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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
~ The Richmond Wing very properly say


~ The Richmond Wing very properly ssays
that Sit is fatal mistake to underrate anenemy.
Man for man, the Southern volunteers may be-
far superior to those Of the North. But we must
never forget, that there is a large number of
well drilled regiments, composed of brave men,
i'm the>Northsrn States. 1t will be the better
policy for US to consider all onr adversaries as
consisting of this better material and act towards
them as-snch@'' - $685. -----.--- ~
FL Tie Lypchblrg -Y.irgjnian says that
''with Fillmore, Everett, Pierce, Cass. Dickinson
Buchanans Douglas, Bigler, Stockton, '0onnor,
Wood, and host of Others great and small, up:
on whose friendship we relied. supporting Lin
coins government in its designs upon us, Ca.
any Southern man longer remain -iRs doubt as to
his dutyf W must have q united South HOW
But one course is consistent with duty and patri-
OtlSm. --~-------~ -----~--~~~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

Ea The city-of Mendoza, in South America,
was destroyed by an earthquake on the 2eth OF
March, and about 5000 persons killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
R. JONES, lst Lieut.. R. NJ Rifles,
Commanding Dept. Rect.
Advice to Vofunteers-How to Prepare for
1870 the CamDaign. 3

ADVICE to Vomnteers-How to Prepare for
- 1890 the Campaign. - D~--'o-. -~-- :
Awriter, " ho signs himself IAN Old Soldier
gives the following advice to young soldiers
J.. Remember. that il q campaign more men
die from sickness than by the bullet. ,......Y-, :
2. Line your. blanket with one thickness OF
brown drilling. This adds but four ounces in
W eight, and doubles the warmth. :. ,g.....o....
8. Buy q. small ,india-rubber blanket---onlly.
81 ,50-zto lay on the ground, or to throw oyer
y our shoulders when on guard duty during rain
storm. - HI. II. -. s..,.. III. ......,.... . -
Z. The best military hat in use is the light
colored soft, telt,. the. crown being, sufficiently
high 70 allow space for air over the brain Yon
can tasten it up as continental 10 fur weather,
or turn it down when it is wet or very sunny ;.
5. Let your beard grow, 50 as to protect the b,
throat aud lungs. 49,. -. .a.-.....
g. Keep year entire person eleaHr This pre-
vents fevers and bowel complaints 10 RIM eli
mates Wash your body each day, if possible.
Avoid. strong coffee and oily -meat.-cGen. Scott
said that the too free of these, together with
neglect in keeping the skin clean, cost many a.
soldier. bis life in Mexico. ~. 90 a-...----
4. a. sudden check of perspiration by chilly or
night air often causes fever and death " hen
thus exposed, do not forget your hlanket..... 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
HAugusfa Lee Rifles"

The Augusta Lee Rihes,',a company being
formed of the best materially will elect its officers
at the Regimental Muster of the sSrd Regiment
at Mlddlebrook on Saturday next. Those who
wish to join this 6ne- company shonld connect
themselves with 1t between now and Saturday,
or on that day at Middlebrook before the elee-
ton will take place. - -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

- - Military Appointments ,--u,., :.
The following appointments by. the Governor
Of Virginia were confirmed by the. Convention on
Wednesday evening last:. 49, e-.--- = ~-----~ =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
Welt Done, Hardy.

: We'll DOuCS 1AdHuys
Wepublished some time since the admirable
burlesque secession. ordinance Of Hardy county,
in which tho flag was described as having q
screen field, with q shock of corn, and asteer
in the corner with his right foot raised" The
citizens Of that county have established the pro-
priety Of haYing "a .'steern upon their-fag, by
their noble donation of -Sthirty beeves" to the
soldiers at Harper's Ferry, as will. be seen by
the following official acknowledgment: -. :.
..u..-.-. DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, - T..
-. .Harper's Ferry, April 29th, 1851. 60
General Order No. 22.-The General CONF
manding .acknow lodges most gratefully the dona-.
tion of thirty Beeyes by the citizens of.oHardy.
county, for the use Of the command. The beeYes
will be detained at Winchester, subject to the,
requisition of Major j. A. Hartman, Quartermaa-.
ter General of Division. -------------
BY order of Major General Harper:.-----
..~---~5 - 49, BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN ~o~
.------ - --o@Adjatant General of Division. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
The Election.

Atthe election on the 4th Thursday of this
month voters viii vote for Candidates for the
Legislature and a Commissioner for the Beafdof
Public Works; for or against the ordinance of
secession, and for or against the amendment to
the Constitution equalizing taxation. ---..- -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

Me- AS there will be great demand for eeFn-
field beans and peas to supply the soldiers of our
army, we would recommend our farmers to raise
as many of them as possible. A word to the
wisa Is anffic prf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

: Stand United

This is ne time for elimination and recrimina-
ton. ALI discord is; as it shonid be, avoided,
and the whole band performs in perfect harmony.
Men stand shoulder to shoulder in one common
cause No question need be made as to what
road. individuals took to arrive at thepoint where
all stand, it is enough to know THAT we are a
unit None have stood 6rmer for the. Union than
we, while. We believed there was the least shad,
ow of hope of a reconstruction and preservation;
but, alas, the day Of hope is past the die IS cast
and cur-opee-happy- Union is broken4beyond-the
possibility of repair s-S--~- ----Sa'.S~es...Islo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
FOR SALE OR RENT,

r DESIRE to sell or rent my Store Property in the
i town of Huntersville The location is the best in
the town. have been in the business SO long that il
is necessary to wind up my business, and therefore
the properly is for sale, on accommodating terms.
$3.50 --~ - JAMES T. LOCKRIDGE:.-
May Z, 18s1.-Sm.-$4 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
The State Convention.

~
This body has taken q recess until the 10Th of
June, subject. however, to be called together at
an earlier day, if circumstances should render It
necessary. The Richmond Whsg, a secession
paper, says that it does not reprosch, the Con
vention for net passing an ordinance of secession
earlier than it did because it would have been
promptly rejected by the people, In speaking Of
what The Convention has done, the Mig says
'They have organized an army, and placed at
its head the ablest officers of the late United
States.- They have taken the initiatory steps for
the creation Of a navy, and entrusted its infancy
to the brightest names on the rol! Of the Amer
lean navy. They have established system OF
equal taxation, which viii remove every MUIR
muir Of dissatisfaction throughout the confines of
the Connonw eaIth. They have negotiated an
alliance, offensive and defensive, with our South.
ern sisters, which makes Us one people, and in
sufes us invihcib1lity and Independence. They
have Isympathized with and difused, if they did
not create, spirit ofresistanee among the people,
which will make heroes Of women and childr en-
in defence of onr honor end fresdom.o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
---7------- OOpy-Ieste- .-- = .
Nav 7 1961-lt----WM-A.B BURNETT, d. G.

BATTALION TO BE FORMED OF
~ THE SONS OF-"WESP AUGUSTA"-I pro-
pose to unite with the YOUNG MEN of Augusta
County in forming. Battalion, to. be called the
AUGUSTA LEE RIFLES,
in compliment to Maj Gen r. E. LEE, Commander
in Chief of the Military forces of Virginia. The arms
used will be the Rifle with Sword Bayonet.
This is intended as picked Battalion. to be COM
posed of such only as are capable Of enduring the IA
tigue of the Skirmish and Liz nj Infantry Drill.
Young men of intelligence of every portion OF the
county are most respectfully and cordially invited to
ion the Battalion and those wishing to do so will
port Immediately. person or by letter, to me at
5taunton. As there are enough names receiv-
ed to form Company, an election VIII be held for
Dany drilled, while the other Companies are being
formed 1t is desired that the young men report
promptly, so that Battalion may be organized armed
and equipped in the shortest time possible.
Stan nton, NAV Z, 1851 X. d. LiLLEY.~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

az The "StribHng Springs in this county
are now "open" for the reception of visitors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

Every day large steamers freighted with North
ern troops, and munitions Of war, for Washing
ton, pass up the Potomac, and deposit their car
goes on the wharf at the Navy Yard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
More Soldiers for Lincoln.

The Lincoln Government has decided to re-
ceive 4o, 900 of the volunteers for the term Of
three years, or during the war, and to enlist 90
600 regulars, and rs, COO sailors for the term of
five years. 70 r-, =,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

az Lieut. J. R. @. Lewis. of Clarke county,
has resigned his commission in the United States
revenue service. So also has Lieut. Green, o.
s. Marines. Of Berryyille, - -. --g.-o--
~-6an Houston denies that ia ever asked
Lincoln To- send troops to- Texas He says he
will stand by the South at all hazards, and - viii
die if ned be in defence of her rights.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07
GA Penny Saved is Penny Earned"

ga Penny Saved is Penny Earned"
Those who haze failed to save fifty cents by
paving their NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the LIST OF May,-
can still have it by psying+at the samet me' lor,
the last and ensuing year. Those who will pay
four dollars VIII receive g receipt for too years
subscription. 1'''' 60 = "'' 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

B- Linooln's agents have been trying to buy
arms from the Canada government, but met with
REFUSAL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-07

THE GREENvfLLE CAVALRY. having
i heard report in regard to certsn telegram re-
ceived by Capt c. G. Merritt, the said report beng
Dreudicia to the character of Capt. Nj, We the un-
dersigned members of committee appointed by the
Company have exered ourselves ascertain the facts
in the case and take pleasure in stating report
was utterly false, aud that Capt Merritt discharged
his duties to the company faithfully.
Published by order of the Company Committee.
- -------J JOHN p. MCCLURE, \
J. $. HAWPE, fCom.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
NEWPORT, NE Ws.

Mayors CoURT.-On Monday last our city
officers. arrested some six OF seven boys from
twelve to fifteen years of age, who were
suspected of being concerned ia the petty
rotberies that have OF late been SO frequent
IN our city. Their names are George Dayer,
Richsrd Weadon, Bob Tuttle, Nelson Whit
ten, Robert Brittou; Mark GOodiu, John Nc
IauehliD, Henry HaRd'iand Frank Frey.
John Mclaughlin tufhed States evidence,
end 'peachee upon the Others. He told how
he and the rest of the party got into the
dry. goods store on the corner Of Taylor and
Normoutl-streets,. how they got into the
~ minary, AMI III what manner they di-
vided the spoils. There was no evidence
against Richard Weadon, and he was re-
leased. The Others were held to bail in 500
Tor their appearance at the next term of
the Cucuit Court, The amount of property
stolen by these youngsters was but small.
The most Of them had no parents to direct
their woywald steps, and it therefore oc-
cutred to MS during the examination, that if
The Mayor had administered severe repri-
mand to them, and then discharged them,
II would not only have been better for them,
but just as we'll for this community. The
holding them over only hardens them in sin,
as must expose them to infamy.
ROBBED OF HIS LEGAoY.-But a few days
a6Ni "oSSPA AOOpOlubOiS SOii SOluleE az Inc
Barracks, received a remittance from the
East of several hundred dollars, in the shape
of legacy forwarded to him here. The fact
became known TO his associates, and on
Wednesday night one of them, hamed Fran
els Sanders, stole from him $3.50, and made
his escape to Cincinnati. The fact was COM
municated to the police of Cincinnati, and
yesterday morning Lieutenant Brockington
arrested him at tailor-shop on Broadway,
where he was in the act of decorating his
person with new suit different in char
acter from the one he wore. On his person
was found $l75 of the money he had taken
BE was brought over here by the officer
who arrested him, and lodged in our Jail
To day he will have an examination.
THE WASHINGTON ARTILLERY.-The two
pieces of artillery now here win not leave
ms, it seems. Forty. nine members met on
Wednesday evening last and permanently
ofganized by electing officers. George d.
Allen was elected Captain; John Ashton,
First Lieutenant John g. Mead, Second
Lieutenant, and Henry Howe, Third Lieu
tenant. We understand the company will
Immediately proceed to get their uniforms.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
From MnshinEtnn.

WASHINGTON, January 24.--Mr.. Holt, to.
day, formally took leave of the gentlemen
connected with the Postoflice Department.
First Assistant King,- introduced Major
Trott who, be said, had been selected by
them, to give expression to the friendly
feeling they entertained for him, both as a
private citizen and public tunctionary.
Mr.. Holt eloquenty responded to the ad-
dress Of Mejor Trott, alluding to the national
gloon, and to an event of the morniog,
namely; the death, after protrscted illness,
of MIR. Dundas, the Second Assistant Post
master General, of whom be spoke as a pure
and efficient officer The gentlemen pres
ent, as well as Mr.. Holt, were solemnly im-
pressed with these proceedings
The Boston Committee, Mr.. Everett and
others, bearing the mammoth Union petit
tion, have arrived.
Ex.President Tylor on peace mission to
the President from Virginia, has reached
Washington.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
COVINGTON NEWS.

FATAL CAsUALTY.-About four o'clock
yesterday afternoon, as we are informed, a
man by the name Of Glessing, who resided
some two or three miles from our city, on
the borders of the Licking, was drowned in
the Licking River, while securing floating
logs. 1t appears the skiff he was using be,
came entangled among the logs, was upset,
and hT. u. thrown overheard and drowned,
as we have stated above.
AN ATTEMPT AT'RoBBERY.-The residence
of Mr.. Liyezey on Eleventh-street, was en-
tered on Wednesday night last, at a late
hour, by some bold marauder, and robbed Of
a shawl and an overcoat. Some of the family
heard a noise in the hall, and they gave the
alarm, which started the fellow of, and he
left in such haste that he dropped the over
coat in the yard. Marshal Butts is on the
alert to arrest him. rs-a
The New OoMPANY.---We have before
spoken of the new military company that is
forming in our city. The members who
have signed their names to a contract will
meet this evening TO agree upon aname for
the company and style of uniform.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
Georain Convention.

Convention has determined to elect to NOR
row at noon ten delegates to meet at Mont
gomery on the 4th of February, in conven-
ton with delegates from the Southern States;
the delegates to be instructed, and ali South
ern Senators are invited TO send delegates.
The ordinance prohibiting the African slave
trade was SO amended as to substitute for the
declaration of piracy an imprisonment in the
peuitentiary for violation of the former
Mr.. Hill offered an ordinance, which was
referred, providing for the continuance of
the present postal revenue and other laws.
Mr. Cobb reported en- ordinance revoking
the Federal jurisdiction over all lands that
may have been ceded to it by the State, and
authorizing the payment by the State for the
fortifeatioDs arsenals and all other improve
ments, and the stores therein. Laid over.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
AMUsENl ENTs.

PKE's OPERA.HoUsE.- This evening the
interesting and effective play Of Pauline will
be presented for the last time. II is very
creditAbly performed, and well worth seeing.
The farce OF The Sio'ss Seams win conclude
the epiertanT0ent. Sue Denim, the very
versatile and clever leading woman, Will
have a benefit Tomorrow evening.
CECILIA SoCtETY CONCERT T.-This evening
the Cecilia Society will give their third
concert of their ball, on Vine street, having
selected varied and an excellent pro-
grsmme. The Cecilia is q very good society,
and those who attend the ENTERTAINMENT
this evening will have an aurieular ban
quet.
CATHOLIC INsTITUTB-The American Ac-
robatic Company will give two perform.
aRces in Union Hall, this and tomorrow
evening.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

TIE $4,000 CLAIM OF the MoMIcKBN EK-
EcU1oBs.- The executors Of Charles NJ cMicken
filed an amended and corrected account, ia
which they say they have struck from the
credit side the item of $4,000 for extra COM
pensation, and leave that question to be set
tied by the Court They believed, however,
the cbolse was reasonable one. poi
In pretentDg to the Court their motion
for extra compensation, they set out the
magnitude of the estate, the labor, care, aud
time devoted TO their duties, and the faithful
execution of the trust committed on their
charge by the testator, aud requiring on
their part care, circumspection, and watch
fulness, and they ask that just aud liberal
compensation may be allowed them.
In the amended account they have struck
from The debit side sn item of SIC, 762, shares
in railroad stocks which were heretofore re-
ported as sold but not being paid for were not
delivered
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
The seeess ion FoilYE


Ircgress Of the Louisiana npsahon--Stro1g
Union Feeling and Demonstrations in Mis-
souri, 9 l1 Ea9gs
Baton RouoR, La, January 2s.-The Con.
yention meets to-day. A Gag containlng
fifteen stars floats over The Capitol.
BA1os RoUeE, La, January 23.-The Con-
vsniioD organized after fervent prayer was
offered. .r .1
Tx. Governor Morton was elected Presi-
dent, viuG roce. He was conducted TO the
chair and made the customary speech of
thanks. He advised calmness and firmness in
their deliberations
a resolution was adOpted to appoint a
committee Of fifteen to report articles for the
accession of Louisiana from the Federal
Union. Several plans were offered.
The South Carolina aud Alabama Com
mistioners were invited 10 seats in the Leg
The Chairman of the Convention named
the Committee of Fifteen to report the Sc
cession Ordinance to- morrow.
The Committee on Rules, &c, reported the.
following officers necessary, in addition to
the President: Secretary, Assistant Secre-
tory, Doorbeeper, Warrant Clerk, and a suita-
bic number of Enrolling and Translatipg
Clerks,
A committee of three was appointed TO
wait on the Commissioners from South Car
oliua and Alabama,
Convention adjourned till ten o'clock to-
morrow.
ST.. AUBERTs, Mo, January s3-tTnion
flags are going Pall over this county. A
ninety foot pole was raised at Medora, yes
terdey, from which floats the stars and
stripes.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
last evening, at which Union resolutions of
leistrpngtst kind were passed unanimously.
At eight o'clock this morning large
number of citizens from all directions formed
IN line and fired thirty three rounds for the
Union.
BOoNvmIR, No, January 23.-Oue of the
largest meetings ever assembled in Cooper
County, met to- day al Bellair. Resolutions
Of q firm aud decided character, asserting
the rights OF the South, were adopted; also
in favor of the Union and against Secession,
ara for the adoption of the Crittenden or
Douglas plans of adjustment.
BATON ROUGE, January 24,-The Com
miitee of Fifteen have reported an ordinance
Of Secession and resolutions regarding the
navigation of the Mississippi River. Both
ordered to he printed. The committee asked
for postponement o" discussion until
twelve o'clock to morrow.
Several substitutes were offered for q set
tlement OF the present difficulties, which
were ordered to be printed.
The Commissioners from South Carolina
and Alabama were welcomed to seats in the
Convention.
An invitation from the Mayor, for the
Convention 10 meet in New Orleans, was laid
over.
A resolution of thanks to the Governor,
for his prompt action in seizing the forts,
was passed. ' .-
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
4 lhTeelayg LateR lrpm Enropa..r,
AARIYAL sr rnR NIAeXRx.t

HALIFAX, January 2A--rhe .stoas,sS,,y,,-
dsdya, from Liverpool on. the i5th inst,nt
arrived here to-day. She brings Sk,OsO 800
in specie.
The sales Of cotton on Saturday rsaeBsf
10000 bales, intending 1000 bales to specu-
let0rs and exporters The sieeiBet PersiGs
adYices caused sliehs advance on an quni-
tieS the market closing with an advanc ne
tendency. Messrs. Hewitt b Co sfv t5e
market advanced 1Sd. over the official quota
tions. iHai 1a, .t M =, -
Breadstpas closed quiet bat steady. Pro-
visions dull ia. .'ii.i 20 . 80 u
0onsols 9lss@91N. '-sinie Ed Z o.ss
IL was ofscially announced ttatthe French
fleet ould leave Gaeta on the 10Th.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

VINE sTBEET Hill AND CARTHAGE TURN
PIKE.-A meeting Of the citizens residing on
the turnpike running from Vine-street to
Carthage, was held night before last, at
which the following resolutions were
passed:
: t''Resolved: That we, the residents of Cliff
ton, Vine. street Hill, St. Bernard and Car
tbsge, have learned with regret that 1t is
contemplated by the Commissioners of the
county to remove. from the Office of gate
keeper of the Carthage Turnpike, the present
faithful, courteous and honest occupant,
James Q. Boyd, and feel it TO be our duty,
by means OF this public meeting, to testify TO
the said Commissioners who are, no doubt
unaware how valuable man he is to them
and to this county, not Only y in regard to his
capability for the place, but as to the diff
Guilty OF filling it with any one who will ne
as acceptable to the, public who are brought
in daily contact with him.
"ReSotUed: That a committee of three be
appointed by this meeting to present these
proceedings to the County Commissioners,
and 10 demonstrate against the removal of
said Boyd, and to ask that he be continued
in the office he has so long and so faithfully
filled.p rs.t. e =
The Chairman appointed Hon. William
Johnston, Flamen Ball and William Resor,
committee to present the resolutions and
proceedings-of this meeting to the County
Commissioners. -FNnt u
On motion, persons present were requested
to sign TemOnstrance, which, together
with the proceedings of this meeting, shall
be epublished in the city papers.
On motion, adjourned.
The Iemonslrance has already received IO2
signatures.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

BosToN, January 24.-The Anti Slavery
Society met this morning at fremont Tenn
pie, Francis jackson presiding. The hall
ing many females, and the passages and
doorways were crowded with the disorder
lies, The remarks Of the President and
james Freeman Clark were respectfully re-
ceiyed, but Phillips was received with a
storm Of misses, but nothing serious re
suited. Phillips appeared cool amid the
constant interruptions till the close of his
speech, when the meeting adjourned till the
afternoon .E H..