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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

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At the battle of Perryville in Kty.,
the Federal General VIM. r. Terrill was
killed. He was a son of VIM. II. Terrill
of Bath county, Va, and about 81 years
of age. In speaking of him, cores
pondent of the Lynchburg Republican
says:
"He graduated at West Point in 1858
and was one year the senior of General
J. E. B. Stuart. He was a good schol-
ar and stood we'll in his class. After
graduating he received the appointment
of Assistant Professor of Mathematics,
and then for some years was in the Coast
Survey in Florida and elsewhere. He
was superior draughtsman and a fine
officer. To the great modification and
chagrin of his father and brothers, he
deliberately chose to remain and take
sides with the enemies of his native
State He sleeps now in the warriors
grave, and | only regret that he could
not have given his life in better cause.
He was an amiable, intelligent and
courteous gentleman. How native
born Virginian could become a traitor
to the south is mystery cannot solve.
His brothers are in the Confederate SER
vice; one is Colonel and both are zeal
GUS in the good cause"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
QUARM'RS GEMS. OFFICE VA. FORCES,

QUARM'RS GEMS. OFFICE VA. FORCES,
LYNCHB5RG, VA, Oct. 49, 1882. (
ITO the people of the counties OF Smythe, Wythe,
i Tazewell Mercer. Giles, Pulaski, Carroll, Floyd,
Montgomery, Craig, Monroe. franklin, Roanoke,
Bedford. Bosetourt, Allegheny, Rockbridge, Bath,
Amherst. Campbell, Appomattox, Nelson, Augusta,
Rockingham. Pendeton, Highland. and Greenbrier
The Assembly having provided for The production,
distribution and sale salt TO the citizens OF the
Commonwealth, at COST, and the Governor having
directed this office procure forthwith the necessa-
ry transportation 10, salt from the Kanswha SalInes
to Dublin Depot, sthe Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad and TO Mrboro'. on the Va. Central Rail-
road, | have this dav authorized and empowered the
Sheris and tn. presiding Magistrates of counties
to procure and send forthwith to the kanawha Sa-
lnes with all possible dispatch, all the wagons teams
and drivers t. obtained your respective counties.
Full instructions have been gwen To them and au-
hoi ity to impress benever parties withhold their
teams in these lines IT pressing necessity. Ample
remunefative rates have been fixed for all who
promptly aud voluntarily place their property at the
disposal of the state Tor this purpose, from which
deduction viii be maGe where resort has 10 be made
to impressment our attention is asked to the pro-
prlety OF uniting your teams, To make suitable
means OF transportation md urged, III view
OF the approach of Winter, place them without de
lav under the control of either of The shove named
icefs, provided with the necessary subsistence Tor
man az. beast tor The round trip. The trains from
each county will be provided with wagon-naster
from that county, De appointed by the above nam
cd officer, who witt be required control anc protect
the property of It's citizens, whilst IN the service OF
the ,taIe- L. r. SMOOT, Maj. and Q Nj,
Oct. 81 -2t Acting Quarm' Gen. Va. Forces
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

The onota Of Maryland for Lincoln's
draft has been fixed at Is, 344 men. OF
this number 1884 volunteers for three
years have already been furnished,
leaving 5000 to be raised by draft
Baltimore city is to furnish only forty
sir men by draft, having been credited
with 5,s97 volunteers. ? Allegheny,
Washington, Cecil, and Kent counties
having furnished more than full quotas,
viii escape the draft,
Since our army went into Maryland
there has been very perceptible abate-
ment in sympathy for that poor, down
trodden State. owing to the cool recep-
ton with which our gallant army met
at the hands of the people of that por-
ton Of the State visited by them. When
II Is remembered that they were in the
counties of Frederick and Washington,
two counties as much Yankeeized as
Pennsylvania, the latter having furnish
ed more volunteers to Lincoln than his
draft calls for. and the former having
furnished nearly as many as the draft
call requires, it is not at all surprising
that they met with the cold shoulder in
that part of the State. In other parts OF
the State the feeling is quite the reverse,
as is shown by the following facts
Calvert county has furnished Lincoln
a,aoyy' volunteer Charles, only one J;
Prince George, taoo /; St. Mary's, four !;
Montgomery, tseUeaa.
These facts encourage the hope that
1there is life in the odd Land yet. "-
The fires ofpatriotisrn may be smothered
for a season, but the time will come
when they will burst forth with volcanic
violence.
- Lincoln's draft took place in Mary
land on last Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

YANKEE OUTRAGEs IN Missouri "A
friend in Memphis encloses the editors
of the appeal published at Grenada.
Miss, letter from gentleman Of We
racity in St. Louis, exposing the outrages
committed by the Federals in MISC ri
They are bearing down upon the citi-
zens with a much tighter rein, taking
from them their farms, dwellings, and
daily avocations, at pleasure, and Tor the
slightest cause. When the letter was
written there were seven hundred and
fifteen citizens confined in the military
prison, McDowell's College, and nine
tenths of these were arrested on mere
suspicion. The letter alluded to says
In short, our citizens are being murder
ed by hundreds, imprisoned by thous-
ands, and robbed and plundered of their
property by the hundreds of thousands
and this You may report as truth, and
nothing but the truth, to the Confeder-
ate authorities"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Wansed.

"We want to buy coon and possum
dog, to hunt our meat with during the
coming year. 1t is foolish fof man to
think about buying hog meat who is
printing a paper at So a year. A dog
that will hunt coon, 'possum, and kill a
sheep occasionally, will command a
good price at these headquarters. .
Cleavela'ad (1enaa.) Banner.
There are, even in this good county,
some fen penurious persons who would
reduce the editor of their county paper
to the necessity of relying upon s'coon
and 'possum dog" for his support. But
the large IL ajority are reasonable, and
are willing to pay fair price for his
paper, so that he has no use for a dog
that will hunt coon, 'possum, and kill q
sheep occasionally"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

THEN AND Now.-In Stewards letter
to Mr.. Dayton, the .. S. Minister at the
Court of France, dated April %, 1861,
the object Of which was to affect public
opinion and official action, he took &C,
casion to remark that sany effort" on
the part of President Lincoln 'sto disturb
the system of slavery as it existed nnder
the Constitution and laws aoouzd be IN
constitutional" The emancipation proc.
lamation of Lincoln is not only an effort
to s'disturb," but to abolish the system
of slavery in the Southern States, and
viewed in connection with the official
declaration of Mr., Seward, above quoted,
proves that neither respect for tan oath
which is registered in Heaven" nor
conscience, nor common sense, can here
after be imputed to the Chief Magistrate
of the Yankee nation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Flour a. ss. 90 per Barrel.

The Rockingham " Register I" says
that the Commissary of that Post has
been constructed to procure large
AMOUNT of -four for the army, and has
been authorized to pay the sum of $500
per barrel therefor, with instructions to
sieze the requisite supply unless the
farmers are willing to furnish the supply
at the price named" The g Register .
understands that this order emanated
from the Chief Commissary of General
Lees army. We think that such an Or
der operates injustice to the farmer, as
be should be paid the market price Of
the section in which he lives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
The Trars-Mississippi Department.

From what we have lately heard, says
the Fayetteville observer" we are
led soon to expect great and glorious
events in this far-off region. General
Holmes is said to have large army OF
as good fighting material as the world
affords, well clothed, well shod and a
bundantly fed, only waiting fol arms,
which are ON the way to them, to make
a movement which will speedily drive
away every Yankee from Arkansas and
Missouri.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

The above rates will be paid to all persons who
promptly and voluntarily furnish their wagons,
teams and drivers. In all cases however, where
suitable teams are not promptly and voluntarily
offered by the owners thereof, you are hereby au-
thorized and required, By virtue of the authority
aforesaid, to impress The same with suitable
drivers and the necessary forage, and to forward
them, as before described, to the Kanawha Sa-
lines. For all such impressments, deduction
OF twent. five cents per horse per day will be
made from the above rates for hire, together with
The ne cessary subsistence of driver and horses,
should the same be furnished by the State and
not by the uwner.
Your attention is called to the Importance OF
uniting teams, to interfere as little as pos
siblc with the operations of the farmers at this
season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Sentiment in Northwestern Virginia.

We learn from gentleman who has
Just arrived here from Northwestern
Virginia that large majority Of the
people in that section are sympathizers
with the South. The Pierpont Govern
ment is trembling, and the enemy are
making strenuous exertions to prevent
its early fall. They fear an uprising OF
the people, and have recently sent add
tional forces there. At Parkersburg
there are two regiments, at Clarksburg
two brigades, and at Wheeling one bri-
gade. tits supposed that there are TO-
900 Federal troops between New Greek
and Parkersburg. We hope the time
will speedily arrive when the yoke OF
oppression will be lifted from the CALLED
necks of the loyal people of that section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Occupation of Charleslcwn.

Gen. Hancock occupied Charlestown,
Jefferson county, Virginia, Thursday
evening, after an artillery duel OF two
hours, our pickets retiring to the hill
this 81 lie. The enemy lost one killed
and eight wounded. We lost Captain
Smith, of the Richmond artillery, and
eight wounded. Two hundred of our
Antietam wounded were captured.----
Mcclellan spent Thursday night at
Charlestown, but returned to Washing
ton Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Lieutenant Generals.

The President has appointed seven
Lieutenant Generals to command the
several army corps, under a recent act
of Congress. The nominations were
confirmed by the Senate last Thursday,
in Executive session. The following
MajorGenerals have been appointed
Lieutenant Generals Jackson. Long
street, Hardee, Penn berton, Polk, Kir-
by Smith and Holmes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Great Victory in Kentucky.

From the concurrent statements OF all
the Southern dispatches, there can be
no doubt that Gen'l Bragg gained q
brilliant victory over Gen'l Buell. in
Kentucky. The contest ragged for sew.
eral days. The fighting commenced al
Perryville, in Boyle county, on Monday
morning, the 9th instant. Gen. Buck.
ner i'll the centre, and Gems. Marshall
and Morgan on the right As the re-
suit of the first days fight, Hardee cap
tured 1900 prisoners, with very heavy
slaughter to the enemy. On Tuesday
the fight was renewed, with still great
er slaughter to the enemy---Hardee cap
turing 1900 prisoners. Marshall and
Morgan captured 5000 prisoners. The
enemy were driven back twelve miles
with tremendous slaughter. The fight
was renewed on the third day and last
ed all day, our army driving the enemy
back distance of several miles, and
still following them up closely, when
night set in. Eighteen hundred of oul
cavalry were sent forward by Gen
Bragg under the renowned John I'll
Morgan, to harass the enemy. while oul
forces followed on at distance, it is
said, of but a few miles in their rear
Gen. Bragg having gained a decided ad
vantage, was determined to follow it up
About one o'clock on the morning o.
the fourth day, it is said, the Yankee
forces broke, and the retreat soon be
came a perfect rout. Hundreds and
hundreds fell by the wayside from sheer
exhaustion, aud the whole line of the re
treat was literally strewed with KNAPP
Lsacks, canteens, small arms, overcoats
and everything else that could possibly
impede the movements of the fugitives
The Petersburg Express says that g
| is reported, that the enemy's losses in
killed, wounded and missing, will Ger
tainly reach 10000, and some express
the opinion that they will be even great
Ter. The greatest CONSERVATION is. said
to prevail in Cincinnati and Louisville
and the papers of the former city, I'M
Ihesitatingly confess, that Buell's army
has been very badly beaten; that the
rebels hold undisputed possession Of
Kentucky, and that Cincinnati is il
great peril.
Wehave captured 1872 pieces of can
non, all the enemy had, and small arms
| by the tens of thousands.
It is gratifying to learn, that up to the
latest accounts, we had not lost a single
general officer, and that our casualties
will not exceed 4,300." ia
P. S. Since the above was in type
news has been received which may
change the whole aspect Of affairs, anc
may render General Bragg's victory 8
barren one. The enemy being heavily
reinforced, he Bragg was compelled te
fall back. A battle was expected on
the 18th. General Kirby Smith formeo
junction with General Bragg on the
evening of the 10th. The result Of the
battle Of the 18th, if it was fought, has
not been received. II we were defeated
in that battle it will change the whole
aspect of affairs in Kentucky.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Salt ] Saltg!

We ale pleased to see that the au
thorities have been SO prompt in max
ina provisions 70 get q 4 supply OF salt
from the kanawila Salines. We cal
attention to the advertisement of L. T.
moot, Acting Quartermaster-General
OF Virginia forces, found ill our adver
Using columns.
H. the Instructions of the Qnartermaster-Geu
erai to the shefiffs and pres ding Magistrates, he
says:
The following rates Will be paid fer teams thus
employed, uron the certificate OF either one o
yen a. to the date vi The commencement OF soI.
vice:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Presentation TO Gen. JEFF. Thompson.

A splendid rife and accoutrements
were presented to Gen. jeff. Thompson,
Of Missouri, on Thursday last, by some
-ofhis Georgia and Virginia friends. The
General, who has been in Richmond for
several days, stopping at the Exchange
Hotel, is practically well skilled IN the
nse Of the fayorite weapon which bis
friends have seen tit to bestow upon
him: The rifle was made by Mr.. Moss,
of Richmond, and is regarded as SUI
perior weapon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Northern Elections.

The Democrats have carried Pennsyl
vania, Ohio and Indiana. The Demo
cratic majority in the State Ticket in
Pennsylvania is 10000; in Ohio, 49,
600; and in Indiana, 5000. In Ohio,
Vallandigham was defeated by General
Schenck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

BRILLIANT SKfRMIsH IN NICHOLAS coUSTY.-A
letter from an officer in the army, da ed Sum
uersvllle, October 9Th, to the editors advises us
of brilliant little aflir in Nicholas on the morn
ing vi that day.
Ga the pre- nous day the Yankees made dash
on a few o. Captain Lackey's company, l4th
Virginia. End captured eight of them, near b rcil
river. immediately on learning the fact Col.
q. q. Tnorburn, started in pursuit with his cav
airy overlook tue enemy at O'Clock on the
morning Of tue 8ta near Bull Town, and after {,
brisk engagement completely routed taem re-
Capturing Lackey's men, killing twelve of The
enemy, nd taking 81 prisoners, incl,I,iipg tbs
commanding officer. Seventeen horses were al,
so captsred. Our loss was one Killed and tw,
w0unded.-Lyach. Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Present frem Beauregard I'D StoheWahl
Jackson.

General Beauregard has presented to
General jackson splendid silver
mounted pistol, of a new pattern, made
in Paris expressly for jackson; It is a
revolver, navy size, constructed to throw
balls as cannon throws grapeshot.-
With this formidable weapon all officer
hard pressed in action might destroy
half a dozen enemies at single dis
charge. An appropriate inscription
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
PIahO Forte for Sale.

We would invite attention to the adj
vertisement for the sale Of first rate pi
ano forte. This is one of the ,rticles
the price of which must necessarily be
enhanced in short time, as we are now
cut off from the sources OF supply, and
consequently those in need would dc
well to embrace this opportunity to ob
tain good one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

The Lexington Gazette !" says that
the ladies of Kockbiidge " expect to
send wagon to otaunton eUery thurs
day with provisions and clothing for the
sick and wounded" All honor to the
noble ladies OF Rock bridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
The Chi,si's Friend.

This is the title of a handsome little
paper for children published in Rich
mond by the Presbyterian Committee
of Publication. The Child's Friend is
issued monthly at Is cents per annum
to clubs of twenty or more sent to one
address, and for less numbers at 80
cents. It is neat paper, well printed,
and filled with interesting matter for the
young. Address s'The Child's Friend
box II, Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
The I" Magnolia. ,,

This is the title of a neat family pa
per recently established in Richmond.
All Southern papers of this kind should
be literally supported by the people OF
the South. The terms OF the /" Magno.
liza" are $3.50 in advance. We invite
attention to the prospectus, published in
our advertising columns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
The Yankees Evacuat,ng Nashville.

CHATTANOOGA, Oct. l7th.-The following des-
patches, dtied at Lavergne, Tennessee, the l7ih
nave been received by tie Chattanooga Rebei :
''Ail is uncertainty. l believe the Yankees
are leaving Nashville. In addition TO the above,
am satisfied that there is something ON hand. -
''Letters from Bragg's army to our friends in
Nashville and Springfield say that Buen's army
IS the worst whipped and most terribly cut up OF
the war. Nodoubt is entertained that We gained
a glorious victOry.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
General Van Dom Superseded.

General Earl Van Dorm has been
superseded in the command ofthe army
recently engaged with the enemy at
Corinth, and Major General }. Q. Penn
berton assigned to the command OF that
portion of our forces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
From T.x4s.

From private letters of late dates from
Texas, to friend in Grenada, the cap
peaP' learns that the steamer General
Rusk has arrived at Southern port
with an immense amount of powder and
other articles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

An arrival from EUROPE brings the
intelligence that vessel which arrived
at London reported that the Confederate
steamer Alabama also known as the
''29O'-had captured and burned tour
American whalers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Federal Report of the Battle of Corinth.

The report Of the battle of Corinth
says Rosencrans was recalled from the
pursuit of Van Dorm on the 10th,
and he reports the Confederate army
entirely demoralized and incapable OF
mischief. The Federals captured II
guns, 200 prisoners, including 100 off
GERS. They estimate their loss at only
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

The London Index y says that tn
Southern Club, at Liverpool, was meet
ing with great success i'll raising funds
for the relief Of Southern prisoners i'll
Federal hands. The contributions al
ready exceed $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
RICHMOND MARKETS.
By W. D ToMPKINs.

FLOUR. yer, much excited. sales $22 for Super6ne,
1928 toe Extra and Famil. $25.
WHEAT. sales of Red, 1890; White 81.
CORN. 81
CORN MEAL S2@0s2.5O.
OATS, sz4@<z1a
HAY, s31s
BUTTER, S for prime.
LARD Az cents
BACON, 6a@7 cents, and scarce.
SOAP. 5oets
APPLES, s. to $40 and SIS.
Wool, : 5o@* rs for unveshed; s. 0Og ~
for washed.
Richmond Oct 81 1852
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

A few weeks since we stated that the
wages of private soldiers had been in
creased from 81 to $14 per MONTH
We were in error, as the bill failed to
pass Congress, which We very much re-
greet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

nAYED OF sIOLEN.-

- RAYED OR STOLEN
- On the slh Of October. dark BTown MARE,
aged years. ipily rs hands high, with several "t,-e
spots upon her SIDE and rump and upon het psstafe
JOINT of her hiud tee Is mixed Win "hite ha'r
small star on he lore head ANY one nnong her OF
informing me of her whereabouts VIII De iuly com
pens aed for their time aud trouble. Address me at
Staunton, Augusta county, Va uvrp1v
Oct l4-3t* GEOhuH III En- LII
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

Those who desire to have their papers
stopped, must pay all arrearages. This
the lQa0 requires, as we'll as common
honesty. Tie subscriber is chargeable
with the paper till all arrearages be
paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
The Episcopal Convention.

The I" Protestant Episcopal Church in
the Confederate States of America
will hold its first General Council in
Augusta, Georgia, on the 18th of No
Yemher
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

The Confederate Congress failed TO
agree on device for a seal, so that the
Government must still use the old one
adopted by the Provisional Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

Mat Ward, who killed teacher in
Kentucky some years ago, has been re-
Gently killed in Arkansas, where he re-
sided. His farm was guarded by Yam
kee soldiers, under whose protection he
was picking cotton. The Confederates
attacked the party, and Ward, who was
dressed like the Yankees, was mistaken
for one OF them and killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Wood /!

Those who wish to furnish wood fol-
their subscription will please do so al
once, as we wish to lay in our Winter
supply. .ara,s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

As4E OF Personal PROPERTY The
~ subscriber VIII, on THU ~ DAY. the 3Vtb day Of
ve'ober seD al Public Auction at his residence. Ou
itodie F.iver, the following property &c wit:
Youny Horse, 2 mich Cows. 2 IA Cows, Is fa5 Hogs
sore stock Hogs. tgo horse C4rrisge- nearly new
land Harness. Bureaus. several Bedsteads, / safe.
II Dining Table aiSa has crop of Wheat; and many
other articles too tedious TO mention.
TERMS made known the day Of sale.
Oct 2f-2t* HANSEL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

Congress did not adopt any design for
a national flag before its adjournment,
so that we still have the stars and bars. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21

The Philadelphia North American"
says that 1900 new Union recruits in
NSnoari have joined the Southern army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
MARRIED.

Ont be I,,l Of August, l. 81 at the Parsonage, in
WayD es bore b, Rev. H. Smith, Mir SAMPrON
PETER. jr, ard Miss SAlLlE + HANGER, caught
err of VIM. s. Hanger, Esq, all OF Augusta county.