forms in warm corners
near stoves and chimney jams. "Old
Muddy that had been looking with fond
anticipation for the long deferred arrival of
her Southern friend, impatient to be de-
livered from the icy crest so heavily weigh
in. uFon her troubled bosom, saw the
conflict, and in deep dismay, gave up all
rs lost, and Yielded herself an unwilling
captive to the Storm King, and submitted
at er much running, chatting and frettng,
to the retastning of the almost loosened
letters that so long confined her "n dur
ence vile"
/ But on the morning of the fourth day,
all HEARTS were made TO re oice by discov-
ering a marked change in the fortunes O
the war. The ardent Young Spring, oft
subiued bat never conquered, now rallied
all his latent strength, and after a most
terrific struggle beat back his Northern
foe, and She day was his. Back rolled the
ominous clouds. and the CAD sun shot his
golden beams afar ever river and forest,
hill and dale, causing all nature animate
and inaminate to rejoice in the downfall
Of Winter and the triumph Of Spring.
The birds chirrupod merry III the noighborng
won3:
The sheep lcat-1 in unison to the lowing herd!
tn" E'ithtui G ak wuuuI his signal corn,
in Wr''mc to the spring in triumph born
thus aHts,rophized our friend. But
scarcely had his Task been mpleted,
when the army of Old Borcas. above al.
lnd"d to, rallied, ard sent Young Spring
&Hjng. Now We hear nary ch.rrup from
the little wartlers; the sheep have dried
up, and the " lowing herd" lie 1ow in some
sheltered nook;
The attic raised their tails on high,
Went bounding Ger the plain
hamblchea went thurlariug by,
A"d the ucamc down the rain!
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

We learn from the Muscatine Reriew
that baby has been born unto the house
of the editor.
This is the only branch Of the newspaper
business that amounts to much nowadays.
-heokuk Journal
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

Three members Of the Cabnet-Messrs
Cameron, Wells and Biuir--have worked
at the case a. printers. These, with Vice
President HamlIn, form on illustrious
Quarte.te Of typos.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

Rev. Mr.. Kallock is in search of an
Office from Lincoln. He wants also a
great land grant to endow Ladies Col
lege in kansas-to be named the knlico
College we suppose,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

One item in Lincoln's Albany bill was
$50, for " sundry bro1en artjcles-spt-
toons, chairs, &C. This, We believe, is
one of the places where Abe pat his foot
down firmly"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

Remember the Democratic City Con-
vention ut the Council Chamber this af.
ternoon. Let there be full attendance
Of the Democracy of the city.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

A pickpoc4et is said to have been doing
a good business on lines of railroad out
West by going into q car, refusing to pay
his fare, and picking the conductors peck.
cts as he WINS putting him off.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-03-30

The Memphis Aralanche says that Pro-
fessor Wise Of nronautic fame, is at pres.
ent engaged in selling apples and candy
At the street corners in that city. When
will wondern cease