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TAVING made Il large aouiLoG To oui SHOP, t.
L L suit the 5, u,heru trade, we will sell at th.
Northern prices OF 1919. We have 100 ditferen
designs of PLAIN and Ornamental Ratings. We.
randas, HaIcoGies, Porch Pieces, IBdOW
j. yards. &C. &C. Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron sash
shutters, aud general Blacksnithing and finishing
lone with neatness and despatch.
Cemetery Railing tor the country. made so as i
re put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond April q iS6l--ly.
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March 1l-taprl0 Chief OF Ordnance.


AN closing out cay stock OF Gooos at the lowest
possible price for cash. ali persons knowing them
selves indebted to me will come forward Immediate
ly close up the same; those having claims against
me will present them aud they shall De prompt, paid.
Feb li-tlstapr r. b. HOGSHEAD.
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Good Counsel is Above all Price.

-, UGH the counsel Franklin gave when b,
y said:
Take of the peace the wounds will take car,
If themselves. -
beware OF the little expenses for small leak vii
slnk great ship"
"Be patient adversely and humble in pTosper
ty." la5J
"Be mindful of things past, and provident of thing
come"
De tlnely WISE ra'nef IMAM wise IN time an
~, Plated are, Gioaks Hoop Skirts Hosiery Gloves
Cutlery. Worsed Goods Combs, Brushes, Har
Braids, Buttons, Trunks, Willow Ware, Musica In
sruments, Stationery, Porte honaies, Purses, None,
Belts, and many her articles that would take
all the papers in the Stale them al the
Cheap Wholesale and Retail Variety Store OF
GABRIEL HIRSu
N. B.-That HANDSOME MAN IS still engaged
IN repairing Watches and Jewery the shortest NO
tlce, and on the most reasonable terms. HAHe
Staunton. Nov 20. 1880 Ii 1T
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MOTTO E..--I hereby forewarn all persons from
IN trading for two notes executed by me to Samuel
Hnkel, ON the 18th of July, 1851 one Four Hundred
and dollars due in year. the other for Four
Hundred and Fifty Dollars due in years. The
said notes were given for aud consideration of the
said Samuel Hinkel serving a substitute in my
stead in the Army during the war between the Con
federate States of and the United States of
America am resolved not to pay the notes. (nnless
compelled by law until said Samuel Hinkel COM
plies fully with the agreement for which the notes
were given. JOHN Z. HUMBERT.
March rs, I862-3ts*
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STANTON SPECTAT02 AND NERAL.ADVERTISER
MISCELLANEOUS.


LynchDurg Hose and Fire
INSURANCE. COMPANY
LYNcHBUkG, Va.
THE capital ofthls company has recently been il
i creased by a subscription of q p Nslf'S
100000 s1
making the presen. Capital and surplus of over
~ $685., 10000. sas
. OFFICERS. II II
j. r. Mcdaniel President, j. IL. CosBs, Vice Pre-.
i. b. THURMAN Chief Eng. G. I. WILLIS, Secretar,
J. D. WILLIAMS. Treasurer $500
s DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. 7. DAVIS, w. T. Anderson,
S. ii mckinney, VIM. IL otratton.
III. s. Langh0rne, ! g. Il. Slaughter,
Acting as agent for the company, | am prepared tt
eceiye applications and poIicies against loss O,
.amage by tire, terms favorable as the natur.
Of the Risk and the real security OF The insured anc
IL the company will warrant. WIN. NJ GUY.
Gen. Ag't for the State of Va
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The nynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Compan,
Insuring Slaves for four years. upon the mos,
easonable terms. Persons wishing to effect insu.
ance upon the lives OF their Servants or PROPERTY
IAN do so by applying to
RS ~ WILLIAM III. GUY.
April Il, 1869, Gen ct stanton, Va.
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CRAIGSVILkE AND A FARM FOR
" SALE PRIvATELY-Co Containing 235 Acres
well improved-lying in Augusta co., on the va. C
r. Road, and lying around Cragsville Depos-ben,
good situation for Store and Mechanics. Person
wishing to purchase will examine the property. For
further particulars address the subscriber, Frank
ford Greenhrler CO., Va. JAS. A. CRAIG.
Nov & Il 6O-tf
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CoNFEDERATE SITES OF AMERICA, /,

Capt. X d LILLEY, Augusta Lee Rihes," 18th Va
Regiment, Camp Allegheny, Va:
SiR, You are respectfully referred to the foregoing
Circular OF this Department Conformity with which
and the enclosed Regulations, you authorized t.
enlist volunteers for The war; be organized into
company or companies of Cavalry, and should sui
fcient number OF companies be raised, into squad
ron of Cavalry, electlrg officers
Respectfully,
j. p. BENJAMIN,
Secretary of War.
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VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks Office
Y of the Circuit Court of Monroe County Mon
day, the 3rd day of March, 1862,
AGAINST
Frederick Harris and Others Defendants,
IN CHAECERY
The object of this suit to subject house and Let
in the town of Union in the possession OF James L.
Lynch to the pay ment of bord of $780, aud interest
thereon, due to The Plaintiff purchase money OF
said lot.
Affidavit having been made and filed that the ne
PENDANT, Frederick Harris, resident of this
Common wealth 1t is ordered that the said Deien-
dant do appear here within month after due pub.
lication of this order and do what necessary tc
protect his interest.
Copy-Teste.
G. w. HUTCHINSON, Clerk
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UsT RECEIVED e s.oe lot of Segars, Chew.
e ing Tsssaoco, smoking Tobacco, Snuff, Matches,
Knives, Soap, Gun Caps, &c, all of which will be
sold cheap for h. W. Ii. WADDELL
September 10, l86i.-tf
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A GOOD AND SAFE INVESTMENT Al
N TEN PER GENT. $1,000 worth of very desire
ole REAL ESTATE in Siaunton will be sold, with b
guarantee from the owner, for five years, thai
it will rent for $500 year. For particulars appl,
to IMBOUEN & BRO.
Staunfnn Sent. Is. lahn-idS
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NEW GOOESl NV GOODS
Opposite VIRGINIA HOTEL.
T>HE subscribers now receiving large and we'll
L selected stock OF D-.Y GOODS, to which they
Invite the attic ltIon o tbs pnbc.
A Brown Shrting,
Is do DO
"a Osnaburgs,
bieachead Cottons.
CacUes,
GiughaIis,
Black Alpaccas,
Striped Cotons,
Briantes, white aud printed
Large lot of Ladies Dress Goods,
Farmers satin,
Linen urhngs,
PaddiDg aud Canvass,
Black English Grape,
Black Canihric,
Cambr:cs and Jdconetts,
Organizes anu Lawns,
Black berege,
TameriIue
Lng!sh Bereges,
Spool Cotton,
Black Thread
Love Veis,
Linen Cambeic Hankerrhiefs.
We ha' G gene raj assO tment u Goods, nearly all
of WIFI b have B. EN- bought the advanced prices
| and tor whlch the CASH had to be paid. OF urse
therefore, the usual credit be abandoned
IN self defence,
They are willing to sell as small advance il
prudent and sale. PIPER Il FUNKHUUoER.
Fec is, l.62
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D. SPRING TRADE. 1860
GEORGE SrARRETT,

GEORGE STARRETT,
GOyERNuK STREET, RICHMOND VIRGINIA,
OFFERS tor sale the following articles, of 4
~ his own manufacture, viz: A
Tin Ware of all kinds, ~
Sheet Iron and Copper Ware,
Cast and Sheet Iron Stoves for wood, Il varieties
Sheet Iron Stoves for wood, II ''
Cast and Sheet iron Stoves for COAL 10 IS
The Brilliant Gas Burner, sizes,
Portable Hunters,
Portable Crate, 3
Diamond Radiator, 3
Factory Stoves, 3
Richmond Portable Furnace, 8 ("
Llcorice Boilers, for wood and coal, S "
Portable Ovens, :"
80 Also, constantly for sale, the most popula'
Stoves. Ranges and Heaters made, and repairing
pieces for the same always hand.
Richmond Anrll T. Stt-ly
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SUBSTITUTE WANTED.

A NY one wishing to engage as substitute for th
IA war ut u good price can be accommodated b
calling upon the Editor of the Spectator" who ha
been authorized and requested to engage one. Cal
upon him soon. s G. G.
March 1885,
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!. LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.

LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
ASi have leased ioF term of years the cOmmodi
w and convenient STABLES attached to the
Virginia Hotel, III Sta unton. where we r "a
ntead 10 keep CONSTANTLY ON hand Tor a,.-,,-@Ix
. ale the finest ], HORSES that can be sS
md qualifications as horse dealer 1sze
hich are well known to the pubic. As our business
TO be one of years pains wild be spared TO obtain
'nd keep the public patronage.
We also take Horses on LIVERY In a few weeks
ne otabng will be increased to accommodate 400
orses Capable and OstEers have been en-
ioyed. The County custom is solicited Drivers
.re.invted TO stop with US s.
In connection with this Stable shall keep Hacks
5uggles and Saddle Horses, constantly tor hire--ou
Vehicles beng All new, with fine Horses we cont.
ienuy solicit public patronage.
j. S. BYERS & co.
N. B. Nicking and Bobbing done by an expert.
need hand. 9YERS & Co
Jan. "a 1860 ~ -t-
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FOR SALE on RENT.

FOR SALE OR RENT.
4 WILL sell or rent my BRtth STORE HOUSE
1 and DWELLING HOUSE IN the town of Middle
brook. Possession Of the otore-house gwen ON the
st of March, and of the entire property by the LIST OF
April f. HUGShEAD.
Feb stanr
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TUE undersl gned will continue the business of H.
l. late concern, and soiicts the continuance of tb
patronage heretofore bestowed upon the same.
NLatIntOn. Oct Ii Bin
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OaDN ANC& OFFICE SrAUNTON, Va,
February l4th, 1o62.
A LII citizens having IN their possession NJ USKETS
N RIFLES, CARBlNES, SABkES, &C., &C, be
longin the Government, including those taken al
Harper's Ferry. Manassas and Bull Run, most ur
gently requested to send them, to this office, mmed
ately.
The Government, as we all know, is ia great want
OF all descriptions of ARMS aud it is hoped that this
notice will be sufficient to induce EVERY ONE HAVING
possession OF Government 10 turn them over Il
me at ONE thereby PREvENT the necessity of hav
ing RECOGNISE TO LAW to insure their recovery
u. T. GETTY
1st Lieut., G. S. A., Ordnance Officer.
Feb l8-6t
G MALL LOT OF BOY s. SHOES on hand
~ Dec. 10, 1861. R0ANE i ABBY.
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AN ACT TO CONSTITUTE A CORPS MORE
EtFECTUALLY TO COLLECT TIE ARM
OF THE STATE AND CONFEDERATE
STATES NOT IN ACTUAL SERVICE,
PASSED FEBRUARY 18th, 1862

EtFECTUALLY TO COLLECT TIE ARM
OF THE STATE AND CONFEDERATE
STATES NOT IN ACTUAL SERVICE
PASSED FEBRUARY 18th, 1862.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That
the Governor of the Commonwealth be, and he
is hereby authorized and requested to require
the Sheriffs and Sergeants of the several coun
ties and corporations forthwith TO collect all the
muskets, pistols and Sabres, aud other arms be
Ion ling To the State of Virginia the COnfede
rate StaIes now In the hands OF persons within
their respective counties and corporations, MOI
in actual service and to transmit the same to tht
Adjutant- General Of the Commonwealth. Pro
vided this act shall not apply to such arms al
have been recently furnished to the militia o
any county, city or town for public defence By
order of the Governor.
For such services the said Sheriff or Sergean
shall be entitled to compensation OF twenty
! five cents for each musket, rifle, sabre, or pa
of pistols SO collected and transmitted, t. b,
paid out of the Treasury of the Commonwealth
upon the production of the Adjutant General'
receipt tor the said arms, with order of The
G., vernon endorsed thereon.
When required by the Governor to proceed
under this act, it shall be the duty Of the seve
raj SherIfs and Sergeants called upon to givt
public notice within their respective counties O
corporations, requiring all persons having i'll thei
possession any of the arms referred to-, forthwith
or Sergeants; and If any person having sucn arm.
in their possession shall fail to produce and de
liver the within twenty days from the day o
publication of said notice, he shall be liable Il
fine Of ten dollars for every such musket, Sd
bre, or pair OF pistols, to be recovered befor,
any Justice of the peace, and if the person thu
| in default, without sufficient excuse therefor, b.
liable 10 military duty, he shall be forthwith
drafted into the service for the var.
| 1t shall be the duty OF said SherifS and er
geants whenever such arms are collected by then
| forthwith to transmit the same to the Adjutant
| General at the expense of The Commonwealth
| And any such 81 erlf or Sergeant who shall fai
to perform any OF tae duties that may be requlr
ed OF him under this act, shall be liable to fin
not less than one hundred nor more than fiv
hundred dollars, to be recovered against him o
J motion of the Attorney Tor the Commonwealth
upon ten days notice beft re the clerk of b
county or corporation in which he may reside.
This act shall be in force from it pas sage.
A copy from the Rolls.
Teste, WIN. F. GORDON, lr.,
Il March 10-3t G. II. d. and K of R.
/ Papers in Lynchburg, Fredericksburg, Peters
burg, Norfolk, Danvile, Sraunton, Lexington
Winchester, Abingdon and Lewisburg, and th
Rockingham Register and the Suffolk Christia
4 Sun Will copy.
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Fine Photographs and Ambrotypes.

IN HE OLD BELL TAVERN, near the Virgin
l. 4AusoA, ~ .. IA i AIN is aGw taxing We lnes
Photographs, improved style, which c:nt b.
beat in the United States. Also Ubrotypes as fin,
can be made Ladies and Gentlemen If you wan
to your beauty eally exists come Rankins
Gallery, the Oid Bell, and he will take it in al
It's grandeur.
- ali styles ofFaney Cases or hand. Pictures
AIKEN at all prices. gg1 Instructions given in the
Art, - StauntOn, Jan. Is. $50.
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y solu,Iiol,ns

ENtE Firm heretotoie e&lstlng under the name and
l. style OF N. POW ELL q co. is this day dis
solved by consent A. Richards one Of the
partners OF the selling his interest to
Powell, the othei partner. All persons having
claims against he concern Ill present them to =.
Powell who will oeIie them and all persons indebi
ed To the concern WILL make payment TO z. N. Powe
Who will use the OF The concern in settlement
N. POWELL.
Staunton, Oct. Is, 1860 A. RICHARDS
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THOMAS j. BAGBY.
AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, '
No. 6 Wall ST.. under st. Churtes Hotel,
RICHMOND, "a,
TIRES out Negroes. Rents out Houses. and sells
L u Tobacco, Wheat, Corn Flour and other Country
Produce.
~ PAYS strict attention to business, and prompt
cemittances made.
- Consgnments respectfully solicited.
REFER TO Messrs. G.. T. Workman Co.. K. Ii.
darry L. Co., Dickinson Hill & Co., and Ii. K. ELY
son, RICHMOND; James Alexander. CHARLOTTESVILLE
( Mauzv oTAUNToN; and J. Fl. Wartman Il Co., AR
aIsoNBURG. Richmond, rich rs, 1861.
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NOTICE!

STIE have our accounts drawn of TO 1st January,
w 1862 We desire and earnestly request all per-
sons indebted to us come forward without DELAY,
aud setts up either by cash give their bonds for
the anoupl of their acc iunts.
Feb *. 1852 TAYLOR HOGE.
CLOTHING! CLOTHING!I
have Jass opened large lot of CLOTHING,
=, Manufactured In Baltimore, consisting of Win
ter md spring Goods; als' large quantity of Black
Doe Skin Pants Hats of all kinds
Febs ~62 ROANE ABBY.
"A have made large addition to our stock of
w CLIO fH Nc. among which are some good Over
Coats large lot If Flannel Shirts. good assort-
i menf of Hats; fes Woi Hats for servant ; wear
S;aunton, Dec u 1861 hOANE AL1f.s i
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MISCELLANEOUS.
By THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A M ALTON.

In conformity TO an act OF the Generai Assem-
BLY, passed on the 18th Of February, 1867, the
Snerifs and Sergeants tf the several counties and
corporations in this Commonwealth are hereby
required forthwith to collect all the Muskets,
Pistols and Sabres, and other arms belonging to
the State of Virginia or the Confederate States,
now in the hands OF persons within their respect
i've COUNTIES or corporations who are not In &C
tual service, and which have not been recently
furnished to the militia for public defence, and
to transmit the same t. the Adjutant-General OF
this State at the expense OF the Commonwealth.
The compens stion to the officers for the services
hereby required, and the penalties upon ali per-
sons for fallng to execute the provisions OF the
law are contained in the act, copy OF which Is
hereto annexed. Persons liable to militay uty,
wuO are not in military service, or to whom arms
have not been issued recently for public defence,
and who fail to deliver up such arms, subject
themselves to the penalty Of being forthwith
drafted for the war.
1 ~ Given under my hand, and under tho
Z l. : seal OF the Commonwealth at Richmond,
~ his the 9Th day Of March, 1862, and in
the S6lli year OF the Commonwealth
JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor:
GEORGE w. MUNFoRD,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.
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DE NAL NOTICE.
DIR. j M Els H. HARRIS.

DENTI T,
Graduate Of Baltimore College of Rental rgery,
4 NFFEk5 his Professional services to his &
" friends and the public generally lie will U1ID
take pleasure in waiting all those wishing his pro.
fessional aid their residences, except for mechani
cal operations, such partial OF u sets OF teeth,
which he will put up at his residence, South River
one mile East of Nit Meridian. All operations guar
anteed equal any. Address, Mt Meridian, Augusta
County, Va Sept IL, 1855 -ly.
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NEW BOOKS
New Goods +! New Goods /!

SOME OF WHICH RUN TIE BLOCKADE IN
THE 'sDERMUDA %
M are now receiving nice little stock of sea
w sOnable GOODS TO which we invite the atten-
ton OF the pubic. AS cannot any longer bu
goods en- the usual time, but compelled to pay
Cash tor all we buy, this fact forces us upon the
necessity of selling for CASH with the special uu
Outstanding to be paid in very short time. We arr
really panied to be driven to this course but in ordc
u carry on business have no other way left but t.
adopt toe CASA system as possible We hop
cur friends viii the reasonablensss of the cou rst
and sustain us in it We promise sell our Goods OIL
reasonable advance.
PIPER & FUNKHhUSER,
Staunton Nov &c, 81. Opposite Va Hotel
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LONGS METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
TIVE subscriber is the sole Agent, in Staunton for
l. the sale of ]. H. LONGS PATENT METALLIC
BURIAL CASE, the best nufactured in
the Confederate States 1t is after the model of
Fisks and is an equally good case. Apply to VIM
Gambler, at my shop, corner Main and Water SITS. or
to the undersigned, at Union Hall Mr.. Gambler is
prepared to attend to Undertaking in all branches
March II, 1852. L WADDELL JR
TOR HIRE.--I will hire for the remain n
Il der of the present year, Two Valuable H.
Women. ZA0
March 25-tf J. SMITH.
nRCHARD GRASS SEED for sale bv
~ Feb 25-4t M0SBY Il TAYLOR.
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notice.
TO THE CITIZENS or


WESTERN VIRGINIA.
The undersigned offers his services 10 his friends
and the cllzens generally Of Western Virginia
or the recovery or tue value OF Slaves other pro-
pert, that may have been taken from them DESTROY
u by the enemy.
He will also give Particular and prompt atten ton
The CoiectIpn OF any CLAIMS against the Conlede
ate States against the State OF Virginia and Will
AXE the quickest possible leturus
Is CHARGES MODERATE. sci
Please address me at Richmond Va.
Dec 10, 1861 .-2nos. e. T. BARRIER
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DIR. ARTHUR
TTAS returned to Staunton PERMANENTLY. For
L i eight years liberal patronage he - =
reviews with much gratitude and GissszzsS
knowedged thankfutness Rejoicing GfYTVA
tha. he is still able to serve his old, tried L.
friends with experience and improved skill, dill
gence and faithfulness.
oct Is 1861 If
INit. JAMES JOHNSTON, SURGICAL 4
II MECHANICAL DENTIST, having heen located
permanently Staunton for the last four years. woulo
respectfully inform his friends and the public gene
rally that he still continues practice Dentistry III all
It's various branches WITH the srictest regard to du
liability and usefulness.
Office the south-side of Main Street opposite the
Did Spectator Office,
Staunton, Nov ~, 1854.
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STA u NTON FOUNDRY
NE subscribers call the attention vi the public to
their extensive variety of Paiioi Box Ten Plate
md Cooking STOVES, ot their own manufacture -
Fhey have been cast with especial reference to du-
liability aud giving out heat, and viii be found equal
quality, II not SUPERIOR To any purchased OF North
.rn maze They have also on hand, and Will manu-
facture to order any and every description of IRON
RAILING. Also Mill runs, Machinery, and all
slnds OF Castings naUe to order
The patronage OF the public Is especially solicited
NOV 20 lhhO A ] GAkkEIs a 10.
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NEW TOBACCO STORE.

NEW TOBACCO STORE.
1 He subscriber would Inform the puble genei ally
l. and the consumers of the delicious weed par
tcuiariy. that he has opened
Jew TOBAt co STOREIN STAUNTON,
ne door from Beck Restaurant, AID nearly cpposite
ae Virginia sotel. where he has large stock cf ell
5fades oi Chewing Tobacco and Segars of every
rand. lie can supply tobacco and segars ui all the
.ifierent qualles a, corresp, nding riices H. vii
lso keep on hand smoking Tobacco Pipes and Stems
latches, Backing. and every thing kept in Tosacc
stores. He pre- AIRED to sell b, wholesale veil
etail- Be sure call at the New Tobacco Store
Sept. 3, lo6I tt. j. II II. JOHNSON.
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FRIENDS WHO R!Hr,

March T. l862-tf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-17
The Duty of The Hour.

The New York ObssTusr thus closes we'll.
considered article, in answer to the question =
"What is the Daty of the Hour7"
/. The Presiden! OF the United States must
stand fast in his integrity of purpose, sustained
by his oath, his judgment and the people who
fear God and are mindful of their religious OBJ
ligetioUs Thus far the President has displayed
degree OF 6rmness that has disappointed the
radicals and encouraged the conservatives. de
needs men and more strength. Christians
should pray for him that be may have the grace
Of God to be faithful to bis oath and to the
Constitution. He is the Magistrate TO whom
God has given the sword We must stand by
him with our words of cheer, our prayers and
benedictions.
g. Christians should carry ont to the extrem-
est point Of suffering, the doctrines of Drs.
Hodge and Plumer of the Assembly, as express
ed in the passages at the head of these words
The duty of the citizen Is as truly a religious
duty as that Of pastor or preacher. II the Con.
stitutlon binds the conscience, and 1t certainly
does, then we are bound 60 rally ss one map
with voice and heart, with property and life in
our hands, to the defense of the Government In
this hour of trial.
3. To obtain the Divine favor, essential to
success, we must as christian people be hum.
bled, and bring forth fruit meet for repentance
Here ia our sin and shame. The p0ople, thous.
ands of them, under she garb Of patriotism, are
plundering the government. Others are sez.
ing upon the war as e ptetext for eubveftine
the Constitution. God is against thieves and
covenant breakers. Christians must wash theiI
handa Of iniquity, and implore heaven to re.
member not against the country the sins of pol.
iticlans and speculators.