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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07

CEDAR kLrs.-lhteligcnce from the Gulf.
by way OF Savannah, has announced the
capture OF Cedar Keys, the terminus of a
railroad across the peninsuar of Florida.
from ternandiua on the Atlantic shore to
this poin, on the Gulf. They are cluster
OF islets srouTei al and about the mouth OF
The suauee river. The outer Key frunts tho
ship entrance, with high, naked shore, roll
ed ~ IN the centre to a conspicuous head
land. The inner Key, next in size. and the
point OF debarkalion for the Gulf steamers.
was the only settled locality in 1890, COM
frising some dozen ranches, two saw nils, .
dtapidated warehouse and store, with
good wharf. This island commands the ac-
cess to the main land, by ship and shore,
and as a stntegetic point, next to Pensaeo-
"a Is one al the greatest Importance on the
4nlf. The suwanee river rcnetra,es to the
heart OF tile cotton growing, and most fer
tile, productive and populous sections Of the
peninsular and State Of Florida.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07

by the hand hence the undouhting conf.
dcncc that he will succeed. On his wav
from Washington, he was waited for by
crowds at every station where the news Of
his coming preceded him at every stopping
place, hundreds Of earnest men thronged the
cars to get a sight Mt his face and, during
Ms hret stay in this city, the hotel in which
be lodged WAS all the while overrun with
those who never saw him, who cared little
far bis personal fortunes, who wanted no "a.
sors, but who would inyoluntariy pay trb-
ute to the man OF action--thc representa-
tive Of their idcas-thc embodiment of in &.
stnctirc notions of what a commander. in
this crisis should be. They hunger and
tbirs; for victory. and attend upon the steps
Of him who can promise 1t.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07
Cotton culture.

When tie question Of raising cotton in
the Western states was first broaelel, it was
regarded, as a thousand other specula;ions
are, with distrust, and as being an lie
scheme Q! some modern philosopher or speea-
lator. Bat as the matter is Investigated, in
the light Of existing liets, it is being re-
saricd as feasible. and the culture Of this
staple in free lands by free hands. is thought
t. be both possible, and practical. The
Western correspondent Of the Boston Joaf-
nal presents some telling facts barring on
this question ana if what is related is an
.unvAraisael tall, aul no ubt it is 81.
then tie sooner the government AMI til.
manufacturers move in tie mater Of tcstiu.
by actual experiment, the question, the bet
ter. II experience shall demonstrat, that
this indispensable article can be readily cuI-
tivated on prairie lAuls, remuneratin, the
cultiyator well Or all time aud trouble OK.
pended, then will there be new era in our
history. Tie very cause for holding on To
the system Of slave labor will have b,cn re-
moved, and the owner Of human 1esh and
bones will be as eager to cxtricate himself
from his self imposed trust as any ono else
will to declare it both right and cxpcdieut
for him 10 do So
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1862.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All Letters AMI Communications on bust
ness pertaing to the Office, must be directed
to
SAWYER s. BURR.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07

"A Post Office has been established at
Sankhaze, aud Paul Dudley ID appointed
Postmaster.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07
Passage of British Troops
through Maine.

The following is Mr.. Seward's letter to
Governor Washburn replying to call for IN
formation relative to the permission given
for British troops to pass through our STATE !;
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-02-07

The Boston Journal faYors the plan o.
making the Demand Notes lcg.l tender
1t saws:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Capture of a Federal Gunboat.


The Wilmington IN. c. Journal of Friday
week publishes the following official account of
the capture of Federal gunboat:
Captain Newkirk OF the cavalry, and Captain
Adams of the artillery, have DE- stroyed one OF the
eneniy's ganboats, in New River. She was on
her way cut, having been to Jacksonville, where
her piratcai crew had broke into the Court House
and Post Office and stolen their contents. She
was Immediately attacked and driven ashore
Her crew escaped in small schooner they had
captured up the river, after firing the steamer
She was, however, of iron, and her guns, shot
and she'll, large quantity of ammunition and
small arms and much of her equipments has been
saved
Unfortunately for our forces, strong breeze
was prevailing at the time, which enabled the
Abolition pirates to escape, otherwise they would
probably have all been captured by our forces.
Great credit is due 10 the yigiIant and Efficient
officials and men who have gallantly proved that
in one Southern river the enemy's gunboats
not invincible. We believe the gunboat was
captured OF Wednesday the 18th ult.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
PUBLIC SALES.

VARIABLE LANDS FOR SALEE.--As ex
ecutors OF tue will OF John Craun, senior, de.
ceased we will on the ist day Of January next New
Years day. sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, the following FARM S:
ist. tract Of about 225 acres the Home Farm.
called the sLong Farm" 1t lies the North Braucb
OF Naked Greek, adjoining the lands of s. Long and
Esquire Brown, IN augusta county, 1t has 1t a
fine BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, witheight rooms,
fine basement story and two good cellars; also, a
good Barn nd Horse Stable, Corncrib. Smokehouse,
and all necessary buildings The land OF this farm is
of excellent quality and the Meadow unsurpassed by
nonein the Valley for the production OF Hay OF a
geod quality
I'd. tract containing l25 acres, lying the North
Branch of Naked Creek. adjoining the Home Farm
This tract contains Dwelling House and Stable, and
the land is of fine quality. 1t has No. Meadow,
and we believe, every field in both tracts has water
in it, and never-failing stream through both
farms sufficient TO ater the Meadows.
3D. tract containing loo acres Ceutreyie-
Augusta county This tract Is called the .sSwank
FARM and has upon it No. Orchard, Of all kinds
of fruit which never fails. There is Meadow upon
it, and water in every field on the farm.
4th. One-half of Store-hou and Lot, in Centre
vile, with Dwelling House attached to It. 1t is a
No 1 stand for a store. a
TERMS One third of rne purchase money on the
lst day Of March, and the balance in equal install
of one, and three years, with good person
al security and the title retained ultimate security
the three farms. The terms of sale of Store house
and Lot will be made known on the day of sale.
j. II. CRAUN. Evac,4ors
GEO. CRAUN, A1Ae'"'o'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
Tribute 10 Virginia.

The following just and beautiful tribute is paid
in Gcv. Piokens' message to the Commonwealth
OF Virginia:
ssWe, of this State, owe debt of lasting graf
itude TO the women of Virginia, in PARTICULAR
There is scarcel, mother, wife, or sister in
South Carolina, (and there are thousands )mourn-
ing for the loss of their loved that have per
ished on the bloody fields of Virginia, whose
grievipg hearts have not received comfort from
the thought that the sinking soldier and hero
had his dying moments soothed by the kind at
tentions of some tender female of Virginia. No
people OF any age or country have ever suffered
mpre than they have in the noble State cf Vir-
GINA, and no people, with the same amount of
population. have ever, in the annals Of history,
presented TO the word more car tains of higher
qualities to lead and to command, or soldiers of
more heroic yalor, than has Virginia, amid her
terrible sufferings, and hereafter, when asked
Tor her Jewels, Virginia will not BE- confined alone
to her sons, but she can turn and proudly point
to her daughters, as pearls thai will throw a
more royal lustre from her diadem of honor.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
And all the 9th
FOR THE SPECTATOR

MR. EDITOR I've, the people, have been in
formed by the members of the Court OF Augusta
county that the SAID Court had bought, through
theic agent, Mr.. Davis, II 900 bushels of salt for
equal distribution among all the citizens giving
to each individual 20 los. Now We, as tax-pay-
ers, ami good and loyal citizens of the Confed
eracy, Want to know, nay, We have right to
know, how the salt received, and being RECEIVED,
has, and is being distributed, and why so many
families have not been abe to get pound, and
we also Wish to know, whether or not, the hor-
SOS, cattle, theep, &C., Of the sub agents of Mr..
Davis counted as Inhabitants. Will our
court, the guardians of tie people, please inform
tbs poh,i
IMPROVEMENTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

The gallant Col. James K. Howard of the Ala
bama cavalry, reached this city yesterday after
noon from scout in Kentucky as lar as Burkes-
vile.
He encountered, on the goth, large force of
Abolition cavalry and infantry, on the Columbia
pike, and after a brisk engagement routed them,
three wounded. Col. Howard captured 5000
hogs, and after two severe skirmshes, drove
back the enemy, and safely brought out the hogs.
This is one of the most brilliant ieats which ha 5
lately crowned our arms.-Knoxrilie Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
OFFICE VA. CENTF<aT co
SeDf -

GHANGE OF SCH ADULE-Tbe folIoving trains
Owili be run run on r'Ais road on and after Gonday
The Mail and Passe, ger Train leaving Richmond
,;,, 49, a vi. for Staunton and intermediate
Clock A NJ .aS ming will leave Staunton at I O.
Tha sa..~ ,s.. :" arrive in Richmond at 6:l5 p. M.
R;ch1ea sssso nmodalion Passenger Train leaving
ned;a.a at $3.50 P. N. for Gordonsville and inter-
III. S points daily, Sundays excepted, returning
y; ~ Gordonsviile at ooclock P M and arrive
:" sichnono al Il O'Clock M.
Tne Mail and Passenger Train West of Staunton,
ieavlng Staunt0n at $3.50 A. N. on Tuesdays, Thurs
Gays and Saturdays aad returning the days
inP Mail Train connects with the Grange and Alex
arldria Mai. Train Cor louisville tor Kapidan and
al Charlottesville for Lynchburg. 1t connects at
Staunton with Stage Lines for Lexington, HARRISON
burg anu points further North. Servants travelling
IN first class cars will pay full fare.
The Freight Train leaving Richmond daily, Sun-
days excepted, at $50 A. N. and staunton for the
West at $50 A. NJ. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. The trains will not run est OF Mlooro
FL. d. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent,
Sept 23-tf
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Sept. 2a-
a DESIRABLE INVE.sTNEVr

A VERY VALUABLE EsTATETNTHE
"A VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FOR SALE UPON
REASONABLE TERMS Said estate is situated in
Augusta COUNTY, containing 500 acres well adapted
10 all Kinds OF grin and grass. Between SOC and
400 acres are enclosed fer cultivation the balance
valuable timber The bui dpgs are numerous. and in
good order, consisting of large frame dwelling, ex-
tenslye stabiing barn. CRIB, granaries and all
other necessary out buildings The water is of su-
perior qualitycold, requiring no ce and very con-
dusive to health. Running water through the entire
length of the place For particulars inquire of Messrs
Harman Il Bell. Staunton, Va NOV. 4--3mos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
NO. XVIII.
FOR THE S, EoTAToR
CAMP BAYLOR,

CAMP BAYLOR,
81 s9s November IL, 1862. &
At meeting of the officers OF the 9th Virginia
Infantry, Col. j. H. S. Funk presiding, the-fol.
lowing were appointed Committee to draft ap-
propriate resolutions upon the death of Colonel
w. S. H. Baylor and other officers connected
with the regiment:
Committee-Rev. Edward Payson Walton,
Chaplain: Major Newton Lieut.. Pritchard.
The following resolutions were subsequently
adopted. M ut af
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to sum-
mon hence our gallant and beloved Commander,
Col. VIM. s. Ii. Baylor, and
z Whereas his ardent interest in promoting our
comfort and efficiency, had endeared him to US
with the fondness of a brothers. love-his gal
lantry has nerved us in many confict-his up
right and honorable bearing as gentleman has
furnished us model worthy of our imitation
and his deep solicitude for ocr eternal welfare.
evinced in the heartiest cooperation with our
chaplain, has animated rs with lasting and
grateful remembrance of him. Therefore,
Resolved 1st, That, deeply deploring our loss
in his deatb, we tender sincere c0nd dOlence
to his stricken young bride and mourning rea-
tives. tlf ~
Resolved End, That we also tender our deepest
sympathy to the relatives of our deceased follow
officers whose galiabtry and worth are imper-
ishably embalned in our memories.
Resolved Sd, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to the families of the deceased and
also to the Richmond Dispatch and Stanton
Spectator. ae 3t9
ar Coz. J. h. S. FUNK,
Lieut.. PRIToBARD, Chairman.
Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
I!

In pursuance of decree rendered by the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, in cause therein depend
ing between the personal representative of Patrick
0'Donnel Gee d. and his aidow and heirs, the 5th
day of November, 1862, will proceed to SELL on the
lst day OF January next in front of the Court house,
in the town of Saanton, the lot in the bill in said
cause mentioned. containing between and acres.
situate5 miles West of Staunton, near Hebron
Chnrch,-on credit of 6, IL and Is months, except
onefourth to be paid down, the purchaser giving bond
with good personal security, fer the deferred pay
ments, and the title retained ultimate security
There is an excellent fence, nearly altogether OF plank
paillngs within it !: and upon it blacksmith shop,
with two fire places dwelling house two and halt
stores high kstchen dairy meat house; corncrib;
and stable all in good order, and the stand consider
ed one of the best IN the county for blacksmith.
Capt. David Sterrett or VIM. A. Brown, Esq, liv-
ing the property, will show it to any who may
wish to examine it, until the day OF sale
Dec. 2-tds. WILLIAM MATTER,
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INDEPENDENT
FOR THg SPECTATOR
HEADQUARTERS TRooPs AT
nAonrol l.o,. 1Qlssl

Z :
-, December /, 1862.
l gratefully acknowledge the receipt from
Mrs. VIM. G. Campbell and daughters, of large
package Of blankets, comforts, socks, shirts,
drawers and gloves and from Mrs. Robert Cow :
an socks and cloth gloves enough for company.
have distributed these ladies' large and gener-
GUS contributions to the most destitute of my
men who most thankfully accept them.
l will here state that any packages left at the
County Clerks Office will promptly reach me,
and will be properly disposed of, and acknowl-
edged from time to time.
I'D. IMBoDEN,
Col. Comd'g.
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lNOVember II-tGS.
"a Rockingham Register copy.
DUBLIC SALE OF EAND-A FINE ES-
- TATE IT AIIllTIllN ==Ru xirtue of decree

DUBLIC SALE OF EAND-A FINE ES-
i TATE AT AUCTION.--Ry virtue of decree
rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta county at
the November term, 1862, in case OF Glenn, &C., VS.
Glenns infants, / SHALL on Wednesday, the Gath day
of December next as Commissioner appointed under
said decree proceed to sell, at public auction, the
premises hereinafter described, very valuable tract
of LAND, lying branch of the South River, in
Augusta county, adjoining the lands of George w
Crobarger John Shields, and Adam NJ Hawpe,
containing 2s5 Acres Said land belongs to the heirs
of George senn, deed, and to Mary Z. Glenn There
is very good Frame Dwelling House, out houses
and Barn the land; excellent Spring of never
failing water, stream drumming water through the
Farm, considerable quantity of Meadow, good Or
chard. good proportion of cleared Land the residue
OF which is we'll Tlnbe Further description is
deemed unnecessary. persons wishing to purchase
good farm will do veil to call and examine the prem
ises before the day OF SALE
TERMS OF SALE, set forth in the decree, Is one
fourth of purchase money in hand, the balance In
three equal annua. instalments
MATTHEW PILSON,
Nov. 25-tds Commissioner
Rockingham Register copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
A UGUsTA COUNTY, CoURT CLERK,s

4 UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
IN OFFICE, TO wit:
Takenup, by Jonathan Golladay. his land in
said county, the - day OF -, 1852 three Estray
Hogs of the following description, viz:
1st HOG of White color, marks not percepti-
BILE and appraised at S33,
End. A HOG of white color, marks not percep-
tbIe and appraised at 5 80.
3rd. A HOG of spotted color ear marks not percep-
tbe and appraised at 5 80.
Nov. 25--3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
SALE.

Having disposed of my farm, will sell at public
sale on Friday the 10Th inst. the premises, two
miles east Of Staunton, my Farming implements
Stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, &c. viz team of de.
sirabe Horses, three four choice colts Mich Cows
lot of nice young Cattle stock of Hogs and shoats
improved breed, Wagons and Harness, Cart and
Harness, Wheat Drill Buckeye Mower and Reaper
in first rate order Corn Sheller Wheat Fan, Flows
Harrows Scythes, &C.: set of Blaeksmith's tools
and various articles necessary to conduct farm
Terms made known at sale. +. NJ. YOUNG
Dec 2-3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
By THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA,
4 PROGL4AAT7ON.

M HEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in the House
w of Delegates OF Virginia. accasIoned bj the re-
slgnation OF VIM. M. Tate, of the Delegates from
the county of Augusta, therefore, the Sheriff of said
county Is hereby required TO hold election at the
severa: places of voting, prescribed by law in said
county, the second Thursday in December next for
Delegate to Eli the vacancy aforesaid.
49, Given under my hand Governor, and
( l.. >. funder the Seal of the Commonwealth at
- Richmond, this 26th day of November,
1852, and in the S7th year OF the Commonwealth
By the Governor; JOHN LETCHER
GEO. W. MuNFoRD,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09
4 DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.

The subscriber as Administrator Of Bailey Shu-
mate, deceased, will sell, oubc auction, Tues
dag. the 10th of December the late residence of the
deeed, Parnassus Augusta county, the following
bushels of W heat and about four or five hundred
bushels of corn between 80 and IS tons Of hay ~
% head of hogs, Is 20 head OF Cattle several fresh
Mich Cows, or work horses several sacdiehorses,
20 head of good sneep, all the Farming Implements,
consisting Of Wagons Harrows, Ploughs and all the
usual imp lements used farm, also, ali the House
held and Kitchen Furniture
The sale to commence 0 o'clock if fair, if not,
the next fair day. Terms made known day of SALE
ttf jos s SHUMATE
Dec 2-tds Admir- of Bailey Shumate, decd
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T AND FOR sALE.-In virtue of decretal or
IL der rendered by the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the cause therein depending between Eliz
abeth Longs administrator and James Aliens re-
personalities ct ais shall proceed, the premises,
on SATURDAY, the goth day of December next. to
SELL public sale, the highest bidder the tract of
LAND held in their lifetime jointly by James Allen
and Elizabeth Long. in Augusta county. containing
about 200 acres. 1t has it comfortable Brick
MansionHouse, good water and orchard, is about31a
mllee from Greenvlle, and is desirable home. l
will show it to persons desiring to seethe property
TERMS Costs of sale 10 hand; remainder in
equal insalments al 6, 1s and so months. the pur-
chaser 10 give bond and sufficient personal security
and the title to be retained as &ur'her security.
Nov 18-tds JOHN NEWTON, Comr.
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NEW BOOKS AND STATIONER JUST,
IN RECEIVED AND F0R SALE AT ROBERT
COWAN'S CASH BOOK SF0RE.-Chso;ms Man
ual of Military Surgery The First ear of the War,
by e. A. Pollard The Second Battle of Manassas. by
b. A. Pollard; The Partisan Leader, by Judge Bev-
erly Tucker; The Quartermasters Guide, by Major
Bloomfield. Letter and Foolscap Paper, Env eiopes,
&c &c. West d Johnston's Map OF Virginia.
Nav Aft tHfrtf az
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GOS REWARD.

Runaway from the subscriber on the night of the
26th insant, my boy ABNEY He had on when be
left home light drab suit of Clothes slouch bat and
boots. He is about feet or inches high, bright
yellow color pleasant countenance and intelligent,
the middle finger the right haud is rather sti and
stands out when he closes his hand He is about ~
years of age.
The above reward will be paid for his apprehension
II taken oat of the county and secured that get him.
and $40 if caught in this county,.
WM. 2. TATE,
Dec. 2-tf Staunton. Va
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Dec q 3t*
S50 REWARD.

Stolen the stable of the subscriber at Staun-
ton, the night of the goth instant sorrel Horse
10 years oid with 40 natural marks of distinc-
tion, except little white the forehead and down
the face and very slight sprinkling of white haix
about his body with ali the various movements of
good Saddle horse being stout, strong, ordiaar.
size, rather thin In flesh, with Prominent hips is
shod all round no corkngs d shoes worn smo 9th
will give s25 for the apprehension Of the thief,
amd arai 40 Gr tue Sose yered to at the Cen
NOV Zc-3t~ f. SHEPPARD Surgeon
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NOTICE.

Z On MONDAY, the 18th day of December. 1862 l
win offer for rent the premises, one mile West OF
Fisersve. the James Hamilton Estate. for about 10
months, the remainder of the time for which 5. ID.
Tribe decd, has rented the same, and also for SALE
the Personal PROPERTY of the dec IN part
of Ploughs, iafrows, Blacksmith fools, Coal. about
too tedious mention.
TERMS Ten do.iars and under cash, over $40 six
months credit. the purchaser giving bond and ap-
proved security. ls W. A. MCCUE, Adm'r
Nov. 25-3t. of s. H. Tribe, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-12-09

GALE OF CENTRAL BANK STOCK
- AS Administrator OF James Hannah deceased.
will SELL at public auction, at House in the
town OF Staunton. on Monday. the 2zd day Of De-
cember, 1862, at IL O'clock 25 or 80 shares of the
stock of the Central Bank Of Virginia.
Nov. 1s-tds. MICHAEL McALEER. Admir-.
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Asst NOTICE.

I AST NOTICE.
~ Having disposed OF our entire Stock of Goods,
we are very deslrous of closing our late business,
and request all persons knowing themselves Indebted
to us on open accounts to come forward, without de-
lay, and pay up, for to give their notes longer m
dulgeDce cannot be granted. Those having CLAIMS
against requested present the same Tor pay
men:. CRAWFORD q CUCHRAN- 4