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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-03-11
For the Spectator.
MONTEREY, VA. !
March 3rd. 1922. {
to the rescue

Mr.. Editor The time is past, in my humble
opinion, wien our army of recruits shCuli have
entered the field Why should we, or how can
we lie at home listless and inactive, when multi
piled vandal ho.des are approaching and mena-
cling our homes and fresides? Our army is still
diminishing daily by furloughs and going home
and on the contrary tie Federal army is filling
up to overwhelming plumbers, and oar army
still at home! Why this delay The old a4age
delay is dangerous" is no longer applicable to
US. Delay to US is actual destruction. We have
men enough, if we just had them out now. Nou
is the tine we should rally. We know we mast
fight, and we must fight aoao or forever kold our
peace | have confidence in our government,
and our officers, civil and military, bet | must
think them too slow. Our present volunteers are
going to re enlist, and many, very many of them
nave, but they LOOK for and expect help from
home. and think they should come out to assist
in the good woss. We would like to see Gen'
Edward johnson on Alieghsny strongly reinforc-
ed. and that position held against all opposition
The enemy has been reinforced on Cheat; relia-
ble inforinsuts say, with $4,000 men. And we
should by all means hold them in check and al
low them to come no further. We expect to
cain our independence, and to do it, not by fold
ne our arms in ease, but by lighting, and it needs
be. by sacrificing OR lives on the alta- Of sur
country. Our recent reSetSbe eC0nIu not DIS
coufaee US. aud vii. not discourage The truly
brave but nerve them to sill more de4lerate Ell
forts.
The darkest gloom Of the old revolution of '76
was in the campaign immediately preceding the
dawn cf victory and success, when the shackles
of tyranny were burst asEIder,
The darkest hours of the church .:sye always
been lust before the dawn of glorious revival
of religion. And the deepest and darkest gloom
of the soul is the immediate precursor of its tram
sition from tie wrath. of God to bis mercy.
We have another ravsgl6s and ruthless foe to
oppose. and that is liquor. When will she prop
er authorities stop The tremendous consumption
of graiu IN The distlleries, and thereby save the
grain and instil new life into our army? Since
have been ia tie service have seen yonths as
il were fresh from the en1earng circles of home,
and warm from their mothers bosom, stagger-
ing and reeiing ana swearing, under the influence
Of poisoned drugs None need argue the neces-
sity Of is use or aege its medical virtues, lnr
am happy to say there are some who totally ab
stain from the demon, and who are living wit
ness, of It's useessness ard cyl. @. U.
r Eight companies cf the North Carolina
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NAVAL VICTORY.

The marine iron battery "Virginia," formerly
the "Merrimac," left the Navy Yard at Norfolk
at half past II o'clock on Saturday morning last,
accompanied by three gunboats, and proceeded
to Newport News. At quarter of 2 o'clock
the Federal frigates, supposed to be the Congress
and the Cumberland, commenced to lire upon
the Virginia. The latter, when at close quarters,
opened her powerful rifed guns upon the trlgate.
At quarter past o'clock the battle ragged with
terrific violence and at quarter to 3 one OF the
frigates careened and sunk, it is supposed with
great loss of life. The other blockading vessel
being badly damaged set her sails and ran ashore
at Newport News. Two large frigates, supposed
to be the Minnesota and Colorado, went up from
Old Point to Newport News. When passing
Sewell's Point the batteries opened on them.-
tits supposed that they were damaged consider
ably. The frigates returned the fire briskly.
The Minnesota stopped at respectful distance
below Newport News, ,and fired almost incesSantly
upon the Merrimac till night. The frigate is sup
posed to be aground. The Patrick Henry and
jamestown came down the James River and fired
upon Newport News, from which heavy fire was
returned. During the evening heavy continued
thunder kept up for five hours. The Virginia
SAASAA
tible fire till night.
The firing recommended at half-past eight o.
clock at night, and continued four hours. The
Minnesota was set on fire, but the fire extin-
guished. A ship is aground and badly damaged.
Twenty three prisoners were brought to Norfolk
on Saturday night. The fight was the most des-
perate on record. The Virginia ran into the
Cumberland and sunk her. Our officers and men
behaved with great gallantry. Capt. Buchanan
was slightly wounded. Lieut. Minor was slight
ly wounded. Two men were killed at the port
bow gun of the Virginia. One shot passed thro'
the boiler of the Patrick Henry, killing two men
and wounding three midshipmen. Halter, of the
gunboat Raleigh, was killed.
On Sunday morning the Erricson iron battery
fercely engaged the Virginia. The latter rar
into the Erricson, damaging her considerably
The Virginia fred a shot through her.
A large tugboat, in attempting to get the Mi-'
nesota off, blew up. 1t is supposed the Mime
sofa is so much damaged that she cannot float
and will be total loss. A large portion of he
stern works have been shot away.
LATER.-A despatch received here yesterda.
evening, (Monday,) says that the Virginia. cap
tured and sunk SIX Federal vessels.
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HQm. I0hn RoIl-

The Atlanta Commonwealth says that this old
- patriot would not remain in Nashville to be in
suited or imprisoned by the insolent invaders OF
his State but is safe with the rear of the retreat
ing army. 1t is reported that all he possessed
about Nashville is lost, the vandals having de-
stEoyed large establishment in which he was in
tereSted, if not sole owner
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Noble ExamnIes.

1t is stated that Col. Lomax, of the Sd Ala
Dama regiment, has volunteered for the war as
private, to take effect when the II months term
OF his regiment expires. Several commissioned
omcers from Columbus, Ca, have done the same.
These noble examples will surely have whole
some effect upon the cause Of re-enlistments
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All the Militia Called Out!

The Governors Proclamation of the lOth
(yesterday,) calling out ALL the militia was re-
ceived too late for this issue. The forces from
the counties of Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson
Frederick, Clarke, Hampshire, Warren, Shen-
andoah, Hardy, Page, Pendleton, Highland
Rockingham, Augusta, Bath, Rockbridge, ALE
ghany, Botetourt and Craig, are ordered to re-
port Immediately to Gen. Thos. J. jackson, al
Winchester
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81 Majors Robert T. Poage and VIM. M.
Wilson, are trying to raise Cavalry Company
to be attached to the Command of Col. VIM. S.
ID. Baylor in the Confederate Service Those
who enlist in this branch of the service will be
under the command of gallant and competent
officer
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EB Remember that next Thursday is the day
for voting for the ratification or rejection of the
amended Constitution Though il the midst o
war, this is duty which should not be neglect
ed. As many as possible should attend the polls
and give expression to their sentiments by theil
votes
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General Price

Sterling Price has been promoted to Major
General, and will be assigned to duty in Mis-
souri,. This is unquestionably good appoint
ment. for Gen. Price has shown himself daring
and capable officer.
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coNFEDERATE STATES CONGRESS,
First Congress---First Session.


March 3rd.-In Confederate Congress, on Mon
day, Mr.. Rails, of Alabama, offered preamble
and resolution, as follows:
WHEREAS, the United States are wagiDg war
against the Confederate States, with the avowed
purpose of compelling the latter to reuulte with
them under the same Constitution and Govern
ment; and whereas, the waging of war with
such an object is in direct opposition to the sound
Republican maxim that ''all governments rest
upon the consent of the governed" and can only
tend to consolidation in the General Government
and the consequent destruction of the rights OF
the States; aGd whereas, the result being attain
ed, the two sections can only exist together 10
the relation of the oppressed, because OF the
great preponderance of power in the Northern
section, couple with dissimilarity OF interest
and whereas, we, the representatives OF the peo'
pie of the Confederate States, in Congress as
sembled, may be presumed to know tn senti-
ments of said people, havngjust been elected by
| them: therefore be it,
Resozced, That this Congress do soemnly de-
clare and publish to the world that it is the IN
alterable determination of the people OF the Con
federate States Gin humble reliance upon Al
mighty God) to suffer all the calamities of the
protracted war, but that they will never, on any
terms. politically affiliate with people who are
guilty OF an invasion of their soil and the butch
cry of their citizens.
The yeas and nays upon this restitution were
called, and it was unanimously adopted.
Resolutions calling upon the President te
communicate to Congress what additional mer
and means are necessary for the public service
and inquiring into the existing relations between
this government and the foreign consuls accredi
ted to the United States, now living in the Con
tederate States, were agreed to.
A resolution was also agreed to, insructins
the Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire int
the expediency of placing at the disposal of tn
President five millions OF dollars for the purpos
of building gunboats for the defence of the Con-
tederate States.
March 4-House-The Military Committe
reported bill authorizing the commanding
Generals to destroy all cotton, tobacco and othe
produce, and property, liable to tall into tn
hands of the Federals-compensation to owner
to be provided for by subsequent legislation
} The bill will become law at an early day.
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For the Spectator.
To the Ladies of Greenville and Vicinity.
CAMP ZOLLICoFFER Feb 26 ,62

To the Ladies of GreenvilIe and Vicinity.
CAMP ZOLLICoFFER, Feb. 26, '62.
At meeting called for the purpose, the Au-
gusta Grays unanimously adopted the following,
complimentary Of the Ladies of Greenville and
vicinity
Nearly twelv, months have sped away on the
swift wings of time since the tocsn of civil war
echoed from hill to dale, calling the sturdy farm
er from his plough, the merchant from his coun-
ter, the mechanic frCm his shop, to defend his
home and native land against an enemy that rails
ed the arm of tratricidal strife to sever forever
the ties that bound US together. The comforts
OF home and the sweets Of quietude had to be
exchanged for the privatlons of camp lite but
the spirit that animated the sons and daughters
of West Augusta in ZIG had not died away dur
ing the unparalleled prosperity and peac that
once smiled upon united and powerful nation
worthy of noble ancestry who braved the dan
gers of early settlement, when the pioneer OF
civilization had scarce set his foot on the W est
ern Continent and the silence of the forest only
broken by the yell OF the savage Indian or the
howl of the wild beast-of ancestry who bade
their sons go forth to battle and never return be-
fore success crowned their arms, when George Ill
attempted to infringe upon the rights of the Thir-
teen Colonies. Our fair friends OF 1862 in the
second war for Southern Independence have en-
ulated the zeal and patriotism Of those of the
Revolution. You not only babe US God speed
| and obliterate our names from your memories
but we feel assured that you have cherished oul
memory in that you have administered to oul
wants when the soldier had only the blue canopy
of heaven for a shelter and tn. cold earth for a
place of repose.
Be it therefore, resolved
1st. That though we have been preven nted from
giving publicity to our sentiments by the vicis-
sItudes Of camp life, we still cherish heartfelt
thanks for the many favors which the Ladies OF
Greenvllle and vicinity have bestowed upon us
2Ed. That we fully appreciate their industry
In toiling for our comfort, and regard with pride
the patriotism which has characterized our fail
friends since the commencement of the struggle
for independence.
Ord. That We deem their willin mess to sacri
nee 10 the cause OF their country worthy of oui
admiration, and should make the Spectators thai
are now feeding upon the vitals Of our govern
ment blush tor shame and induce them to shOuI.
der the musket in defence Of their country.
4th. That these proceedings be published in
the Staunton Spectator.
CAPT. JAS. w. NEWTON, President.
LYoURGUs GKnLs, Sec'y.
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10 The Fayetteville IN. Co. Observer says
sfWe hear from various parts of the State, that
the spirit of patriotism is fully aroused, and vol
unteers are mastering by hundreds and thou
sands
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BOARD OF ExEupT,oN

w Board of Exemption as ordered by an act of
Tue Legislature IS composed OF RobertGuy Presiding
Justice. and his associates, Samuel B. Finley and
WIN. u. Sterrltt, Esas.. who are regularly organ
iIeo' ana wii at the proper time, be ready to dis
charge The duties incumbent upon them under The pro-
VISIONS OF said act notice will be given in due
tlm6. March Hit
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NOTICED

rINHE firm OF A. j. HAMRrck Il Co., at Parnassus,
i dissolved on the 9Th Gay of December, 1851
The firm name will be used in settlement Any per,
son having claims against the said firm requested
to present them for settlement, and all persons in
debted TO us by open account respectfully request
ed to call and settle by note otherwis
j. A HAMRICK,
March II, 'e2-4ts* WIN STEELE
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NoT.CCEs

ME subscriber hereby hotiffes the public that
i FREDERICK FRlDLEY, boy Is years of age,
who was bound TO him to learn the Blacksmiih's
trade, has run away without cause, and all persons
are hereby forbidden to employ or harbor hlm
reward OF ONE CENT is offered for his apprehension
and return. y0SEI-ft FIX.
March Il-StsN - = -.
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IoSrTr

MY S0RREL MARE broke loose from
INl where she was tied at Rev K I'll Phil. yyz~-sTs
lips on Thursday night last, and on her way 6n
home lost the saddle. The saddle was about baIr
worn. low in front and behind, and mad large v
plated surrups. liberal reward will be paid ii the
saddle is left at the Spectator Office.
MarcL ll-lt c. s. GAY.
/ WISH to purchase some or 20 GOOD uORSES
Il suitable for the Cavalry service. Persons hawai-
such would do well to apply to me at the v!rg,niss
hotei' , aunton- l SHAH remain here about Week
Mefch Isis K. w. IL. PARSONS
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CLOSING THE DIsTRIoT.-Gov. Brown, of Geor
gia, has issund a proclamation ordering each dis
tller in that State to desist absolutely from the
manufacture of ardent spirits after the 18th day
OF March, 1862. The Superintendent Of the
State Road is forbidden to transport any whiskey
over that road, and other railroad Superinten
dents are requested to do likewise. In case o
distiers refusing to obey this order, their stills
are to be seized and sent to Rome, Ca, to be
manufactured into cannon; and all liquor brought
near military encampments is to be emptied upor
the ground.
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RAN The BLooKADR.-The Augusta Consti-
tutionaist of the I'd inst states that vessel ran
the blockade and reached Fernandina, Florida, q
few days since, having on board a large quantity
of munitions of war for the Confederate States.
Good againl
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% Paris letters state that Mr.. Slidell has
been received by Mr.. Thouvenel in private
capacity, and that his diplomatic character was
ignored.
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10 Gov. Brown, of Georgia, has come out in
long letter against the planting of the usual
amount of land with cotton this year, and in IA
vor of making large provision crop.
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10 Among the recent graduates of the Medi-
Cal College at Richmond, are JAS Alexander and
John G. Hyde, of Augusta county, and Jas. r
Erwin, of Bath county.
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ESTRAy cow.

nN FRIDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
W estrayed from the subscriber small So
red COW, with WIDE horns. No particular EkSss.J5S
mark remembered She had rag tied TAs.lg.-
around her tail. She last seen with drove of
cattle belonging to the army which were being driy
en- TO Richmond. The subscriber will pay liberal
reward to any one who viii secure her for him.
March ll-3t* ADDISON GREGORY
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H Lieut.. William Hanger is now in this
county recruiting for the Cavalry Company COM
manded by Capt. Wms Patrick.
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eB~ 1t is said that Andrew johnson will be
appointed Brigadier General, and will act as
Military Governor of Tennessee.
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STKAYED OR STOLEN

IRON the residence of 7 A. Armentrout, a small
l. BULL PUP. Said Pop was white with black
spots on the body, and black spot top of the
head, ears black, believe. Amy o-e returning the
Eup to nv store will be literally rewarded.
March ll-lt }. A. ARMENTROUT.
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March IL, '62-3t VIM A. BURNETT, d. q.
LONGS METALLIC BURIAL CASES.

NE subscriber is the sole Agent, in Stanton, for
i the sale of J. Ii. LONGS PATENT METALLIC
BURIAL CASE, the best case Gow mapuiaetnred In
the Confederate States 1t after the model of
Fisk's, and is an equally good case. Apply to VIM.
Gambler, my shop, corner Main and Water Sts.,
to the undersigned, at Union Hall Mr.. Gambler is
prepared attend Undertaking in all its branches.
March II, 1852 l. WADDELL JR.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, l

STAUNTON, March 10, 1862.
NJ Office is hereby given that, pursuant to order
In made by the District Court of the Confederate
states for the Western District of Virginia at its
March term, 1862, appointing the 18th day of April,
1862 for the settlement of the of Thomas j.
Niche and John kenney, Receivers, under the
act of Congress known as the Sequestration Act. in
reference all under their charge. respect
Vey which have passed SequestTation in said Court
at my office, in the town of Staunon execute said
order and shall continue from day day until said
settlement is completed. Parties interested in said
settlement notified be present at the time and
pace designated. j. G. BOWER,
March ll-4W Commissioner
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LOST

\ Mt. Meridian, or between that point and this
"A place, BUCkSKIN POCKEF-B00K, contain
ing between $40 aud 500 in gold rs in silv sr
and number of Confederate States Stamps. The
Under II be Literally rewarded and will oblige the
owner by leaving it the Office of the Va. Hotel
March LIFT HOWE Y PEYTON
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MARRIED

on the l7th of February, by the Rev. Mr.. Gilbert,
Rev. JOSEPH E. SNYDER, formerly of Staunton. and
MISS THERESA T. HELLER, of Woodstock, Va.
AOn the goth ult, Green Valley at the residence
OF the orldes father by Rev Leopold Lenz, Mr. l.. d.
SHANK and Miss MARTHA A. daughter of Peter Rr1ob
all OF Bath county
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10 Mr.. Slidell has had an interview with the
Emperor Napoleon, and communicated to him
correct and enlightened views in relation to the
affairs of the Confederacy. The Emperor is said
to have replied that he hoped the war would soor
close, as it was inficting serious injury to France
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Our Foreign Policy.

The last foreign news informs us that England
has formally refused to recognize our national
existence. That proves, says the Richmond
Whig, that we cannot look to her for sympathy
or support, and should admonish us of the ur-
gent importance of addressing ourselves, as soon
as possible, to the only other nation capable and
disposed to render US effective aid. France is
that Power. We can make it to her advantage
to extend to us all the assistance we need, and
we should not lose one minute in doing it. She
came to our help at Yorktown, at the critical Pc
riod of our Revolutionary struggle, and, if pro-
perly approached, she will come again, and this
time with more profit to herself than then; for
now she will establish a close and lasting COM
mercial and political alliance with US.
Let no foolish pride on our part stand in the
way of accomplishing this great end-by which
we shall not only achieve our freedom and inde-
pendence, but deal Old England and New Eng
land blow which will make them stagger for
centuries.
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A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
n OFFICE, to wit;
ESTRAY

Taken up by Wm Burner, on South River, Ii said
county, on the 18th day of October 1861 of the follow
ing description, to WIT:
RED MULEY HElFER, with white back and
tail, white under the the belly, marked with crop
OF and underkeei and slit in the right and uDderkeeI
and slit In the left ear and appraised at Sl2.s
Extract-Teste
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The Virginia Military Law.

The Enquirer has received letters of inquiry
from Virginia soldiers, and has obtained the
following answers to their questions from the
military authorities of the State:
/. 'Ars the Virginia volunteers now in SER
vice, who re-enlist for two years or tor the war
permitted to join any company they may elect
provided such comprny contains less than one
hundred men 2"
Answer-Yes.
O. Any number of men re-enlisting in a COM
pany, will preserve it's identity.
3. "Are the mlitiamen now in service entitled
to thirty days fullough if they enlist for the
war"
Answer. The furlough is confined TO volun-
teers who re~enlist. 1t does not apply to draf-
ted men.
4. "When volunteer re-enlists, is it required
that he enter the same branch of the service ~
Answer. Yes.
5. ais Governor Letcher the power to commits.
sion officers 2"
Answer. The officers, both field and company,
are elective, but commissioned by the Governor
6. "Does the Virginia Legislative Bill look to
the organization of any new companiesg"
Answer. Not until old ones are filed up,
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Coop NEws-The Charleston Mercnrv of tba
2oth ult., contains the agreeable information
that another large cargo of arms has just reached
one OF the Southern ports. These muskets come
Just IN the nick of time.
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NJ Eight companies Of the North Carolina
ssBethel'' regiment, which disbanded at the ex-
piration of its term of sersice, are again in the
field. That's the way to DO &c.
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10 1t is believed that the enemy en- Cheat
Mountain have been reinforced recently with
three regiments. Last maurauding party
OF the enemy visited the North Fork, in Pendle-
ton, and stole some horses and bed-clothing.
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~ Gen. Lander, lately in command of the
Federal troops about Romn' y. is dead He is
succeeded by Gen. Shields,