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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

We would invite the attention of oul
readers to the following article from the
last number of the Lexington Gazette
as what is said of Rockbridge applies
with equal potency to Augusta and 9th
er counties:
IF spectators who have money al
command, are allowed to buy up all the
surplus wheat and corn in the. country
the families of our absent soldiers must
suffer. The truth is that Rockbridge
has but little surplus this season, and il
is certainly the part Of benevolence, i
not of duty, for our farmers to keep back
their grain for home consumption, in
stead of allowing spectators to make
money off of it.
There will be nothing lost by such q
course. Flour and corn will both adj
vance in price, beyond what they will
bring at present; and even if they dc
not, it is certainly worth something tc
the heart of the farmer to feel that he
has helped the family of his poor neigh
Dor, who has gone to fight for the de-
fence of his lands and his rights.
A meeting of farmers at the Court
House, on thenext court-day, att P. M
has been suggested, for the purpose OF
consulting, and agreeing upon some
course OF proceeding in the premises.
We hope there will be a general at
tendance of the land holders of the coun-
ty. They are generally wise and be-
nevolent men---the conservators Of the
public weal-men who will certainly
devise measures for the good ofour army
by securing plenty and contentment in
the homes of our noble soldiers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
The Lists of Killed &c.

We would invite attention to the lists
which we publish in this issue of those
who have been killed and who have
died from disease, and would suggest
the propriety Of saving the paper con
tanning them for reference in the fu-
ture. We would be obliged to those
who would furnish us with the names OF
any who may have been omitted. A
correct record of such casualties should
be made and preserved if possible. In
this number, we also publish the casual
ties in the SD Regiment in the battles
ct Manassas and Maryland. We should
like to publish the casualties in -
but we hav~ : .ne 9Th
port of them ,e received no re
be CO -. We hope they will yet
Int to IA that we NAV publish them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

lAe ioHoWlhg members appeared ana gave ez
cases for hardness, which were sustained Rev
j. r. Bowman, Rev. C. S. M. See. Elder VIM
Crawford.
OnEotion Synod took recess until 81 O'Clock
EVENING SESSION.
After recess, Synod met at 81 O'Clock. The
first order of the day was taken up, and the Rec
ord of the Presbyteries of Lexington, West Han
over and Montgomery were received. The sec.
ond order was taken up, and the statistical re-
ports OF the Presbyteries of Greenbrier Lex
ington, West Hanover, Montgomery and Roam
oke were read, and the Narratives of Greenbrier.
Montgomery and Roanoke were read and put in
to the hands of the Committee on the Narrative
Rev. Thomas Wharey, Rev. P. M. Custer
Rev. ii. b. Rose, and Elder B. B. Campbell
from Pisgah Church, Lexington Presbyterf. an.
peared and gave satisfactory reasons for tardi.
mess.
The 3rd order of the day was taken nm. and
the Presbyteries of Lexington and Roanoke re.
ported on the subject of Evangelical labor with
in their bounds.
The 4th was taken up and report on Syste.
matlcai Benevolence was received from the Pres
bytery OF West Hanover.
Resolved that it be eDjoned upon the Presbv
terles to send up their reports on systematica]
benevoience.
The Moderator announced the following Com
mlttee to bring IN minutes in reference to the
deaths of their Presbyteries.
y heA,hg1on rrespytery.-Rev. q. S. III. See
Rev +. ID. Bowman; Elder ]. c. Hutton.
Hanover Presbytery.-Rev. 7. V. Moore, DID,,
Rev a. W. White Elder R. 7. Lester.
Montgomery Presbytery. A. Hart. Rev.
j. ). Grasty; Elder, E. Phleger.
UreehDrler Presbytepy.-Rev. S r. Houston
hey ) 9. Barr; Elder, Thomas Matthews.
The Committee appointed to report on the
subject OF the interruption of services in the
Churches reported. motion was made to re-
celve snd adopt the report. Pending the discus
sion, Moderator announced DR.. Foote and P. p
Bait ComA.ittee on the minutes of the Cen.
eral Assembly.
On motion Synod adjourned until tomorrow
morning at O'Clock, and was closed with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Bocock.
I'VE expected to publish the proceedings OF
Synod complete in this issue, and regret very
much that we are unable to do so. The pro-
ceedings of Friday and Saturday we failed to OBJ
tain, as they were not furnished to us, and we
were unable to attend IFS sessions to take them
oursef. If they will be furnished in time we will
complete their publication in our next issue,l
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sent to as that we may publish
Remember the Poor.

In anticipation Of the suffering that
will be brought upon the poor Of THIS
place the ensuing Winter unless some
provision be made for them, a citizen
proposes to be one of one hundred who
will contribute $50 each for their relief.
We think there are as many as ninety
nine others in Staunton who are able
and willing to join him in this lauada-
bic undertaking. There are many who
hold lucrative offices or who have pro
fitable contracts with the Government
who can well afford TO give Of their a
bundance to the suffering poor.
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The Exemption bill.

The Exemption Bill has, at last, pass
ed both Houses Of Congress. We vii
publish it in full in our next issue. Il
was received too late for this number
1t exempts certain manufacturers and
mechanics, and all employed by them
on condition that they shall not exact a
profit exceeding Is per cent. upon the
cost OF production. The bill exempts
Postmasters appointed by the President,
and their clerks; all persons certified
upon oath to be necessary to the publ
cation of any newspaper; physicians.
preachers, religious non-combatants Of
certain sects who will pay tax of $500:
stock raisers, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
The Salt Bill.

The Salt bill passed gives the Governor, in
section 1st, full power to secure the possession,
production, or distribution of salt in this State,
the only exception to that power being that he
shall not purchase the Smythe and Washington
or Kanawha salt works. 49,
Sec. End. If he deem it expedlent he may seize
and hold real or personal estate necessary for the
production of salt.
Sec. Sd is as follows
II, by the exercise Of the power conferred by
the second section of this act, aoy property
should De taken in relation to which there may
be existing contracts with the Confederate States,
or any OF the States of the Confederate States,
or with any comfy, city. or town III this Com
monwealth, entered into by virtue of an act of
the General Assembly, entitled ssAn act to au-
thorize the County Courts to purchase and dis
tribute salt among the people, aud provide pay
ment for the same passed May 9, 1852; or any
l.con'ract with individuals for the benefit OF any
county, city, or town, which contract may have
subsequently been adopted by such county, city,
or town, under the act aforesaid Provided,
| that such contracts with and for said counties
shan not De respected for larger amount OF
salt than the twentyspounds for each inhabitant
4 proposed by the lesseeS to be furnished in the
4 proposition on which said act was founded, the
same shall be respected and the supply Of salt OF
salt water, so contracted shall be furnished. II
sufficient supply of salt water cannot be obtain
ed at the wells now producing salt water, for the
production OF sufficient supply of salt for the
people ofihe State, Or cannot promptly be OBJ
tanned from new wells, then the Governor is en-
i powered to disregard in whole. or in parts, such
contracts with the States of the Confederate
States; bat If surplus of water may exist, then
the Governor is directed to furnish to the other
States OF the Confederate States, ont OF any sup
plies OF salt water that remain after the sup
ply Of sufficient quantity To the State of Vlr-
/ gi ia: Provided, that nothing in this act shall
be so construed as to authorize the Governor to
prevent the owners of salt property or theil as
signees from manufacturing and selling salt from
salt water, fossil salt remaining after all the
uses ofthe State, under the provisions of this
act are supplied.
The 18th section gives the Governor control
over the railroads or canal for transportation
The 9th section empowers the Governor to fix the
places of distribution and price, and fines any
person not more than So, 900 nor less than $1OC
for violating the regulations prescribed by him
for its sale. Section provides that the Gov.
ernor may appoint agents to carry out the act
and section appropriates 100000 to pay fol
its execution. Section 8. and last, provides fol
a Board of Assessors of five persons, appointed
by the Legislature, who shall assess damages
for property seized under the act, the applica-
ton to be made to the Board in thirty days af.
ter the condemnation of such property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

YANKEE LITERARY NEws.-The New York
World has the following notice OF a new book a.
bout to be published:
Sheldon K Co. will publish in few days, a
new novel, by Marion Harland, author OF GA
lone, Hidden Path, ssNemensis. /" &c, called
MIRIAM The large scale OF her previous
works has rendered Marion Hariand the most
popular female writer in this country. "Alons
and ssHidden PATH each had sale OF about
&c, 600 cop,es The scene Of this new story is
laid IN the dark and bloody ground Of Kentucky,
and the work is dedicated to George D. Prentice,
editor of the Louisville Journal. Marion Har-
land, although born and brought up IN Rich
lnond Va married and is now living IN loyalty
in Newark, N J.
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list of Casualties in the SIND Virginia Reg
iment in the Battles of Manassas, and
also of those In Maryland.

BATTLE OF MANASSAS, AUGUST 9TH.
Field and Staf-W ounded-Lieut Col. james
III. Skinner, in the head.
Company D. Wounded-Private Peter Goode
in foot
Company E-Wounded-Private James M.
Long, in leg.
BATTLE OF MANASSAS, AUGUST 2STH.
Company A-Wounded-Serg Sam'l Carroll
IN leg Corporal Samuel N. Patterson in leg
Private Jacob II. Dull in leg Private Joseph
Davis, in head.
Company C--Wounded 1t. John Byers, in arm
and groin; Benz. +. Bayley, in arm; George W
Swink, in hand; Archibald F. Rife, in leg
Daniel Huff. arm and shoulder; Solomon Smith
Killed-Privates, George Trainer; Thos. Hum
phreys, Samuel ii. Wright, A. ]. Chandler and
Nathan Creel.
Company D-Wounded- Sergeant JAS Mar
shall in hip.
Company acknowledgement Martin Mil
Ter, -; Private John j. Hoover,
BATTLE OF MANASSAS, AUGUST 18th.
Company MISUNDERSTANDING Samuel Wea
yer, in leg; John McCutchen, egg Lieut.. Johr
M. Lambert, hip; Jacob Gollady, knee Corpo
raj g. E. Crist, in side; J. Mays, in leg.
| Company B-Killed-Private VIM. Harlow.
Wounded-Sergt. R. M. Lipscomb, foot Pri
vate Joseph A. Patterson, in arm and side; Corp
Cupp, in mouth; Wm.sG Kesterson, in hand
| Company DIV ounded-Jonas Daggy, in leg
Simon Cook, in arm.
Company E-Wounded-C Charles A. Scott, in
shoulder.
Company -Wounded-Sergt. E. NJ. .Ander
son, in hip.
Company G-killed-James W. Hamilton.
Wounded-James Rankin, in mouth.
Company H-Wounded-Cap j. D. Lilley,
in thigh Corp. Thomas, in ankle and foot; Pri-
vate J ohm Sprouse, in leg.
Company Killed-Capt. E.V. CARRIER.
Corporal Gideon D. Freed.
Woundes- Wilfred F. Hall, in hip; James F
Marshall, thigh.
BATTLE SEPT. 1sT.
| Company G-Wounded-Serg't VIM. Hultz
in elbow.
Company -KiTled-Wm Zimbrow.
| - BATTLE OF sHARPsBURG SEPT 17iH.
Company H-Kined-Lt w F. bold.
Wounded-John NJ Taiaferro, in ankle.
Company As-Kiled-- color Sergeant Charles
Bush and Corporal Daniel -Teter.
Wounded oseph w. Grist, in thigh; Serg'i
Charles A Patterson, in arm VIM Jemison
in wrist; Samuel H Tutwiler, in hand.
Company Wounded-Leonard Bowen, in
hip; Lieut.. James Burns, in thigh Julius Payne
since died.
Company F--Wounded--W S Slower, il
leg; Sergt. Clinton Walker, in face; Private
Jacob Sheets, in arm.
Company G--Wounded--John Grooms, Ii
thigh; George Lands, in thigh and knee.
Company H--W ounded--John M Taliaferro, in
ankle.
Company E--Kiiled--Private A Black
Wounded--Andrew Gilmore in foot; Andrew
Robertson, in thigh Joseph Glen, in hand /;
Joseph Phillips, in head and arms William
Black, in hand; John III Miller, in neck.
Company I--Wounded--Wm D Reed, in The
side; Alexander Reed, in ankle.
Company XIV ounded--Charles Winden, il
face.
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Change of Office.

Persons wishing to have their papers
sent to different Post Office, should
state to what Office their papers have
been sent heretofore as well as the office
to which they desire it to be sent in fu-
ture. Be sure to give the name and
county Of both Post Offices, otherwise
we may be unable to comply with the
request to change the direction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
From Tennessee.

Chattanooga. Oct. IA company Bipartisan
rangers Yesterday drove the Yankee pickets at
Flat Rock. back to Nashville, killing several
Flat Rock is three miles from Nashville.
The Nashville ssDispatch. of the ooth, says
that the steamer Forlorn Hope was captured
few miles below there, on Sunday,oy the heo-
els.
The impression in Nashville is that Bragg has
taken Louisville.
Spectators have cleaned out all the goods
and stores between here and Nashville. NO
more need come.
There is no doubt about the starving conditlon
of the people in Nashville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

THE FIGHT AT SHARPsBURG.-A correspondent
of the Lynchburg Republican, writing fron1 Win
chester, states with sorrow, that if it had not
been for stragglers, who deserted their ranks,
that the victory at Sharpsburg would have been
the most complete of the war. at least 10000
men disgraced themselves by fleeing from the
field in the face of the enemy, and what is worse
than al, large portion OF them wore brass on
the collars of their coats and straps upon their
shoulders. 1t is said that Gen Lee intends
havir 6 every man who bears the title of an Off
Ger that deserted bis post that trying OCCASION
brought before drumhead Court Martial, and if
possible, have them cashiered, and placed in the
front ranks with musAet. The stfagglers, it is
said, now number 80, 900.
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THE Losses IN THE KANAwHA REe1oN.-A

THE Losses IN THE KANAwHA REGIONAL dis
patch from Gallipolis, dated September 18th
says:
The salt works between Charleston and Camp
Platt were not destoyed by our forces. All but
Two fell uninjured into the Rebel hands, with
large quantities Of salt, and are now being run
by the Rebels night and day. The Rebel loss
| at Fayette was about five times as great as ours.
The total value of Government stores DESTROYED
in Lghtburn's retreat is estimated at half mil
lion. Lightburn'S trains are all safe in Ohio,
except small one cut off on the 10th. The Sc
riously wounded are doing well. Capt. Hatfield
is still alive, but will hardly survive. Col.
Light5urn was here to-day. He estimates the
loss in the retreat at 100 killed and wounded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
A Cavalry Skirmish.

MOBILE, Oct. "A special dispatch to the
ssRegis ter,'' dated Tupelo, to-day, says:
Sixty Yankee cavalry scouts, yeste rday, pen
etrated to the railroad, two miles south OF Bald
win, and cut the telegraph wire. They were at
tackled by twenty five of the Second Tennessee
cavalry and routed, with the loss of seven Killed
and two prisoners. OCr loss was two killed +;
none wounded.
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Maj.-General Bull Nelson Killed.

On the Doth ult., at Louisville, Ken
lucky, the Federal .Maj-Gen. Bull Mel
son, who had command at that city, wa
killed by the Federal Brigadier Genera
Jefferson q. Davis, of Indiana. The
ball penetrated his left breast and ht
expired in bout half an hour. Genera
Nelson had struck General Davis in the
face and denounced him as coward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
w ounded Soldiers.

Several thousand wounded soldiers
have arrived here since the battles in
Maryland, and as many more probably
will arrive in short time. They are
arriving daily by hundreds. Those
who are able to go ale sent to their
homes. The town is all the time full OF
those brave though unfortunate soldiers.
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Re-Captured.

Samuel Price, Esq, and Rev. John
Brown, of Greenbrier, who were held as
prisoners by the enemy in Charleston.
Kanawha, were re-captured by ouI
troops when they made the enemy ''ske-
daddle" from that place.
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Notice..

There will be sale of condemned
bacon on Thursday, the 9th of October,
at the Commissary Store House in
Staunton. As soap is now bringing
good prices soap-makers would find it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
RICHMOND MARKETS.
By W. d. ToMPKINs.

FLOUR, largely advanced, sales SIT for Superfne !;
$1S for Extra; and $19@$2O for Family
WHEAT, sales Red So 20; White So 80
CORN, sales 50.
OATS, Winter seed, %.
HAY, 3.OO@31a
BUTTER, 75@oo for premium, inferior 5O@6O -S,
LARD, 40 cents
BACON, stiff 65@70
SOAP. so cts
APPLES, $l2@l6 per barrel.
WOOL $1@l25 for unwashed, S1%@1A for
washed
Richmond Oct 7th, 1862
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
DURLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PRO

i PERTY.-I viii sell, at public sale, on WE'D
NESDAY the 18th of November next, miles below
Stanton, on the McCad amlzed road, the following
property to wit: IL Is head OF Horses and Colts,
is or 20 Calves Yearngs-Durham stock; stock
Hogs of the Chester Stock 100 head of Sheep; also,
a large and full assortment of Farming Implements;
set of Blacksmith Tools-Anvil and Bellows both
-
TERMS For all sums under $50 the cash will
be required for that amount and upwards, credit
of 90 days. the pure haser giving bond and approved
security GEORGE POAGE,
October ids.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

From KENTuoKY.-A private letter received by a
on the 18th of September a band Of Partisan
Rangers, under Col. Woodward, captured on the
Cumberland river, opposite Canton, KY. four
steamboats, and their cargoes, consisting of mu-
nitions of war and supplies for Gen. Buell's ar
N.Y. The same letter says our forces have pos
session of Cumberland river in Southwestern
Kentucky, and of the counties Of Trigg, Lyon,
Caldwell, Christian, and Todd. The people Of
Southern Kentucky were focking to the stan
dard OF the Confederacy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
The Case of Charles X. Hyde.

We published last week the initiatory proceed
ings of Congress in reference to the arrest OF
Mr.. Chas. K Hyde, of this county. On Mon
day. the 10Th ult., tie House of Representatives
received communication from the President
transmitting the report of the Secretary of War,
in the case of Chas. K. Hyde, of Augusta county,
Virginia, arrested on the chargesof. beingillegal-
ly engaged in procuring substitutes.
Mr.. Baldwin, of Virginia, moved that the re-
port and papers accompanying be referred to the
judiciary Committee, with Instructions to port
Immediately thereon.
| Mr.. Gentry, of Tennessee, moved that the pa
pers be laid on the table and ordered to be prin-
ted. This motion was agreed to.
of Delegates, Mr.. James w allSer, one of the
Delegates from this county, offered the follow
ing resolution s..-. .s.
! It being understood that the President of the
IConfederate States, in a communication this day
addressed to the House of Representatives
claims thesright and is practically exercising the
i power to arrest and imprson citizens of Vrginis
l'unconnected.wit the army and navy, for often
lceslnot known to the laws of Virginia or of thu
Confederate States, but constituted wholly BY
military ORDERS
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Delegates
That the Governor. of Virginia be requested t.
4 cause the Attorney General and the Attorney
Il for the Commonwealth to institute judicial pro
sceedings for the purpose of testing the right s.
asserted by the President, and Of protecting Thu
citizens of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

special telegram from ashington to the
Chicago Times says that the rumor that draft
is about to be made has foundation in fact to the
extent that the President has determined, in
case the country does not at once rally under
the policy enacted in his emancipation proclama-
ton, that he will enforce draft till the army
reaches one million.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

NASHVILLE. The condition of the people in
ashville, both soldiers and citizens, is repre-
nted as truly deplorable. They are said to be
larly at the point of starvation. Nothing can
be shipped there from the North, the river being
low and the railroads are all torn up. The SOL
diers taxing all the private supplies that can
be found, no matter who they starve by the OPP
Grafton.
The place is completely invested by Gems.
Forrest and Anderson, and Col. Woodward, and
everything is waiting on Gen. Prices move
ments. The Yankees are still fortifying there
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

UNDER ARREsT.-The Chattanooga Rebel I'M
derstands that Brig. Gen. Chalmers is under ar
rest for making the attack on Munfordsville, or
Green River Bridge, prematurely and against or
ders. The place was to have been entirely sur
rounded before a demand for its surrender
should be made. This was eventually done,
but net until Chalmers Brigade had been re-
ped the day previous
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07
Bad Management.

The Richmond papers OF yesterday, assert
that some 4. 900 Yankees. entered Warrenton
Va. on Monday last, and captured and paroied
all our sick and wounded there. The number
of Confederates thus secured for exchange, is
81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

1t is understood that Gen. Joseph e. Johnston
has been sent to the Mississippi Department
having Price, Magruder and Holmes under him
This array of talent must mean active work il
that direction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

w The pay of private soldiers is
now $14. per month instead of 81 as
heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

TAYLOR Hoge's accounts made off, and they de-
sire to have them settled. All knowing themselves
indebted will please come forward ana all haVIny
claims against them will present them for settlement.
Oct TT JOdN b. dOGE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

s%- Persons calling fo letters fin the above list
will please say they advertised, otherwise they
NAV not receive them. l.. l.. STEW ENSON, p. M.
Oct. 7-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-07

Mr.. Charles K. Hyde has been releas-
ed from imprisonment.
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TTORSE STOI,EN.-

Il On Friday night last, the Sd instant, HORSE
was stolen from the field of the subscriber, miles
from lit. Sidney. The horse is black In COLOR and
about Is hands high. Heis years old, has white
spot IN his forehead and also the tip OF his
nose. His left foot has crack in it from the toe to
the hair. liberal reward will be given to any one
who will return him to the owner, or give such in
formation as will enable him to get him.
Oct, 7-3t* SAMUEL B1EkS.
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The official report of the Federal killed and
wounled at Sharpsburg is II, 552.