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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
What Virginia has Suffered.

The Lynchburg ssVirginian'' says it is known
that Georgia, through her Governor, has inter-
posed some obstacles to the enforcement of the
CONSUMPTION act. A controversy upon this sub
ject was carried on for some time between the
Governor of Georgia and the President, whilst
the former in his message to the Legislature
arguedTthe unconstitutionality of the act. The
Supreme Court of that State has, however, de-
cided against the scruples of the Governor, and
there is no appeal from that decision, we pre-
sumo, so far as Georgia is concerned. Pending
the decision upon the subject, the Hon. A. H.
Kenan member o. Congress from Georgia, de-
iivered patriotic address in MiIledgeville, in
which he thus referred to the greater sacrifices
endured by Virginia. We hope that such con-
siderations will serve to repress the disposition
that has been far too prevalent amongst our NAL
contented brethren South, who in their moments
of querulonsness, complain of sshaving to fight
che battles of Virginia.
Mr.. Kenan said
Georgia is the last State that ought to com
plain and resist this law. Georgia mas not yet
been invaded. We have not yet suffered at our
doors and in orr estates from the presence of a
hostile foe The battles in our defence have
been fought hundreds of miles away from u.s.
The people of Virginia have suffered in person
and property to an extent that you who are at
home and far from the enemy cannot appreciate.
You have never had your patriotism and devo-
| eioH W oul OouoC d1lu COuutTy leSttu. Inc p0O-
pie of Virginia have lost their property their ne
groes, their food, their all. Their houses, their
barns and fences have been burnt before their
eyes, their wives and children insuted and driv-
en- from home and themselves carried away cap
tives, and still they are true. You know moth
ing of the ravages of war. When your own wives
aud children are drivenfrom home without food
and clothing, to hide in the mountains and caves,
your negroes stolen AMI the torch applied to your
premises, then your patriotism will be tested
| Can you endure that Had you not better do
all you can to keep the war away from your .bor-
ders Is it well for you to be squabbling abort
State Rights and who shall appoint captains
and colonies when the enemy is laundering a.
your doors? We have had brilliant victories
and our arms have performed such deeds as his
tory has nowhere recorded. Consumption has
done it for US. If this war goes on, we have tt
whip 100000 of the best men the enemy has got
before next Spring, or they will whip us. If WI
whip them, Conscription will have done it,
without it we will fail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SALE,
THE STA UNION STEAM MILLS.


THIS valuable property, built in 1853, at cost of
machinery. will be sold at public sale in front of the
Postoice in S:aunton, the 9th day of December,
1882 unless previously disposed Of of which due no.
tice will be given.
There are pairs of best French Burrs of feet d.
ameter and y inches Depth The pair of Plaster
Burrs are in seperate room and entirely cut off
from the Touring Mills. The Bolts and Chests al e
OF the most superior character and have small Burr
attached for regriuding mlddlings The whole are
driven by one fthe celebrated "CorIss" Steam En-
gines of 90 horsepower, capable working up to 80
horse power and with more regularity than can be
secured by ordinary water power, and has consumed
only cord of wood in manufacturing 40 barrels Of
-four. The Mill House is 20 by as, aud four stories
high and the Engine House so by 35 one story high
and both covered with slate. The Milisplanned with
reference to additional improvements, and which
rapidly increasing custom will soon render necessary
Present capacity of the Null l2o barrels per day.
The Will Lot contains ~ acres, adioins the depot
of the Central Rail Road, side track of which runs
to the Mill-door 1t has also abundance of water and
fine site for Tannery. Cooper Shop, IS by
"a, Is on the Mill lot and furnished with the most
&C. which machinery may be bought with the
Mil at the option of the purchaser.
The attention of the public is invited to this
Property, which is believed tc, be in competent
hands, one of the most valuable in The grain grow
ing Valley of Virginia.
Terms liberal as to time, and will be made
known day Of sale, or all cash, if the purchaser
desires it.
s. A. RICHARDSON,
Dec 2-tds III. TAMS
Eg Richmond Wing and Lynchburg Republican
copy three times week till sale. Rockingham
Register andaLexington Gazette copy till sale All
send bills to this Office for payment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
The Old Drummer of Chalmette.

The old negro drummer, Jordan, of historic
fame as drummer at the battle of New Orleans,
in conformity with the order OF baast Butler !;
handed in complete list of his property for
conffscation by the Lincoln government, and de-
clared himself can enemy of the United States,
The Louisiana Democrat says:
Ten thousand of those citizens of New Orleans
pretending to be loyal, who have sworn allegiance
to the United States, for the purpose of saving
their property, must have blushed forth shame
when they saw this old negro voluntarily strip
ping himself of his hardearned gains, and be-
coming penniless in the evening of his days,
rather than yiel1 obedience to Government
which has become an objectof the contempt of
the civilized world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
A Man Murdered by Yankees.

About the 1st of August last, a man
by the name of Hunter was murdered
and robbed in the road near Ganotown,
in Berkeley county, by Lieut.. John Can
non "a Virginia traitor in the Yankee
service) and his accomplice whose name
was Crawford. Mr.. Hunter (his first
name not KNOWN was on his way for
Winchester, and thence to Lynchburg,
when he was overtaken and shot several
tines by Cannon and robbed by Craw-
ford. These facts were learned from
Hunter by Joseph Stanley who found
him before he was dead. The murder
ers escaped by fleeing into Maryland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
SMALLPOX at Doe-Hill, in Highland.

We regret to state that there have been FOUL
teen virulent cases of smallpox at Doe Hill,
Highland county, ten of which were fatal. The
following are the names of the parties who died
of this loathsome disease: William Wooddeli.
formerly of SangersyiIe, Augusta county Cap
tain James NJ Caricofo, formerly ofRockineham
county, also the wife and child of Capt Caricofe,
and bis father-in-la law, Jared Armstrong, of Doe
Hill; Henry Mccoy, Saml Wilson, and Miss
Theresa Hiner, daughter of Jacob Hiner There
are about 80 cases of varioloid smallpox yet re-
naming at Doe-Hill and in that vicinity. The
disease was carried to Doe-Hill from Staunton
by Mr.. Wooddell, who had been there to see
sick son who had the milder form of the disease.
Rock Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

WHEN THE STATES Seeded Frequent
inquiries are made as to when the Acts
of Secession were passed by the several
States. South Carolina Seeded De
cember 20, 1850; Mississippi, January
9, 1861 Alabama and Florida, January
II, 1861 ; Georgia, January 10, 1861
Louisiana, January 26, 1861; Texas
February 1, 1861; Virginia, April II,
1861; Arkansas, May 6, 1861 /; North
Carolina, May 90, 1861. Tennessee
passed the Ordinance of Secession May
9th, and it was ratified by the people
June 9Th, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Election for the House of Delegates.

1t will be seen, by reference to the
proclamation of the Governor, published
in this issue, that Mr. VIM. M. Tate, one
of the Delegates from this county, has
resigned, and that an election to supply
the vacancy thus occasioned, will be
held on the second Thursday, the 18th
of December. We understand that Mr..
Tate resigned for the reason that he
could not attend to his duties as agent
for the Commissary General, and also
as Delegate in the Legislature. In the
resignation of Mr.. Tate, the county loses
an able, faithful and efficient Delegate.
The notice is very short, but we hope
the people will elect good representa-
tive. In these times, we need our ablest
and best men to make the laws for us.
Those who will be willing to serve now
will furnish some evidence of patriotism,
as their board will exceed their per diem,
and oysters, the special luxury of our
Solons. will cost about $2.00per dozen.
Now is the time for patriots to show
themselves. Let us elect one of our
best men, irrespective of old party divis-
ions. He should be honest, capable,
and faithful. We have many such
let one of them be selected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Mediation.

From the latest news from Europe
we learn that France proposed to Eng
land and Russia a joint mediation to1
an armistice of six months in this coun-
try. England and Russia decline-pro-
Tossing to believe that any interference
at this time would tend to prolong the
struggle. What further action, if any,
has been or will be taken by France, is
not known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
VERY VALU ABLE MERCHANT MILL
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY FOR SALE AT AUC-

W
The undersigned will offer for sale at auction OF
Monday the I'D day of December Court day. in thu
town of Staunton, that very valuable Merchant Mil
property known as the Augusta or Pecks MILL sitna
ted Christians Greek, within 300 yards Of the Va
Central Rail Road adjoining the Scottsve turnpike
4 miles from Stanton, and miles from Fishersvile
There are Flour M ills within or miles Of IT. ant
it may with Justice be considered of the very hes
stands in the Valley Of Virginia. The mill house ii
40 feet square and stories high. 1t has recently
dergone thorough repa with almost entire new ma
chinery At present there is one run OF burrs but
there is ample water power the entire year two
pairs, as the creek few miles above, receives the
water of two large mill streams, and the arrangement
of the machinery is such that another pair of burrs
can be introduced if required, at small expense
The choppers driven by "Rch's Centrevent cast
Iron submerged whee' and will grind when in order,
l50 bushels chop per day.
The other improvements consist of Comfortable
Miller's House; new dam and head gates with other
necessary conveniences There is acres of ground
with the property but if is desired it can be
purchased in the vicinity at reasonable rate.
Terms of sale tine halfof thepurchase money will
be required in cash, and the balance in two equal in
stalments, falling due respectively, and years
from day sale with interest," if the purchaser de-
sires to pay all cash he can do SO.
Dec. 2E5ts. JOHN P. HULsr.
VIRGINIA, to wit:
At a county Court of Augusta, held at the Court.
House on Monday, the 2ath day of November, 1862,
Samuel B. Finley, Plaintiff,
In Chancery.
This day came the plaintiff BY attorney, whose
motion it ordered that the death Of the defendant,
John Givens, be entered of record, and that this
cause be revived in the names of Georgiana, his
wife. and Victoria and Nancy the children and heirs
at law of John Owens, deceased. The object of this
suit is to obtain conveyance Of the legal title of
small portion of land, omitted from the deed of John
Givens and wife to the plaintiff, dated 18th March,
1857, and of record the Clerks office of this Court
1t appearing from satisfactory evidence that the
defendants, Georgana Giveps, and Victoria and Nan.
cy, her children fare not inhabitants of this Common
wealth. and they not having entered their appearance
and given security according to law, it is ordered
that said defendants Georgiana Givens Victoria Civ
ems, and Nancy Owens, do appear here within one
month after due publication hereof and do what
cessary to defend their interest in this suit and that
copy of this order be posted the Court door the
Courthouse of this county, on the 1st day of the
next term of said Court. Teste.
VIM. A. BURNETT, D. C.
SHEFFEy & BUMGARDNER, P. Q.
Dec 2 At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Dec. PIT VIM A. BURNETT, ID. G.
d ESTGNATION OF ROBERT GUY,
~ Esq, Presiding Justice of the County Court OF


Augusta:
Alta County Court Of Augusta, held at the Court
house, on Monday, the Gath day of Nov, 1862
A communication having been received, and read,
from brother Justice, Robert Guy, Esq, who has
been for third of century member of this bench
and for several years past its presiding officer
nouncing that, consequence OF continuing i'll
health he RESIGNS his Office, to take effect the first
day OF the next term
1t is ordered that as the sense of this Court, ve
deeply regret the necessity which compels him to
part from
That we hereby express our high appreciation of his
character gentleman and officer.
That we spread on the Minutes, as the opinion OF
the Justices with whom he has sat, the bar of the
Court whom he has presided and the people for
whom he has administered Justice, that he has dis
charged his duty with fidelity, ability, dignity and
courtesy.
That the Clerk transmit copy of these proceedings
to him. and have copy published the Staunton
Spectator.
Ordered That all the acting Justices of the county
be summoned to appear at the Courthouse of this
county the 4th Monday in December next for the
purpose of electng Presiding Justice in the place
Robert Guy, Esq, resigned.
Copy-Teste.
Dec Pit VIM. A. BURNETT, D. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Contributions in Rockbridee

Tha citizens of Rockbridge contribut
ed for the soldiers the first week the fol
lowing:
IT'S blankets and other coverings; Is
pairs ofsocks so pairs ofshoes (making)
Leather for 80 more pairs contributed ;
$3.50, 90 in cash. Making an aggregate
value of Dot less than $4,000, 90. Rock
bridge is doing nobly. We hope she
will not weary in well-doing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

RESIGNATION OF Cor. d. K. McRAE.-
Col. Duncan K. McRae, Of North Caro-
lima, has resigned his commission in the
army, because, as he says in letter to
Governor Vance, he can no longer, con-
sistently with his sense of dignity and
self-respect. serve the Government or
the Confederate States. The reason for
this step is the frequent promotion of
Junior officers over him. He offers his
services to the State of North Carolina.
in any capacity in which they can be
made available.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

DIRECTORS MEETING. Board of
Directors of the Virginia Central Rail
road, at meeting held in Rich
mond on Friday last, passed a reso-
luton increasing the salary of the Su-
perintendent from $4,000 to $4,000 that
of the Assistant Superintendent from
81, 500 to 81, 800; of the Treasurer from
$4,000 to $4,000; and the salaries cr :
clerks, depot agents -sol the
baggage = -, conductors and
>, masters twenty-five per cent
on the amounts given previous to the
recent increase of ten per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Fight at Coriath.

MOBILE, Nov. pa special despatch to the
Advertiser and Register, dated Saliillo, the 9th
says that on Tuesday, the 23rd, regiment of
new abolition recruits at Corinth refused to obey
marching orders for Grand Junction. A force
composing two regiments attempted to coerce
them, when severe fight ensued lasting three
hours. A great number were killed and wound
ed on both sides.
1t is said troops from Rienzi were ordered up
to aid in queling the insurgents, but The fight
was ended before their arrival.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
A Skirmish.

On the 25th of November, Captain
Fitzhugh, with squad of eleven men,
charged upon a company of Yankees in
Mathews county, Virginia, and put them
to flight, capturing five Of them, includ
ing second Lieutenant of the 18th
Maine regiment, named F. M. johnson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

Having disposed of my farm, 1 will sell at public
SALE on Friday, the 10Th inst ON the premises two
mil miles east of Staunton, my Farming Implements,
sirable Horses, three four choice colts Mich Cows
lot of nice young Cattle, stock of Hogs and shoats
Improved breed), Wagons and Harness. Cart and
IN first rate order Corn Shelter, Wheat Fan. lows
Harrows, Scythes, &C.. a set of Blacksmith's tools
and various articles necessary to conduct farm
Terms made known at SALE f. M Y0FTNG
Dec. 2-3ts SA'N'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, the 18th inst. by Rev. ]. A.
Latane, Serg't CHAS. C. BENIN and bliss MARTHA
E. s. LONG, daughter of Emanuel Long, deceased.
Onthe 9th inst, by Rev. VIM. E. Baker. Mr.
JOHN WEST and Miss CAROLINE MAYBUSH-
both of Augusta county.
At Roseland, Pitts5l7 Co., on the 2Sth ult,
bv Rev. w. n. Mathews, Mr. JOHN McALLISTER,
If Pittsylyania, and Miss HATTIE B., daughter OF
Dr.. r. II. Henry, decd, of Way nesboro
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
AdyertiS, mentS.

The most interesting matter now for
persons who wish to invest their money
is the advertisements, great many OF
which we publish this week. No one
should fail to read them, as by SO doing
they may lose an opportunity ofmaking
profitable investment. Those who are
wise always read the advertisements
with more interest than anything else.
A business man always looks first at the
advertisements, and then looks for the
news.
The Governor of Alabama states that
contracts have been entered into for the
of small arms and powder.
and expresses his confident belief that
before many weeks arms of the best
quality will be supplied to the State
from its own manufactures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
A DMENIsTRAToR's SALE.

The subscriber, as Administrator of Bailey Shu-
mate, deceased, will SELL public auction on Tues
day. the 10th of December at the late residence of
deoed d, near Parnassus Augusta county, the following
bushels of Wheat, and about four or five hundred
bushels OF corn between so and Is tons of hay 40
90 head of hogs, Is 20 head of CATTLE several fresh
Mich Cows, or workhorses. several sadde-horses
20 head of good sheep, all the Farming Implements
consisting of Wagons, Harrows, Poughs and all the
usual implements used farm, also, all the House
held and Kitchen Furniture.
The sale to commence at 10 o'clock if fair if not
the next fair day. Terms made known on day of sale
JOS S. SHUMATE,
Dec 2-tds Admir- of Bailey Shumate decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
"Owe NO Man Anything"

There never was more favorable
time than the present to comply with
the scriptural injunction, COVE NO MAN
ANYTHING" 1t may be taken for grant
ed that those who have the means and
refuse or neglect to pay their debts now,
have no idea of ever paying them at all,
unless forced to do so by legal process.
These times will serve to expose the
really dishonest. We have proposed
that all those who are indebted for sub
scription, who will come forward and
pay before the first of January what
they are owing for the past and also the
present year in advance, will only be
charged at the advanced rates for the
past years. Those who fail to avail
themselves of the advantages Of this
proposition will be charged at the rates
OF $3.50 for the past year or years, as
the case may be, and three dollars for
the present. By the proposition offered,
those who are owing from the first of
May 1860, (the time at which we took
sole charge of the paper will get re
ceipt from that date to September 23rd,
1868, by the payment of 800 instead
of $500; and those who are owing from
the 1st Of May, 1861 will get receipt to
Sept. 23rd, 1868, by the payment of
$500 instead of $3.50. Those who fail
to avail themselves of this opportunity
to pay, will render themselves subject
to the suspicion that they do not intend
to pay, but expect to rob us of the
amount of their indebtedness to u.s.
We will grant a few months longer in
diligence, after which we will strike
their names from our list, put the &C
counts in the hands Of agents for collec-
ton, and those who refuse to pay will
find their names published in the sbZ0ck
zsst." Some have ordered the discon-
tinuance oftheir papers without paying
what was due for them. These are Ell
Their ignorant of their duty or are dis
honest. We expect, before great
while, to publish a list of their names
pro bono pubzico,- that others may be
warned against crediting them for any
thing, and becoming the victims of theil
dishonesty as we have been. We deem
tia duty to expose the dishonest, and te
hold them up to the scorn and detesta
ton of the community in which they
live.
ooh for whip of scorpions in every honest mans
To lash the rascals naked through the world"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02

The Yankee war department has CIV
en- Gen. Rosencrans authority to dismiss
officers from the service for pillaging,
drunkenness, misbehavior before the en-
envy or on guard duty. IF those who
are guilty Of pillaging are all dismissed
the Yankee army will soon be without
officers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
Yankees Captured.

On Friday last, detachment of cav
airy Of Gen. Hampton's brigade, on
Deep Run, in Fauquier county, captur
ed 81 Yankees, consisting of two Cap
tains, three L:eutenants and eighty-two
privates, without firing gun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
SC5 RE" ARD.

Runaway from the subscriber on the night of the
goth insant, my boy ABNEY. He had on when be
lett nome light drab suit of Clothes SLOUGH hat and
boots. He is about feet inches high bright
yellow color, pleasant countenance and intelligent
the middle finger on the right baud is rather stiff and
stands out when he closes his hand. He is about 40
years of age.
The above reward will be paid for his apprehension
II taken out of the county and secured that get him.
and $40 il caught in this county,.
WIN. F. TATE
Lee. Ill Staunton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA,
4 PROCLAMATION.

!" HEREAS, vacancy has occurred ir the Ho,se
wv of Delegates Of Virginia. occasoned hv the re
signaton of VIM III. Tate, one OF The delegates from
Inc county 81 Augusta fore, the Sheriff of said
sora, - led to hold election the
connt1 pn :. voting, prescribed by law, in said
= ILL.,, ~ second Thursday in December next for
: LEV a sate to fill the vacancy aforesaid
Given under my hand as Governor, and
u ). under the Seal Of the Commonwealth at
49, Richmond, this 26th day of November,
1862, and in the 87th year of the Commonwealth
By the Governor: JOHN LETCHER
Gro W. MUNFoRD
Sacratarv of the Commonwealth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-02
THE SOUTHERN ALMANAC FOR 18eg

viii be published on Monday, December 8th
1t will contain, besides the Almanac proper the
Ofhcers OF the Confederate Government, Members OF
Congress- Receipts and expenditures Of the Govern.
ment from its organizations Rates of Postage Latitude
and Longitude OF the Principal Places in the Coned
crate States and their distance from Richmond State
Governm ents, Railroads in the Confederate States
Census Of 1860, Militia force Chronological events
for 1867 implied with great care statement of the
killed. wounded and captured in 1861 Hersches eel
ebrated Weather Table, Great battles &C., &c.
The Southern Almanac will be printed on beaut;fn1
English paper, and in the best style Of the art.
dozen. Single copy rs cents po-
Address cash orders to
SCHAFFTER & BRYANT
Dec. ITO amt S. Lynchburo Virc;n;a