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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
a uGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
DUBLIC SALE.

Having more stock than intend to winter, l will
sell, on TUESDAY, the 9th of December, 1862, COM
nencing at 10 O'Clock, A. M, my Farm near Heb
ron Church,20 head of Stock Cattle lin good order(
mich Cows, (some have Calves,) 20 head of Hogs
and Shoats Gotham Colts, and Work Horses and
Mules, also, new two horse Wagon, Gron axle,)
w heat Fan, and lot of Wheat and Oats.
Persons wanting the above stock will do well by at
tending, as am determined to sell what have Off
cred Terms made known day of sale
Dec. PITS JOS. II. MITCHELL
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GSN REWARD.

Runaway, from the subscriber, o., the NIGHT of GOD
N move, my girl Sally SaiI1 Sally is malatto of
about ~ years. above the nedium size and inclined to
cor she had scar On forehead and had lost
one go oIs u sht hand She took quantity of
So and had on black crochet bonnet, and
Co. roo plaid shawl. The above reward will be paid
" the apprehension of said girl confinement in
: Jail, as she will make for the Yankees.
Dec2-3t VIM j. HOPKINS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

The last account we have from Gen.
Holmes, the commander in Arkansas,
was, that his troops were moving and
that he was not going into winter quar-
tiers at all.
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Major General Ambrose T. R,,r,

Major General Ambrose E. Burnside
the successor of Mcclellan in the com.
mand Of the United States Army in
Virginia, graduated at West Point in
the class of 1917. He ranked as eigh,
teenth in the class. Major General
Ambrose P. Hill, of the Confederate
Aamy, graduated in the same class with
Burnside, and ranked as fifteenth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

Hon. VIM. A. Graham, on the Goth
inst, was elected Confederate States
Senator for North Carolina, in the place
of Hon. Geo. Davis, whose term will ex-
pire on the Goth Of March next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
New MILITARY BOOKS.

Cavalry Drill and Sabre Exercise, by Geo. Patten.
Notes on Artillery, by w Leroy Brown.
The Volunteers Hand Book, by Cap. j. x. Lee.
Cary Bayonet Exercise and Skirmish D-ill.
Volunteers Camp and Field Book, by Jpo.S P Curry.
instruction for Field Artillery, from Gilhsms Man
uai.
nance Duty.
The First Year of the War;
The Second Battle of Manassas,
The Partisan Leader.
War Songs of the South.
Napoleons Maxms of War
Just received and for sale by
Dec 2-tf. ROBERT COWAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

GENEROUS Blanton Duncan has
forwarded to Governor Letcher check
for one thousand dollars to be dispensed
for the benefit of the soldiers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
DESERTER ARRESTED.

On the 18th of November, a man who calls bmso,f
WILLIAM HINSON and representing himself as a
deserter from the 44th Georgia Regment-Col Lump
kln-Was taken up in CASTOR county, N c., and Iod9
cd In Meeklenburg Jail. He was riding large grew
mare about7 years DID, foretop slightly trimmed and
blue spot on the wether. He acknowledges having
stolen said mare from gentleman living between
the mare in possession awaiting the call of the owner
who can have the same by proving property and pay
Ing charges. live in Lincoln county, miles below
Beatties Ford Holm DAVIS
Dec PIT
Some newspaper in Staunton, Va, will please copy
TOUR times and send bill to j. A. Fox ESQ., Charlotte
North Carolina Weste,n Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

We have been requested to state that
no more county salt will be delivered
at the ware-rooms Of Crawford and
Cochran. In future, it will be deliver
ed by H. FL. Peck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

The Huntsville Confederacy says
John Bell expresses himself very conf
dent of an early peace founded on the
result of the Northern elections, the con-
dition of Northern finances, the sinking
credit of the Northern Government. and
the pressing necessities Of the world for
our cotton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

In pursuance of the foregoing proclamation, a Poll
will be opened at the several precincts in Augusta
County for the election of member to the House of
Delegates, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the re-
signaton OF VIM. M. Tate, Said election will be held
on the 90 Thursday, the 18th day of December, 1862
Dec PIT Il. II. PECK, Sheriff A. O.
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Dec 2-tds
NOTICE !!

In pursuance of decree rendered by A. c;x,,;t
Court for Augusta county, in cause y ere;r dsnena
ing between the personal repyesep at;ya Of Pstrct
day of November 1852 wiz r anu ~ so III '' the
lst day OF January next % ~ yn
~ Inc nown o. a'aaaso the lot in the bill in said
s,.nst W .taining between and acres
Tsa-oL n.i,es West of Staunton, Hebron
to be paid down. the purchaser giving bond
.oa a I'd personal security, for the deferred pay
~ IS and the title retained ultimate security
mere is excellent fence nearly altogether of plank
around the lot; garden enclosed tastefully with
pailings within it : and upon it blacksmith shop
with two fire places; dwelling house two and hal
stories high kitchen dairy meat house, corncrib
and stable all in good order and the stand consider
ed one of the best IN the county for blacksmith.
Capt David Sterrett, or VIM. A. Brown. ESQ.,. liv
ing the property, will show it to any who may
wish to examine it, until the day of sale.
Dec. 2-tds. WILLIAM MATTER,
Com rnissinuar
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Announcement.

Fellow Citizens of Augusta
Having been solicited by number Of friends to be-
come Candidate to supply the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of VIM. NJ. Tate Esq, former
pcctfully announce myself candidate for the posi-
ton. HOWE Y. PEYTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

On the Goth ult., IS Yankees captured
about 100 of our cavalry in Greenbrier.
This is disgraceful in the extreme.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

GEN. MARsHALL's COMMAND un.
derstood that the command of General
Humphrey Marshall, known as the Eas
tern Kentucky army, is busily engaged
in preparing temporary winter quarters
in the vicinity of Wytheville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
THREE TRACTS OF LAND AND

i VALUABLE MILL FOR SALE--In obedienc,
to decree of the Circuit Court OF Nelson county, rem
dered at its recent term in the suit of John Fox anC
VIM. Fox, Plaintiffs, against Woodson B. Fox anc
others, Defendants. we, the Undersigned as Commits
sioners appointed by said decree. will on Wednesday
the 3st day of the present month, (December,) pro
coed to SELL at public auctions on the premises two
tracts of LAND of which Samuel Fox died, seized
and possessed lying in the said county of Nelson,
about miles South of Alton Depot The one, the
mansion-house tract containing about 200 acres, of
good quality, considerable portion of which is clear
ed. and in complete order for farming, having on it
good dwelling house. with convenient out-houses
also of the best orchards in the county of choice
fruit.
The other tract is also valuable and adjons or lies
very near to the mansion-bouse tract, containing
about ninety of like quality the greater por
of which is cleared and in CIVILIZATIONS having it
good dwelling house, and convenient out-houses.
Also by virtue of said decree, we will on Thursday,
the first day of January next, proceed to SELL at pub
lie auction, the premises, tract OF land belonging
to the estate, lyingn the county of Albemarle
Batesvlle, and containing about 20 so acres
of excellent quality it has it valuable Grist MILL
and two dwelling houses.
All the said property will be sold on credit of g.,
~, and Is months the purchaser or purchasers exc
cutting bonds with approved security, and the title
withheld as ultimate security.
JOHN B. SPIECE and
VIM. WILLIAMS,
Dec 2-tds Commissioners.
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x REWARDl

Lost, November 18th, in or near Stannton, on the
McAdamlzed Road a COLTS REVOLVER, S inch
at this Office
Dec 2-2tx T r CIV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

A deaf and dumb man, named John
IL. Reese, was attacked by rufians in
Lynchburg, Va, last week
S., and SO badl- -, fooned OF
his : 10y beaten that he died Of
10 injuries.
This young man was educated in the
Deaf and dumb Institution ofthis place,
and has some acquaintance here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

HORSE STOs,EN-S2O REWARD,-On
Ii Friday night last the 2sth Of Nov, near the
Middle River Bridge, on the McAdamlsed road about
miles from Staunton, the subscriber had his Mare
stolen. She is small grey mare has had her name
reached is about years DID, has asght saddle mark
about the middle of the back, is natural PAGER and
Iopes well, and carries her head somewhat straight
when the rein is given The subscriber will give 500
reward for the recovery of the Mare His address is
Harrisonburg, Rockingham county, Va.
Dec 2-3t# GEO. W. WEBSTER.
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DIED.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

In Staunton, on the 18th Nov, 1862. Mrs. SAIL
LIE MORRIS, in the gid year of her age
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Dec 2-3t VIM. a. BURNETT, d. @.
4 UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS

= =
AN ESTRAY HEIFER.-Taken up, by Ephraim
Huivey. on his land the 18th day of September 1852
III the county of Augusta of the following description
VIZ: Hsiferof red white color with crop of the
lett and slit In the right supposed to be two years
old, and appraised at $25.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
a UGgsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS

TWO ESTRAY HORSES.-Taken up, by Elizabeth
kennedyon her land the 10th day of October 1862 in
the county OF Augusta of the following description
VIZ: lst MAKE of black color, both hind feet
white, about Is hands high, supposed to be years
old, and appraised 800 3D. A HORSE of grey
color, about hands high, supposed to be about IL
years old, and appraised at 300
Extfact-Teste.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

IA UFFICE 10 VII
AN ESTRAY STEER-Taken up, by VIM H.
Hill the 18th day of September 1862 of the following
description, viz .
A Steer of black color, some white under the belly
and ON bush OF TAIL marked with crop off right ear,
supposed to be years old last Spring and appraised
at 500. lExtract-Teste.l
Dec 2-3t VIM A RTTRNETT n n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
= UGUsTA IOUNTY COURT q

IA OFFICE to wit
AN ESTRAY HEIFER.-Taken up BY Samuel B.
Finley. his land the neigh5orhood of New Hope,
the lst day of September 1867 of the following de-
scriptiop, viz A HEIFER of blue or black roam
color,of ordinary height marks, supposed to be
yearsold, and appraised at $3.50
Extract Teste
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

~ UFFICE to wit:
ESTRAY HORSE Taken up, by Major D. Vines,
on his land, the 24th day of November, 1862 in the
county of Augusta OF the following description, viz
Horse OF black color, white spot the right side
under the saddle, about is hands high supposed to
be about Is years DID, brand, few white hairs on
the forehead, and appraised at $40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
DUBLIC SALE.

Dec. 2-tf.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
The Lato Political Arrests by th'
military Power.

That leading and influential Republican pa
per, the New York Times, in late article, in
dulges 10 the following criticism, which sensible
and patriotic men will everywhere approve. 1t
says:
The immediate occasion for recent assertions
Of purely military power has been the interfer-
euce oi foolish and vicious persons With enlist
ments. Where the dssuasion has been open
and unmistabable, as in the case of direct ap-
peal TO the intending volunteer not to enlist,
there will probably be no two opinions about
the propriety of arresting and furnishing the in.
truder. But such instances are few. The at
tention of the police has rather been directed
to the punishment Of opinions, which, If sound,
20 to destroy confidence in the Government,
and 80 inferentially dishearten those who would
otherwise fight for il. The safety and expedi-
ENJOY OF this policy may well be doubted II
should be only for the gravest reasons that any
infringement of the liberty of free speech is
permitted; and the suspension OF the liberty
should be as brief as possible.
Under the caption OF "DiscouragiDg Enlist
ments," there is hardly an expression not abso-
lutely laudatory OF the Administration; not a
criticism upon the conduct Of the war; not O
sentence descriptive of q battle field; not o
list of killed and wounded and sick, which may
not be included. No man who opens his mouth
is safe. II is at the discretion OF the police,
assisted by reckless informer, to lodge our
most loyai and respectable citizens in the sta.
ton house, or to send them to Fort Lafayette.
The public security demands that power thus
liable to perVeraiOn should at one be Withdrawn.
Indeed, from the moment when the draft was
ordered, the Encouragement of enlistments
ceased to be even constructive ofense. 1t
wrought no harm to the GoVernment-it in no
way lent aid to the enemy. The argument Of
the dscouEager could only be noteworthy as in
dicAtiDg his individual loyalty or reasonable
bias; and We do not understand that martial
law is intended to punish the latter inchoate
crime, but to prevent 1t from becoming mis-
chievous through overt acts. Such certainly
is the reading Of the law in Baltimore, Nor
folk and New Orleans. Why it should have a
more exscting Interpretation here, We are uu-
apprised.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
somawhnt sLnRuIar.

The Republican papers keep up constant
clatter about the necessity Of ignoring party
lines and party distinctions Well, with al
their jabbering they still keep up party lines.
The Democratic party at their State Conven
tion, adopted patriotic platform, announcing
the hostilityof that ancient and noble old party
to DIsuNIoNIeM in whatever disguise IL nigh
present itself. Yet with this fact before them
The Republicans call Convention and nomi
nate State ticket They call Conventions ant
nominate county tickets and Congressmen!-
And still they shout "no-party," while they
themselves by opposing the Democratic Uniot
organization are alone responsible for bringing
about partisan divisions.
With all the profession Of no partyism made
BY the Republicans Il is somewhat singular
that no Democrat has been appointed BY the
Administration to even the pettiest civil Office
to be Alled. Tax Collectors, Appraisers, Draft
ing 01icers,--all the civil officers appointed
come from the ranks Of the Republican,, yeI
they bFazenly cry" no patty 1WIn Adver'
tiser.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
Belmont County Democratic Union
Convention.

The Democratic Union n;uof Belmont coun
ty, held a large mass meeting at the Cour
House in ST. Clairsville, on the 23d of August
JOHN W. KENNoN, Of Warren township was ap
pointed Chairman, JAMES DIXON, of Pultny
JOHN DAKEN, of Pesse, and ROBERT BoTD, O.
Union, we're elected Vice Presidents, and Ross j
ALEXANDER and s. GREssINeER, Secretaries.
The meeting affirmed and indOrsed the plat
form Of the 4th of July State Convention, and
nominated the following excellent ticket;
Clerk Of the Court, James F. CharesEorth
Auditor, Robt. s. CLARK, of Union tp; Sheriff.
Geo. H. Umstead, Of Wayne; Recorder, John
Bickham, of Wheeling; Commissioner, jesse
Barton, Of Colsrain; Infrmary Director, John
Taggart, of Ricbland; Surveyor, John Kennon,
of KirkWood.
The Convention also recommended ROBERT
E. CHAMBERs, Esqr., as suitable candidate
for Representative, should there be IA vacancy
10 that Office, and appointed the following COun-
ty Central COMMITTEES:
John H. Heaton, M. J. w. Glover, ]. H Col
Inns, WIN. Eaton, John Kelly, James Alexander,
VIM Campbell, H. T. Barnes, 8. Greseinger.
The Convention Was ably and elOquently ad-
dressed by Col. CHARLEswoRTH
The GGsttts speaks in the highest terms Oi
the Convention.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31

The FumoN County CoNvENTIoN.-This Con-
ventiOn met at the City Hall yesterday (sAtur-
day. forenoon, and Was organized by calling
George Taylor, of WOrthiDgtOn, to the chair,
and appointing C. A. Poland, Of this city, secre-
tsry The following nominations were made:
For Clerk Of the Courts-Robert Hume; Pros
ecuting Attorney-Henry T. Chittenden; Com
missioner-Henry Wilson; Infrmary Director
j. Van YORK; surveyor-Warren W. Pollard
The following gentlemen were appointed
County Fusion Central Committee:
N. Merton, HenrT,L Lindenburg, T. J. Adams,
G. Douty, B. Gilm0t0 Wm. Jamison, q. 5. In.
nis, DR.. ]. B. Thompson, Geo. Taylor and
Samuel Slimmel.
This Prairie. Dog, RGttlesnaks and OUI Con-
venlion was q slim affair. Its true characteI
was set forth by one of the speakers who re-
marked, that be preferred that the candidates
should be wishout principles or platform, mean
ing, doubtless, that the Convention should nom
mate without regard to principle, and none
should be known 10 the JuntO, except cOntTde
principles.
The whole thing Was an abortion. IL ap
peared at one time revival of the old "No'
Party" sHindIe; but the AbO. .GmalganatiOn was
transparent first and last. Policy was the game,
and the entire proceeding was managed by a
select few. Il will not win, gentlemen; for
Il will not stand the first FROST The loyal
Democrats Of Franklin county are too well
aware Of the confidence games" of these
tricksters to be gulled by them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31

The leyees yesterday were 50 dark with ne
groes that pedestrians found It difficult 90 pere.
ORNATE without lanterns. We never before cav
Just such lot of darkles In our life. Uncle
Toms, Aunt Chloes, and Topsys were abun'
dant.
What this eternal raft of negroes will find to
do here 10 moro than we can foretellr The
Government may find employment for email
per cent. of them, but the greater portion
must either starve or become Government
paupeFs.
Our citizens look upon the swelling multi
tudes of negroes among them with just sense
Of alarm. What shall be done with them1 is o
question that suggests itself to every mind, but
no one can solve the question. II hundreds
and hundreds were not yet to be poured in upon
US, the number here could soon be distributed
throughout the country and furnished employ
ment by farmers and gardeners. But, looking
upon this as the entrepot for the thousands who
may be froed in the South-as o sort of rendeE'
vous for them until they can see opportunities
to do better elseWheFe-we cannot dispel from
our mind the fear that not only this new popu-
ation will suffer, but that their presence will 80
affect the laboring class of white men that the
pinch Of want will become general. We elm
cerely hope that time will prove these fears 10
be groundless, but Il is hoping almost against
hope.-CairO Gazette.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
Local M a tiers.

FRANKLIN County FAIR.-The reader ia re-
ferred to the advertised notice Of cur County
Fair in another column Il takes place on
Tuesday, September 9, and continues four days.
Great improvements have been made in the
County Fair Grounds. Floral Hall, nearly fin
ished, will be, spacious and convenient for the
exhibition and display of fruits, flowers, etc
A new and handsome coop for the exhibition Of
fowls and poultry has been erected The sbeep
sheda have been removed to the north side oI
the grounds, where they will be free from the
dust, which has been heretofore great annoy
ance. The Horse Ring has been enlarged, and
other improvements made, that will materially
contribute to increase the comfort and convent.
ence of both exhibitors and visitors.
This has been productive year, and as the
Board of Managers are making every effort to
have good Fair, wo hope the farmers and
other citizens of the county will second their
efforts, and make the Fair Of 1862 one that
shall be worthy the intelligence, thrift, and en-
terprise of Franklin county
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
Borus and Noth,nR else.

AS the so.called Union Congressional Con-
ventions in this State assemble and make nom
nations, the delegates appear to be impressed
with the idea that the present Republican mem
bers make the best material from which to se.
lect candidates for the new party, and hence
the nomination Of SHALLABARoIR, TRIMBLE, etc.
etc by so-called Union Conventions. No bet
Ter evidence could be offered Of the anti Union
tendencies of these Convsntions-no better
proof that they are bogus-than the nominations
they make. The Republican members Of the
present Congress are intensely sectional and
fanatical, and therefore unworthy Of the sup
port of true loyal Union men. All their acts in
Congress have tended to strengthen the hands
of the rebels, and these bogus Union Conven-
tions which nominate them for reelection are
of course in sympathy with them. The people
should reject all such nominees and vote them
to stay at home.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
war of determination

"Treat your enemies as though they would
one day be your friends" is sentiment attLib
uted to the immortal Washington. Very differ
ent ia the spirit which animates some OF ouI
radical contemporaries. The Chicago Tribune
says:
"Before the slaveholding classes shall see the
sword again sheathed they will, in all probabil
ity be ebliteraied from human society, or re-
duced to a condition not lees WretchA than that
of the slaves whom they have 80 long impiously
maltreated."
The vindictive hostilitS--the intonsely bitter
feeling of hate-Which acIuates too many oi
the Abolition faction, is one of the evil signs o
the times, which thoughtful men will cOunterac
by every means in their power. Should by any
means this malign spirit gain such an ascend
ancy as to control the conduct Of the war, il
would DO impossible to hope longer for cordia
reunion of the States. Abolition fanatics ant
Secession FIRE eaters must both be kept in sub
lection, WincheIteT JegeTsonidn.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-31
INsgro Col;SsDIzallOn schOmO Dead.

A special dispatch from Washington Of Aug
29ih, states that the negro colonization scheme
received its quietus in Cabinet meeting that day
In consequence Of the representations Of the
Costa RIcan Minister, as well as some other diff
ficultIes in the way, IL was fnally. decided to
abandon the whole scheme, at least 90 far as II
in any way involves the settlement Of negro
colony In Chiriqui. It Ia understood, however,
that Senator PoMERoY is expected to have some
sort Of rowing commission to make an expIo-
ration through the tropical regions Of the con-
tinent for starting tho proposed negro colony.
The plan, however, as laid before tho public In
PonERo1's recently Published address 10 the ne
Rroes, 10 substantially dead.