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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-15
From the Richmond Dispatch.]
An Incident in the Battle Ct Gauiey.
HEADERS ARMY OF THE KANAwHA,

October Cd, 1861. {
After so numerous graphic descriptions of the
terrific battle OF Gauley, it wood seem too late
TO enter into any details of the engagement, nor
is it the intention OF your correspondent to do so
but merely to mention a striking spectacle which
we witnessed on the day of battle, end which
seemed so grand to all under wi ose observation
1t came. As soon as our pickets had been driven
in, and we were momentarily expecting an at
tack from the main body OF Gen. Ro,encranz, the
Fiftieth Regiment, under tn coninand OF the
gallant and accomplished Col. A. w Reynolds,
was ordered to teke the advance, which he did
with his characteristic bravery and alacrity.-
Almost soon as he had assumed his position
behind the entertainments, the booming of the
cannon and rattle OF the musketry told that many
4 warm and brave heart would cease to beat ere
the setting of the sun.
Marching on to attack him were two full reg
iments, under command of his former FRIEND and
classmate, Gen. Benham. Whist strange spec
tacle it presented! From the time they entered
West Point, up to the break OFT of these unfor-
tunate difficulties, they had been devoted friends.
they had been in the same class, they had dem
onstrated the same propositions and solved the
same problems, and, finally, had learned tie
same military science. Let US see who il ade
the best use Of their knowledge
There stood our brave Colonel in command of
the right wing OF his regiment, and the gallant
Major @. E. Thorburn, who had more than once
taught the vandsls severe lesson, in command
of the left; both of whom, though fully aware Gf
the fearful odds they had to contend against,
wore determined aspect, and fear seemed d
stranger TO their bOsOm5.
On came our Colones former friend and class
nate with his horde OF. vaDdsls but still we
neither moved nor fred a gun. They had al
most reached our entertainments when tho clear,
distinct voice of Col Reynolds rang out, ''hre !"
and so deadly was our aim that one Yaikee Col
onel, with many of his comrades, bit the dast.
Recovering from their confusion, they made an :
other fierce attack, but wee again repulsed.-
for four long hours, until night separated them,
did these two classmates fight. Time after time
did Gen. Penham, with immense numbers, make
desperate and fierce attacks upon our trench
ments; but again and again did ou- gallant Col
onel, with lis noble band OF Spartan~, repalse
them.
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Electoral Tickel.-FOr President and Vice
President.

u
President.
1st District-Jos. Christian. MiddleseX.
I'd District-Cincinnattus W. Newton, Nor
folk Oitv.
Sd Distrct-R. T. Daniel, Richmond City
4th District-W. f. Thompson. Dinwiddie
9Th Distrct-Wood Bouldin, Charlotte.
9th District-W. L. Goggin, Bedtord.
7th Dstrict-B. T. Randolph, Albemarle
9th Dstrict-James W. Walker, Madison.
9th Dstrict-Asa Rogers, Loudoun.
10th Distrct-Samuel O. Williams, Shenan-
doah.
18th District-Saml Mcdowell Reid, Rock
bridge.
18th District-H. A. Edmundson, Roanoke.
18th Dstrict-J. W. Sheffey, Smyth.
14th District-H. J. Fisher, Mason.
10Th Dstrict-Joseph Johnson, Harrison.
10th Dstrict--E. Ii. Fitzhugh, Ohio.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
John r. Edmunds, Halifax.
A. T. Caperton, Monroe.
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Glorious Victory at Santa Rosa Island.

special dispatch dated Pensacola, Oct. 9,
states ttat thousand Confederates, under the
command of Ge2. Anderson, crossed the bay last
night, landed at Santa Rosa Island at 2 o'clock
in the morning, and stormed the camp of Billy
Wilson's Zouaves, burning and destroying every
building except, the hospital; also destroying
al immense quantity of rations, equipments,
stores, and ammunition, and spikiDg their cannon
They effectt d total destruction Of the camp
The loss Of the enemy was very great The loss
of the Confederates was forty killed and wound
ed.
This spot had be, selected for the beadquar-
ters Of Billy Wilson's Zouave regiment, which,
it is well known, was composed of the most vii
laiDous material which could be scraped together
in New York ard it is gratifying t. learn that
such an exemplary body OF troops has been cut
off befors opportunity occurred for an exercise
of their criminal propensties on Southern plan
tations. Santa Rosa Island is a barren, SAL dy
strip of land, some forty miles in length, lying
below the coast of Florida, opposite Pensacola.
Fort Pickens is located at one extremity of the
island.
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Prisoners.

On Thursday last, "a prisoners from the West
arrived here by The Railroad, and Is from Hardy
county-the latter being Union men of this State
We understand that some of these latter had
been in the federal army and had been allowed
to go home to ''seed" their grain. For time
at least they will be supported by the Confeder-
ate States
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To the Voters of the I1th Congressional
District.

In response to many calls, both private and
public, announce myself candidate for the
Confederate Congress. Ia the present distracted
state Of our country, I, in common with the 9TH
er gentlemen who are candidates for the same
position, think that party politics should be ig-
nored. In the absence of one of the candidates
do not think it right to canvass the district and
shall refrain from doing so, unless one or both
of the gentlemen, who are my competitors, in
augurate the policy. Being comparatively un-
known in some of the counties of the district, |
think it a matter due to myself to state that
have ever been States Rights man. As mem.
Der Of the Virginia Convention, used every
exertion in my power to forward tbs interests
and success of the South. Should l be so for
tunate as to be elected to the Confederate Con-
gress, shall use my best efforts to represent you
with intelligence and fidelity.
Your obedient servant,
S. A. COFFMAN-
Oofohar TX 1891 tdo
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Successful Expedition in North Carolina.

successful ExpedltlOn In NOItn CdiOiAAo'
1t havins been ascertained that the stores
captured on the federal vessel Fanny were in-
tended for detachment of federal forces station
ed on narrow strip of land on tie Sounds in tie
neighborhood OF Fort Hatteras, an expedition
was set On foot to capture that force.
The expedition for this purpose left Roanoke
Island on Thursday, at midnight, and consisted
of the steamers Curlew, the flagship of Commo-
dore Lynch, Raleigh, Fanny, and Junaluska, and
the transports Empire and Cotton Plant, with
detachments of the 3rd Georgia and North Car
oli'.a Regiments.
They arrived off Chicmacomaque at O'clock
in the morning, and commenced landing the
Georgia Regiment under cover of the guns OF
the fleet, which laid too far from the shores, and
rot in position to prevent the Yankees from
retreating.
The 20th Indiana Regiment was drawn up on
shore preparatory to giving our forces battle,
probably to frigbten them off, but, seeing the
determined action of our forces towards landing
the cowardly whelps took to their heels down
towards Hatteras, leaving everything, even their
private wardIobes, papers, &c. This example
of gaantry was set them by their Colonel, who
pnt spurs to his horse and was the swiftest OF
the whole pack.
At the time of the retreat of the Yankees, had
i: been high tide, they would not have escaped,
as the sand was of such nature as to utterly
preclude the possibility of running, save below
the high-wat mark. Our men had to drag
theic field howiizers through this sand twelve
miles-that is, from Chcmacomaque to Hatteras
| Light; and during the chase, one member OF the
Georgia Regiment died from exhaustion in pur
suing tie Yankees.
A sergeant major of the Indiana Regiment
shot the horse OF Col. Wright, OF the Georgia
Regiment, from under him, which appeared to
be the only evidence of bravery evinced by the
whole party. Colonel Wright captured this
man, and for his bravery treated him very cour
teousy.
| Col. Wright, being on horseback and consider
ably in advance of his command, overlook a
party of thirteen Yankees together with their
Adjutant. He made a gallant charge on them,
when the Adiutant shot hi, horse and conmen-
ced loading again, when the Colonel grabbed up
a small Yankee and presented him as breast
work to ward off the Adjutant's fire. With this
he advanced on the Adjutant with his repeater
and captured four, including the Adjutant
As our forces continued to advance they COM
menced taking prisoners, in all about forty, and
killed seven Or eight of the flying Hessians.
The Cotton Plant, under orders from Commo-
dore Ly ncb, ran up the Ohicmacomaqle and took
on board the entire forces which had got back
to that point, together with the enemy's entire
camp eqlpage, consisting of 800 tents, cartridge
boxes, haversacks, canteens, cooking utensils,
provisions, &C., together with their private
wardrobe, which they Were in too great haste
to take with them. Tie entire expedition then
returned to Roanoke Island, where they arrived
on Sunday night at - O'Clock.
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NOTICE! |!

LII persons belonging to the 5th Regiment Vir-
~ ginia Volunteers who are absent without leave
or having leave have oversayed the same, requir
ed to report for duty with the Regiment. Failing to
do so thew will be advertised as deserters and
ward offered for their apprehension.
By order of Col. HARMAN.
j. .BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
Oct. Is, 1s61-3t. Adjutant.
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~ We had the pleasure of examining at
tho Qoartermaster's Office, few days since,
some !:ne specimens of Military Drums made in
Stanton, and equal in finish and sound to any
made in YankeeGom.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-15

W The cartridge factory in Richmond, un-
der the superintendent of Lieut.. ]. W. Smith,
is manufacturing cartridges at the rate of 200, 900
per day. The factory employs 500 women and
800 men.
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We are authorized to announce DIR s. A. CoFFMAN.
of Rockingham, candidate for the next Congress
of the Confederate States. Oct 15-tde
We authorized to announce Col. KENToN HAIR
PER candidate to represent the lth Congressional
District composed of the counties of Augusta, Rock
ingham, Rockbridge, Pendleton Highland, Bath, AL
leghany and Pocahontas Oct. 15-tde
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- 1t is reported tl.at Col Doniphan, of
Missouri, whose name is linked with brilliant
achievements in the Mexican war has Joined the
Oonfederates. II iris be uue, we have made a
valuable acauisifi. y to our cause in Missouri
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~ The Phila elphia Enquirer says not less
than one million nc hundred thousand dollars
are daily paid ouf ty the Secretary of the Treas
Jury at Washington. How long will Yankee pat
r-iotis1s stand thai2
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MARRIED..

October 9Th, at O'clock. A. NJ, by the Rev. s. Nc
Clanahan, Mr. JAMES A. WINE and Miss SARAH JANE
TRIBBETT, both Of KOckbridge county.
The shafts of "Abe'' fly thick and fast,
To pierce the tender heart,
And Cupid, too is in the field,
And will perform his part. =
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wood.

Those who desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do so by hauling us good loads and
nonG ar006
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For The ISnectntnr.
Donations

Received for the soldiers of the Confederate
States
Mis-. William Wallace 2 blankets.
Mrs. Russell Wallace l
The widow Wallace
Mrs. Susan Ferguson 2 s.
8 pairs of socks.
Mrs. Robert Young / blanket.
Mr.. John Reid pairs of socks.
Mrs. Elizabeth Craig {.
Mrs. S. A. King blankets.
Mrs. Ii. G. Guthrie blankets and pairs Of
socks. Received by
W. G. CAMPBELL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-15

CINCINNATI Oct. 8.-The ST. Louis COZ respon-
dent of the Commercial, of this city states that
one Of the paroled officers taken prisoner at the
battle of LexingsOn reports that 200 of the Irish
Brigade had deserted and joined the Confederate
army
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-15

e~D DR.. Thomas Opie, Sd Corporal "Augusta
Lee Rifles" has been commissioned Assistant
Surgeon Of the 25th Regiment Vlginla Volun-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-10-15
The Victory in Western Virginia-Ad
of General Jackson To HIS Soldiers.

lG recognition OF the gallant cOnCuct Of his
command, in the recent enga ement in Western
Virginia. Gen. Jackson has issued the following
General Order:
CAMP BARLOW, GREENBRIER RIVER,
N W. A., Oct 5, 1861. {
GENERAL ORDER, No. Is:
The following will be read at evening parade,
before each OF the corps OF that portion ot the lst
Division tf the army of Northwestern Virginia
at Greenb ier river:
SOLDIERS Alter campaign to you OF pecu-
liar barjships, the enemy, descending from his
mountain fa=tnesses, has afforded you the long
coveted opportunity of testing your efficiency in
action. Confident in his greater numbers, his
superior arms, and the comparative weakness OF
your position, he came, with his wagon trains,
in anticipation OF an easy victory, and psrma
nent enjoyment OF its profits. But gallahuy
and well have you maintained your place in line
with your brethren OF the army of Northws stern
Virginia-meetiDg bis earlier advances with
striking exhibitions of Individual daring, receiv-
ing bis concentrated fire for more than tour hoars
with the GOODNESS of veterans; and, then, when
lie supposed your spirit to be shaken, with a
calm determination, Indicating to him what his
fate would be should he attempt TO carry out
further his original ce,igns, have you rerulsed
his first efforts to charge aud to break your
lines.
Though you were not in force to pursue him
and TO realize the iull fruits OF your triumph,
treating, he left behind him the unmistakable
evidences of his rout, in the bodies of his dead
TOO numerous to be carried with him, the aban
d nment Of arms and accoutremeuts, even to he
colours which, in the morning, he bad haunted
50 insolently in your ont.
Soldiers! with pride, congratulate you!
(Sgued) HENRY +. JACKSON,
Brigadier- General Commanding.
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~ The Confederate Army Clothing Rooms.
next doc: to us, have two hundred and fly
seamstresses and cutters constantly at work.
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Top OF ALLEGHANY, Oct, q. 1861.

our Company on the evening of October 9Th, it
was unanimously
Resolved, That the Orderly Sergeant be re-
quested o present the very cordial ack knowledg-
ments of this Company to Mrs. Martha Risk for
her singularly sef-sacrifcing and generous hos
pitalty during our stay IN Staunton; also to
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Lushbaugh, Mrs. kenney, Mrs.
Mcleod, and to other ladies', (wel known at the
Hospital and their private residences in their at
tention to the sick,) for share Of their atten-
ton and lberality.
Resolved, That our Orderly be instructed to
publish these resolutions III the Staunton Specta-
tor, and that copy of them be procured and
sent to these ladies as token of our obligation.
In fulflment of this very pleasant commission
allow me, ON my own part, to state how strong is
the feeling of this Company in respectto your own
individual share Of these acts. For five weeks
your house was constantly filed with our sick.
They were brought there at your own invitation,
and kept there with generous kindness that not
only refused all forms of remuneration, out ac-
tually forbid the soldiers, when ashamed of be-
ing so long burden, to bring their rations or to
procure the expensive delicacies that might be
directed in their care. This offering of your own
house as Hospital when your own family were
suffering from sickness, and keeping it open with
the same freedom to the very last, and urging US
to use it as a refuge when our sick passed and
repassed on their furlOughs from the West, con-
stitute debt that will never be forgotten, and
we pray kind Providence to award, in our be-
half, that liberal recOmpense which you refuse
from us, and which such unusual benefactions
most undoubtedly deserve.
Hoping that old Rockbridge, to which you be-
lOnged as we'll as we, may never be ashamed Of u.s.
1 am, madam, with great respect,
Your obedent servant,
WIN. X. DONNALD,
o. S. Fairfield Mcdowell Guards
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LAND FOR SALE.


M ILL be sold, at public auction. on "WEDNESDAY,
ses all the Real Estate of Daniel Miller decd,
ssting of tracts of land situated South River
three miles above Waynesboro. The first tract con-
tains, by recent survey, 3l4 ACRES, and lies
both sides of the river, has fine water power and
good Saw Mill on it, an excellent DWELL.
ING HOUSE, Barn, Stable, and all other azs4SsA
necessary out-buidings nearly all new 1t HIM
is finely watered, good fuit, &c. The land A-
good and susceptible of growing any kind of grain,
about l8O cleared This farm is very desirable
proper, ty, in good neighborhood to churches,
schorls, and within three miles of the Waynesboro'
Depot, on the Central Railroad.
cleared, tolerabe buildings it, and finely watered,
good orchard and meadow, &C., lying the former
tract. There will be sold with this tract appen-
dage 120 of tmbered land, lying one-fourth of
mile from it.
The terms of the above lands will be one-fourh in
hand and the balance In three equal annual nens,
approved personal security will be required for the
deferred payments, and the deed retained until the
land is paid for. Possession will be given immedi-
ately.
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. 27, 1S6l.-3ts.
P. P.S.-As the lands advertised above were not sold
public sale the day above specified, the under
signed now offers them at prl0Gte sale.
MARTIN COYNER, Ex'r.
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SEOUESTRATION NOTICE.

HAVING been appointed by the Judge of the Dis
IL trict Court of the Confederate States, for the
Western District of Virginia, Receiver for all the
counties of Augusta, Highland, Randolph. Pocahon-
tas, Greenbrier Monroe, Allegheny and Bath here
by notify all ATTORNEYS, Counsellors at Law. Presi
dents and Cashiers of Banks. Principal Administra-
tors Officers of Railroads and other Corporations
Agents of Foreign Corporations and ali other Agents,
Former Partners, Trustees, Executors and Admins
traitors and all persons holding controlling any
lands, tenements hereditaments goods chattels,
rights Credits any interest therein of for any
enemy of the Confederate States of America speedily
inform of the same, and render me an account
there If, and, far practicable to place the same
in my hands. Any such person wfuy failing to do
will be guilty of high misdemeanor and liable to
be indicted fined or imprisoned, according to law
also notify all citizens of the Confederate States,
speedily to inform me (as required by law of any
lands, tenements and hereditaments goods and chat
tels rights and credits, within my said district and of
every lgnf and interest therein owned, possessed
enjoyed by or for any such allen enemy
1 will be found at my office in Staunton
THOS. ). NICHE, Receiver.
October Is, 1S61.-4t
- Richmond Dispatch and Enquirer copy once
week for four weeks and forward their accounts to this
Office.
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PUBLIC SALE.
FFNHE subscriber, with view of curtai,inp bis bus
4 lness will offer at public SALE on Friday, the
LIST day of November, at his residence, four miles
a North of Middebrook, II or Is zasowr7a
LEy0< HORSES AND COLTS, A
AAl4 "a lot of Cattle, some of which -A-.A
afe iaIi number Vt Sheep ami Hogs, and + iania-
ton Wagon. The terms will be liberal and will be
made known on the day Of sale
Oct 15-3t John A. DAVIDSON
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

October Is, 1861.-tde.
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DIR. ARTHUR
LAS returned to Staunton PERMANENTLY For
IL eight years liberal patronage he
reviews with much gratitude and ac- XA
knowledged thankfulness. Rejoicing OyFX&A
that he is still able to serve his old, tried 1ID
friends with more experience and improved skill dill
igence and faithfulness.
Oct Is, 1S61.-tf
QUARTERMAoTER'S DEPARTMENT. =.
STAUNToN, Va, Oct. 18th, 1851 (
OhoPOSALS will be received at this of6ce up TO
ry Hospital with $50 Cords of Seasoned Oak and Pine
Wood Cash will be paid on its delivery. n
M. G. HARTMAN,
OCT. lo-2tniHu Quartermaster,
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A Gard

JAS. E. BEARD, Sec'y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-06-21
Military News.

BANNER PSE,KSrArIoS TO raE Ds KALR
RsaIMEMr.-Tho Dc X Alb Regiment, Col.
vos GrLsA'a, paradod wednesday, and received
at No. 2l West Thirty. fourth street, two mag.
nldcent regi mental standards and two guide
oolors, from Ne. II. A. WrrrHAus aud lady.
The rsgimeutsl standard Is . fine pisco Of
workmanship. The material Of which Il is
composed b blue satin. Ga the front 10 an
embroidered likeness Of Blroa DIX KALr,
worked in chenille and silk. Ga tho reverse 10
the United States coat Of arms, inter woven
with the Ausric m and G,rmau Gags, the lat
Ter the gold, red and black. On this side 10
also the name OF tho "Ds Kilb" regiment, "
painted 10 gilt letters. On tho lance, Is fa,,.
snsd silver plate, Lsaiag the inscription,
''Pfosehted to tbs Do Kllb regiment Y. Y.
Volunteers, by X. A. WTrH,vs, June, 1861"
The Arsr'can ensign Is made OF heavy rod,
white and blue silk, bordsrod with massive
gold bullion fr;lge. Ga tho blu, field the
thirty four ttrs are clustered around . shield,
upon which is psintol in gold letters, "Ds Kilb
Regiment, N "" Ths staff is OF lance
wood, surmountsd by a gilt eagle, from which
arc suspended heavy gold cords and taseels. On
silver plate Ia the centre OF tho stif Appears
a similar inscription 10 that on the rsgim ,nts
standard. The guide colors are OF rel silk,
trimmed with white fringe. The s.sls are
srmounted by spear h,ats.
- Li,dsrkrahz. a G. rms1 singing society
Of - Col VoS GLst has been a prorninsa at
member, thea p;cstnted TO him a han!s,ms