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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-26

LAYING positively determined to close up bust
mess in Staunton in the first day of July next.
will from this day until then. sell entire stock
of READY MADE CLOTHING and CENTS FUR
NISHING GOODS AT COST Our stock of Goods is
very complete yet and all those in need of such would
do well to call soon all those Goods must and will
be Sold All persons knowing themselves indebted to
us will please come up and settle.
We also have the lease upon the Store Room for
some time. Any wishing to rent the same will
call at our Room, Corner of Virginia Hotel.
May 81, 1861. STEINER, BROS. Il co.
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VIRGINIA HOTEL.

TINE Virginia HOTEL SO extensively known to the
Travelling Public as one of the very best Hotels
in the State is now owned solely by Messrs. VIM. ID.
IL THOS. p FEYTON, who will devote their whole
attention to the purpose of increasing, possible, the
high reputation which 1t present sustains and will
leave no exerton unemployed to render their guests
satisfied and comfortable The recent additions put
to this establishment enable the proprleors to &C.
commOdate much larger number OF guests than for
merly The whole building. in the interior and exte-
ror has been recently reftted and painted and looks
now 'good as new.
VIM d. GILKESON, Sc an experienced Landlord,
and formerly of the Taylor HOTEL Winchester, as Su-
perintendent who will pay every attention to those
stopping at the Hotel Capable and faithful servants
are also provided, to the comfort of guests
hetable will continue heretofore to equal that OF
any Hotel in the State.
Connected with the Hotel are extensive Stables un-
der the management OF Byers & Co., well known for
their experience and efficiency in this department.
Horses will be taken Livery, and Horses, Buggies
and Hacks, will be afforded to guests reasonable
terms.
~ The Propretors we'll prepared to accom-.
modate families who wish to spend the Summer
months in this healthy portion of the State.
This Hotel Is well furnished and contains as good
and comfortable bedding any house in the State.
"a In this Hotel there are two of Fieldlngs New
and Excellent Marble-bedded and Patent-cushioned
BILLIARD TABLES.
~ VIM. II. PEYTON, who has been so long con-
nected with this Hotel will devote his whole attention
to the accommodation of the guests He is thankful
would respectfully ask continuance of the same.
THOs. P. PEYToN, proprietors.
n. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the Office of ADAMS oE cos EXPRESS.
VIM H. PEYTON BRO.
oroh
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THOMAS j. BAGBY

~ THOMAS j. BAGBY,
AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 8 Wall ST., under st. Charles Hoteh
g RICHMOND, VI.
I1IRES out Negroes. Rents out Houses, and sells
III Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, Flour, and other Country
Produce.
- Pays strict attention to business, and prompt
remittanceS made.
- Consignments respectfully solicited.
REFER To Messrs. G.. T. Workman Il Co.. K. Fl
Maury L. Co., Dickinson, Hill Co., and H. K. ELY.
son, RICHMOND; James Alexander, CHARLOTTESVILLE
R Mauzy, STAUNToN; and j. H. Wartman Co., lar
R1soNBURG GRichmond, M4rch 26, 1861.
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NEW GOODS!
OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL,

OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
DIPER & FUNKHOUSER are now receiving the
i following kinds of goods, viz:
A Laurel u. Bro. Cotton;
A and rs Osnaburgs;
7-8 Heavy Twill for servants;
1914 Bleached Sheeting;
Penitentiary Plaid Cotton
New York Mills Bleached Cotton;
White Flannels;
Hoop Skirts &C., DC.
We are also closing out Winter Dress Goods at re-
markable low prices.
StauntOn. Feb 19-Vin. cOny.
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Staunton SReetator.
RICHARD MAUZY, Editor & Proprietor
TERMS.

~ The SPECTATOR" is published once q aoeek, a
IaOo Dollars and Fifty Giants gear, qohich may be DIS
charged By the payment of IaOo Dollars at any tim
withan the gear.
No subscription a0iW be discontinued but at tile option
of tile Editor, until aU Grrcarages are paid
A4)VER TLSEAEN7.S of ten lines Tor less) inserted
once for one DOLLAR and Twenty-Five cents for each su5se
Quent continuance. Larger advertisements inserted IN
the same proporti0n.
liberal discount made to those ho aduertiss 6y the
gear.
- ANNUAL advertisers wiW be limited to their i'm
edate business, or tile advertisements charged far at
transient rates.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS. not erceeding seven Unes auiu
be inserted one near for 81 O0-6 months for 81 90
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ON and after Monday, November 18th, the Mail and
" Passenger train will be run between Richmond
and Staunton daily leaving Richmond at 80 A. M
and arrive at Staunton SO P. M. Returning, leave
Staunton at $40 A. NJ and arrive at Richmond 4.10
P. M.
Between Staunton and Jackson's River the train
will be run tri-weekly, leaving Staunton Tuesdays,
sons River Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at $50
P. M. The Freight train, with passenger attach
ed, leaves Staunton Mondays Wednesdays and Fri.
DAYS at IL. 90 p. M. Return on alternate days.
H. D. WHITCOMB,
NoY IL, 1861. General Superintendent.
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PUBLIC SALE.
TIT "a. TTrnSDk

fUBLIC SAILED
TWILL offer for rent, on TUESDAY, THE 3RD DAY
Il OF DECEMBER NEXT, for one year, at public
auction my Plantati.. u the Cow Pasture River,
three miles from Miboro' There are upwards of 400
acres of open land nearly all level and large pro-
portion of it River Bottom of the best quality-not
subject to overflow. On the day will hire sew
eral negroes for the year. | will also offer for
cash. all my Corn, Hay, Wheat, Rye and Oats; a su-
peror lot of Sheep about so head 6ue lot of stock
Hogs; IL or Is Cows; lot of stock Cattle; all my
Household and Kitchen Furniture &c. Bonds with
approved security will be required for the and
hire. WARWICK GATEWO0D.
Nov 10 1Se1-tds
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The Reported Federal Victory at PiketOn,
KHnIuckY.

NASHVILLE Nov. 20.-The Louisville Courier
has had an interview with a gentleman from
Bath county, who participated in the fight near
Piketon on the 8sh instant, who declares, upon
his own personal knowledge, that there is not
one word Of truth in the Federal report of that
fight The fight occurred at point on Big San
dy, called the Narrows, which is fifteen miles
from Plketon, aud where the Kentuekians Were
concealed. When the Federals reached The alb
rupt angle of the road the Kentuckians o,.ened
a murderous fire upon them, which was kept up
for half an hour. The Federals were sgnally
repulsed, and withdrew under cover of their ar
tlllery. The kentuckians had five killed and
eight wounded. A man who was sent out after
the fight to ascertain the extent of the enemy's
loss, reported that there were, b, actual count,
two hundred and nineteen killed and one hun
dred and fifty wounded.
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rRAIGSVILE.E AND A FARM FOR
X SALE PRIVATELY Containing 235 Acres
we'll improv dying in Augusta co., on the Va G.
r. Road, and lying around Craigsville Depo.-being
good situation for Store and Mechanics. Persons
wishing to purchase will examine the property. For
further particulars address the subscriber, at Frank
ford Greenbrer CO., Va. JAS. A. CRAIG.
Nov. 6, 1e60,-tf.
A GOOD AND SAFE INVESTMENT AT
n TEN PER CENT.-$2Oe0 worth of very desra-
ole REAL ESTATE in Staunton will be sold, with a
guarantee from the present owner for five years. that
It will rent for 5000 year. For particulars apply
tn IMBODEN & BRO.
Stanton Sept Is. 1860-tds.
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STRlBLlN0 SPRINGS,
Is MILES FROM STANTON,
WILL be open for Visitors after the EneaH :
w 1st of JUNE. 1fIfn
Alum, Sulphur and Chalybeate wa tllR
tiers just at hand. III
The Stages leave Stanton Mon U14szls<EElE
days, Wednesdays and Fridays until the 10th of July
with the cars from Richmond, arriving by o'clock,
Pm
plentiful supply of Ice.
TERMs-S25 per month. Private contracts made
for families by the season.
Analysis of the Waters SENT application, bv mail
kilograms sent from Staunton, by express, when
desired. CHESLEY KINNEY,
June 25, 1861. Proprietor.
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Meeting of a Confederate and Federal Gene.
rai-lnterview between &c. eral Polk and
General Grant

Meeting of Confederate and Federal Gene
rai-Interview between &C. eral Polk and
General Grant
correspondent of the Memphis appeal
writes from Columbus, KY, under date of the
14h instant:
Ga yesterday, the 18th instant, the elegant
steamer Prince, Captain Butler, lett our wharf,
at ten O'Clock, P. NJ, and proceeded up the river
towards Cairo. On board were General Polk,
Oheatham and McCown, with their respective
staffs Lieutenant-O Colonel Tilman, of the infant
ry, Captain Gray, of the artillery, and Captains
Hay wood and Ballentine, of the cavalry. About
midway between Columbus and Cairo we net
the steamer Alec Scott, having on board Cen
era Grant, Colonel Logan, Major Hatch, and
other officers of the Lincoln army, together Win
The venerable Judge Breese, late United States
Senator from Illinois. The steamers, both bear
ing the white hag were dashed together in the
middle of the stream, and lengthy interview
took place betws Generals Polk and Grant.
In the meantime the officers, both Federal
and Confederate, mingled with each other, drank
champagne together told anecdotes and incidents
of the late battle, complimenting each other
upon the heroism and bravery dispi aged on bosh
sides. and altogether had most delightful time.
The. result of the conference between the
Generals was that our prisoners, about eighty or
ninety in number, were to be given up to US III
return for the one hundred and five won AIDED
men that we had of theirs, leaving about ninety
of their well men still in our hands.
The ceremony over. the two boats again sep
arated, amidst the waving of hats and handker-
chiefs of the officers of the two armies, who, in
all probability, will again meet soon in deadly
conflict. Besides the officers, there were three
ladies' on each of the boats who seemed TO en-
JOY the scene vastly. The whole parey was
conducted on both sides IN the most chivalro
and high toned style.
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CONFECTIONERY STORE!

CHOICE VARIETIES
FOR THE SEASON AT THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED n
VIM. Il. MOUNT, Main ST., stanton, Va.
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LIVERY STABLE!
STANTON FOUNDRY

NHE subscribers call the attention of the public to
i their extensive variety of Parlor, Box Ten Plate
and Cooking STOVES, of their own manufacture
They have been cast with an especial reference to du
rabilty and giving out heat and will be found equal
in quality if not SUPERIOR any purchased of North
ern maze. They have also on hand, and will manu-
facture to order any and every description of IRON
RAILING. Also Mill Irons, Machinery, and all
kinds of Castings made to order.
The patronage OF the public is especially solicited.
Nov. TO- 1860. A. J. CARRIER Il co.
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HEARTS
AND
SOUTHERN HOMES.
BY
LAURA L0RRIMER.

1t should now become matter of pride with our
people to sustain and cherish PRESS firmly establish
ed at the South for the promotion of Southern inter-
ests. Such an one THE SOUTHERN FIELD AND
FIRESIDE has proved to be. 1t is published every
Saturday, Augusta, Ca. by James Gardner, at the
low price of 81 per annum. Its columns are devoted
to Literature Agriculture and Northumberland de-
partment under the supervision of editors of talent
and experience. Mr. James N. Ellis. of the Literary
Dr. Daniel Lee, of the Agricultural; and Mr.. V. La
Taste. of the Horticultural departments, present
most acceptable paper which should finds its way reg
uarly, into every family throughout the South.
It is large paper in quarto form, containing forty
columns printed fine material with clear type, and
makes beautiful book when bound.
Nov 49, 1861
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-26

STAGE LINE
FROM STANTON TO WINCHESTER.
Quickest and Cheapest Route TO Harper's Ferry.
y TAGES leave Stanton every even
- ing Immediately after the arrival $500
of the passenger train from Richmond, E8zek4l1El
and with the train the Manassas Gap Rail-
road at Mt Jackson thence by to Strasbu g and
arrive in Winchester the next morning time for the
for Harpers Ferry. They leave Winchester every
day after the arrival of the from Harpers Ferry
with the at Strasburg, thence by Railroad
to Mt Jackson and arrive in Stanton the next
ing in time for the Richmond train.
Through tickets from StauntOn to VIM
chester for S.. KEMP & TROTTER,
Nav a. 1S6l.-tf. PrOpretOrs.
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HAVING made large addition to our shop, to
il d. suit the Southern trade, will sell at the
Northern prices of 1859. We have 100 different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings, We.
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
yards, &C., &C., Vault and Cellar Doors Iron SASH
Shutters aud general Blacksmithing and finishing
done with neatness and despatch.
Cemetery Railing for the country, made so as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond April g lS61-1y.
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MAGNUS S. CEASE

MA\TN u = -. OEA0E . 500 I.
NTOULD respectfully call the attention of the citi-
wv ofStauntOn and vicinity to his large and
tirey stock of SPRING GOODS, which he is now
receiving and opening consisting of Water Sugar and
Soda Crackers Picnlcs, Raisins Figs Currans, Cit
nonds, Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts Lemons, Oranges,
Sardines, and Candies of every description
Also FANCY GOODS, French CANDIES, CAKES AND
Tors. .ts
% Wedding parties furnished at the shortest no.
tlce, and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, HOLSTERS, Pickles, Catchups,
&C., &C.
He will sell on reasonable TERMS and respectfully
socits share of patronage.
"a Candy sold at Wholesale and Retail.
Staunton, May 90 1860. lsi
- MORE NEW GOODS,
AND THE LAST UNTIL THE WAR is OVER
DAVIS A. kAYSER
AS just received addition to his large stock of
IL STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS.
1000 yards best A Brown Cottons;
600 yards best fine Cotton:
$50 yards heavy Brown Drillings;
ESQ yards fine book fold Drillings;
24O0 yds. best Eng. and Amer. Prints
$50 yards fine Jaconet Cambria;
$50 yards Black and OIL Cambric;
200 yards Rice ditto ditto ditto.
"a 800 yds Trimming Ribbands
80 yards Red Padding;
so yards Linen Canvass;
100 yards Irish Linen
40 yards Vest Padding;
10 gross large black Velvet Buttons
doz. best Hoop Skirts from 20 to 40 hoops;
21s doz. best Buck Gloves;
to which which invite
the particular attention
n aQS h1ynr a "
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BROW NSBURG FEMALE SEMINARY,

BROWNSBURG FEMALE SEMINARY,
Rev. w. w. TRIMBLE, A. M, Principal.
rJNHE next session of this School will commence on
i Monday the Both day of September, 1861, and
close the 18th of June, 1862
including fuel and washing, for the
session, 300 %
Tuition IN the various departments from slS
to $36 90
Music With use of instrument 40 90
French SlO0 co. No extra charge for the Ancient Cas
sizes. Contingent fee 5 1 so.
Address the Principal at Brownsburg, Rockbrldge
County, Va.
August 81, 1S61.-2m.
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r OOK OUT FORTHE CHEAPEST CLO-
IL THING HOUSE IN STAUNTON.-If so call
at the Corner Room of Va. HOTEL occupied by the well
determined to close up business in this town, and
WILL without regard to qualities and prices, sell their
goods at cost for Cash only and we do not intend to
sell any credit. In few weeks we will also
hold auction.
AS our Stock of Goods is very complete yet, an
early call from all is very advisable.
HWe have very large lot of Negro Clothing on
hand, which will also be sold on the above terms.
STEINER, BROS. & co.
Stauntop Oct 30 1870
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$500 REWARD!

$500 REWARD!
ARREST THE MURDERER !!
ON Tuesday, the 22d day of October, Col. SAMUEL
" V. GATEWO0D, of Bath county, was MUIR.
DERED, in the absence of all provocation. wanton-
ly, and IN cold blood, by man named
THOMAS RIDER.
Said Rider, though warrant was issued tor his ap-
prehenson, has escaped and is now at large. 1t is
thought that he is endeavorng to escape by the Cen
trail Railroad to Missouri where he formerly resided
and where he boosted that he had killed SEVEN MEN
1t not improbable that he will attempt to escape
through Pocahontas Greenbrer to the lines of the
NORTHERN ARMY.
The undersigned will pay reward of
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the apprehension of said Rider and his delivery
the legal authorities of Bath County.
DESCRIPTION OF RIDER.
He is supposed to be abont 35 years of age height
about feet 10 inches; eyes dark hair dark but
sprnkled with gray; complexion dark; rather quick
spoken; had when he lett broad brimmed hat
and brown jeans pantaoons. Other dress not recol-
lected A. q. l.. GATEWOOD
Nov. 5, 1S61.-4t.* SAMUEL GOODE.
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Tobacco & Segars.

Tobacco & Segars.
THE subscriber invites the attention of those who
Il the weed to the stock of TOBACCO, Sc
CARS, SNUFF, and other articles pertaining to the
Tobacco business, which he has opened at the store
room adjoining j. w. Meredlth's Jewelry Establish
ment. His stock embraces variety of favOrite
brands, suitable to varied tastes, and he hopes by
constant attention to business and endeavoF 10
commodate his customers to secure share Of public
patronage. W. Ii. WADDELL.
Staunton, March 10, 1S6l--tf
NOTICE The accounts of CRAWFORD &
~ COCHRAN made of to the lst of January,
1861 The partnership expires. by limitation. the
LIST OF April AS change in the concern is about be-
ing made, no longer indulgence can be given. We
hope our friends will understand we are in edrnest-
we need what is due us.
CRAWFORD COCHRAN.
Stanton. Feb. 10. 1861
* ILHAM'S TACTICS just received and for sale,
VI FOR CASH ONLY by ROB'T COWAN
Sept. 8. 1851.
M A>TED IMMED1ATELY--One or two good
wv CABINET MAKERS, to whom good wages
will be given. L. WADDELL, Jr.
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NEW BOOKS.
THE Great Preparation, by Rev. John Cumming,
i d. D.; Thoughts on Preaching, by Rev. j. w.
Alexander, D. u Defence of Armag eddon, by
Rev. f. Z. Pitts; The Still Hour, by Austin Phelps;
Englands YeOmen, by the author of Ministering
Children the Shadow in the House; the Queens of
Society The Wits and Beaux of Society; Life in the
Old World, by Fredrika Bremen; Miss Gilberl's Ca
reer, by the author of the Tltcomb Letters; Elsie
Venner. by Holmes Muller's Life of Trust Gilham's
Manual for Volunteers and Militia; Tactics for Off
of the Infantry. Cavalry and Artillery, by l..
Buckholtz; Infantry Camp Duty, &C., by L. v. Buck
holtz; Life and Correspondence of Jno. A. Quitman
Farm Instruction. Regulation, Record, Inventory and
Account Book; The Union Pulpit, Collection of
Sermons by ministers of different denominations,
with portraits Father Tom and the Pope
Stau1ton AnrlI O. 1851 r. COWAN, .
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RTACHINE OLA superior article for sale at
M P. Fl. TROUTS Drug Store.
Stanton Aug. 81, 1861.
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q MOKING TOBACCO in papers plugs. bales and
y barrels, low for cash. JoHN b. EVANS.
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lust RECEIVED.-Coats, Pants, Vests and
q Overcoats, together with large assortment OF
soft Hats, Undershirts, Drawers Gloves and small
lot of Shirt Bosoms ROANE ABBY.
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VIM. r. JOHNSON,
u n D ER r A X Err,
TAUNTON VA

SITUATION WANTED!
LADY competent to teach the usual English
IA Branches and r. dmen. IS Of French, desires sit
uation as Teacher in private family. Address J j.
Glover Green P o., Spottsylvania Co., Va
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* Roots and Shoes of the very best quality, for
1;ntor wear HENRY HUGHES.
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lust II CEIVING A large assor ment OF va
q rious grades of CHEWING TOBACCO, when
will sell at from 10 so cents per Id. Call and ex-
anime before purchasing elsewhere.
J. B. EVANS.
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q AUSAGE CUTTERS.-One dozen of the best
- Sausage Cutters for sale. GEO. E. PRICE.
Nov 10, 1861.
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Gpls s0IJT4ino5N

THE undersigned viii continue the business of the
i late concern and soliclts the continuance of the
patronage heretofore bestowed upon the same.
STANTON Oct l6 1860.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-27
NUMBER 90.


Loafng must be a disease. 1t is dis
ease taught by parents to boys while they
are children; the first place. by allowing
them to run cut nights they learn hero.
by to smoke, to swear, and to hear oh
scene language. The boy under seventeen
who is allowed the freedom OF the streets
after eight o'clock in the evening. is a loa-
fer in embryo. There is no cure for them
after that is established. The transition
Of beardless boy, who but two months
since has shuddered at profanity, to |. full
grown loaier, exulting IN ''gin Fixes and
suspicious corners, is scarcely noticeable
except as Regards time and he soon learns
that "a smart hand at cards" can make a
very bearab'e living. with hut little con-
science and labor and with much excite.
ment There is but one remedy for these
people, and we have often wondered. why
loaters are so plenty and medicine So
cheap. that the race Of loa!ers incrr ased
A siXpencc worth Of su>el oil or strych-
nine, will lay out three of these loatt rs
At this rate the city would be rendered
free of them for three hundred dollars and
we suggest that the Common Council
make an appropriation for that that pur-
pose at once.