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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Lincoln to his Army.

It will be seen by the following adj
dress of Lincoln to his army that he
thinks accidents will happen to the best
armies as we'll as to the best families.
As they get whipped so often, accidents
are quite common to the Yankee army.
The following address must be quite
consoling to the battered and bruised
troops who were defeated by mere ac-
cident:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, Dec. %, 1862.
To the Army of the Potomac:
/ have just read your Commanding
Generals preliminary report OF the bat
tie of Fredericksburg. Although you
were not successful, the attempt was not
an error, nor the failure other than an
accident.
The courage with which you, in an
open field, maintained the contest a
gainst an entrenched foe, and the con-
summate skill and success with which
you crossed and re-crossed the river, in
face of the enemy, show that you possess
all the qualities of a great army, which
will yet give victctory to the cause O
the country and Of popular government
Condoling with the mourners for the
dead, and sympathising with the severe
ly wounded, congratulate you that the
number of bothis comparatively SO small
tender you, officers and soldiers, thu
thanks of the nation.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Peace Resolution.

In the Federal House of Representatives, on
the 22d instant, Mr.. VaIlandingham offered the
following, which at his instance, was laid over !:
Resolved, That this House does earnestly de-
sire that the most speedy and efectual measures
be taken tor restoring peace in America; and
that no time may be lost in proposing an imme-
diate cessation of hostiIties, in order to the
speedy final settlement of the unhappy contro
versies which brought about this unnecessary
and injurious civil war, by just and adequate Sc
curity against the return OF the like calamities
in time to come and this House desires to offer
the most earnest assurances to the country, that
they will, in due time, cheerfuly cooperate
with the Executive and the States for the resto-
ration of the Union, by such explicit and most
solemn amendments and provisions of the Con-
stitution as may be found necessary for securing
the rights of the several States and sections
within the Union under the Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Sex unto Death of the War.

There can be no doubt but that the masses of
the people of the North are sick OF the war and
are signing for peace. Such sentiments are now
beginning to find expression Notwithstanding the
tyranny prevailing there. The following is an
extract from letter written by Hon. VIM. B..
Reaa, of Philadelphia, under date of November
9Th:
sit is nv firm belief that the paramount wish
of the masses of the North is for peace-though
timidity or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in my
opinion of expediency prevent them from say
ing so. 1t has been part Of the policy of the
Administration to crush out this craving { t a
common humanity, and to denOnnce as traitors
those who think as | do, that blood enough has
been shed already. This has been acquiesced
in too long There are thousands who think
with me, whose property is ndangered-wlose
industry is paralyzed-fathers and mothers who
are praying anxiously for the return of their sol
diers from the battlefield, or waiting for the
stern doom that takes from them those who are
left at home This prayer will soon find utter
ance- and the community, weary of war and
bloodsbed-weary of debt and taxation, OF the
tax collector and the recruiting Sergeant-wea-
Iry of the ambulance of the wounded and the
hearse of the dead--will hail with ecstacy be
yond control the hour when flags of permanent
truce shall be displayed at Washington and
Richmond. / am Old enough to remember the
peace of 1916, and the JOY it excited but it was
nothing in comparison with what ours will be
when this brothers war is over''
The following is an extract from the letter of
sister to her brother IN the Yankee army, writ
ten Immediately after the removal of General
Mcclellan
"What could Abe and his tribe have done if
from one to two hundred thousand men would
have marched home? | would help any soldier
to desert. If the Government does not do its
duty, soldier ought not to do his either. |
expect scolding from you for talking so, but |
can't help it. I'll run down Lincoln and his
friends in Congress before anybody, and if |
should be arrested tomorrow. I do not think
the whole ship and crew Of them are worth one
cent?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
FOR THE SPECTATOR
HEADQ'Rs G. s. TROOPS ON J
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN,
Dec. 90. 1862.

It is my grateful duty to acknowledge the re-
ceipt within the last two weeks Of liberal contri-
buttons of clothing from tho following generous
and patriotic ladies' of the county, and some
packages from unknown friends, viz Mrs. NJ.
j. Tate. on behalf Of the Soldiers Aid Society
of Greenville and vicinity, clothing, blankets and
provisions in bountitul quantity. The ladies OF
Old Providence and Midway through Archer M
Moore, Esq, large contribution of various ar
ticles of clothing. Mrs. John Newton, Mrs.
Thomas Johnston. Miss Rebecca Scott, Mrs VIM
G.. Campbell, Mrs. Robert Cowan, Mrs. Mosby
Mrs. D. A. Kayser, Mrs. JOS. A. Waddell, Mrs.
Bailey Dunlap, Mrs Jed Hotchkiss, Miss Seig,
Mrs. L. Sanderson, Mrs. G. |. Hite, Mrs. NC
Glanery, Mrs. Samuel M. Woodward, Ia full suit
of clothes) Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Mary Huff,
Miss A. M. Riddeli, and from the following gen.
t!emen employees of the Government Wagon
Factory at Staunton, viz Philip Applick, John
Critzer A. w. Knipple. j. W Hopem ell. James
Ciemmer, j. f. Tannehiil, Cab Sits. Samuel
Renee, = Steeples, Frank Henry, Il. Beah-
en-, John Cooper: D. O. Maupln, James Shemey;
H. A. Moore, e. D. Taliaferro, VIM. Sheets and
Pat He} den.
have superintended the distribution myself,
giving destitute refugees the preference. The
| provisions have been given to the Captains for
their sick men in camp.
| The following is the distribution of articles
sent, viz
l. u.
pair socks, 10 pair gloves 2 pair drawers and
shirts.
Capt. Carrckhoff's company :-13 pair socks,
pair gloves. pair drawers, and shirts.
| Capt. Hills company IS blankets, "a pair
socks, 25 pair gloves, 2 pair drawers, 10 shirts
| and pair shoes.
| Capt. Nelson's company "a blankets, 10
pair socks and II pair gloves.
Capt. Carlin's company Blankets, 8; socks,
| "a: gloves %: drawers. IL shirts z Jackets.
Capt. Currence's company Blankets, IL
socks, Al; gloves, rs drawers, 3; shirts, IA;
Jackets, pants, pair
Capt Fiesher's company blankets, q; socks
10; gloves, IL.
Capt. StuHp's company Socks, 6 gloves,
8; drawers, 4 +; shirts, f.
Capt. BeaIi $ company Socks, g; gloves, 3;
drawers, 4 shirts, 4.
Capt. MeNell's company Socks, 6 gloves,
| 8; drawers, 4 shirts, 4.
Capt. Makeiy's company Socks, 6; gloves,
| g; shirts, 4 drawers, 4.
| Capt. Muses. company Socks, 81 gloves, 3;
drawers, 4 shirts, 4.
Capt. Ginnevan company Socks, 8 gloves,
| 8 !; drawers, 4; shirts 4.
Capt. Imboden'S company Socks, 3 gloves,
80; drawers, g.; shirts, 6.
| Lieut.. Taylor's company :--Socks, 6; gloves,
| 3 drawers, 4 shirts A.
Total, Comforts and blankets, "a; socks, 1856;
gloves, 1855 drawers, Is shirts, IL jackets,
2; pants, 2; shoes, l.
| The necessities of the companies have been
my guide in distributing these valuable supplies.
| My remaining companies are yet to be furnished,
ssGod bless The noble women Of Augusta ~ is
the expression of many gallant fellow as he
surveys his present comfortable s.rig' and looks
| defiance towards old Boreas.
]. D. IMBODEN,
COL Commanding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
The Staun,aa Artillery.

We have been requested to call the
attention OF tile contributors for the ben
eft of the soldiers to the fact that some
OF the members Of the Staunton Artil-
lery are destitute of shoes. Those who
are contributing land we hope that all
are doing SO TO the extent OF their abll-
ity) should remember this fact, and not
allow those good soldiers, who fought
SO CALAMITY at fredericksburg, to re-
main any longer destitute of shoes or
whatever other clothing they may need.
Contributions for this company can be
left with Major +. +. Kinney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Taa New Year.

The beginning Of the year is a good
time to make good resolutions. There
are few, if any. whose lives cannot be
improved. Let all resolve to do better
in s63 than they have done in '62. 1t is
too true, as Young says, that people
ssresolve, and re-resolve, and die the
same" Let those who have accumula-
ted in '62, by taking advantage of the
times, give freely in '63 to all objects OF
beneyolence and charity. The poor,
we always have amongst us, and we
ahould be charitable towards them. We
should visit the fatherless and the affiic-
ted, of which our country is now full,
and do all that is within our power to
contribute to their wants, and relieve
their sufferings. Let not the families OF
the soldiers neglected, See that they
have sufficient for comfort.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
How to Save Salt.

A contributor to the Columbus (Ga.) Sun,
nrouoses the following method of curing meat
with the least use OF salt
AS the time for killing is at hand, let all inte-
rested supply themselves at once with vessels
that will hold brine. Ii casks cannot be obtain
ed, watts or poplar troughs will make good sub
stitutes Kill third OF the pork to be slaugh-
tered, boi. brine strong enough to float an egg,
let both meat and brine get perfectly cold, and
cover the meat with the brine. In two or three
weeks raise the meat and hang it up. Reboil
the old brine, skimming off all impurities that
rise to the surface, and add little more salt and
water. XII. another third of the pork and pack
a, before. and so on with the remaining third
thus using the brine three times.
1t is thought by those whose opinions are en-
titled to respect, that half bushel of salt, OF
less. to thousand pounds, used in this way, viii
be sufficient
The advantages are three-fod. 1t takes less
SALT for none is wasted the meat is not liable to
be tainted in consequence of sudden change
from cold TO hot weather. because it is covered
in brine which excludes the warm atmosphere
and lastly it is perfectly protected from flies
which sometimes damage meat seriously IN this
climate.
Conn Law IN ALABAMA The Legislature Of
Alabama has passed bill requiring that no per-
son, except the producer and miller shall sell
corn without first obtaining license from the
Judge Of Probate of the county in which tne corn
is to be sold, and the party so licensed is not al
lowed to sell corn at greater profit than 70 per
cent on the price paid to the producer and char
ges exclusive of the fees and taxes the license;
and no miller is allowed to sell corn except that
which he receives as toll for grinding, or which
he produces himself. Heavy penalties are fixed
to the viol stion of this law; and tbs exploration
of corn from the State is forbidden, except by
permission of the Comms Court of the
county from which the corn is to be exported,
and excepting. also, corn belonging to the
Confederate Government or to any of the Con-
federate States. This Law has been approved by
the Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Yankee Report of their Loss at FEeiericks-
burg.

The Committee sent from Washington city to
Fredericksburg to investigate the cause of the
defeat in that battle PRETEND to be well pleased
with the condition of the Yankee army and re-
port that the total casualties will hardly exceed
ten thousand. Of these, they say, about one
thousand were killed some seventeen hundred
were so badly wounded that two thirds of them
vii, die of their wounds, and the rest will be per-
mapently disabled. Of the others, the wounds
are more or less serious but a majority are ex-
pected to recover, aud be again mt for duty. IL
has been ascertained that about eighty-one per
cent. of the wounds were occasioned by Mimic
balls, fifteen ard half per cent. by shells, and
three and halt per cent. by round shot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Mi.es,,

We regret exceedingly that We are compelled
to postpone till xt issue the publication OF
a we'll written and interesting communication
from the Array. Gnd 81 the signature of ssMiles.'
lions designed for this issue has been necessita
ted by the fact that a part of the hands in tee
Office were enjoying Christmas Holiday, and we
have been unable to publish in this issue oul
usual quantity Of matter. We hope to have tht
Measure of hearing from ssMiles" frequently
We should be pleased to receive communica
tion from him every week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

MR EDITOR will you allow me, through your
paper, to correct which has been made pub
lie through the same medium, and one which reflects
much dlscredit upon me as patriot soldier ask
this from you believing that you will take pleasure in
granting me an opportunity to yindicate my honor
and pat1 iotsm.
In locking over your issue of the 18th instant my
eye fell upon advertisement of list of dsserters
from the SIND Regiment of Va. Volunteers, among
which find my own name. This is the second time
that my name has appeared among the list OF deser
teIs. Now, wish to inform the public that gross IN
justice has been done me-whether Intentional, am
not prepared to say-but inclined to think was
not intentional. have the following certificate oil
the Surgeon in charge Of the Hospital at Staunton
stating that was regularly received at the Hospital
on the 23rd Of June last under the recommendation
of Col. NJ. G. Hartman:
GENERAL HosPITAL,
Stanton, August 18th, 1867
This IS to certify that Private Asbury Myers, Q, .he
52nd Va. Regiment Company d; was regularly
admitted to this Hospital, for Medical treatment on
the 2srd OF june, upon the recommendation OF Col
Hartman, and that he has been in the Hospital ro N
that time to the present date.
by ords Of DR.. VIM. HAY, Surgeon IN Charge.
| J. G. MERILLAT, Surgeon F. A. y. ..
From the time this certificate given renamed
in the Hospital, under medical treatment. until the
10th November, at which time. being quite
sick, was allowed Through of sixty (6O) days 10
go home, which furlough has not yet expired ana
which | still have in my possession. have never
attempted to shirk my duty or to be absent from my
| post and never will unless sickness should cenpei
me so to do. When / volunteered did so, feeling
it 10 be duty, aad l would scoRN deserving tie
standard OF my country this hour OF her struggle
| for freedom and independence.
The question has often been asked me. why have
not applied for discharge from the army, that was
not able for duty. My then, and still is,
that intend to do my duty as long as | am able to
bear arms.
While at the Hospital was assigned to light duty,
| and could be almost daily on the streets OF
IStauaton up to the time my furlough was granted
me to 20 home, in performance OF the same. Can
be found at my residence Christians Creek, about
seven miles east of Stanton, at any time between
this and the expiration of my furlough, after which
time can be found the Hospital, ready to take my
place in the ranks ii the Surgeon in Charge reports
! me for duty.
Trusting that the above statements will be sufficient
to yindlcate me from the stigma of Geserter, sub
| scribe myself Yours, &C.,
ASBURY MYERS
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Holly Springs Miss, Captured.

On Monday, the 22nd inst, Gen. Van Dorm,
with large cavalry force, captured lily Springs
with fifteen hundred prisoners, large quantity
of smallar and destroyed one million dollars
worth of Yankee stores.
General John I'll. Morgan, acting in concert
with Van Dorm, reached Jackson about the same
time that Van Dorm arrived at Holly Springs
Yankee communication with Grants army is
now entirely cut OFF.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
OBITUA ES.

Finding that protestations against long Obituaries
are of no avail and not having space to publish them,
except to the exclusion of matter. we feel con-
strained to follow the example of our contemporaries
who publish them at advertising rates. The usual
notices of deaths will be published, heretofore &c
of charge but Obituaries and Tributes OF respect WIZ
he charged for a. tie rates of TEN CENTS per hne
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Gen. Hampton's Capture Of Yankees.

In his recent dash upon the enemy's lines,
General Hampton captured number of sutler $
wagons loaded with Christmas supplies some
OF WHICH were marked for Gen. Burnside.
A train of thirty-tWo wagons, with six fine
mules to each, was also captured and brought
off.
The notorious Federal spy, Underwood, was
captured at his mothers house in Prince Will
liam county.
General Hampton has rendered important SER
vice with his Brigade of Cavalry since the win
ter campaign opened. About 200 prisoners cap
tured by his command, have been sent to Rich
mond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
For The Fredericksburg sufferers.

Two young ladies of this place have
collected $3.50. tor the citizens of Fred
ericksburg who have had their homes
destroyed and their property stolen OF
ruthlessly demolished by the Yankees.
They say that the whole of this amount
has been contributed by the citizens OF
this place, and they wish the good peo-
pie of the country to contribute sufficient
to make the amount $1,000. We think
the people of the country will make the
amount $4,000 instead of 81, 900. This
is another illustration of the we'll known
fact that the ladies always take the lead
in every enterprise of benevolence and
charity. They never fail to heed the
call of humanity. Whilst
"Man with fury, stern and savage!
Persecutes his brother man.
- Reckless if he rayage,
Action. action, still his plan,
Woman, like the harp that instinctively rings,
As the night breathing zephyr soft signs on the
strings,
Responds to eacE impulse with ready reply,
Whether sorrow or pity her sympathy try
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30

Movements Of the President.

A despatch from. Grenada, Mississippi,
saws that President Davis and General
Johnston went South to-day. At Walden
Station the President addressed the
crowd. and said the prospect in the
West was cheering, and that it the
young men of Mississippi would turn
out, the invader would be driven across
the Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Morgan at Work Again.

A despatch from Chattanooga, under
date of 9th instant, says that parties
from Murfeesboro' report that General
Morgan has taken Iompkinsville, in
Kentucky, and captured twelve hun
dred prisoners and one hundred head of
cattle, and sent them to Murfreesboro'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
FOR THE SPECTATOR
CAMP NEAR PoRT ROYAL,

CAMP NEAR PoRT ROYAL,
Dec. IS, 1862.
1t. Col. JAS. Ell. Skinner, Comd'g SD Va Regt
Sir:-The following Is list Of casualties in
the Sind Va. Regt, in the recent battle and Skin
mishes near Fredericksburg:
Capt. Il. M. Dabnev, Go. G, Acting Major, Sc
vereIy in the right thigh by grape shot.
Company A, Capt. R. G. Davis, commanding
Private James Connell, wounded in shoulder
Company G, 1t. J. S. Conner, comd g;-Pri
Yates John W. Gibson, severe wound Of righi
leg; Alex B. Brooks, severely in mouth.
Company Capt. Thos. Fl. Watkins, comd e
Private Robert Shaver, wounded iii hand, two
fingers amputated.
Company F., Capt. Jas Bumgardner Comd g
Private Andrew j. Mayfeld, severe wound o.
right arm.
Company G, Capt E. Bateman, comd'g :-Pri
Yates, VIM. Houltz, severely IN leg, amputated
Ryland Drane, severely in knee. am putated no
Zirkle slight wound OF both thighs.
Company /, Capt. J. NJ. Humphreys comd'g
Corporal Gerard e. Crist, wounded in ball o
right hand and flesh wound OF right thigh. Pri
vate VIM. +. Holburt, slight wound over RICH
eye. Very Respectfully,
JOHN LEWIS,
Surgeon SD Va. Regt.
To relieve anxiety on the part of relatives ane
friends / send you list of the recent casualties
in the SD Regt. Providentially none were xii
led. The severest wound is probably that re
ceived by Capt f. M. Dabney, of Albemarle
who was acting, at my instance. as field officer
The general efficiency and praiseworthy gallant
ry Of this officer, coupled with many other mani,
and noble traits of character, makes the serious
misfortune that has befallen him universally de-
plored. 1t is but justice to this Regiment and
the Brigade to which it belongs to say that they
bore material part in the repulse inflicted on
the enemy on Saturday last. The health of the
Regiment is excellent, and the officers and men
are in fine spirits. Respectfully,
JAMES 81. SKINNER,
1t. Col. Comd'g SD Va. Regt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Southern A nlaaac for 1863.

We have received a copy of this Al
manac, published in Lynchburg, by
Schaffter & Bryant. and were surprised
to see that it was SO we'll gotten up. 1t
is well printed upon good paper, and
the statistics it contains, exclusive OF the
Almanac proper, is worth more than the
cost of the Almanac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
To Slave Owners.

We have been requested to state that
the Committee, appointed by the Court
to appraise the drafted slaves, desire the
owners to have their slaves here on the
first day of January, that they may be
enabled to get through with the APP
praisement in time to send them Oh the
next day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
Presiding Justice.

At the last Couaty Court, j. Marshall McCue,
ESQ, was elected Presiding Justice, to supply
the vacancy occasioned BIZ the resignation OF Robt
Guy. ESQ. Tie Court of this county is very
good one, being composed of gentlemen of sound
sense and good characters, and to be elected the
Presiding Justice implies very high compll-
ment to the most deserving citizen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
R1OE0 REWARD !.-Ranaway from the

d. OE0 REWARD !.-Ranaway from the
DIZOU subscriber, FOUR NEGRO MEN, one.
black man. DAvY, abou. SO years of age, upper teeth
out, about feet iEches high stoops little. He
left about the 18th of Eovember the other three left
December 18th. JAKE, yellow man, about 40 years
old, feet high large whskers, and smart as they
get MILES is 81 years old, feet. black, blind of
eye. ANDY, 10 years old, feet inches, and black
Il viii give the above reward for all four or $3.50
for Davy $500 for Jake $500 for Miles, and $3.50 for
Andy L viii pay the above rewards delivered to-
me in Stanton Jail, dead or alive.
J. E. CARSON.
December 2srd 1862-3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
The Cry Tor Peace.

The New York Tribune says that the
Confederate States must be recognized,
inasmuch as there is no chance to whip
them. Peace, 1t says, is the only pam
acea fer the present difficulties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-30
MARKETS.
STAUNToN MARKETS.
RICHMOND MARKETS.
BY W. D. ToMPKINs Il Bro.

FLOUR,-Slow sales at $40 for Superfnes Extrae
s22.
WHEAT, $500 q SAILS for red and white.
CORN, So q SO so
CORN MEAL, $3.50 @ 81
OATS. IS.
BACON, 6s@70 cents.
LARD. 55@60 cents.
BUTTER-$l50.
HAY, S415@5. per tbl00.
APPLES, $l0@$ 5@S2o per barrel.
SOAP, 60
SEED, Glover $50. Timothy IS.
Richmond, Dec. 30. 1852