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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
From Bowling Green.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 15.-The Federals having
changed their tactics and sent off nearly the
whole force from the other side of Green River,
it became necessary for Gen. Johnston to change
his front. On Thursday evening Bowling Green
was evacuated by larger portion of the Con-
federate forces, who fell back in the direction
of the enemy. Gen. Hindman's brigade remain
ed in position a few miles on the other side OF
Bowling Green. 1t is reported that Gen. Hind
man had sharp engagement on yesterday morn
ing with the Federals who are advancing their
forces.
Hindman fell back in good order, and after
crossing Barren River, destroyed the railroad
and burned the turnpike bridge. Between ten
aud eleven O'Clock the Federals sheled Bowling
Green, setting the town on fire, and the confla-
grafton destroyed nearly the entire town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
GENERAL ORDERS,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Richmond. Va. Feb. 18th. 1862.

[
Richmond, Va, Feb. 18th, 1862. {
To carry into effect with the utmost prompt-
tude the requirements of an act, passed Feb. 8,
1867, entitled, can act for ascertaining and en-
rolling the military force OF the Commonwealth
-commandants of regiments of militia of the
line are required to convene, Immediately, at
some convenient place within the bounds of each
regiment, county or city, according to circum-
stances, the commandants OF every company of
the line of the respective regiments, the Com
missioner or Commissioners of The Revenue,
Sherlffs or Sergeants, Deputy Sheriffs or Ser
geants, and forthwith proceed upon the informa-
tion before them, to enrol for active service, ev-
cry man subject to militia duty, who is not now
in the active volunteer service. If the officers
so ordered to be convened. shall find it necessary
to appoint an officer for each regiment, or for
each company to effect more thorough ENROLL
ment, they are authorized to adopt that course,
subject to the provisions OF the act recited.
Commandments of regiments shall forward i'm
mediately to the AdJutant General fair and cor
rect lists of the persons enrolled with the desig-
nation required by the I'd section of the act re-
ferred to- and i'm STRICT CONFORMITY HEREWITH.
All persons liable to militia duty are required,
without delay, to enrol their names with the COM
manding officer of the company district in which
thew reside. or with the commissioner of the rev.
enue if there be no commanding officer; failing
in this the penalty imposed by law will be strict
ly enfarced. .ss .ae
If any regiment be without field officers, the
senior captain commands, if without captains,
then the senior lieutenants, and such officers must
meet the duty promptly and fully. If there be
no commissioned officers IN any regiment, then
the Commissioners of the Revenue are required
to prepare and forward the rolls and perform any
other duties required by this order.
They are further required to ascertain and re-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
War upon the s'Perfidious Destroyer,

1t will be seen by reference to special order,
No. 16, published in our advertising columns that
Brig Gen1 Edward Johnson, commanding the
I'd Brigade of the army of North Western Vir-
ginia, has taken an efficient step towards pre-
venting spirituous liquors from getting within
his lines. All boxes and packages will be exam
ined at the on or pickets, as well as at the office,
of the Provost Marshall, and should spirituous
liquors of any kind be found therein, unless spe
cial permission has been given the party by the
General commanding, all the contents, liquor
clothing, eatables &c., will be confscated, and
the person so offending will be punished to the
full extent of the military law.
Gen1 Joseph E. Johnston at Manassas has is
sued a similar order, and we presume other
commanding officers have done or will do like
wise. A war of determination is about to be
wsged upon the speradons destroyer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
Congress.

The Provisional Congress of the Confederate
States closed its term of existence on Monday
last. The new Congress assembled to-day,
(Tuesday) and on tomorrow "Wednesday the
votes for President and Vice President will be
counted, and on the 22nd Saturday the Presi-
dent will be inaugurated. After that we will
have strong claims to be recogised as an inde-
pendent government As we do not believe
that either England or France will recognise
us in time to do IS any good, we feel less inter-
est about it. We must rely solely upon our
selves When we determine to do this. we will
conquer, and will appreciate our success more
highly for having accomplished it without assis-
tance fiO ON any quarter. ii~-.4 3 III =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
Victory at Fort DonelsOn-.-Three Days
s Fighting.

FlSutAuSs PEI .T
On Thursday last, the 18th inst, the enemy
commenced the sttack upon Fort Donelson on
the Cumberland River, 13 miles from Fort Hen
r., cn the Tennessee River, which they captured
on the Thursday preceding The artillery OF the
enemy opened upon the Fcrt before sunrise, and
the fire was continued till half after two O'Clock
in the evening. We repulsed the enemy at ev-
cry point of attack, and injured several of their
gunboats. kilograms state that on this day we
lest 18 killed and fifteen wounded. The loss of
the Enemy supposed to be between 400 and 500.
On Friday evening, the 14th inst, the enemy
renewed the attack. Eight Federal gunboats
approached within few hundred yards of the
Fort and poured in tremendous volleys Ct shot
and shell.
Two or three of the gunboats were greatly
damaged by shots from the Fort, and the Federal
l1ss in killed and wounded must have been con-
siderable.
The Oonfederates had none killed or wounded,
nor did our guns or Fort sustain any injury
The Federal gunboats were forced to retire.
On Saturday, the 10th inst, the enemy, hav-
ing been strongly reinforced, "opened the balP'
again at o'clock in the morning. The force Of
the enemy is reported to have been fifty thous-
and, whilst ours was only taoenty thousand
After most desperate struggle, and many
charges with the bayonet we succeeded, not on
ly in repulsing, Int in routing them at every
point. 1t is reported by telegraph that we cap
tured three of their batteries, and that many
were driven into the Cumberland River and
drowned. These are the first dispatches and
should be received with some grains of allow
ance.
P. S.-The War Department received des-
patch on Sunday morning from Gen. Johnson,
stating that our loss was about 500 in killed and
wounded, and that the loss OF the enemy was a.
bout 1000 killed and wounded, 800 prisoners and
eight pieces of artillery.
On Saturday night, the enemy received heavy
re-inforcements, and the fight was probably re-
newed on Sunday or Monday. Rs-inforcements
have also been sent to our men who have been
fighting for several days with such marked gal
lantry. The end is not yet. A few more days
will determine ths result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

~ The Treasury Note Bill, upon which the
Northern Coz gress has been hammering fo- more
than a month, has finally passed. The bill
provides for the issue of one hundred and fifty
millions, which are made legal tender for all
public and private debts, are receivable by the
government for duties on imports and it further
provides for the issue of registered and coupon
bonds for i've hundred millions, bearing interest
at six per cent, and redeemable after twenty
vaarS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
Death of Capt. ThOs. l.. Yancey,

Thos. L. Yancey, Captain of Cavalry Com
pany from Rockingham County, died on Tuesday
last, of Camp Fever; at his residence in Harri-
sonburg. He was one of The many noble spirits
who have sacrificed their lives in the present
wicked and unholy war. He was Common
weath's attorney for Rockingham county
lie was quite promising young lawyer, and
oy virtue OF his excellent social qualities and
nobleness of soul, was beloved by oil who knew
him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
The Wise LegiOn-The Force a. KOanf Ike
Island.

The Legion commanded by Brigadier General
Henry A. Wis consisted of three il tantry regi-
ments, one regiment OF csvalry aud oIe corps OF
artillery.
In the various sharp ssirmishes with the ene-
my in the West comparatively few casualties had
occurred, but tyl hold ard other diseases Lad
teaifully thinned the ranks of many CT the COM
pabiss The field officers of the lst regime,
were Col j. H. Richardson; II. W. Fry, Jt.,
Major. There were present Of this segmen in
the battle on Roanoke Island the conpani,s OF
Captains o. Jennings Wise, Abbit, Harrison,
Miller. Watson, Coles, Crank and Williams. Vi
the I'd regiment, commanded by Gel Frank An-
derson, OF which John Lawson wss Major, the
following were present, viz: Ben MoCuiocl
Rangers, under command ot Lieut.. Hazleit; the
Companies OF Captains Dickinson, Wallace, Nc
Donald, Dorman, Morris, Lewij and SWAMI
Three were Richmond companies 10 these regi
ments, viz: The companies of Captains WISE.
Dickenson and Wallace. Seven besides the
Richmond companies mentioned were from E4s-
tern Virginia, and four from Western Virginia
The McCulloch Rangers were from Lo :is.ana,
and McDcnald's company fro Mississippi.
Two companies lett to guard the hospitals and
public proT erty near Lewisburg, have not YET
returned for. the West.
The artillery, under Gen. Hennngsen, is al
Elizabeth CITY. 1t consisted Of three companies
boomers, McOomas' ana Lowry's.
The cavalry regiment, commanded by Col. j.
Lucius Davis, is chartered at various points
awaiting equipments an: the orders of the Wal
DeDartinent.
The Sd regiment, commanded by Colonel J.
Wharton Green is in North Carolina.
There remain, therefore, in TACT
The cavalry regiment. Observation-Disclosures 500 men
Green's regiment. ........ -. .7O0 men
Edgar's and Woodlands companies, = .qss -.
at Lewsburg. Observation-Disclosures. 1G0 men
+ AItluerymen. Z00 men
Total. Il 900 men
1t is believed that at least 200 have escaped
which, added to the above, will make 1880 ef
fective men yet under command OF Gen1 Wis
The number of his Legion who were in the fgh,
at Roanoke Island is believed to have been less
than 1000. and the total force less than 2 SOC
men, Enquirer Of 1th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
Col. VIM s. III. Baylar.

We have been requested to state that Col. VIM
s. H. Baylor has been authorized by the Presi-
dent to raise Regiment Of Infantry. Those
who desire to avoid the draft can do SO by vol
unteering in the Regiment Col. Baylor proposes
to raise. This furnishes an excellent opportuni-
ty for volunteers in this county to place them
selves under the command of good and popular
officer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
JOHN LETCHER
COnsnmptioA OF COrr.-The Whiskey Dis
d tlllels.

1t is understood that the War Department will
shortly issue an order directing the seizure OF
the corn now held for purposes of distllla; IN
a step rendered necessary not only by the per
nicious effects OF the Unlimited manufacture OF
wbiskey, but by the exhorbitant prices which
the Government is thereby compelled to Fay
tor article indis ensai le TO the sustenance OF
the army This movement, following close upon
the order for the impressment of saltpetre, will
probably cause inonopolists and extortioners tc
open their eyes and may result in puri6cation
OF the moral atmosphere, SO devou.ly prayed for
by every honest member of the community
R5ch DisDdtch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
HEADQUARTERS, 2nd BRIGADE. ARMY N. WEST
NoTICE!
ORDINANCES OFFICE, s,

ORDNANCE OFFICE, STAUNToN, VA,
February l4th, 1862
\ LII citizens having in their possession NJ USKETS,
IA RIFLES, CARBiNES, SABkES, &C., &C., be-
longing to the Government including those taken ut
Harpers Ferry, Manassas aud Bull Run are most ur-
gently requested to send them to this Office, immedf-
ately.
The Government, as we all know, is in great want
OF all descriptions OF ARMS. and it is hoped that this
notice will be sufficient to induce EVERY ONE having
possession of Government arms turn them over to
NE at once, and thereby the necessity of hav
ing RECOURSE TO LAW to insure their recovery.
q. T. GETTY,
1st Lieut., G. s. A., Ordnance Officer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

ew- The Steamer Victoria ran the blockade
at New Orleans on Friday last. The blockading
steamer fred 200 SHELLS st her, bpt she arrived
safely. Her cargo consists of $4,000 stand of arms
a large quantity of ammunition, coffee, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

eW@ Congress has passed, snd the President
appre we'd, the bill authorizing q railway con-
nection between Danviile, Va, and Greensboro,
N. @. 1t approprates one million dollars
This measure has been recommended and advO-
Gated as a military necessity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
Brieadier Generals Appointed.

The following appointments OF Brigadier
Generals ia the army of the Confederate States
have been confirmed by Congress:
{ George W. Randolph, of Virginia.
Howell Cobb, of Georgia.
Joseph L. Hogg, of Texas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
RumOr.

A rumor prevails here that the enemy in very
strong force are marching upon Winchester, and
that Gen. Kirby Smith, with his command, has
gone from Manassas to Winchester to meet them,
in conjunction with the forces under the com
mand of Gen. Thos. j. Jackson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

port TO the Adjutant General the time, if any, for
which any of the militia within the several inris
dictions shall have been in the service of the
otate or OF the Confederate States during the ex-
isting war ana also, so far as may be practicable
what number OF volunteers have gone into SER
vice from the several regiments of Militia of the
Line. - Wv
SO soon as the enrolment is complete. Com.
msndants OF companies shall Immediately notify
every man enrolled to hold himself in readiness
LOT orait lot active service. If no Commandants
oi companies, CO the Commissioners of the Reve.ue
shall cause the notification to be given. s
Printed copies of the act and forms of roll.
Will De forwarded by mail to the Commandant of
each reglment-and they will proceed in strict
conformity thereto.
BY Command,
w. ID. RICHARDSON, Adj't Gen'l
10 be published In three country issues OF the
hig and Dispatch, and the papers of Lynchburg,
rreuericKsourg, Petersburg, Norfolk, Danville,
otaunton, Lexington, Winchester, Abingdon and
Lewisburg.
February ls, 1Ss2.-st
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
VIE subscribers are now receiving large and we'll
i selected stock of DRY GOODS, to Which thew
invite the atteation of the public.
"a Brown Shrting,
a do do
"A Osnaburgs
Bleachead Cottons,
Caicoes,
GiDghams,
Black Alpaccas,
Striped Cottons,
Rriliantes, white and printed
Large lot of Ladies' Dress Goods
Farmers Satin, 8sfs- .ss - ls-si5 ..3i q
Linen Drilhngs, saf
Padding and Canvass,
Black English Craze,
Black Cambria,
CambricS and Jaconetts
nrva ar1.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION.

+ AN ACT
For ascertGanang and enrolling the Military
Force OF the Commonwealth. Passed Feb
ruary 9th, 1862.
1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly,
that Immediately after the passage of this act,
fhe Governo shall procure from the command
ants of the several regiments, battalions and de-
tachments of the Virginia volunteers complete
rolls of the several companies now in service,
to be returned forthwith to the Adjutant General
OF the State, designating the name, age and res
Idence OF each volunteer, the time Of his enlist
ment, and when his term of service will expire,
and the company and regiment to which he be-
longs.
2. 1t shall be the duty of the Governor to
cause all the male citizens Of the Commonwealth,
between the ages of Is and 45, not now in the
active volunteer service, to be enrolled as soon
as may be after the passage of this act, designa
ting all exempts, and the cause of s1ch exemp-
ton, including all refugees from districts in pos
session OF the enemy, and designating such of
them as have been in service, and the term of such
service; and in all the tide-water counties the
enrolment shall also specify all sailors and wa
termen; and he j. hereby authorized to prescribe
such regulations, in addition to in lieu of those
now established by law ,as will enable him prompt
y and efficiently to perform the duty hereby i'm
posed upon him and to that end he may require
the services of the commissioners of the revenue
cities and towns, or such other officers as to him
shall seem expedient and necessary. In making
such enrolment, it shall be the duty of the Gov
ernor to ascertain and state the time, if any, for
which any OF the militia shall ha been in the
servlce of the Confederate States or of the State
of Virginia, during the existing war.
3. Ii any erSon liable to military duty shall
fail to have his name enrolled ~ the officer ap-
pointed for that purpose, for ten days after the
notice approximation requiring such enrolment
shall have been posted or published at two or
more public places in his ward magisterial
district, he shall, unless there be sufficient ex-
cuse for suchs failure, be enrolled or drafted a.
mong the first leyies to be drawn from such coun-
ty or corporation.
4. If any officer shall fail to perform any duty
required OF him by the Governor under this act,
he shall be subjected to fine of not less than
twenty dollars nor more than two hundred dol
lars.
s. The officers enrolling the militia under this
act shall be entitled to compensation, to be fixed
by the Governor, not exceeding ten cents for
each person enrolled; and the claims for such
compensation shall be paid on the certificate of
the Governor.
6. This act shall be in force from its passage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
w The military bill passed bv

EY The military bill passed by the Legisla-
tnre; the communication sent by Gov. Letcher
to the Legislature in reference TO local defences
the law passed by the Confederate Congress
in respect to the reorganization of Companies :;
the proclamations of the Governor. AMI the or.
ders OF the Adjutant General, published in his
issue, will be read with great interest,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
~ One of Gen. Henningsen's men called

W One of Gen. Henningsen's men called at
house near Elizabeth City, N. O., and asked
for drink of water, when the man of the house
called him "a id rebel" and fired at him
the shot striking him in tie forehead. Hennirg-
sens men opened fire on him, killing him in Lis
house, and then burnt the house end him in it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

W Capt. Jno. D. lmboden has been written
to, aud is expected to be here atsthe February
Court, to address the people upon war matters.
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Stauntca Spettator,
STAUNION,VA.
TUESDAY, FEB. Is, 1862.


Those WHO desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do go By hauling us good loads and
good soo0d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

az Jas. Lyons, Esq, has been elected to
Congress from the Richmond District to supply
the vacancy occasoned by the death of Ex Pres
ident Tyler.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
Fight in scott County. Tennessee

= BIZ IN oOOSs OOtHsyS = CHHCSsc6s
On Friday last, the 18th inst, Col. McLean's e
cavalry fought the Lincolni es in Scott county.
Tennessee-killed seven, captured nineteen, to
gether with many horses and guns. The re-
mainder fled to the mountains. There were
about three hundred on each side
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
MARRIED..

On the 9th inst, by Rev. John Pinkerton at tb
residence OF The brides father in Mt. Soon, Mr.
NUS g. CEASE and Miss ELLA H., daughter of Lorenz,
Sibert, Esq. -N'
Sweet be her dreams, the fair, the young,
Grace, beauty, breathe upon her;
Music, haunt thou sbout her tongue.
Life, fill her path with honor.
All golden thoughts, ali wealth of days,
Truth, friendship love surround her:
So may she smile till life be closed.
And angel bands have crowned her.
NJ. J. NJ
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NOTICE |!

nv have our accounts drawn off to lst January
w 1862. We desire and earnestly request ali per-
sons indebted to u.s. to come forward without delay,
and set. up, either by cash give their bonds for
the amount of their accounts
Feb 1S, 1862 TAYLOR HOGE
CLOTHING! CLOTHINGI!
M have just opened large lot of CLOTHING.
ter and Spring Goods; also large quantity of Black
Doe Skin Pants. Hats of all kinds ''sa
Feb lS, 1862 R04NE &ALBy
SITUATION WANTED. = -
DUBLISHERS no may need the services of
Il JOUNEYMAN PRINTER, will address - :. 2
.n so. pr =
Feb lS Spectator Office, Staunton. Va. 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18

TNDER the late General Orders of the Adiutant
~ General, the Field Officers, COMMANDMENTS of
this Regiment the Commissioners of the Revenue the
SherlH and Deputy Sherifs of Augusta county, with
in the bounds of this Regiment, will assemble at
New Hope, on WEDNESDAY THE 26rH INSTANT, at 10
O'CLOCK a. M. Commandants of Companies are re-
CURED to bring their Rolls.
VIM. NJ. WILSON
Feb l8-2t Maj. Comd'g 32d Regiment m
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A UGUSTA COUNTY CLERK's OFFICE,
L to wit:
ESTR AV

Taken up by David A. Picker, ON the goth day of
November, 1So2 in said county, of the following de.
scription, to wit: .s.. : 81
AMULEY HEIFER of brinde color, white spot ON
the rump and white on the belly; ear mark, crop of
each and slit in each supposed to be four Years
old, and appraised at $27 90.
Extract-Teste.
Feb Is, '62-3t* VIM A. BURNETT n q
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10 1t is supposed that Savannah, in Georgia,
and Charleston, in So;.th Carolina, will both be
attacked by the enemy in few days. We are in
the midst of stirring and exciting events.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
To the Preachers of tho Baltimore Confer.
ence in Virg MIA.
TNAE condition of the country rendering regular
Il session of our Conference impracticabe, you are
hereby invited to meet the town of Harrisonburg
Va, on the Second Friday in March next, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, 10 transact such business may be
proper. E. r. VEITCH
W. G. EGGLESTON,
s. REGISTER,
Jan 81 '62- tdm j. s. GARDNER
Religious NOuce.
On the 4th Sunday in every month Divine Service
at the Catholic Church will commence at 915 A. M
sunday School at 2, P. NJ, Vespers and Benediclion
at 37a' +. NJ j. BlXlO, Pastor.
FeD lo-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-02-18
FRIENDS WHO RIDE

HAVING rented out my own shop, and having
LII some finished and unfinished WORK, / have rent
ed the Shop formerly occupied by Judson Mccoy, de-
ceased. where will continue to do repairing near
the old prices as the times and prices will admit.
Horse-Shoeng done. Cash expected.
All having purchased work sny atlces at the
sae or having either at either shop hereby noti
fed to move the same within ten days, as need the
room. JNO, nj. HARDY.
Feb Is, 1862.