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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
meeting or the stAugnsta Lee Rifles,

Mnptiup of the - Augusta -AAee AAAAAsse
At meeting of the ssAugusta Lee Kines' loea -
their camp at Greenbrier River, Oct. 70, Iooa'
the Following preamble and resolutions oelns
trodnced. were passed Dy unanimous vote, ia "a
lowed by hearty cheer for the ladies' u o.1
Augusta: have
WHEREAs. The ladies of Augusta county nav :,
since we have been in the army, cOnIerreo %
many kindnesses upon us in having our uniforms
made in such a neat and durable manners anu ~
nroviding as with those conveniences ana oeii,
cacies so essential to the comfort OF our Sick an
we have so often, while worried with our naiu
duties as soldiers, had our hearts cneereo ny Seo
mo that those for whom we were being eApoSeu
TO I,rivations and dangers, appreciated our sersl
cas and were endeavoring to make US as com
Portable as possible in our mountain camp, thefe
Resolved. That our heartfelt thanks be return
I'D to the ladies of Augusta county for the III nu u
marable kindnesses to the members OF the eau
ousta Lee Rifles" expressing the hope tnat I'll
God of battles may give success TO our arms
and that, though we may perish, there may e.o 70
he brave hearts and strong arms to repel tue ~
yader from our soil, and that the ladies OF Au
i ousta may never be distressed by his presence
Also, W.,
Resolved, That our thanks are due Mr.. VI =
wilson, of Augusta, for the great favor coniel
red upon our company in the untiring zeal uls
played at different times in having the presen'
: from the ladies conveyed to our camp.
Resolved, That copy of these proceedings
forwarded to the Editor of the ssStaunton spec
tator'' for publication.
~ CAPT R. D. LILLEY, Chm.
J.B. WRIGHT. .Act'g O. s., Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
GLORIOUS NEWS!!!
Lincoln's Fleet Wrecked!
RUPTURE In THE CABINET!!

Dispatches received here by telegraph on
Yesterday (Monday) evening state that Lincoln
great feet sent South to ravage and destroy, mas
met the fate of the famous Spanish Armada
having been wrecked in the storm of Friday night
last. Two gun boats were driven ashore on the
coast of S. Carolina, and were captcred with all
they contslned-the crews and soldiers OF oo'.'
boats, about 1900 or 1900, and all theft mum
tions of war.
The telegraph also reports that there has beer
a complete ''burst-up" in the Cabinet OF LIN.
coln-Seward, Chase and Blair having resigned
The surmise is, that the rupture grew out OF the
difficulties in the affair of Gen. Fremont. We
hope this good news will be confirmed. Th'
handwriting upon the wall must begin to b
visible even to the obtuse vision of Lincoln him
self
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05


r- The following Card of Col. Baldwin was
.rsnarad in time for the last last sue OF the
spectator" but, + consequence o. the 'a,,u,s 'as
of the mail, was not receive, % s'se' -
of last week was Issued.
To the People of Augusta County.
ALLEGHANY SUMMIT, Oct. 26, '61.
Finding that the duties Of my Office as Colonel
of the SID Virginia Regiment will interfere with
my attendance on the State Convention, l have
felt it to be proper to resign my place in that
body.
/ think you will approve of my having accept
ed command which was rendered to me with
out the least agency on my part, and am sure
you will prefer that, having undertaken such a
trust, shall share with your sons and brothers
whatever winter campaign in these mountains
may have in store for them.
For my Regiment, composed wholly of the sons
of Augusta and Rockbridge, bespeak not only
your kind wishes, but your active and efficient
help in preparation against the coming storms of
winter, and for their families left at home, the
kind and watchful guardianship, to which as a
people and as individuals you are so solemnly
pledged.
In giving up trust conferred upon me under
circumstances of peculiar honor, l must be al
lowed to express my heartfelt gratitude for the
generous confidence with which you have sus-
tanned me in what l believed to be the path Of
duty. Respectfully,
Your obd't servt,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
A CITIZEN.
Gratifying.

We have been grati6ed, says the Petersburg
Express, at the number of old dresses old coats,
old hats and old pants we have seen on our
streets recently. From what we see, and what
We can learn, there has been general searching
OF wardrobes, closets and garrets, and the result
Is astonishing. One gentleman, we are informed
has discovered that be is the fortunate owner Of
thirteen pairs of pants, half dozen coats and
nine or ten waistcoats, all of which he can put
to good use until times get better. We have
heard of numerous instances where old hats have
been reclaimed, old boots and shoes been half
soled over and examined into. This is all very
gratifying. 1t shows that we are disposed to
practice economy, which is one of the most
valuable and useful virtues. We will all see its
value and usefulness before the war is over.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Humphrey Marshall.

We are gratiied to announce t. at Col. Hum
phrey Marshall, of Kentucky, has been appointed
to the position of Brigadier Geneta in the Pro-
visional Army OF the Confederate States. Col.
Marshall graduated at West Point, and was q
classnate o. Gems. Joseph E. johnson and Rob-
ert E. Lee. He served with distinguished abil
ty in the war with Mexico, where he was in
command Of the famous Kentucky cavalry regi-
mept, and was at the bloody and eyer memora-
'-.*is OF Buena Vista. He led the snccessful
oie oas. -ailant Vaughan, of his reg
charge wherein the o. u.. ZsD of
ment, and the chivaric gentlemau, -
the Arkansas cava.ry, fell to rise no mere. Ou
that trying occasion, when bullets flew as thick
as hailstones, Gel. Marshall bore himself proudly
at the head of the column, though death and
desolation reigned around, and every hiilock
seemed volcano; and Lis mighty voice rang
out above the din of battle, encouraging his men
so stand By the colors. Under such q leader the
gallant SOUS OF Kentucky will again rush, as with
a thunder blast, to do or to die,-Rach. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
A GaIlant.F Fight.


We learn from gentlemen direct from Ken
lucky, that most gallant little contest came off
in Morgan county, in that State, on Tuesday OF
last week. Some 800 true Kentackians, about
half of whom were armed with their squirrel
guns, had met, most probably, for the purpose OF
~Aruing measures for their own defence, when
ccl.~ :" foald themselves surrouded by,
they sudden, --'nites fully armed and
from - to 1900 Linz. -lians. finding
equipped. The gallant Kentuo. ed to
themselves hemmed in, at once determsD>
"work their passage" out. Accordingly, the lou
with guns, and the balance with whatever they
could lay their hands upon, went to work, and
after desperate struggle made their escape,
killing about 40 Hessians, and losing only two OF
their number, whether killed or captured was
not known. The Kentuckians were commanded
by Capt Mays. We give the rumor as we get it,
hoping and believing it to be substantially true.
Virginidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Fight at Fredericktowr, Missouri.

On Monday, the 21st of October, the same day
on which tie battle near Leesburg took place, l.
200 ofsthe Confederate army, under command of
Genl Thompson, had fight with 1000 of the
enemy at FrederickstowD 10 Missouri. Our loss
was 40 killed aud wounded, and the loss of the
en- my was 1862. Referring to this fight, Gent
Thompson says:
"We met them with twelve hundred men, and
after fighting them two hours retired in good Or
der. We anbushed them at every turn of the
road, corDtield and thicket. and here Cat Green
vile, Mo- with more men than we started with,
and the whole force in one thousand per cent.
better spirits than when the campaign commen-
ced.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
To the Voters of tho Iith Congress. .Onal
District. 9-4f

In response to many calls, both private and
public, l announce myself a candidate for the
Confederate Congress. Ia the present distracted
state Of our country, |, in common with the 9TH
er gentlemen who are candidates for the same
position, think that party politics should be- ig-
pored, In the absence of one of the candidates
do not think it right to canvassthe district, and
shall refrain from doing a3. So unless one or both
of the gentlemen, who are my competitors, in
augurate the policy. Being comparatively un-
,~wn in some of the counties of the district, |
KIN >atter due to myself to state that
think 1t L.. States Rights man. AS amen
have ever been CONVENTION. I used every
per o. me ,ms nv nower to ic.rward the interests
end enl success @ IS Of the South Should be so for
tunate as to be elected to the Confederate oon-
gress, shall use my best efforts to represent you
with intelligence and fidelity.
Your obedient servant,
S. A. COFFMAN.
n.+obar TX 1891 tide
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
-m1TrToT spEcTAToB GENERAL ~ ApVERTls1h.
duhstions have
-. rto f,,,ou;, aaa;.;on uUhatlons have T
e 1n0 = p",,e -IT.a, sall for the

~ The fo lowing additiona. slH.s ss,, 90 Aa'e
been made to the Rev. G. W. Camp. - ae' 'ns
benefit of the soldiers:
From Miss Hanger, blanket and 8 pair sock :.
From Mrs ]. J. Cullen, blanket.
From Mrs. Richard freeman, blanket and 2
pair socks. X
Erom Mrs. Amanda T. Newton, blanket, 2
pair drawers aud 2 pair socks.
From Mrs John Brooks, blankets and pair
socks. 4a Saa
| Q pair socks donor not remembered.
From Mrs. Tinsley, blankets
From Mrs. Virginia Black, l blanket and
fpair socks.
From Mrs. 81. NJ Moffett, 8 blankets.
From Mrs. Sarah Howell, blanket and pall
socks.
From Miss L. v. Howell, 2 pair socks and
comfort.
From Miss Mary Moffett, pair socks.
From Mrs. Shaffer, pair socks.
! From Mrs. DR.. Stribliny, 30 pair socks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
A John Brown Company.
> New York Tribune says .

The New York Tribune says: 800
At Cleveland, Ohio, are encamped nearly one
hundred men, raised by Capt. John Brown, Jr.,
and intended for service as sharpshooters in the
".'-A Kansas Regiment, Col. James Montgome-
nn''" oon,,naDd;Do ".c- are q picked body OF
men, many of whom have already serveu 49, "'t
three months levy. The officers of the company
are ss follows: John Brown, Jr., of Jefferson,
Ohio, Captain -----z Rostwick, of Kansas, first,
and George 81. Hoyt, of Massachusetts,, SECOND
Lieutenants. Mr.. Hoyt will be remembered as
the young lawyer who went to Virginia to de,
fand old John Brown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to Announce DR. S. A. CoEFMAN,
of Rockingham, candidate for the next congress
of the Confederate States. (Oct l5-tde
We are authorized to announce Col. 'kENToS nAR,
as candidate to represent the 1lth Congressional
District composed of the counties of Augusta Rock
ingham, Rockbridge Pendleton, Highland, Bath, Al
leghany and Pocahontas. Oct. lo-tde
We are authorized to announce Col JOHN B. BALD
WIN candidate for the Confederate Congress TOT the
District composed of the counties of Augusta Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Bath Allegheny, Pocahontas,
Pendieten and Highland.
We are authorized to announces WILLIAM SKEEN OF
Pocahontas as candidate to represent the llth Dis
trict in the Congress of the Confederate States
Oct 29-te
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Col. McDonald,s Command.

On last Tuesday we noticed the rumor which
had reached here on the day before that abou
300 of Col McDonald's command had been cap
tured near Romney in Hamshire county on the
Saturday preceding. We are pleased to learn
that our loss was not SO great as was reported
We have not been able to get very satisfactory
report of that engagement. 1t seems, however,
attacked in two directions by an overwhelming
force of Federals, and after fight of two hours
were forced to make precipitate retreat leaving
behind baggage ofevery description commissary
and quartermaster's stores and papers, and three
pieces of cannon.
and six hundred. Two hundred and fifty were
cavalry and the balance militia.
The enemy had 5000 men and their cavalry
equalled our whole force. 1t was impossible for
us to get reinforcements from any point, as our
men everywhere were fighting more than ten
times their number. 1t is impos sible to arrive at
our loss, but many are missing, and it is believed
a considerable portion were killed, wounded and
taken prisoners.
2. s. After the above was in type, we receiv-
ed the Winchester Republican giving an account
of tlis affair in which it is stated that we lost
none in killed, or missing, but lost. ten wagons,
three pieces of artillery, clothing and ammuni-
ton and the effects and papers of the Quarter
master. The Republican says:
sThe Militia under COL Monroe, 200 strong,
acted moss Dobly. They met the regiment l.
900 strong of the enemy, advancing on the
Springfield road, at the Chain or Wire Bridge,
killing about 40 of them, and comrletelylrouting
the rest TIE enemy, 4,000 strong, hold posses
sion of Romnsy, whilst 1000 are encamped at
Springfield"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Gen. FIoyd's Command.

From a correspondent of the Richmond Dis
patch, writing from Dublin Depot in Pulaski
county. under date of Oct. 29th, we learn the
following in reference to the toilsome march and
present position of the forces under command
of Gen. Floyd. From Sewell Mountain they
marched by the way of Richmond Ferry, Ral-
eigh @. II. and Fayette @. 81. to their present po-
sition at Cotton Hill After ten days hard march
ing over almost impossible roads, building boats,
making roads, and constructing bridges, ise COM
mand reached Fayetteville the 21st, aboht noon,
and, without hating marched to the Junction
of the Miller's Ferry road with the Raleigh
turnpike, scme three miles East of Fayette Q. ID.
The enemy had pickets stationed near the juno
ton of these roads. The advance was halted
here. and part of Col. Philips cavalry dis
mounted-some seventy in number-as skirmish
ers, commanded by Col. Phillips in person. Gen.
Floyd, with his staff, proceeded down the Mil
ler's Ferry road about one mile; the pckets of
the enemy retreating before our skirmishers with
out even firing gun. Here the General was
stopped by a blockade OF narrow pass IN the
river bluffs made by the enemy. The militia and
those who followed to the Ferry, some three
quarters of a mile further, had to Chamber over
timber and trees fallen across the road on foot.
The no d is very narrow and down deep defle
between the bluffs to the river bank. The pick
cts of the enemy crossed the river on the double
quick. and commenced brisk fire from the op
posite heights, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, which was
returned by our skirmishers, and kept up until
sundown The enemy brought to the aid of their
infantry two pieces of artillery, which were used
in firing without effect upon our men until the
fight closed at night. Our loss one killed and
three wounded very slightly; the damage to the
enemy was considerable, judging from the
screams of their men, occasioned by the shots
of our skirmishers, who used their Sharp's car
bine with telling effect upon their artillerists.
Gen. Floyd holds the landing on this side of
Kanawha, at Bowyer's and Mitler's and Mont
Ferries. Montgomery's Ferry is across
the Kanawha river, just below the mouth of
Gauley. Our main force is at Cotton Hill.
The enemy have force of from seven to ten
thousand at Gauley Bridge, Hawks Nest, and
along the valley for seven miles up to Hamil-
,on's Their tents are visible from Cotton Hill,
md their band may be heard distinctly at night
1t Gen. Fleyd's headquarters. Our cavalry have
proceeded as far down as Maiden, fighting their
)oats and annoying their trains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
nv THE PR ESD e Vt.
.ApRnCI

wuppprAs it hath pleased Almighty God, tne
Disposer OF events, to protect ana uo-
eN-a the Confederate States hitherto, IN ''ie'i
c,nt,ct with their enemies, and to be unto 'nen
q shield: .ocoo
And. where's, with grateful thanks we tscos
nzs His hand. and acknowledge that not uH'o ~, -
bnt unto Him belongeth the victory am -
humble dependence upon His Almighty slfens w.
and trusting in the justness of our cause, we aP-
neal to Him, that He may set at naught 1l'e 81.
forts Of our enemies, and put them to ceslus'on
and shame: wis
IN Now. therefore, 7, JEFFERSON DAVIS,
p,esaent of the Confederate States, 10 view 0i
| the impending conflict, do hereby set apart III.
1DAY. the 18th day of November, as DAY o.
fastipe. humiliation and prayer; and | DO hefeo.
i invite the Reverend Clergy and the people
these Confederate States, to repair on that ga.
70 their usual places of public worship, ana I
;mnlore the blessing of Almighty God upon on
arms. that He may give US victory over onr enc '
mics preserve our homes and altars iron, poiiu
! tion. and secure to us the restoration OF peac
t and prosperity. 80, tho GO,
: of the Confederate States, at hlcl
: SEAL. mond, this thirty y-frst day OF ocee
4 s~ Der, in the year OF our Lord OIL
: tbousand eight hundred and sixty-one
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
3 By the President:
r. NJ. 7. HUNTER,
q Secretary of State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Another Strange Fact.

A shoe manufacturer in this town, says the
Salisbury en- c. Watchman, sent to Petersburg
few days ago for hog bristIes, for which he paid
at the moderate price Of nine dollars a pound!-
We won't say that Southern men are consum-
mate asses, but really this is too bad. Thou
sands of pounds Of hog bristles are wasted every
bptchering season in any one Southern State
6ur people have actually preferred to buy them
-. North rather than be at the trou-
Bile of jerking them out of the 49, e3Yf.
hogs. Will not our farmers see, hereafter, that
there is no lack of hog bristles? Select the lar
geSt, and pull them before the hog is scalded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
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,
thew 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, 1861-11-05
Federal Losses in the Leesburg Battle.

reueTdI Losses In the LeesUufS Ddttles
The Northern papers furnish partial list OF
their wounded in the battle of Leesburg, number
ing 157. A good many more are still at Lees
burg, whittier they were carried after the fight.
Their killed, drowned, and missing, are variously
estimated but with all their ingenuity they
cannot conceal the fact that they suffered ter
rible disaster. Baker, it appeare, from latest
accounts, acted under orders in crossing the riv-
er, and it would not be surprising if this reverse
at the commencement of McClellan's plans should
bring down fierce denunciations upon the head Of
that pet General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
The Leesburg Battle.

Col. Featherstone, who commanded one Of the
Mississippi Regiments in the late battle at Lees
burg, has made statement, giving the result of
the action aud some additional circumstances
adding to the lustre of our victory. He states
that we took 726 prisoners, pieces of artillery,
900 muskets, and quantity of clothing. Our
forces engaged in the action did not exceed
1000 men. The enemy had from seven to twelve
regiments. Our loss was not more than $50
killed and wounded The enemy's loss in killed,
wounded, drowned, and prisoners, is stated to
have not beeG less than 1000 men.-Eraminer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Eur the Snectnfnr

Mr.. EDITOR Suffer me to call the attention
OF the Str. ct Commissioners to the condition OF
the street between the Va. Hotel and r. X.
Bridge. Surely it ought to be repaired for the
credit of the town to say nothing about the com
fort OF those citizens who have to wade through
mud in passing, as in consequence OF the condi-
ion OF the street, the side walk is used for horses
and all kinds of wheeled vehicles. Ii the au
thorities will not attend to it, would il MT be
good suggestion to release the citizens from the
corporation tax.
Ncv. I'd 1861. A CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

MEMPHIS, Oct. 29.-The .AppeaI of this city
has reliable advlces which announce that Gen'l
Price was at Neosho OF the 9Th instant. His ar
my was in good fighting condition, and Gen. Nc
Culloch was in close proximity, and daily receiv-
ing large accessions. Their combined force will
outnumber any combined force that Fremont can
bring against them. The opinion prevailed that
Gen. Fremont was making a desperate effort to
retrieve his failing fortunes.
Gen. Prices retrograde movement was strate-
getical, and his troops are now amply supplied
with ammunition and determined to stand.
Jeff. Thompson is in Memphis. He left his
command safe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
The Enemy,s Loss at Leesbnrs

The enemy, as is their wont, misrepresented
their loss at Leesburg, stating at first that their
loss in killed, wounded, drowned, and missing
was only 200, and that, too, when we had 657
prisoners in Richmond taken in that fight. The
New York Euening Post, seeing that this false
hood would not escape exposure acknowledges
loss OF 1000 10 killed, wounded, drowned and
missing, and says that their loss in character will
be much greater than is srepresented by this num-
ber
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
electoral Ticket For President and Vice
President.

Electoral Ticket.-For President anu VICE
President.
Tst District--Jos. Christian, Mddlesex
'-w~e I'd -Cincinnattus W. Newton, Nor
folkiGty. r.u
Sd District-R T. Daniel, Richmond City
4th District-W F. Thompson. Dinwlddie.
5th District-W ood Bouldin, Charlotte.
9Th District-W. L. Goggin, Bedford.
7th Dstrict-B F. Randolph, Albemarie.
9Th District ames W. Walker, Madison.
9th District-Asa Rogers, Loudoun.
10th District-Sannuel G. Williams, Shenan-
doah.
bridge. pho
18th District-J. W. Sheffey, Smyth.
14th District-H J. Fisher, Mason.
18th District--Joseph Johnson, Harrison.
18th District--.E. II. Fitzhugh, Ohio.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.s
John R. Edmunds, Halifax.
A. T. CapertoD, Monroe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Important Arr,val-The Southern COmmis-

Important Arrlval-The Southern COmmis.
SiOners ON their way to Liverpool.
Intelligence has been received in official quar-
tiers in Richmond that Spanish brig arrived at
Mobile Oct. 30th, from Havana, loaded with
coffee and other valuables. The vessel success
fully ran the blockade.
This arrival brings the important news that
Messrs. Mason and Slidell, the Commissioners of
the Confederate Government to England and
France, sailed from Havana, on the 23d of Octo
Der in British vessel, for Liverpool.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

RrAuxErs SoARoE.-The Governors of both
Ohio and Indiana have issued addresses to the
women of those States, appealing to them to fur
n;sh blankets and clothing for the volunteers
The Federal Government has advised them of
their inability to supply them with blankets, the
supply at the North being entirely exhausted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Fort Sumpter Anderson.

The Memphis Aualanche of Friday says:-"A
gentleman who reached Bowling Green on Sat-
urday relates the following conversation which
occurred in Louisville between Gen. Anderson
and himself: General, | understand that you
ha vo r0.;,,n y "Yss, sir" replied the General
). ~ 40 'oiJ oau, az" - tt,aE
die in retirement, the Anderson OF Sumter,
to sustain disastrous battle in my present po-.
sition, for the want of necessary supplies-sol-
diers and arms-from the Government serve."
This is reliable