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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
General Albert Sidney Johnston.

General Albert Sidney Johnston, whose death
the country now deplores, was born in Mason
county, KY, in 1903. He graduated at the
West Point academy in 1926, as Lieutenant in
the Sixth Infantry, and after serving in the Black
Hawk war left the army, and in 1886 emigrated
to Texas, arriving there shortly after the battle
of San Jacinto. He entered the Texan army as
private soldier, and was soon promoted to sue
ceed Gen. Felix Houston in the chief command
AN event which led to duel between them,
in which John. ton was wounded Having Eeld
the Office OF senior Brigadier General until 1888,
he was appointed Secretary of War, and in 1889
organized an expedition against the Cherokees,
who were totally routed in an engagement on
the river inches. In 1910 be retired from Office
and settled upon plantation in Brazoria county.
He was an ardent advocate for the annexation
of Texas to the United States. In 1916, at the
request of Gen. Taylor, lie took the field against
Mexico as commander of the volunteer Texan
rifle regiment, in which capacity he served six
months Subsequently he was acting Inspector
General to General Butler, and for his services
at the siege OF Monterey received the thanks of
his commander. In October, Is49, he was ap-
pointed paymaster by President Taylor, with the
rank of Major; and, upon the passage of the act
of Congress authorizing the raising of additional
regiments 10 the army, be was appointed colo
mel of the Second cavalry. In the latter part of
1857 he received the command of the United
States forces sent to coerce the Mormons into
obedience to tie FEDERAL authority, and conduct
ed the expedition safely to Great Salt Lake City
in the opening of the succeeding year. While
in command of the military district of Utah be
resigned as soon as the intelligence of the open
ing of the war reached him, and travelling from
California by the overland route, reached New
Orleans in August last. Proceeding to Rich
mond lie was appointed, on his arrival there, to
the command of the Department of Kentucky
and Tennessee.
His Kentucky nativity, and his thorough
knowledge of the western country, coupled with
his great ability, rendered him an especially ap-
propriate selection to the important position
which he held at the time of his death. Gen'l
Johnston was six feet one inch high, of large,
bony, sinewy frame, quiet and Enassuming man.
ners, all coEspiring to form person of imposing
Stoddard Johnston, who was blown up on
steamboat on the Red River, La, and killed, was
at the time in the q. s. Senate from that State
was the second of Mr.. Clay in his duel with Jno.
Randolph, and was man of the most eminent
abilities
Peace to the ashes of the noble soldier. A
grateful country will ever keep his memory
green.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

The iron-clad steamer Virginia, accompanied
by the other yes sells of our little fleet, started
out from Norfolk at an early hour Friday morn
ing, and spent the day quite prodtably among tie
Yankee vessels in the Roads. Two briggs and
two schooners were captured up to six O'Clock,
in the evening, though no engagement had taken
place. There seemed to be decided unwilling
ness on the part of the Federal ships, (the boast
ed Monitor included, )to come within range of the
Virginia's guns. Nevertheless, the capture of
four vessels was good days work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

The ENEMY LEAVING THE WEsr.--A gentleman
from the Kanawha Valley informs us that the
enemy is leaving Western Virginia with great
celerity. All his stores and army provisions
are being removed, and the redoubtable Pier
pont, is speaking to the people from the stump,
urging them to defend the country, and to rely
upon their own power and resources-rEnq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
The Patriotic Ladies of Augusta


The ladies of this good old county are not de
generate daughters of the mothers of the revo-
lation. They are as lovely as they are beautiful,
and as patriotic as they are lovely. From the
beginning of the war, they have been doing all
that was within the sphere of their power to do
for the comfort and relief of our soldiers, and for
the advancement of tie cause of the South
They have been assduous in their labors, have
spared no pains, have made many sacrifices, and
are still willing to make many more for the sake
of the cause in which the South is engaged
When needed, they made with their own fair
hands, though unused to toll, Gaps, Jackets,
Pants, Drawers, Shirts, Gloves and Socks for the
soldiers. When sick, they ministered to their
comfort and relief, by all the means which their
sex knows so we'll how to employ. Many sick
soldier, as he lay upon his couch of pain and
looked upon the fair "miGistering angel" who
stood beside him, anticipating every wish and
supplying every want mentally quoted the Ian
gusge of the poet:
go woman in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, COZ, and hard to please;
But when pain and anguish wiring the brow,
4 mainistering angel thou"
Having done all they could at home, voice
reaches their ears that the Capital of the State
is in danger of being polluted with the unhal-
lowed tramp of vassal invaders, ard that an
iron-clad gunboat is desired for its defence, and
they Immediately, in obedience to their instinct
of fervent patriotism, resolve to raise all the
money they can for the purpose of building {
gunboat of that character. We learn that 1920
for this purpose have been already contributed
and that much more will be. We are pleased
that they are also raising a fund for the supper
of the families of the soldiers who are fghtin
the battles of their country. We hope that th
contributions to this latter fund will be liberal
80 that no sol ier in our ranks need feel any IN
easiness about the support of his family. Th
laudable and patriotic labors of the ladies hav
not failed to be observed and appreciated by th
Congress of the Oonfederacy, as will be seen t
reference to the following resolution recent
adopted by that body:
ResolUed, by the Congress of tue Consederat
States of America. That the thanks of the Con
gress of the Confederate States are eminentl
due, and are hereby rendered to the patriot
women of the Oonfederacy, for the energy, zea
and untirng devotion which they have mani
tested in furnishing voluntary contributions
our soldiers in the field, and in the various mill
tarY hospitals throughout the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
From Winchester.

The correspondent of the New York Tribune
gives very lugubrious account of Winchester
and it's inhabitants. When the Federal soldiers
first entered that town, we are told that ssthey
were given the articles they wanted without mo-
ney." More recently, however, they have had
to pay for whatever they requlre-are scowled al
or sneered at by some of the boldest spirits.
and, as general thing, the natives shun the in
vaders--those who do not do it on principle,
making it their policy" As this statement il
doubtless true, Winchester, like Nashville, must
be very unpleasant place of sojourn for Fede-
raj troops and Federal officers and employees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ESTRAY HORSES

yXTITHIN the last six weeks some five or ~
w six Horses belonging to the Confede- fY37N
rate States, have broken loose from the Gov XII
ernment Sheds, in Staunton, and the Wagon Stand,
at Buffalo Gap, and strayed off. Among them are q
Bay Mare, Sorrel Mare and Sorrel Horse the COL
ors of others not recoected. All of them are brand
ed with the letters &c. 81 Reasonable expenses will
be paid upon the delivery of the horses to me.
VIM. II. PEYTON,
Asst. Quartermaster
Staunton Aprll Is Is62-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
To be Shot.

1t is announced, in the Louisville Democrat,
that Col. Ebenezer Magofin, brother of Gov Ma
coffin, Of KY, has been sentenced, at st. Louis,
to be shot for alleged violation of his parole.
He is confined at Alton. He was tried on anoth-
er count-the murder of q. S. soldier but was
acquitted of that charge. The weakened Gov
ernor of Kentucky will feel consolation in
knowing that his Federal alliss are exceedingly
gracious towards some of his family, although
they have little respect for him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
The Confederate Prisoners.

The Confederate Prisoners.
| The Baltimore correspondent CT the N w Yoik
Herald" writes to thai parer as follows, con-
| corning the Confederate prisoners taken at Win-
chester, and now confined in the Baltimore jail
| The most of them have been in the Conieder
ate service for the last nine or ten months, ard
are now re enlisted for the war. The officers
say that all the Virginia troops now in the field
| have re-enlisted for the war. have conversed
| with most of the above officers, and find them
| to be highly intelligent meB, and some of them
have the manners of highly educated ard polish
ed gentlemen. On their arrival here they were
| placed in the city ia !, where they aced in tit
| city JAIL where they will remain for the present
The city jail is building Of enormous proper
ions, built OF stone, WITH white mar 10 taclngs
l. is about the size and height OF the Metropolis
tan Hotel in New York, and its magnificent tow
ers and turrets give ii more the appearance of q
castle of feudal times than of prison. On en-
| tering its spacious corridors, found the prison
ers grouped around one OF General Dix's CLERKS
who was taking down thsir names. The men
| were not at all disincned to converse, ami talk
ed freely Of the battle in which they had been
taken prisoners.
They are all comfortably clothed, and aPpar-
entity in good spirits They all lad Virgins
bank notes amounting in. the aggregate to 81 SOC
or 81 800, but stated that they had not beer
paid for the last two months. Having been al
lowed to do so, many OF them sent their Virgin
ia bank notes out to-day and had .hem exchang
ed for United States money or silver at hesvy
discount. At present they have to put up with
the common Jail tase-brown bread to eat, and
inolasses and water, under the mare of coffee te
drink. But arrangements are being made by
The military authorities here by which they viii
have proper food Their washing will be done
for them and everything else done to render them
comfortable. The men are to be allowed to walk
in the spacious yards of the Jail, and the officers
| will be paroled and allowed to go about the
city.
The officers who were in the battle of Manas-
sas declare that the battle Of last Sunday was
tar blooder than that, and far more hotly con-
tested. They marched from Mount Jackson to
Strasburg to near Winchester, where they met
Gen. Shields forces and the battle took place.
infer, from what they said, that it was General
Jackson's idea that General Banks was endeav
oring to form jucction with General McC lean
at CeDtreville, and that, in order to prevent this
or, q. least, to retard it, General Jackson return
ed to Winchester and fought this battle.
The officers speak in the highest terms of Ger.
jackson. They say he never se Ids his men intc
lie, but always leads them, aud then the mel
follow his example.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

W We learn from the Rockingham Register
that the bells of all the Churches In Harrison
burg are at the service of the Confederate su-
thorities and await their orders to be moulded
into cannon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
General GLADDEN..

Brigadier General Adley 81. GLADDEN., who lost
an arm in the great battle at Corinth, is South
Carolinian. He was the Major of Buffers Regi-
ment, S. G. ", during the Mexican war. Upon
the fall of his Colonel and Lieut.. Colonel, he as
sumed the command OF the regiment. He dis
tinguished himself by his gallantry at Churubus-
CO, and was severely wounded at the de Belen
gate. For some weeks he has had the immediate
command of the troops in and around Corinth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

A NOTE which executed to George Cook for Five
N Hundred Dollars. The note was executed either
the latter part of February early in March, 1862
paid the note a few days after it was given since
which time have lost misaid it. warn all per-
sons against trading for said note as of course will
not pay it, have taken Mr. Cook s receipt against it,
April Is, lS62-3t* ID. GEEDING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
Arrest OF Union Men in Rockingham.

Arrest of Union Men in Rockingham.
The following persons have been arrested in
men: @
Joseph Beery, who has resided near Gross
Keys; Dr. Gabriel Heatwoie. who has lived near
The Mole Hill; and Rev. JOIN Cline, Ciunker
preacher,) who has resided On Linvill's Greek
These parties are all elderly gentlemen, men of
property, and have heretofore exercised consid-
erable Influence IN the spheres in which they
moved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

H Tie Enquirer learns that Prince Polig-
mac who las been for some time on Gen. Beau.
regards staff, has, under the act OF Congress- ia
ken the oath of allegiance to the Confederate
States and become citizen of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

90 The Confederate batteries on Island No.
10 can throw balls into three States-Kentucky,
Missouri, and Tennessee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
R0lRD or EXEMPTION OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.

r AM authorized by the Board to give notice that
l. it will meet on Saturday the 18th of the present
month, to hear all claims for exemption. Tunkers
aud all others required to attend, as this will be
the last notice. BY order of the Board.
Anril I5-lt WIN. A BURNETT Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

G[ We are panied to learn of the recent death
of DR.. Gessner Harrison, at his residence, in
Nelson county, in this State. He died on the
9TH instant of typhoid fever. He was, for many
years, Chairman of the Faculty of the Universi-
ty of Virginia. His long connection with our
State University has identified his name for ever
with the history of that institution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

70 The official report from Gov. Clark, of
North Carolina, Of our losses at Newbern, shows
the following result: Killed, GA; wounded, 101
missing and prisoners, Alb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

-1~ The following gentleman arrived in Nor
folk Monday afterncon:-Col. Z. F. Baldwin,
Winchester; Maj. W N. Brown, Goth Missis-
sippi Regiment; and Major E. McAlexander,
Alabama. These gentlemen were prisoners and
and have been released on parole.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

10 In Leesburg the Yankees have taken pos
session of Church, Hall, Court House, Banks,
&c.,-tried to force citizens to take the oath,
sent soldier to work with negroes at wagon
hauling stone, stolen and robbed teams, houses,
&C., but the people walked around the square
rather than 60 under tie Federal flag.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

v The forces which we have had stationed
through the Winter on the Allegheny Mountain,
have been moved Eastward to the Shenandoah
Mountain. As soon as our forces changed their
location, the enemy took possession of Monte.
rsy, the county-seat of Highland County, with q
force of four thousand. 1t is since reported that
the enemy have advanced to Mcdowell, ten miles
East of Monterey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
MARRIED.

On Tuesday. the 1st day of April, by Rev. John L.
Blakemore Mr.. RICHARD CURRY and Mrs SARAH ARR.
HEARr-all of Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
Virginia War Tax.

The Enquirer says thE the war tax on quota
money of Virginia to 1he Confederate States,
was paid over to Mr.. Memminger on the 1st OF
April. Allowance was made for that portion of
the State now overrun by the enemy, and no tax
es required, on its account. This discrimination
was made in anticipation of the action Of Con-
gress in the pssage of law exempting invaded
districts of the several States from taxation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

e. The telegraph reports that the enemy
have taken possession of Huntsville, Alabama.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

% All is quiet down the Valley. Gen. jack
sons force is increasing daily. There seems to
be no indications of an early engagement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
Corporation Officers Elected for 1862.
Mayor-N. Z. Trout.

Recorder-George M. Cochran.
Aldermen-George Baylor, Benjamin Craw-
ford, VIM. B. Kayser, George E. Price, William
a. Burke and William a. Wilson.
Councilmen-H. M. Bell, E. NJ Taylor, B. F.
Points, and VIM. 6. Sterrett.
Clerk-James F. Patterson.
Sergeant, and Chief of Police-R. W. Ste
Venson.
Street Commissioners-Wm. B. Kayser, Geo.
E. Price and r. e. Fisher.
Committee of Safety-John NJ Hardy, Alex.
81. Taylor and George G. Bunch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
Exemptions i'm Augusta County.

We are indebted to Mr.. VIM. A. Burnett, Clerk
of the Board of Exemption, for the following
statement of the number of exempts, substitutes
and details in this county:
About 469 exempted from disability and other
causesa about 270 applicants not exempted; 21l
substitutes, and details, to wit Is Overseers, 20
Blacksmiths, Clerks Quartermaster Depart
ments, 10 Va. G. Railroad, AZ Staunton Boot and
Shoe Factory, AZ Government Work Shops, 8
Manufacturers of Saltpetre, 81 Forrer's Iron
Works, IA Miller's Iron Works, 8 Shaw 4 Trevy
Iron Works, 81 Millers, 8 Staunton Steam Mills,
| IA Physicians, Is Tanners, 6 Stage Drivers, 2
Deputy Sheriffs, Bank officers and Druggists.
Total ], ,220.
The Board of Exemption will meet again on
next Saturday, the 10Th instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
An English View.

The London Post OF the 18th ult., says that sit
appears impossible the Amer can contest can
1continue very long. 1t is quite sufficient for one
of the Oonfederacies TO be unable TO fight further
in order to insure its termination. Whether the
South can continue hostilities for an indefinite
period or not, 1t seems oery clearly that the North
cannot. "The Washington Government" it
thinks, might now close the struggle with credit
to themselves, il they chose, on the basis of the
status quo, or at any rate after a few fresh en-
counters should have more clearly established
the extent of the territory they held. But there
cannot be much doubt that if they do not, the
struggle must, before long, close of itself by the
collapse of Northern resources and the impracti-
cability of Northern conquest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

r The great battle which has been impend-
ing at Yorktown has not yet taken place. Gen.
Mcclellan is in command CT the Federal force
there, which, it is supposed, numbers not less
than one hundred thousand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
LEAD WANTED !

r WANT to buy, for the Government. any quantity
u Of LEAD and LEAD PIPE. fair price will be
paid. A' c. T. GETTY,
lst Lieut. s. A., Ordnance Officer.
Ordnance Office, Staunton, Va, April Is, z, 6ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15

A MEETING of the Stockholders of the Staunton
IA Boot, Shoe and Leather Factory will be held at
the Factory Building, on Thursday, the lst day of
March next. By order of the Board.
m Ii. w. SHEFFEY,
April 15-3t President.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS OF BACON.
MO LOOSE BACON will be received at this demo,
In for shipment from and after this date - s !
By order of Superintendent
lssasn - s w. A. BURKE, gent.
April l5-3t--R0ck. Req copy - :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-04-15
BARK WANTEnI

BARK WANTED!
THE subscriber will pay the highest price, in cash,
i for one hundred cords of
Coed Chestnut Oak Bark,
delivered in good order at the Tannery in Staunton
He will also buy some Black Oak Bark
April Is, 1S62-3 moss JAMES MAYES.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-17
From Washington.

wasHrxero< PED. l6 1T i believed bv
military men here that Manassas will be evac-
uate,i by the rebels Bowling Green has been
As soon ~ Tennessee i released from retei
despotsm the carrying OF the United States mails
will be renewed on the old established routes.
IL is generally believed that the proposition
Gently brought up by the rebel flag Of truce Was
TO refer the present dispate TO foreign arbi0-
ton. ..rrE.a41
The Herald's dispatch says:
The work of thoroughly recognizing the War
Department Is rapidly progressing. To-day q
number of clerks we're notified 10 leave and not
to revisit the Department again.
The dispatch announcing our success Al Fort
Donelson occasioned intense JOY.
No official dispatchel are yet received here con
frmatory further than that the upper fort has
been captured by the land forces.
Official dispatches were received AZ the Navy
Department this morning from Com. Foote. near
Fort Donelson. Feb. IL. bat present nothing be-
yond what Is already telegrapbed the press,
EXCEPT he saws il the boats had been able 10 hold
out fifteen minutes longer il would have resulted
in the capture of the fort, the rebels were
running from the batteries
The enemy had 30 guns bearing on the boats.
which were only able TO return the fire with II
guns.
Fooie also SAYS he had sent the gunboat Tylor
20 the Tennessee river TO render the railroad
bridge impossible. sr 80
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-17

Noon Reports.



From washington.
WASHINGTON. Febsl5s-The Tribune's Wash.
lngton correspondent says;
The Committee on the Conduct Of the War in
examining to day the case Of Gen. Stone. dis
coyeresi nes facts. which divide the responsibility
of the blunder at Balls Bluff between Gen. Stone
ami aus,ber tieneraL
Previous 20 NE discharge of w ykoff. fiie-Com-
mitiee on the JtaliciHry examined Brigadier Gen.
Sickles. whose frequent visits TO the ncarceraied
w koff. and abe journey from his cell 10 the resi-
dence OF TX Lieut. Watt. AZ the other end of the
avenue had excited suspicion
Slcke- ciuuel 20 be NykOf' counsel, and 10
have acted throughout in that capacity The
COMMITTEES pat some home questions To him.
He replied sl,rrply, aud for few minutes n war
of words rageh While his examination was
pending the Sergeant at Arms appeared with
Watt. He testified shat he cav the message
in the library. and being Of literary turn
of mind perused it That, however, he did not
make copy, but having tenacious memory
carried portions Of il in his mind and the next
day repeated them word for worl 70 Wykoff
That parsonage had previously testified that the
passage transmitted to the Herald was given him
by Watt orally.
The 7fmes's correspondence says:
Hamilton Fish and Bishop Ames returned to
Washington to day and made report TO the
Government OF their mission to relieve the Union
prisoners in the South.
They repaired to Fortress Monroe and made
known their commission TO the Confederate au-
thorities at Norfolk, by whom the matter was
referred TO Richmond. A reply came refusing
the commissioners admission into the Confede
rate territory. but expressing a readiness TO ne
gotiate for the general exchange of prisoners
Our commissioners opened negotiation which
resulted in perfect success. An equal exchange
agreed on. hut the Confeierates had 300
more prisoners than We, but with commendable
magnamity they proposed these also on condition
that our Government would agree to release 300
of their men that may next fall into our hands.