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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
A Graphic Account.

| A correspondent of the Lynchburg Republican
gives the following account of the pursuit of the
enemy beyond Montgomery's Ferry, on the Ka-
nawha river.
! Our troops were wild with excitement, yelling
and screaming like as many devils, and pouring
across the river perfect sheet of fire. MANY Of
our boys stripped off and SWAN across the river
under fire, and succeeded in extinguishing the
fire which had been put to the big ferry boat
The enemy in the meantime had evacuated Gau-
| ley Bridge, the Hawks Nest, &c., and had
burnt over two millions of stores. We at once
crossed the Kanawba, met one-half the forces,
whilst the other portion pressed down the river
on the east side. Then commenced one of the
most killing races ever run, for the distance of
thirty six miles, over fine road. Our boys
were getting to their homes and their wives
whom they had left in Charleston, and had not
seen since the war commenced, and with yells,
shouts and cheers, they pressed at a trot,
pouring volley after voley into the uuivering
ranks of the flying enemy. The road is thickly
dotted on either side with dwellings wherein the
wives, mothers, sisters and sweethearts of 300
Of the Kanawha troops lived. These tbronged
the doors, windows and front yards, and as our
Stars and Bars and glittering bayonets hove in
sight, one wild shout of welcome rent the air,
which made our hearts wild with joy. Hankef-
chiefs were waved, hands clapped, whilst the
fair and lovely women, with food of tears
streaming down their cheeks, cheered our boys
and urged them on to victory or death. The
shell and balls were flying and bursting in show
ers, the shrll bugles sound, the neigh of fright
ened or wounded steeds, the shout of our victo-
rious men, the rlaudits of the citizens-all COM
bined to make scene which never be sur
passed and seldom equaled for wild and deliri-
Gus joy. On we pressed at a double quick
Five miles of Chareston-the enemy make
stand at a redoubt-we unlimber and she'll them
out, killing piles of them. At last we reach the
environs of Charleston-dense clouds of black
smoke are seen to hang over the town, then the
lurid glare of burning buildings, the shrieks of
the frightened women and children who are driv-
en- from their houses to the hills for the town to
be burnt the deep toned roar of heavy artillery,
the shrieks of the bombs as they make their lu-
rid track across the sky, made us fear th at
Charleston was lost to US. But the two regi-
ments of kanawha Valley (36th and 22nd)
were made iends incarnate by this sight, and all
the powers of hell could not have checked the m
in their headlong course to the rescue. There in
their plain view. their childhood's homes were
blazing, their wives and children, sisters and
mothers were made houseless, and, perchance,
the victims of hellish soldiery. Soon the
shout of victory made the mountain cliffs echo
again, and Charleston ours. The Bank and
the large Hotel (Ksnawha House) together with
a few other buildings were all that had fallen un-
der the enemy's torch.
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COME TIC LIFE AGAIN!
EAGON'S

SOUTHERN LIVER AND ANTIBILLIOUS PILLS
TN ORDER to meet the wants of the Confederate
Il States in the present emergency, the undersigned
is now prepared to supply the inhabitants OF the
South with Eagon's Southern Liver and AntlbllIous
Pills, formerly known as Eagons American Liver
Pills. These Pills well known in this commu-
nifty that it is almost useless to speak of their virtue
o curative properties
In cases of Liver Disease, Dyspepsia, Bilious dis
eases, any disorder attending the general system,
tn will be found to do all that medicine can. AS an
antbilhous incidence, Eagons Pills have no garai-
lei whilst foul stomach, sick headache, swimming in
the head bilious colds, want of appete general de-
blity, constipation indigestion, and all kindred dis
rapidly removed by its use They have new
er failed to Jaundce when taken in strong doses
which is so common IN the army, therefore every
soldier should be supplied with one or more boxes, as
ths4f timely will counteract the disease. In the
absence of Castor Oil, Salts and other purgave med
icnes which scarce 10 this country, 1t Is
necessary that every family and every person should
always be supplied with EAGON'S PILLS, as there
is no medicine so notoriously reliable safe and
sure Cathartic Where these Pills kept and used
in time and by direction there is rarely ever call
for any other medical aid for individual or family
In addition their superiority in point of virtue and
efficiency Northern Pills, they southern born
and raised, which gives them double claim on the
patronage of our people. For those who have never
used Eagons Pills. reference is made to the certih
Gates of 5. o. Moon, Esq, of Batesville; John b.
Spiece Attorney at Law, of Albemarle county; Rev.
VIM. P. Parrish, j. Woods, Edgar Garth, a. Benson,
and hundreds of others in Albemarle county, and to
Samuel Woodward and family, and hundreds of 9TH
er persons of high standing in Augusta couty and in
every town and county where they have been fairly
tried, too numerous to mention. Each box will con-
tain "a Pills (makng IL more efficient doses) with
wrapper containing certi6ca es, directions, &c, &c.
Price present, 30 cents per box, which will be re-
duced to 25 cents the ingredients can be
bought at old prices. j. l.. EAGON,
Surviving heir of DIR. Jno. L. Eagon, decd.
Sold in Staunton by p. III. Trout and Dr. Eichelber-
ger. Agents
n responsible agents wanted throughout the
country. April /. IS62.-3mos.*
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- ALE OF LAND.

S ALE OF LAND.
- In pursuance of decree rendered in the cause
of Bakemores Administrator against Jewett Messich
&c. depending in the Circuit Court of Augusta Coun-
ty will proceed, the premises, on Saturday the
18th day Of October next SELL at public SALE to the
highest bidder 90 acres of land, about rs OF
about miles from Sangersvllle, adjons Henry She
walter and Harvey Site is of fair quality has it
comfortable Dwelling House and fine Orchard and
is well watered.
TERMS:-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in equal lnstaments at g. II, Is and 80 months, bear
ing interest, the purchaser to give bond, with suff
cient personal security and the title to be retained
as further security. N. K. TROUT Comr.
9a do
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OFFICE VA. CENTRAL r.. R.CO..
September. IIth. 1862.

NHANGE OF SCHEDULE-The following trains
Owil be run this road and after Monday
September 18th:
The Mail and Passenger Train leaving Richmond
att O'Clock A. M. for Staunton and intermediate
points daily, returning will leave stanton at Z o.
clock A. M. and arrive in Richmond at 6:I5 r. NJ
The Accommodation Passenger Train, leaving
Richmond at $3.50 P. NJ. for Gordonsville and inter
mediate points daily, Sundays excepted, returning
will leave Gordonsviile at ooclock P M and arrive
in Richmond at II o'clock NJ.
The Mail and Passenger Train West of Staunton
leaving Staunton at $3.50 A. M. on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, and returning the same days.
The Mail Train connects with the Orange and Alex
! andra Mai. Train at Gordonsville for Kapidan ant
at Charlottesville for Lypchburg. 1t connects a
staunton with Stage Lines for Lexington, Harrison
burg and points further North. Servants travelin:
in first class will pay full fare.
The Freight Train leaving Richmond daily, Sun
days excepted at $50 A. NJ and Siaunton for tn
West at $50 A. M. Tuesdays, Thursdays an,
Saturdays. The trains will not run West of Mllnoro
| II. ID. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent
Sent og-tf
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ADJ UTANT AND INSPECTOR GEN'L OFFICE,
Richmond, Sept. l3, 1862,
GENERAL ORDERS,


l. Different constructions having been placed on
Paragraph ILL., General Orders No s. Current Series
is hereby declared that it only applies to paroled
or exchanged prisoners who sick and wounded in
hospitals. and who have been furnished with de-
scriptve lists
IL The Surgeon General, the Quartermaster Gen.
eral, the Commssary General and the Chief of Ord
nance will cause an immediate and thorough inspec-
ton to be made in all the branches of their several
departments, and will report to the Aduan, and In
speetor General, the number of able bodied men OF
Conscr'pt age. now in Department employ, whose
places can be filled by Conscripts accepted for such
duty under the requirements of Paragraph Ill, Gen
eral Orders No. So, Current Series.
III. Surgeons in charge of hospitals, Assistant
Quartermasters, Assistant Commissaries and Ord
nance officers having in their employ able-boded men
of Conscript age, whose places can be filled by Con
scripts enrolled under Paragraph ILL., General Orders
No. 81, Current Series, viii report the facts to the
nearest enrolling officer, who will exchange
be made and will order the soldiers thus relieved
from Department employ, to duty with their com
mands
| ": Hereafter no new details which will separat
abe.boded men from their regiments, will be mad
for duty in the Hospital Quartermaster Commissar,
or Ordinances Departments. By order.
| (Signed) S. COOPER.
Adjt and Insp. General.
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NO. XIX.
q asasa-@o sS..A-gasx
49, "
POETRY.


- The following beautiful and stirring extrsc
from poem of Tennyson, will be found particular
~ applicable to the present situation of this country
There is sound of thunder afar!
Storm in the South that darkens the day
Storm of BATTLE and thunder of war,
Well if 1t do not roll our way
Form! form rifemen formi
Ready, be ready to meet the stormi
Rifemen. rifemen, ri1emen form
Be not deaf to the sound that warnsi
Be not guild by despot's plea I
Are figs of thistles, or grapes of thornss
How should despot set men free9
Form form rifemen form!
Ready, be ready to meet the storm!
Rifemen, riasmen, rifemen form
Let your reforms for moment 60,
Look to your butts, and take good aims.
Better rotten borough or SO,
Than rotten feet, or a city in flames
Form forml riaemen forml
Ready, be ready to meet the storm,
RiHemen, rifemen rifemen form!
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Lincoln,s Idea of the Strength of the
Rebels.
The Washington correspondent of the s

The Washington correspondent OF the ST.
Louis Republican perpetrates the following
Sonebody-some inquisitive Yankee, hkeiy
as not-asked the President ssWhat number Oh
men have the enemy IN the feid?' ssOld ABE
looked serious and replied: ssTwelve hundred
thousand, according to the best authority
The interrogation blanched in the face, and eJac-
ulated, ssMy GodP' The President continued t;
eyes sir, twelve hundred thousand-no DOUBT
of it. You see, all our Generals, when they get
whipped, say the enemy outnumhers them from
three to 1--WE to one, and must believe them.-
We have four hundred thousand men in the field ,
and three times four makes twelve Don't you
see it ?,' ssI can't see it, said the bore, he
frightened up and started for his hat. This is
retailed in cabinet circles as ssOld Abe's last.''
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VALUABLE AUGUSTA LAND AND
v PERSNoAL PROPERTY AT AUCTION.-On
Thursday, the 9Th day of October next the resi-
dence OF James Brown, deceased will, as Admins
TRAITOR of said Brow proceed sell, at Public Auc-
tion, all the PERSONAL PROPERTY of which said
Brown, deceased, possessed consisting of Horses,
Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Wagons and Gear, Farming I'M
plements, Household and Kitchen Furniture. &C.,
de-; also quantity of Wheat, Rye Corn, Hay, &C.,
also two Stills of rs or so gallons each.
At the time, will, agent for the widow and
heirs of said Brown proceed sell the OF Land
ON which said Brown resided The tract contains by
recent survey, 375 acres There on the sew
eral tenements, and an ample supply of Wood and
Water. 1t will be divided into TWO tracts, which
will afford two excellent Homesteads.
The Land adjoins DR.. Hall, Rev. J. Killian, E.
Kindig and Others the valley of the South River,
about miles above Waynesboro, near the road
leading to Greenville The land is of fine quality,
and susceptible of high degree of Improvement.
1t often that such tract of Land is brought
into market; but Mr.. Brown having left widow
and 10 children sale is necessary for division OF
the proceeds among the heirs. Possession will be
delivered Immediately.
TERMS OF SALE-For Personal Property, all
sums under $40 cash, over that credit Of 80
days. For the Land one-third in hand, and the
idue in one and two years. with interest added.
ALEX, ID. ii. STUART,
Sept. 23-3t Admir- and Agent for the Heirs
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FROM WESTERN VIRGINiA.-The following is a
copy of letter addressed to a member of the
Virgiuia Senate, from officer of the army in
Gen. Loring's command:
CHARLESTON, KANAwHA CoUETY,
Sept. 18th, 1862.
MY DEAR SIR :-On last Saturday we took pos
session of this place. We had tight at Fayette
Court House, Cotton Hill, and here In all the
fights the enemy's loss in killed, wounded, and
prisoners, amount to between four and five hum
dred. In his retreat he contested every inch
obstinately. We captured immense stores and
supplies, and about 600 wagons. He tried to
burn, as he retreated, but was so closely pursued
that he succeeded in burning nothing but bis
own camps and storehouses, one furnace and six
| or eight buildings in Charleston. He is now
cross the Ohio river, and we have the country
from the mountains to the Ohio, and from The
Kentucky border to the Little Kanawha. The
prospect is most favorable for raising five or six
thousand recruits for army. The chance is
greatf for the South arming the people. We
have 20 900 bushels of salt in our hands, and
are making 5000 bushels per day. The growing
corn crop is enough to feed our army here this
Winter.
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LIVINGSTON PLOW CASTINGS

HAVE now in store, and expect to keep ih future
4 fine supply of POINTS, SLIDES, LANDSID DIES.
&C., &C., suitable for the Livingston Plow in all its
sizes.
l have. also, for sale, the well known Livingston
Plow, manufactured by S. Bradley, ESQ., which needs
no commendation. GEO. e. PRICE
Feb 25, 1862
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BEYOND QUESTION

WTE are now receiving supply of TOBACCO that
wv for quality and variety, cannot be surpassed in
the State, comprising al the different grades running
up from very low price to the choicest chew that
be had. Merchants will please examine our stock
before laying in their fall supply.
&. J. GLENDY,
StaUntOn, Sept. 25. 1861. per G. T.. CocHR4N
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Coed Counsel is Ah0ye ali Price.

WVVU OVuMDCE Is AUUFG dII Il HUI
9 UGH was the counsel Franklin gave when be
- said:
i'Take of the peace, the wounds will take care
of themselves"
Beware of the little expenses, for smallleak will
sink great ship"
e." p'0'ps'''
"Be mindful of things past and provident of things
to come"
'Be timely wise, rather than wise in time'-and
they who are timely wise buy their Watches Jewel
ry. Plated Ware Cloaks Hoop Skirts Hosiery, Gloves
Cutlery, Worsted Goods, Combs, Brushes, Hair
Braids, Buttons, Trunks, Willow Ware Musical In.
struments Stationery, Porte Monaies Purses, Money
Belts, and many other articles that it would take
all the papers the State to enumerate them, at the
Cheap Wholesale and Retail Variety Store of
GABRIEL HIRSH.
N. B.-That HANDSOME MAN is still engaged
IN repairing Watches and Jewery, at the shortest
rce, and on the most reasonable terms.
,Staunton, Nov. 20, 1850.
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LIVERY AND FEED STABLES.

THE undersigned have removed their old establish
L ed Livery to. the Stables of the American Hotel,
where prepared to furnish the travelling public
with Horses Hacks Buggies and Stages reasonable
prices We also prepared with attentive ostlers
and plenty of good provender to feed anv number OF
horses that may be brought to our stables. As we
compelled pay cash for grain and hay, can.
not credit any one.
tY Office opposite Jno. O'Hares.
THOS. j. BURKE co.
Tan IA 1eeo-1v
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I IGHT ARTILLERY.-
IL am authorized to raise an ARTILLERY COM
PANY in the State service under command of Gen
eral Floyd. This Company is enlisted for twelve
months only. Conscripts are net received, but al
under IS or between the ages of 35 and As will be
celved and they will do well to join this Company
1t is well known that Congress will be compelled to
extend the Conscript Act to 45 This is the last
chance you will have to join an Artillery Company
for when the Act is extended all Conscripts viii be
put in Infantry. This branch Is well known to be
preferable to any other it pays better than Infant
ry or Cavalry. | therefore confidently appeal to al
between the ages above mentioned to come forward
and enlist at once
Recruiting offices will be opened at Lexington and
Staunton for short time only, where my agents viii
be found at all times. G. r. BURKS,
Capt Light Artillery, Floyds command.
P. A. DAVIDSON l
Recruiting Officer, Lexington, Va.
Sent 23-3t
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HAYING made large addition TO CIR shop, to
Il suit the Southern trade, we will sell at the
Northern prices of 1859. We have 100 different
designs of Plain and Ornamental Ratings. Ve-
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards, &C., &C., Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron Sash,
Shutters, aud general Blacksmthing 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 @ i861-ly.
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RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
1861. SPRING. 1861
Southern Hat Mandatory! vs9swss
E. TABLISHED 1885. Ek@@M

THE subscriber respectfully invites
Il the attention of the Merchants of Virginia. Nortn
Carolina and Tennesseeto the extensive stock OF nls
own and Foreign Manufactured Hats. Goods sold In
this house will be warranted to compare favorably,
lin quality and price with goods coming from any tn
er market There will be found all the qualities OF
WOOL, FUR and STAW HATS, from the lowest
price negro Hat to the finest quality for gentlemen
Also, Boys Childrens Hats and Caps of all grades
and styles. Ladies' Riding Hats of all the various
qualities. also manufacture largely Military Hats
and Caps.
am now supplying great part of Virginia, North
for which solicited and promptly filed
JOHN DO0LEY,
April Q, 1861 81 Main St., Richmond, Va.
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MAGNUS s. CEASE

"OULD respectfully call theattention of the clti.
w of Staunton and vicinity to his large and
trey new stock of SPRING GOODS, which he is now
receiving and opening consisting of Water Sugar and
Soda Crackers, Pcnlcs, Raisins, Figs Currants Cit
ron, Dates, Prunes, English Walnuts, Filberts, Al
monds, Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lemons, Oranges
Sardines, and Candies of every description
Tors.
"a Wedding parties furnished at the shortestno
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, Lobsters, Pickles, Catchups
&C., DC.
He will sell on reasonable terms, and respectfully
solicits share of patronage.
- Candy sold at Wholesale and RetGSl.
Staunton, May 20. 1860.
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S ALE OF TOWN LOT.--I will sell at Auction,
- on Eednesd0y, the 8th Of October meGt, at 8 o.
clock p M, in front of Mr.. Crawords Store Lot of
Ground the residence of Col. Harman, contain
ing Three Acres, more less Also set of Buggy
Harness. Terms, Cash. JOS. a. WADDELL,
Ex. of Mrs Mary l.. Sewers, de'd.
Sfann Cor,to
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The Yankees launched one of the new .sMon-
tors'' at Wilmington, Del. on the 9th. She is
represented to be an iron clad vessel of superior
model and fixed and built upon the plan Of the
celebrated Monitor. -
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ROOKS! ROOKSIi

EINDING that in these war times cannot get along
IL doing credit business, / am necessarily COM
PEELED to adopt the cash system. have to pay cash
for everything buy and my sales are greatly curta
ed in the sale of books hope my friends will see
the necessity of paying the cash for what few articles
they may haveto purchase from me.
Sep 24-tf ROB'T COWAN.
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SPRING TRADE.
GEORGE sTARRurT.

GEORGE sTARRHTT,
GOVERNOR STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
0FFERS for sale the following articles, of -
" his own manufacture, viz: -
Tin Ware of all kinds, ~
Sheet Iron and Copper Ware.
Cast and Sheet Iron Stoves for wood, 10 varieties
Sheet Iron Stoves for wood, II
Cast and Sheet Iren Stoves for coal, 10 I"
The Brilliant Gas Burner, sizes,
Portable Hunters, A.
Portable Crate, 8
Diamond Radiator, 3 {"
Factory Stoves, "
Richmond Portable Furnace, 8 :"
Licorice Boilers, for wood and coal, ="
Portable Ovens, 6
- Also. constantly for sale, the most popular
Stoves, Ranges and Heaters made, and repairing
pieces for the same always on hand.
Richmond, April 2, lS6l.-ly.
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NoTsTcF:s

T>HE Bonds and Accounts of Judson Mccoy, decd,
/ are in my hands for collection and settlement
IL persons knowing themselves indebted to the
tate requested to forward and settle at once
E. l.. EDMONDSON,
Agent for Robert Harnsberger
Admir- Of Judson McCoy, deed.
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. A NINE.

HAyING purchased of Jacob Crst the Tan ard
III at Spring Hill, with the entire stock. the under
signed will carry the Tanning business, and beg Of
their friends and the public generally liberal pa
tronage. CASH PAID FOR HIDES -
S. HUNTER,
Nov <. 1a61-tf j. w. SPITLER.
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MENTAL NOTICE.-Wm. Chapman has re
~ moved his office to the old Bell Tavern near the
Virginia Hotel, and opposite Brandeburg's Corner
and adjoining Rankins Daguerrean Gallery, where ne
will be pleased to see his friends and customers.
Staunton. Ian 81 1890
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TLOYD,S DIVISION
i ANY person wishing to aid in forming Artil-
lery company to serve under Governor Floyd, would
do well to address me at Richmond city, apply at
this office for further particulars References given
and required. GEo. Z. HUGHES,
Sent 23-9tx care 1T. ZIMMERMAN.
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81. e.. YEAKLE
NEW TOBACCO STORE.

NE w lODASOO
THE subscriber would inform the public generally
L and the consumers of the delicious weed par
ticularly. that he has opened NEW TOBACCO
STORE in Staunton, two doors from Beeks Restad-
rant, and nearly opposite the Virginia Hotel, where
he has large stock of all grades of
Chewing Tobacco and
Segars of every brand.
He supply tobacco and segars of all the different
qualities at corresponding prices. He will also keep
on hand Smoking Tobacco, Pipes and Stems, Match
es, Backing, and everything kept in Tobacco Stores
He prepared to sell by wholesale well as at re-
tail. Be sure to call at the New Tobacco Store of
Sept. 8, 1861-tf j. FL. d. JOHNSON.