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Cen. KaHeseAu,s Troops.


AcirenponGent Of the Louisville Courier
titus deec1itee the troops under Gen Rousseau,
Lev Il Comp 10 Hclt:
Can1, Hol: has hitherto contained no force
nb:t. cc3rte itEeE could style other than
ell a:r=d u.cb; tut nose a teeH appoisstcd ans
ts:',td"Es army is rapidly e''ae7ysng out ef il
<os.,eised finer or 5ttte7 fighting material Tas
txaci 1uulter Ct men Es7e csDnot b3 a5:ef'
::s's.,,: but Two Thousand will p1cbablg cove;
t-s KEoil-
, 1861-09-03

Patriotic Appeal from Secretary Chase.
WAsHISaToS, Sept. 2.-Secretsry Chase has
issued 3 rat.fo:ie appeal to .he citizens Of thu
United States, in behalf cf The National Loan.
, 1861-09-03

We announced in our issue Of yesterday that
ExPreaident Pierce was stopping at Lafayett=,
und.) for few days. On Thursday evening
Major Blake marched his company from Camp
MppecaHoe to the Jones House and serenaded
the EEPresi1ent, who responded Witha speech
as follows:
respond cheerful]y to your call, fellow cit
1zens Of Lafayette, but you have assembled
with the expectation that l Wouldaddtess you,
it is an expectation am compelled to disap.
point. I left New England to observe Tor my
self the attractions and advantages Of a po: tio1
Of the Great West, in the most quiet manner
possible, and with an Hrevocable purpose not
to make speech during my absence. I give
yGu my sympathy ID this hour Of our country'B
severe trial. give you my sympathy IN your
delivered to MS, and In your reverence for, end
fidelity to, all the provisions Of the Constitu-
tion upon which that Union has reposed- It
has been source Of special satisfaction to me
was my good fortune to render some service
On q foreign soil, among them Colonel Manson
and Capt. Kise, now near me. rejoice, gen
tlemeu, in the rich inheritance and abounding
resources which, under benedcent PROM
denee, you are called upon to develop In this
my best Wishes, with my warm and grateful
acknowledgements, for this demonstration Of
ycur personal regard. Coop night.
This speech, the Courier says, was not very
satisfactory to the crowd, and when three
cheers were proposed, the response came from
a few very weak lungs.
John Petit I'D. d.'' was then called out:
He declined making speech bat assured
the crowd that if an opportunity offered, he
would present his views at length at the great
Union demonstration at West Point on satur-
cay To Prevent aEy Misrepresentation, he
would say, however, that the duty Of patriot
ism vas clear, and he saw 10 way to settle
tf the United States.
This sentiment was vociferousl3 applzudsd,
aud the Judge retired
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4aautfG.

w ANTED-Good Vest Hands, at
~. 4 1EssEL'st No. l19 Randolph street.
, 1861-09-03
TO RENT AND FIIKNl;TTRE

ITO RENT and FURN IiURE
l. TO:. sALI.-A rew two stsry, American Base
snent 6tck H u5e, Eabs arrar ge5 ;:ntatoas
t1res, Ete1e cellar uEter eat. std hr!e% hazn n
the premises, w:tcn Is l2cat@d ccngeaie1stl the
street cars tie Wrst std= In gooa ne..abcr:5od
End r thin tef: mt-Htts ride tte Court Eoute Pos
se:sicE gye1 Erst q Sel Mt r. ner 1t desired
tGd'ess Pest Gf.ce Boz 1Ix2, glyrg real name ID
, 1861-09-03

:" ANIED--AP Protestant Girl, to
~ Dc general hoEsewerS. at 4O0 sneh gan Az
eEne. feIeie -ce, F1u be required se3 gLA2w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
Wool for the Soldiers.

As the vast quantity of woolen goods which
will be needed to cIothe our soldiers during the
ensuing Winter will greatly enhance the price OF
wool, our farme would advance their individual
as we'll as tn. public interests by increasing, as
ranidly s possible, their number of sheep. BY
go doing. they would subserve patriotic pur-
pose as we'll as put money into their own pock-
cts. No sheep should be led to the slaughter,
and the palateble variety ofmeats-sssheep, lamb
and mutton''-should be dispensed with. Our
patriotic sires of the revolutionary era SEE us
MANY examples which it would be well for us to
follow. Among others is the following:
On the 9th of March, 1775--more than one
year before the Declaration of independence
the Virginia Convention adopted resolution
ssThat from and after the lst day Of May next,
no person or persons whatever, ought to use in
his or their families, unless in of necessity
-a,d ON mo account to sell TO butchers-or kill for
market, any sheep under four years DID,
We should remember the great sufferings of
our patriotic forefathers during their encamp-
ment in that severe Winter as Valley Forge, and
should do all that is possible to prevent our gal
liant soldiers from suffering in similar manner
during the ensuing Winter.
The necessities of our soldiers are now crying
ing aloud for wool, and we hope that our farmers
will do all they can to prevent the sad fate-'sal
cry, and no acoot." A gerry large quantity o.
wooden blankets, overcoats, pantaloons, shirts
and jackets are needed to supply the imperative
wants of our soldiers during the ensuing Winter
which, with fits deep SHOWS, bowling winds ant
freezing blasts, will soon be upon us.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

all praise. The men battled more like veterans
Injured to the dangers ot by long years OF SER
vice mid scenes of blood and carnage, than of
men fresh from the peaceful avocations of a coun-
try home, AZ not one OF them had ever before
been under fire, or ever before saw the waving
of a hostile banner.
To our God be the glory, to Him the hymns
IF thanksgiving aud praises be sung. for surely
He has nerved our hearts and made US to be val
ant and strong i'll the fight, and has brought
discontinue upon the enemy.
The loss of the enemy Was very heavy. From
reliable sources OF infol maiun may safely set
down his loss at $50 killed and wounded. Gen.
Patterson, in his note to Gen. Scott, sets down
his loss as very trihing, but in the same note be
sets down our forces engaged with him at 5000
or 1000. So you see the General won't stick to
the truth. We halted within one and a half
miles of the field of battle, being there Joined
| by the 4tt and I'd Regiments ot our brigade
The enemy did not come within gunshot of US.
Again, after passing our camp, where we were
Joined by the 9th Reg't, We drew up in battle
array and waited more than an hour for Major
| Gen. Patterson, but he did not come ON. We
then retired very leisurely to Martinsburg, three
miles distant, took time there TO refresh ourselves
and then retreated two miles, where we encamp-
ed an hour aud half bef re sunset and slept
sOuDdly uDtl. next mornin-. But | must bring
this rambling epistle to close. have named
things as saw them, and being young soldier
lunaccustomed to scenes SO exciting as preselt
themselves on battlefield, doubles have fail
ed to notice many things which would have at
tracted the notice of veteran soldier
1 shall, as opportunity offers, give you few
items. Yours truly, L..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
COZ. BaId vi1,s Speech.

Col. Johu b. Baldw n alivsred speech OF
an hours length in the Court House on Monday
yesterday in behalf of Il g comforts of the 52nd
regiment of Virginia volu lteers of which he has
been appointed command ant. He stated that
that regiment was greatly in need OF olanKets,
socks, shirts DRIVERS, overcoats ana wCoieh
clothing generally-that these articles could m06
be had in the markets, a. that they should be
supplied by the good people Of this county He
was satisfied that the liberal, generous and pat
r.otic people of this county had both the means
and the dsposi ion to supply the soldiers OF this
county with every article they needed. lie
spoke with much earnestness, manifesting deep
and heartfelt solcitude for the comforts and
health of the soldiers placel under his command.
His speech, though no attempt at the patheslc
was made, moved the hearts of many strong men
70 tears. If his rsmarks could have been heard
by every man and woman IN the county, we are
satisfied that more articles would have been con-
trbuted at the c )se Of his appeal than the sol
ders of the regiment would be able to carry with
them. AS it is, we feel confident that the sim
ple announcement of the fact that these articles
are needed, will 9 sufficient ensure their speedy
contribution on the part of the good people o
this gallant, patriotic and liberal cd county
While he was speaking, a lady in the CALLER,
threw down $40 bank note, whereapon th'
Colonel thanked God that the world was no
wholly made up ,of poor, miserable men. Th'
women he knew would contribute willingly al
that was needed to ensure the health and com
fort of the soldiers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
The Spirit of Our People.

One day last week, we happened in the Guar
termaster's Office in this place, when one OF the
most respectable farmers Of the county stepped
in and enquired if gun could be furnished fol
his son, who was going out to join the Church
vile Cavalry. Some one present asked if anoth
er son belonging to the same company had not
been killed by the enemy at Rich Mountain
eyes, said the gentleman with emotion, 'sand
his brother goes to take his place." The gur
was promptly furnished. 1t is unnecessary to
comment upon such an incident, but we take the
liberty Of adding that the gentleman alluded to
is Mr.. James Wilson, who, while bis heart is still
bleeding for the loss of one son, sends forth an
other to risk his life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
Kentucky.

Evidences ofresistance to the purposes of the
Lincoln Government begin TO manifest them.
selves in quite significant and encouraging man
ner in Kentucky. She will arise in a short time.
and, with the strength and energy of Sampson,
burst asunder the bonds which the Northern
Phllistines would fun 3snd upon her limbs
kentucky will yet arise ard take her proper po-
sltlon with the South. Ne still look with hope
aod confidence to gallant Kentucky.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
The Anrusfa Rows.

We publish in this issue an interesting account
of the battle of Hainesville near Martinsburg
in which the Augusta boys behaved so gallantly
This account is given by gallant Captain of one
of the Augusta companies who was partici-
pant in the battle, and who describes what he
saw.
- We also publish an account of the gallant con.
duct of the 5th r Rrgiment commanded by Au-
gusta officers, and composed in chief part o
Augusta companieS, by soldier of this county
who was in that battle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
Several Skirmlshes in Fayette.

From private latter from Lewisburg, we
learn that our forces under the command of Gen
Floyd had several skirmishes with the enemy
last week. The letter states that at Tyree's in
Fayette county, we killed eight nj e, but took
no prisoners as the Yankees ran too fast Al
Mountain Cove, In the same county, we killed
four and took six prisoners, who were taken to
Lewlsburg. Our loss was one killed. 1t is
probable that before this time there has been a
general engagement, if the enemy, like the Irish
Corporal, has not ssADvANoEDB AoKwARDs'' with
too much rapidty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
CAMP CLARKE, (StauntoD,)
VIM. A. BURNETT, Sec'y.

CAMP CLARKE, (StauntoDD(
August 18th, 1861.
At parade of the Augusta Fencibles, James
H. Skinner, Captain, after an earnest tribute paid
by the Captain to the character of our late Lieu
tenant and brother in arms, JoHN B. EsKR1DeE
the following resolutions were offered and unan-
imously adopted by the Company:
Reso10ed, That we dc deeply deplors the ca
lamity which has befallen Us in the death of our
late Lieutenant and comrade, John B. Eskridge
His generous, affectionate, brave heart is stiled
forever, and all his noble earthly aspirations
quencied. His country has lost loyal and de
voted son, and we trusted and loved brother
memory of his spotless and haWless character
remains to US, and will ever be cherished by us
for an ex mpe.
Resc5ped That we sincerely condole with his
sorely beresved family, and tender to them an
earnest assurance OF our sympathy. -
Resot0ed, That these resolutions be conveyed
to the family of our deceased comrade, and pub
lished in the Staunton papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
New Appointments.

The new regiment raised in this county will be
commanded by the following officers:
Jno. B. Baldwin, Colonel; NJ. G. Harman, 1t.
Colonel; John Ross, Major.
Maj. M. G. Harman, heretofore Commandant
at this post, as well as Quartermaster having
been appointed Lieut. Colonel, Lieut.. Colonel
Clarke, Of Georgia, has been appointed Com
mandant of this pest, and Henderson NJ. Bell.
OF this place, has been appointed Quartermaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
The Great Victory in Missouri,
Gen. MoCULIoCH's DISPATCH,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, via LITTLE Rock, ARK.

SPRINGFIELD, MO-, Via LITTLE Rock ARK}
August 18th, 1861.
Hon. L. P. WGZker:
The Battle of Oak Hill has been fought, and
we have gained great victory over the enemy
commanded by Gen. Lyon. The battle was fought
ten miles from Springfield. The enemy were
nine or ten thousand strong; our force was about
the same The battle lasted six and half hours.
I me enemy were repulsed and driven from the
neio Win loss of six pieces of Artillery-several
hundred stands Of small arms-eight hundred
Killed, one thousand wounded and three hum
dred prisoners. Gen. Lyon was killed and many
OF their prominent officers. Our loss was two
hundred and sixtyfve killed, eight hundred
wounded and thirty missing. We have posses
sion OF Springfield The enemy are in full re-
treat towards Rolla.
Signed, BENZ. MoCur1ooH
Brig. Gen. Com'dg.
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A copy.
JOHN D. BEARD, O. s.. A. f

Loss OF LIFE BY THE FLooD IN OH1o.-The
Pittsburg Gazette says: The damage to proper
ty and the loss of life along the streams in Co.
l1mbiana county, Ohio, is said to be appalling.
Near Elkton, it is reported four houses were ta-
ken down the stream during the night, with all
the inmates and contents. Many persons were
drowned, and the property totally destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
MIsSlspri.

The Confederate Congress has passed an act
authorizing the admission Of this State into the
Confederacy, whencver the legally constituted
authorities shall rat5fy the Provisional Constitu-
ton. ~s- l- ssslt-
Ihe act also recognizes Gov. Jackson as the
Legally elected and regularly constituted Cover
nor Of the Common wealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

on Monday, the 18th inst, MIR. Isaac Steers
was drowned in Jaekson'a River, in Allegheny
county. lie was contractor on The Railroad,
and was very energetic, deserving and useful
man. 800.
J F" c are requested ~ state that box of
butter, labeled 'sHo. pital Stores-Jos. A. Wad-
dell, Stanntoi, % froa. sol-e one unknown, has
been received and viii be properly disposed Of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
ReporteQ bu p. ". P0weW d Go.
BROWNsBURG FEMALE SEMINARY,

Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. NJ, Principal
INHE next session of this School will commence on
4 Monday the both day Of September, 1861 and
close the 25th of June, 1862
TERMs. Board, including fuel and washing, for the
session, 800 90
Tuition In the various departments from s1s
60 $50 90
Music with of Instrument, 40 90
French $40 co. No extra charge for the Ancient Cas
sizes. Contingent fee S i so.
Address the Principal at Brownsburg, Rockbridge
County, Va.
Aurust 81 1871
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

10 The signs are improving in East Tennessee
The skies there are frightening, and all will soon
be well in that disafected portion of that gallant
@sYolunteer'' State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE.

KN7ILL be sold at public auction, on THURSDAY,
wv THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT, if
fair, if not the next fair day. the premes Of the
late Daniel Miller, South River, three miles sSoTs
Waynesboro', the following property:
FOUR GOOD WORK HORSES AND SIX COLTS,
some of them old enough for use; 6 Cows and some
fine young Cattle; Is Sheep, some of them good NUT
ton 90 Hogs, the most Of them good killing hogs,
and the crops of Grain consisting of Wheat, Rye
OATS and the growing crop of Corn in the field and
quantity of Hay and all the Farming Utensils, among
which there is good Road Wagon and One-horse
Wagon; also Buggy and Harness; four pair of good
Horse Gear nearly new; good Wheat Fan and
Wheat Cleaner and all other necessary tools used on
farm; also all the Household and Kitchen Furniture
credit of nine months will be given on all sums
over IS, the purchaser giving bond and approved
curity. All sums of So and under the cash will be
required.
ALSO,
The Real Estate of said Miller decd, will be offer
ed for sale the day. 1t consists of one tract
taining about 200 ACRES, mostly cleared, and in
fine state of improvement well watered, with first
rate DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, Stable, (nearly all
new,) and all other necessary out-budings. Also
another tract adjoining the above. containing aboutr
1875 ACRES, mostly cleared and in good state
Improvement, well watered and toerabe buildings
on it, 1t will be sold separate both together it
may suit purchasers. The payments will be made fa
vorable to the purchaser and made known the day
of SALE Possession of most of the land will be given
Immediately.
MARTIN COYNER, Exr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

BLANKETS FOR THE SOLDIERS. Let sl our
good housewives begin in time to make an in
spection of their chamber furniture in order to
ascertain what they can spare for tie soldiers
In camp lie, protection from the chilly atmos-
phere viii be needed inuch sooner than in the
dry, warm rooms of our buildings; in fact it is
needed even now in many localities. As our
ports are closed against all importations, the ne.
cessity for supplying blankets will fall in great
measure upon private families; and there is, we
venture to say, not single famiy-nor even a
bachelcr-that is not able to furnish one or more.
At any rates, comforts can be made to supply
any deficiency at ho se but these will not an
swer Tor the camp. Ia moving from place TO
place, oldiers. bave TO carry ali these things Oh
their backs, and comforts would be too cumber-
some and unwieldy. Besides, after once getting
thoroughly wet, it would take nearly month 5
time to Lrv them ont
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
STPAY HORSE.

TAKEN up the 3rd day of August, 1861, in the
= Town OF Staurten. 2 HORSE, with saddle aud
bride him. The Horse is at the American Hotel
Stable where the owner can him by calling on Mr..
Fisher, at the Stable Office, and by proving property
and paying charges, have his Horse, Saddle and
Bride. JOHN Il. KURTZ.
August 20, la6l.-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

IUST r RECEIVING "A large assortment OF
q rious grades of CHEWING TOBACCO, which /
will sell at from 10 to 60 cents per h. Gail and ex-
anime before purchasing elsewhere.
]. B. EVANS.
Staunton, Aug 27 1861.
NTANTED.-Iw wish to buy FIFTY LIKE -
w LY YOUNG MEN AND GIRLS at mar ~
prices for cash.
JOHN SMITH, s4sk~
Aug. 27, 1s6l.-4t* Waynesboro, Va
LARGE lot of POHOWTAN PIPES and Stems,
~ just received aud for sale low.
Aug. 81, 1851. JOHN B. EVANS.
Q MOKING TOBACCO in papers plugs bales and
y barrels, low for cash. JOHN B. EVANS
Aug. 81, 1861
TO WAGON AND HARNESS-MAKERS.
I AM authorized to contract for the immediate con
i strnction of SIX HUNDRED TWO-H0RSE WA
CONS and HARNESS for the same for the use of the
Confederate States
Bidders will make enquiry at my Office, in Staunton,
for the terms OF payment, specifications, sc
Id. G.. HARTMAN,
Major Commanding and Quartermaster.
Anon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

old VIALS.-A good price will be paid for
" clean old Walls at
P H. TROUT'S Drug Store.
Staunton, Aug. 90, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
BeiIigerents--Exchan of Prisoners

The Lincoln Administration is in pre3ica-
ment. We have great many yankee prisoners,
but they cannot be exchanged, for that would be
recognising the Confederates States as beilige-
rent power, and Lincoln says be will not make
such an acknowledgement. The New Yoik
Herald, however, is now in favor of an exchange
of prisoners and a recognition of the Confede-
rates as b.lligerents. Tie battle cf Manassas
has shown that we are beligerents in the most
emphatic sense of the term. The New York
Herald says:
We hold that there ought to be an exchange
OF prisoners at OF ce, including the crews of tile
privateers, who, after all, are only enemies at
sea, as the Confederate troops are enenies on
land. Many OF the latter have been released by
Gen Mcclellan, in Western Virginia, on their
promise not To take UP arms against the United
States GoTelnment; and some cavalry OF the
eLemy, prisoners IN Washington, have been set
free on the same condition, together with an
oath of allegiance, which is cf very small con-
quence. Why then hesitate to apply the same
rule TO the privateer42 Hang Dg is the worst
use 10 which men can be pat That the Con-
JedeT0te States are entitled TO be recogqoised al
6ettlgerents, they ha0e themselves proceed at Ma.
| ndsSGs, and The best way is 10 canddy admit the
fact, instead Of standing uion a point of IL.
quette which is impraeticable. The British Gov
ernlneut, when it waged war against these States
at the time that they were ubject TO colonies
proposed to hang The prisoners who fell into the
hands of its Generals; but Washington, in q
brief letter, convinced them that this was not
for their own interest, and they abandoned the
idea. The course our Government is pursuing
in this " after is, DR.. Norval observes, ''hos
tile to every principle of civilized warfare" The
old iGea OF hanging men for political offences j.
now obsolete, and when We have succeeded il
putting down the rebellion, the Union will be
restored more BY our Humanity than even b.
cur arms
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27
AUGUSTA FEmALE SEWINARY,


MACHINE OLA superior article for sale at
vi P. u. TR0UTS Drug Store.
Stanaton, Ang. n, 1881,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-08-27

SKrRMIsH at HARPER's FERRY Col. Turner
Ashby, of Fauquier, arrived at Boliyer, near
Harper's Ferry, about two o'clock last Sunday
week with 200 troops He sent forward 10
men to reconnotre, who reported 400 Abolition
soldiers in Harper's Ferry. he proceeded, in
tending to attack them. On arriving at Camp
Hill he ascertained that they had found out his
design. and crossed the Potomac Oh bridge of
boats. After Ashby and his men got to tie Fer
ry the enemy commenced firing on him across
the river, a distance of three hundred yards, and
killed the horse of First Lieutenant. The fire
was returned, one of tie enemy being killed and
five wounded. Tie Lieutenant's horse was re-
placed by better one taken from the ehemy.-
The latter have a wholesome dread Of Ashby
and his men, who are encamped two miles south
of Chaclestown, Va. Banks has considerable
force two miles from Harper's Ferry. There is
now, so far as known, no Yankees 10 arms on
til Virginia side Of the Potomac from Martins
burg down t, Harper's Ferry, and but few be-
tween that poiut and Alexandria.