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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-12-20
Coarse Feed Ground.

nURING this season of the wear. i. being
~ difficult to cross the River, the undersicp,
ed has prepared bis mill to grind coarse
grain of all kinds for fsed. Corn ground on
the cob Satisfaction given every time, at
"NeeSes' MILL
GEO. NEEvES.
Grand Rapids, Nov. II, 1862. 4ssf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Contributions for Col. Imboden ms Command.

We hope that the good people of this
county, whilst making contributions for
the benefit of the soldiers, VIII not for
get to do something for the soldiers in
Col. lmboden's command. These sol
dlers have a special claim upon us, as
they are standing as wall of defence
between our homes and the enemy who
is seeking to lay them waste. They are
also, refugees whose homes are in the
possession of the ruthless enemy. cut off
from all means ofreceiving any assist
anee from kind friends at home. and
therefore have claim upon our syan-
pathies. These exiled heroes, we are
panied to learn, are sadly in need of
blankets, socks, gloves, &c, to protect
them against the rigors of this trying
season. They are standing upon the
snoW-c1ad mountains, shivering with
cold IN their tattered garments. protect
ing our homes and fresides, whilst theirs
are being destroyed by the enemy. Our
quiet, comfort, happiness and safety are
due to them, and we should, at least.
furnish them with comfortable clothing.
Those who wish to send contributi tons to
his command can accomplish their pur-
pose by sending them to- Rev. w. G..
Campbell, of this place. In this con
1ectlon, we would call attention to the
sard OF the Central Committee publish
~ III our adVer. Using columns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Military Officers and .sFoolish Girls,

A communication in the last Rock
ingham Register, signed aMary," and
dated Staunton, December the 10th,
contains the following compzanaentoru
notice of the military officers and their
feminine admirers of this place:
There rides an officer in Roman-like
pride and consequence, flashing with
gold and crimson ; he passes on in mag
nificence and rehabilitation, carving
with him the maiden's heart and fearful
petitions for his safety. Pshaw he is
IN no danger, dashing about town, and
the enemy off there, miles away. Fool
lsh girls, dazzled by a glittering uni
form l regret to class myself among
your species Of Gods creatures, Bet,
ter go to the hospitals, and there, with
your gentle and soothing influence, re-
lleye the suffering invalid yearning for
the delicate attentions and beloved pres
ence Of those far away. This would be
more like the noble mission of woman
than signing after military monkeys pa
lading before your doors, showing their
fine and elegant persons to advantage,
how captivating they look, and
of the many hearts (not battles,) they
have won, to boast of, and you girls
might fall ffom the window or over the
balcony, in the effort to catch a last
glimpse, and they would grieve by say
ing 'swhat pity she had no more sense !''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Army Letters.

Mr.. W. E. M. Word, Special Agent
Of the Post Office Department, publish
es card, in which he suggests, for the
benefit of the soldier and his friends,
that all letters sent to soldiers should be
carefully addressed to the care of the
regiment and company Of which he is a
member, and always bear the number.
of the regiment and name of the State
to which it belongs. Attention to this
suggestion, it is believed, will obviate
one of the chief causes OF the non-deliv-
cry ofletters. It is also suggested that
all letters sent to soldiers should be pre-
paid before mailing, as in many instan-
ces this is neglected, and the letter fails
to reach its destination. The following
may answer as form of address, in &C
cordance with the Special Agents di-
rections ssPrivate Jno. Jones, care of
Company K, 47th Regt. Georgia Vols,
Fredericksburg, Va"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Capture of GunbOats.

Two cases have recently occurred in
North Carolina of the capture Of yankee
gunboats. They are calculated to allay
the foolish terror inspired by these en-
gines Of war, and to show how worthless
they are in operations in narrow rivers,
whose banks are inhabited by bold and
determined men.
In one case, Captain Newkirk's cav
airy, with a piece of artillery, captured
an iron steamer in New river, North
Carolina, and in the other, Captain
Whitford's rangers captured gunboat
and her entire crew in Bay river, North
Carolina. The first vessel was capture.
at the mouth Of New river, AFR an ON
gagement on our side with two r;fal
pieces, the Yankee boat having three
guns. The latter was disabled after {
sharp artillery duel, and abandoned il
such haste that the crew left to the Gao
tors their ri1ces, cutlasses, books, caps
shoes, and even their beef and crackers
half done.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Important Proclamation.

We call attention to the proclamation
Of Governor Letcher, published in an
other column, calling upon the civil au-
thorities in every county and neighbour
hood to aid the military authorities in
enforcing the conscript law in furnish
ing supplies for the army, and in secu-
ring slave labor for the public defence,
and recommending increased vigilance
IN domestic and county police. We are
gratified to see the State and Confederate
authorities cooperating in such perfect
harmony in the common defence. Yir
ginia in this sets a noble example for the
emulation of other States. Virginia is
the flagship of the Confederate States.
She has reason to be proud of her gal
liant sons, and hersons have equal reason
to be proud of her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Donations for Our Soldiers.


Z I'VE have been. requested by the
Quartermaster of the 1st Brigade to
state to the citizens of Augusta, Rock
lngham and Rockbridge that he will
furnish transportation for all articles
contributed for the benefit of the sol
dlers OF that Brigade, composed chiefly
OF soldiers from the counties above
namely and that he will, also, furnish
transportation to the army and back for
any person who may be appointed to
see that the articles be given to the sol
oilers for whom they were designed by
the contributors. The 9Th Regiment
belongs to this Brigade, and those who
wish to contribute to soldiers in that
Regiment, and who may desire to avail
themselves Of this mode, have now an
opportunity of doing so. It is not de-
signed that this mode shall interfere
with that adopted by the County Court.
1t is designed more especially for those
who may desire to make contributions
for the benefit of particular soldiers.
Fathers and mothers may desire to send
clothing to their sons, sisters to their
brothers, and others to their friends,
and may prefer to send them by some
trustworthy person, who will be sure to
deliver the donations to the persons for
whom they were especially designed,
and to accomplish this purpose, this
mode is proposed by the Quartermaster
OF the Brigade as the cheapest and best.
There are some persons who are willing
to donate for the benefit of special per-
sons, who are unwilling to contribute to
a common fund, and for such this
mode is especially designed. We
would, in this connection. state that the
soldiers are now in greater need Of socks
and gloves than anything else. We
hope the committees in all the neigh
borhooda of this county are now busily
engaged in calling upon the people, and
that the people are responding in a lib
eral and patriotic spirit. Let blankets.
socks, gloves, and everything needed by
the soldiers be contributed to an amount
that will reflect credit upon our county.
and warm the hearts of our dear bows
with gratitude and love. Let them see
that we not only remember, but love
them still.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
A word to Farmers about Extortion.
The Press has been very genera


The Press has been very generally
and very justly denouncing in the
strongest terms Manufacturers, Mer-
chants, Shoemakers, Tanners, &C., fol
practising extortion in their respective
lines of business. Can the farmers right
" claim that they are guiltless of the
same offence? Do they not charge more
for flour, grain, pork, beef and wood than
they should! The Richmond Enquirer
|says that tsthe chief distress of the coun-
try and peril to the cause result from the
extortion in the products of the farm.
This is not excused by the high prices
OF the merchants goods. These are, in
deed, very high, but the farmer is not
obliged to use many Of them. If, when
he pays four prices for bunch of cot
ton, he puts four prices on his wheat
and corn, he is an immense gamer; be-
cause he sells so much more than he
buys. As for that large class whose bu-
siness is such that they have nothing OF
either sort to sell, the farmer combines
with the manufacturer to grind them be-
tween the upper and the neither mill
stones.
The Government must arrest, all a.
round, these enormous extortioners if
possible. We do not think it would be
50 difficult as some imagine. We be-
lieve all parties to it are ashamed of it.
They plead each other as accuses. Bring
all down together, and for very shame
none OF them will dare complain.
The Government must at least take
care Of itself. It cannot pay the prices
demanded for army subsistence of all
sorts, without overwhelming us with
debt: 1t must pay fair price, but it
shonld pay no more. And to avoid
ground OF complaint, it should make
those prices as uniform as the relative
abundance Of the different localities will
allow.
Tie safety and welfare of all depend
upon the application Of such a rule to
all. 1t will be terrible oallow the ship
to wreck because the crew are gambling
for the cargo. Force every man to do
his duty, and require every one to de-
.sist from the pursuit Of immoral and de-
moralizing gains, and all will be well. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Morgan at Work Again.

MURFREEsBoRo', Dec. 9Th, 1862.-An expedi-
ton sent under acting Brigadier General John
III. Morgan, attacked outpost of the enemy at
HartsvilIe, on the Cumberland, yesterday morn
ing, killed and wounded two hundred, captured
eighteen hundred prisoners, two pieces artillery
and two thousand small arms, and all other stores
at the position. On the previous day small
foraging train was captured by Gen. Wheeler.
near Nashville, with fifty prisoners; and on the
5th Col. Reddv's Alabama Cavalry, also cap
tured a train near Corinth, with its escorts and a
number of negroes. Our loss at Huntsville about
1875 killed and wounded. None at either of the
other places.
s4 fSigned) BRAXTON BRAGG,
General Commanding.
Gen. S. COOPER, Richmond.
TPREss DEsPAT0H.1
MOBILE, Dec. "a special dispatch to the
ssAdvertiser and Register dates Murfreesboro'
9th, says:
Morgan's command surprised portion of Ro-
sencrans' division yesterday, near Harrisville,
fifteen miles northeast of Lebanon. After a
sharp conflict they captured fourteen hundred
Aboitionists, six pieces Of artillery, and fifteen
hundred stand of arms, their wagon train and
camp equipments. A large number Of thu enc
my were killed and wounded. Our loss is con-
siderable. The weather is clear and freezing
hard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
The Yankees Again Repulsed.

GRENADA, Dec. 8.-General Lowell has defeat
ed and driven back the enemy at Coffeeville,
killing and wounding large number, and cap
turing So prisoners. Our loss was killed and
AZ wounded. General Lowell brought the entire
train Of his corps safely TO Grenada.
The ssAdvertiser'' says that the advance of
the enemy South, on both sides of Abbeville,
made it necessary for Gen Pemberton to with
draw his whole force to Grenada, thus prevent
ing the enemy from gaining his flank and rear
Gen. Lowell was left to check the advance of the
enemy,s column. LOOMS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
roR THE SPECTATOR,

Mr.. EDIroR.-Please make the enquiry thro'
the Spec tator, on what basis the County Agent
has undertaken the distribution of the salt for
this county and if it is true that some FAVORED
individuals have received one, two, and it may
be more than two sacks. When others, with
larger families and more stock have not received
a pound! 1t is pertinent inquiry. Is it true
that the sub-agents have been permitted by him,
to get all the salt over 100 lbs per sack THE
SACK, as the remuneration for distributing it 3
1t is claimed by at least one sub-agent, that this
is the understanding, as has been represented o
a CITIZEN. 8
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
PRECINCTS. ABNEY. PEYroN. FuLroN.

It will be seen by reference to the
lines on the first page that one of the
candidates has mounted his Pegasus,
and is now galloping up the fowery
sleeps of Mt. Parnassus, totally oblivious
of election returns and all other pro-
ceedings in the prosaic vale of Common
life. With the voters, he seems to
think that, to dwell on the Mount of the
Muses., "Poeto qaascstasr :" but for Leg
islative Halls. mon TT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Yankee Depreaa tions In Highland.

A letter dated Mcdowell, November
23rd., says that the Yankees in their re-
cent visit to Highland county, stole
about one hundred horses, three hun
dred cattle, twenty negroes, a gold
watch, $4,000 or $4,000 in money, a
number of blankets, butter, honey and
other small articles that could be car
ried with them. They carried off fifty
eight prisoners, and burned two houses.
They took number of cattle and horses
from Pocahontas county, and burned
one barn. Jas. Lockridge, of Pocahon-
tas. lost 40 head of fat cattle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
MARRIED.

On July Cd, 1862, by the Rev. VIM T. Price, Mr..
JOHN FRIEL, to Miss KATY GWINN, all of High
land county, Va.
On Wednesday, October Is, 1862, by the Rev. VIM.
Miss LIZZIE, youngest daughter of VIM. R. Stuart.
Esq. of Highland, Va.
On November 81, 1862, by the Rev. VIM. T. Price,
private JOHN w. CALDWELL, Of the Bath cavalry,
to Miss ESTALINE, daughter of Mr. Jacob Stewart,
of Highland co, Va. s.
On the Sd inst, by Rev. ]. R. Wheeler, s. A. HOS
HOUR, Esq, and Miss SARAH G. LAMB, both of
this p lace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

the loss Of many brave men. expect
the battle will be resumed at daylight
tomorrow morning. r. E. LEE.
To GENERAL COOPER:
Gen. Hampton reports that he entered
Dumfries and captured 20 wagons with
stores, and took 50 prisoners, all of
which he brought to the Rappahannock.
Gen. Siegel is expected at Dumfries to-
morrow. r. E. LEE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
THE SOUTHERN ALMANAC + OR 1865
Will be nuhIished ON Monday. December 9th.

It will contain, besides the Almanac proper, the
Officers of the Confederate Government, Members Of
Congress, Receipts and expenditures of the Govern
and Longitude of the Principal Places in the Confed
crate States and their distance from Richmond State
Governments, Railroads in the Confederate States,
Census of 1860, Militia force, Chronological events
for 1882 compiled with great care, statement of the
killed, wounded and captured in 1861 Herschels cell
ebrated Weather Table, Great battles, DC, de-
The Southern Almanac will be printed ON beautiful
English paper, and in the best style of the art.
The trade supplied at S12 per 1907 $40 cents per
dozen. Single copy Is cents
Address cash orders to
SCHAFFTER BRYANT
Dec 2-to amt S.. Lynchburg Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
In Chancery.
John Givens Defendant.

John Owens, Defendant J
This day came the plaintiff by attorney, on whose
motion it ordered that the death of the defendants
John G ivens, be entered of record and that THIS
cause be revived in the names of Georgana, MS
wife. and Victoria and Nancy, the children and helrs
suit is obtain conveyance of the legal title OF
small portion of land, omitted from the deed OF John
Owens and wife to the plaintiff, dated 18th Marcn,
< 1t appearing from satisfactory evidence that the
defendants, Georgana Givens and Victoria and Nam
cy her children, not inhabitants OF this Common
wealth. and they not having entered thedr
and given security according 70 law. it is ordEsed
that said defendants Georgiana Givens. Victoria Civ
ems, and Nancy Owens. do appear here within one
month after due publication hereof and DO whai Is ne
cessary to defend their interest in this suit and that
copy of this order be posted at the Court door OF the
CUur tHouse of this county, on the LIST day OF the
next term of said Court. Teste-
WIN. A. BURNETT, ID. q.
SHEFFEY l. BUMGARDNER p. Q.
Dec q At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
FOR THE SPECTATOR
The Committee for Collection in District
e.sss N O.. ~

Miss Lucy Gait, Miss Armentrout, Miss Addie
Lushbaugh, Miss Willie Hartman, Miss Price,
Miss Mamie Crawford, Miss Peggy Warden, Miss
Amanda Fultz, Miss Henrietta Brooks, Miss
Kate Waddell, Miss Sallie Fuller, Miss Sallie
Trout, Miss Phillips, Miss Eliza Kinney, Miss
Eta Taylor, Miss Edison, Miss Edmonia Bell,
Mrs. Geo. A. Hanger, Mrs. George Poage, Mrs.
Cyrus Snapp, Miss Engleman, Miss Maggie Jane
Edison, Mrs. Benajah Walters, Mrs Jno. Meyers,
Mrs. Doct. Davidson and Mrs. VIM. j. Shumate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
FOR THE SPECTATOR

OVHstIO"tfoHS 70 SOldIeFs Hospital Library.
MI. EDITOR ALLOW me space to acknowledge
the receipt Of volumes for our Soldiers Libra
ries from Mrs. COL Tate, Miss Edison, Mrs. Ann
b. Berkeley, Mr.. VIM. 81. 81. Frenger and the
Rev. VIM. E. Baker; also to say, for the gratif .
cation of contributors, and others, that the Lib
raries are highly appreciated by the soldiers.
may also state that have arranged to distribute,
ia considerable number, religious papers, both
from Virginia and the South. shall be very
happy to receive and give proper direction to
any contributions Of food suitable for the sick in
our Hospitals. Respectfully,
Dec. 10, 1852. GEO. b. TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Ma,iny in an abolition Camp.

RALEIGH, Dec. 10.-The State Journal learns
from source perfectly reliable that a mutiny
broke out among the abolitionists at Newbern,
at the close of last week. Five hundred soldiers
threw down their arms, swearing they were DEM
ocrats and would fight no more under the Adolf
ton flag. Some of them were captured, but the
majority made their escape. The excitement is
represented as intense The traitor Stanley fed
to gunboat. The immediate cause of the mu-
tiny was the reported advance on Newbern of
Gems. Jackson, Evans and Gov. Vance, with a
heavy force.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
ELECTION RETURNS.

The following are the returns, as far
as received, of the election on Thursday
last. for a delegate to the Legislature to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of VIM. M. Tate, Esq. It
will be seen that the vote was quite a
meagre one. At several of the precincts
the polls were not opened.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

oLD..-The Sweet Chalybeate Springs,
formerly known as the "Red Sweet,
were sold On the 9th inst, by G. Bias,
for the handsome sum of 100000, cash
Purchaser. John Kelly. of Allegheny
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
Religions Notice,

On Dece mber 21st, the third Sunda of the month,
there will be divine service at the Catholic Church IN
Stanton.
On Christmas day, Dec. 25th, there will be divine
service at s. and 10 o'clock, P. M. j. BIXIO. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

Gen. Halleck reports the loss of the
enemy at South Mountain and Sharps-
burg, in Maryland, as follows. i,742
killed 8,066 wounded, and 913 missing
"a total of 1O.221.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

Z We are compelled to postpone seve-
raj obituary notices for the want OF
space. We would again request per
sons writing obituaries to make them
short. A few lines, ten or less, is sufi-
cient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

On Sunday night, the 7th inst, five
rogues and robbers named Corbin, AL
len, sJno. Jones, Collins and Robinson
escaped from the Jail in Rockingham
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

The amount of oney to be paid into the
United States Treasury for exemption from mil
itary duty by the Quakers of Indiana, it is said,
will amount to- 1888, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
The Right Spirit.

A generous hearted and patriotic cit
izen Of this county has enclosed to US a
draft for 500, for the benefit Of the sol
diers, to be divided equally between
those belonging to the 9Th and Sind
Regiments, and Col. Imboden's COM
mand. This is the spirit which should
pervade our whole people. We hope
this example will be followed by many.
We will take pleasure in acknowledge
ing the receipt Of all sums sent for a
similar purpose, We would give the
name Of the individual who enclosed :
$500, were it not that, kn~ vino : l LIS
modesty to be equal to me ,omang 4lS
we fear it would n.s 5neloS; =;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

CHARLESTON, Dec. ia late Nassau letter,
written by trustworthy gentleman Of Cuba,
states that seven cargoes Of negroes have been
lately offered for sale in Cuba by the Yankees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16
NEW ADVERTISER ENTs.

L
The undersigned, Central Committee amounted by
the County Court of Augusta county, at it's November
term, for receiving and making proper disposition
ders of this county in actual service beg leave ear
nesy urge upon the Justices of the county prompt
ness in the appointment of Committees and Canvass
their several districts for soliciting contribu-
tons money, clothing and other things for the
benefit of our suffering soldiers. There is no time
for delay 1t is now two weeks since the appoint
me ct OF the Committee, and no contributions have
yet been received.
The Committee would further state that if INV per.
sons object TO their donations passing through the
Quartermaster Department, that they are authorized
receive special donations for the benefit of soldiers
named by the DONORS and forward them according to
direction,
The Committee would also call the special attention
of donors to the wants of the soldiers under the COM
mand of Colonel lmboden who are principally refu-
gees, and who are now only defence from the in
vasion of the enemy on the North West
Let those who e living at their homes in peace
plenty, safety and comfort, remember the Door SOL
dlers in their wants ard sufferngs to whose nstru-
mentality they indebted for the continued enjoy
ment CT these blessings; and Let them contribute
literally of the means which a kind Providence has
placed at their disposal.
ANY contributions intended for the committee can
be left at the Store house of Woods & Gilkeson.
We call particular attention the great restitution
of blankets and request that all that are sent should
be cclored if possible. When an amount of contrbu-
tons sufficient to justify the sending of an agent to-
the army for their distribution such agent will be-
sent. The donations will be received by any one of
the committee, of which Rev. VIM. G. Campbell is
Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-16

General Mcclellan lately visited public
school in New York, and in an address to the boys
told them they must excel the present generation
Gin truth and honor" We hope they will take