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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
The Yankee Character.

When the developments, now being made, OF
Yankee character, co ee to be duly appreciated
by the world, they viii be held by impartial his
tory, to be the vilest race on the face of the
earth. They are without the one redeemins vir
tue Of which the Roman Historian speaks. Pos
sessed of all the vices, which distinguish the
Chinese, they have he additional one of preten.
ding to virtues which they do not possess. Big
otted and intOlerant, rapacious and stingy frau
dulent and roguish, bOastful and cowardy. os-
tentatious and vulgar, envious and spteful-tbev
are an exaggerated embodiment Of all the vices
of the Puritan and Backlog. What particu ar
cause, or combination of causes, conspired to
produce this odious population, it is not our
purpose now to inquire. But great as may be
the calamity of war, we cannot resist the con.
viction, that it is an nappreciable blessing, and
will so continue, until every Southern bosom is
filled with detestation and loathing for this
abominable race. To hate vice is the first step
to virtue; and it may be that Providence, in it's
mysterious, but wise and benifiicent ways. may
have chosen to subject US TO the ordeal of a dis
astrous war, in order to nfuse into all our hearts
a becoming adherence ofthese living represent
tatives of all the wees, Had we continued in
political connexion with them, we, too, in the
lapse of time, must inevitably have fallen into
the same deplorable state of moral degradation
A quiet and peaceful separaton-continuing
commercial and social relai0ns-would not have
been sufficient to save US. The rupture must be
attended with violence and bloodshed. and pil-
lage and devastation, to open our eyes to the
monsters with whom we had been associated
The God of Heaven, who, in former times, en-
ployed Satan to do his will, did not perhaps
deem Seward an unfit successor of the elder
and prompted him to draw the
SWORD, That the separation might be thorough
ano MAJ, ana ensure the cause of freedom and
virtue throughout the world.-Rich. Whig,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

Tory OUTRAGE IN NORTH CAROLINA
We learn from the Raleigh Journal that
on Tuesday morning, the 10Th ult band
of tories, fifty or sixty in number, from
East Tennessee made a descent upon the
town of Waynesyille, Haywood county,
n. c., broke open the jail and liberated
a brother tory named John H. Frank
lin, who had been lately convicted OF
murder and sentenced to death. Whilst
in the place, they cursed and insulted
several ladies, made threats OF burning
the town, ifinterfered with, and COM
mitted numerous other outrages. The
citizens were without the means of de-
fence, and had to stand passive and see
all this going on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Reasons for Increase of Charges

The Petersburg Express gives the fol-
lowing list of the increased prices OF
some of the articles used in the publica-
Of a paper which compels it to increase
its charges. 1t says;
We now pay for paper 25 and 80
cents per h., which formerly cost but
9 cents. For ink 81 per h., which for
merly cost Is cents. Gas Sc per thou
sand, formerly $3.50. Glue $3.50 per
pound, formerly Is cts. Machine oil
$40 per gallon, formerly 1925. Molas-
ses, for rollers, 81 per gallon, formerly
81 cents. Coal SO cents per bushei.
formerly Is cents. Potash So per h.,
formerly s cents. Cotton and woollen
cloths for cylinders, much of which is
used on power presses, have also adj
vanced to figures which the public well
know to be unprecedented And sim.
liar advance has taken place ON every
article essential to the publication of a
paper. The prices of living also, as the
public too we'll know, are more than
three times as much as they were five
years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
DIED.

In Staunton, on the 18th Nov, 1862 Mrs. SAL
LIE MORRIS, wife of o. c. Morris, in the SOD year
of her age -
VI d'ptheria, at the residence of his grandfather
on the 30 inst GEORGE W., sou OF Colonel j. d.
ana .. Eilza lmboden, in the 9th year Of his age.
obituary next week.
On me "a instant, at the residence of J. N. Wood
ward, her brother-in-law MOLLIE MOORE, aged Is
years, wife OF John H. Woodward, and grand ght.
or OF me late Samuel Shepherd, Esq. Of Richmond
- Richmond papers please copy.
On the Goth ultimo. of diptheria, SIDNEY ODEIIA
eldest daughter of James w and Odelia 8. Points
aged years, 4 months and days.
At his residence. near Mint Spring. on the I'd DC
tober, Lieutenant CHARLES W. GRII4IS in the l 9Th
year OF his age le was among the first who gave up
the Injuries and comforts Of a happy home to obey
his countrys call. He discharged every duty assign
ed him without murmur; and his name now adds
another to the list of Vlrgna's noblest whose
oiood has been freely shed npon the altar of patriot
ism. %* M.
At Craigsville, Augusta County, October 2sth
1852, Mrs. ELIZABETH CRAIG, widow of Mr.. So N.
UEL CRAIG, in the 73d year Of her age
She was person of strong mind and of practice!
good sense of Social disposition of unusual sprght
illness in conversation, and independent her opin
IONS.
She has been for many years member Of the Pres
byterlan Church.
On the day before her death she expressed the hope
In Christ as her only and all Sufficient Saviour. She
has left large number of relations and friends to
mourn her loss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
Howe Y. PeytOn.

This gentleman was announced in the last Spec
tator candidate for the Legislature in the place
of VIM. M. Tate, Esq.
Mr.. Peyton is son of John Howe Peyt0n,
who was SO long known in our community as one
OF the first lawyers of Virginia-who, for many
years. was distinguished for his ability and fidel-
ity as Attorney for the Commonwealth, and as
Senator from theAAugusta District. va
Mr.. Peyton has had many advantages OF edu-
ton, and we have among US few men Of his age
better read in substantial and improving iltera-
iure, or more thoroughly informed upon historl-
cal and political subjects. He is good speaker
and practical debater--competent to take
part in the public discussions of the Legislature,
and to represent with credit the important and
varied interests of this county.
1t will be observed that, just now, it is I'M
portant that Aususta county shall have repre-
sentative qualified to take part, when necessary,
in the important debates which, in these times,
are TO be constantly expected.
Mr.. Shefey is the presiding officer Of the
House, and, although his constituents are graft
fed to know that his merits are appreciated and
honored by the House Of Delegates, they feel
the loss Of his voice upon the floor. Major Walk
er, active, attentive and efficient in all the rrac
tical business of the House, and welding, by
his high character and prudent conduct, valua-
bic influence in the body, yet makes no preten-
sion as public speaker, and would, no doubt,
be glad to have competent colleague to relieve
him in that particular. Now, although do not
claim for Mr.. Peyt.a that ne has had experience
as parliamentary debater, L do claim, and his
friends know, that he has capacities for such
work which give assurance Of success.
Mr.. Peyton is young gentleman Of unexcep-
tionable character, and as he is physically disqual
lied for service in the army, think the COM
munity will do well to secure his talents In
field of service for which he is well qualified and
prepared. AUGUSTA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
The Missouri Massacre-Heroic Sacrifice.

We learn from a late number of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, that one of the
victims selected by the Federal General
Mcneil for his butchery in Missouri,
was man who had wife and several
children, dependent altogether upon
daily labor for their support A young
man knowing the condition of the fam.
lily, offered himself 10 Mcneil as a SUBJ
stitute for the husband and father, was
accepted, and aoas one of the ten aoho
ecere shot. The Cincinnati paper, with
more independence than we should
have looked for from that quarter, saws
the history of that atrocious murder
would not be complete without the re-
lation of this incident OF heroic sacrifice !;
neither would the infamy of Mcneil be
fully understood and appreciated with
out its recital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Lincoln,s Message.

Lincoln's message TO the Yankee Con
gress will excite the contemptuous de
rision of all civilized nations. He pro-
poses an amendment of the Constitution
of the u. S. for the purpose ofrequirlnsgs
the emancipation Of slavery by the LIST
of January 1900, 81 years from the LIST
of January next. at which time he has
proclaimed the abolition of slavery to
be effected by force Of arms. His mes
sage shows that he has no confidence Ii
the scheme of his proclamation, We
have no space to notice at greater lengtll
this remarkable document.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
The People and the War.

With the Richmond Enquirer, we are
delighted with the displays OF patriot
ism of which our exchanges continue to
bring to US the evidences from all parts
LOT the Confederacy. The contributions
for the relief of the soldiers, and the
soldiers families the readiness to en-
dure all manner of privation and loss
when necessary tie resist the enemy /; the
|indomitable spirit which cries never give
up, and which is but energised by disas-
ter-all show that the courage and res
olution of our population are, if posi-
bic, more unbending and enthusiastic
than when the war. upon us was first
commenced. Let these manifestations
abound more and more! Our priva-9
tons may increase-let our cheerful en-
durance keep full pace. The wants Of
our soldiers will be more numerous and
urgent, now that winter is upon US
let every dwelling be workshop for
their supply. Our cities may be sum-
moned let Fredericksburg be quoted
for answer. They may be bombarded
let glorious Vicksburg be the ANNA
ting example.
Our soldiers in the field it is impossi-
bic to praise too much, or to cherish too
highly. 1t is one of their highest mer-
Tits that they are not soldiers from their
love Of war and carnage, but from love
of country. Some of the most gentle.
spirited and modest youths Of the land,
are among the bravest heroes Of the ar
my. They all long for home and its
Sweets. But, obedient to the voice of
duty and the instincts of manliness and
patriotism, they are Drawing the hard
lships and discomforts of a soldiers life,
and the perils of the terrible field of bat
tie; and they have won amid those
bloody scenes renown for courage
that has drawn the praise Of the world,
and will prove a heritage of undying
fame for their country.
| A foreign officer, who was at the
lsiege of Lucknow, and who has seen
much Of fighting and Of fghting-men,
Says that thes Confederate soldiers are
the best in the world. Another who
was at Sebastopol, says that nowhere
but here are raw troops seen to fight
with the courage and efficiency of vete-
! rams. Surely, ifany stimulus were need
ed to prompt towards our soldiers those
: deeds which an affectionate pride in
spires, it is abundantly furnished in then
noble spirit, and in their pre-eminen1
fame, worthily won in the most glorious
of causes.
: But to the credit of the peopleit can
, be truly said, that the soldier is never
4 forgotten! The home which he loves
5 loves him, truly and dearly. There is
, perhaps no hour in no day in which he is
/, notin the thoughts fall those whom he
has left behind him, and whose prayers
constantly ascend for his safe return
/ 1t will be day Of mutual transport ano
' joy when, the battles all fought ano
3 the grand victory won, the broken fam
lilies shall be reunited, and bask in the
sunshine of peace. May the day soon
come?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Obituaries.

Our limited space has made it neces-
sary for us to abbreviate some OF the
obituaries sent to us for publication
Though nearly all of our contemporaries
of the Press are charging for obituaries,
marriage, death, and religious notices,
we continue to publish them without
charge, but if obituaries be not confined
to few lines, we will be compelled, in
consequence of limited space, to follow
the example Of other papers and charge
for them at advertising rates. A hint
to the wise is sufficient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

IMPORTANT TO OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS
General Orders No. 96, from Adju-
tant General Cooper, which will be
found in another columns are of deep
interest to both officers and soldiers alb
sent from their commands. Ali COM
missioned officers and enlisted men alb
sent from their regiments from any 9TH
er cause than actual disability, unless
on detached service, are ordered to re-
turn to their commands Immediately
The penalty for failure on the part OF
an officer to comply with this order
within the period Of twenty days, after
the publication oft, is that his name
be dropped from the rolls Of the army
i'll disgrace, and he be turned over to
the enrolling officer for enrolment
among the conscripts. All enlisted men
shall be treated as deserters. These or
ders are stringent, but it must be admit
ted that there is too much cause for is
suing them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
VIRGINIA, to wit:

At county Court of Augusta, held at the Court
House on Monday, the 18th day of November, 1862.
Samuel B. Finley. Plaintiff
In Chapcarv
John Owens, Defendant.
This day came the plaintiff by attorney ON whose
motion 1t is ordered that the death of the defendant,
John Gvens, be entered of record, and that this
cause De revived in the names of Georgiana, his
WIFE, and Victoria and Nancy the children and heirs
at law OF John Givens deceased. The object of this
SUIT is TO obtain conveyance of the legal title of
small portion of land, omitted from the deed OF John
Glvens and wife to the plaintiff, dated 18th March,
1885, and of record the Clerks Office of this Court.
1T appearing from satisfactory evidence that the
defendants, Georgiana Giveps, and Victoria and Mar
cy, her children, not inhabitants of this Cor -
wealth, and they not having entered theirsr mon
and given security according to law, il rpearance
that said defendants Georgiana Give is ordered
ems, and Nancy Owens. do appee as. Victoria Civ
month after due publication b. ar here within one
cessary defend their int ereof and do what is
copy OF this order be rest in this suit, and that
Court House of THE osted at the Court door of the
next term of said county, on the LIST day of the
Court Teste
SHsryH~ WIN. A. BURNETT, ID. G.
Lev a BrmoARnNEs, J. q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

The resolutions adopted by the Off
GERS of the 9Th Regiment in honor of
Col. VIM. S. Fl. Baylor, deceased, were
not received at this office till last week.
These resolutions. together with the
recommendation of the officers of the
sStonewall Brigade" for his appoint
ment as Brigadier General will be found
in this issue
The Chaplain Of the 9Th Regiment is
now here to whom it would afford pleas
ure to take charge of any packages
which persons may desire to send to any
of the meNbers- OF that regiment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

Brig. Gen. VIM. N. Pendleton, the
Chief Of Artillery in the Armies of Gen.
Lee in Virginia, is an Episcopal minis
ter. He like Gen. Polk, was gradu-
ate at West Point, and becamea minis
ter, but Invested himself of the surplice
in the very beginning Of this war, and,
as Captain Of Artillery, distinguished
himself at the first battle Of Manassas.
Step by step he has risen to the high
est position in the Artillery service of
the Confederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
FOR THE SPECTATOR

The following named ladies are designated by
the Magistrates of district No, of Augusta
County as solicitors for money, shoes, blankets,
socks, and other clothing for the comfort of des-
titute soldiers, viz
Miss Josephine Brown, Mrs. VIM. h. Peyton,
Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs James g. Marquis, Mrs
Richard Summerson, Mrs. VIM. F. Asst, Miss
Bette Crawford, Mrs. Robert S. Harnsberger,
Mrs James Cochran, Mrs. Lee Waddell, Mrs.
Cameron Francisco, Miss Fannie Baylor, Mrs.
Thornton Berry, Miss Matte Bell, Miss Mary
Smith and Miss Hudson, who will report to the
Central Committee, appointed under an order of
the County Court. made on the 18th November
last, and published in the .sSpectator."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Good Fa ms for Sale.

In this issue we publish advertise
ments for the sale of two good farms in
other counties. One in Rockingham,
the home farm Of Col. VIM. B. Yancey
decd, advertised by his son Capt. VIM.
B. Yancey. The otheris in Rockbridge
advertised by j. d. & ID. E. Laird.
Besides these, there are many good
farms offered ior sale in this county,
No one should fail to examine the adj
vertisements carefully.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
That mercy | to others show,
That mercy show to me-

we may be assured that better dav is coming
when Judgment, even human Judgment, shall
De visited upon the oppressor, and all the men
VINO nave been prominent in multiplying the
pubic evils, and in Withholding mercy from the
poor and the needy, will be marked out for pub
lie reprobasion. Then better era shall dawn
upon US, and we shall look back with astonish-
ment at the patience with which the people en-
dured the evils that were brought upon them by
the Jackas OF society--a patience not more re-
markable than the lack of sensibility in that un-
sympathizlng herd who put this higher quality
to SO severe test. That good time Is coming
-Lynchburg Virginian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
The "Stanewan.o

This is the captivating title of a neat
little paper just established in Harrison
burg. We extend to the enterprising
Editor, Mr.. Sam'l J. Price, the az Of
cordial friendship, and hope that the
"StonewalL,0 like the brigade for which
it was named, will be wreathed with
laurel, and that it will stand firm and
steadfast, however violently the swges
of adversely may beat upon it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
ron THE SPECTATOR.
Successor to VIM. M. Tate, Esq.

Many voters of the county of Augusta enter
tanning high respect for the integrity, intelli-
gence and patriotism OFF. Givens Fulton, Esq,
intend to vote for him as the successor of VIM.
NJ. Tate, ESQ.,, and respectfully invite their fell
low-ciiizens to unite in electing him. He will
prove, as he has done on former occasions, an
upright, able and faithful representative.
MANY VOTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-If
not sold privately, the subscribers will offer for
sale, at IL NJ on the Esd of December, 1862, their
valuable FARM, Alma,-lying miles South of Lex
'ington, Va, within miles of North River Canal,
an agreeable and healthy neighborhood. The Farm
is OF good SOIL well adapted to the growth OF grain
and the grasses, well watered, and contains 54sA
acres (by late survey, to be sold in gross and not
by the acre of which about $50 are well tim
bered the whole being under excellent fencing On
the premises isa very comfortable brick dwelling,
containing six rooms, pretily situated, comfortable
stables two barns and other necessary outhouses.
Also. large Apple and Peach Orchard young of
choice selections and now bearing. 1t Is valuable
grazing farm being natural for blue grass, with run
ming water in every field. One OF the subscribers,
who resides on the Farm will take pleasure in show
ing the land to persons desiring to purchase. Terms
made known on day of sale
j. g. Il D. E. LAIRD.
Dac oct Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE SOUTHERN ALMANAC FOR 10
Will he nnhli shed ON Mnndav Dana,,,ha- Oh

THE SOUTHERN ALMANAC FOR 1863
Will be published on Monday, December 9Th.
1t will contain, besides the Almanac proper, the
Officers of the Confederate Government Members of
Congress, Receipts and expenditures of the Govern
from its organization Rates of Postage Latitude
and Longitude of the Priucipa Places in the Conftd
ates and their distance from Richmond, State
Governm ents, Railroads in the Confederate States
Census of 1860 Militia force, Cbrono gical events
for 1852 compiled with great care statement of the
killed. wounded and captured in 1861 Hersches cell
ebrated Weather Table, Great battles, &C., &c.
The Southern Almanac will be printed on beautiful
English paper and in the best style of the art.
The trade supplied at $12 per 100; $240 cents per
Dozen Single copy % cents.
Address cash orders to
SCHAFFTER BRYANT,
Dec. 2-to amt S.. Lynchburg, Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Gen. Earl Van Dorm.

The charges brought against this off.
Ger by Brigadier General John S. Bow
en-, have been dismissed. The Court
Martial, composed Of Generals Sterling
Price, Lloyd Tilghman and Dabney H.
Maury, decided that the evidence
disproved every allegation in the charg-
es and specification slso, that the i'm
putation of drunkenness, which was in
yestigated at the request of Gen. Van
Dorm, was disproved by testimony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
FOR THE SPECTATOR
MCDOWELL. VIRGINIA,
Dec 7th 1880


Dec. 7th, 1862. {
Mr.. EDITOR In your paper of the End inst,
an article is copied from the Rockingham Reg
lister headed s.Ahairs in Pendleton co., which
reflects rather severely upon the Bath Cavalry.
So far as the statements therein made have any
reference to this cavalry, know them to be en-
tirely unfounded. More than a month preyion,
to the time of the occurrence which should have
happend, according 10 the statements of the ar
ticle complained of, the Bath Cavalry were or
dered down the valley attached to the 18th Bat
talon ard nave been ON duty ever since near
winchester. There are two companies of the
Bath Cava ry, both attached to the 17lh Battalion
and they are composed mainly of the best young
men from the counties Of Bath, Highland and
Pocahontas. hope, as simple act of Justice,
you will publish this and thereby relieve them
OF the undeserved disgrace and odlum heaped
upon them by the unfortunate article in question.
Yours truly,
VIM. T. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Augusta county, December Sth, 1862. 7
ITO the creditors of the estate of Isaac H. Steele,
j decd, and all others concerned You are hereby
notified that at the request of John j. Larew Admin
strator of the estate OF the said Isaac a. Steele de-
ceased, have appointed MONDAY. the 5th of JAN
uary, 1888 at my Office for receiving proof of debts
demands against the said decedent aor his estate
at which time you are required to attend.
Given under my hand Commissioner in Chan
Gerry of the County Court of Augusta County the day
and year first aforesaid. VIM. G. STEaRETT,
Dec 9-4t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
nESERTER ARRESTED.

On the 18th of November man who calls himself
WILLIAM HINSON, and representing himself as a
deserter from the 44th Georgia Regiment-Col Lump
kin was taken up in CASTOR county, N. c.. and lodg
ed in Meeklenburg jail He riding large grey
mare about7 years old, foretop slightly trimmed and
blue spot on the wether. He Acknowledges having
stolen said mare from a gentleman living between
Winchester and Staunton Va. The undersigned has
the in possession awaiting the call of the owner
who have the same by proving property and pay
ing charges live in Lincoln county, miles below
Beattie's Ford JOHN DAVIS
Dec 2-4t
Some newspaper in Staunton, Va, win please copy
four times and send bill to j A. Fox Esq Charlotte
North Carolina Weste,n Democrat.