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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
THE BANKERS, PROJECT.

1t is known by our readers that the
project of Finance recommended by a
convention of Bankers in South Carroll
ma, and since recommended by more
general convention of Bankers of Geor-
gia, was, few weeks since, favorably
noticed by the Richmond Wing, with
the remark that it was very generally
approved by the Press, and that an edi-
torial appeared in the Spectator" con-
tanning objections to that scheme, show
ing that it was impracticable, oppres-
.ive and ruinous. and protesting against
its being received as the favorite scheme
Of the Press. The Richmond Wing no
ticed that article, and stated that plob-
fably the "Spectator" was too fast, as
that scheme proceeded from conven
ton of Bankers. Since then "A Farm
| er," in the columns of the "Whig," has
opened broadside of heavy guns a.
gainst this favorite project of the Bank
ers, and the Editor Of the "Whig'' has
had the canlor to confess that there are
insuperable objections to that scheme
The yolley from the Spectator" did moi
disturb the equanimity or shake the
confidence of the .sWhig," but the
broadside of heavy guns brought to beal
/ by a GA Farmer" has caused the Whis
to surrender. The article by ga Farm
er" referred to will be found in this is
sue OF the spectator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
OBITUARY.

Died of wounds in the 2sd year of his age near the
battle field of Gettysburg, Pa, Lieutenant CHARLES
LEVI FRANCISCO, of the 18th Regt Va. Cavalry,
son Of G.. G. and NJ. g. Francisco.
In the death ofthis superior youth, we mourn the
loss of gallant soldier and the purest of young pat
riots. He was among the first to volunteer in April
1861. For his country's nonor he sundered the ten
changed its endearments for the prvatons and pers
of the camp. He fell at his chosen post of duty in
the foremost ranks of dangers dark career, and was
borne from the field MORALLY wounded. In his last
hours he spoke tenderly of the loved ones at home
and longed TO see them once more He recalled his
mothers counses, and remembered her prayers and
tears in his behalf and observed to comrade watch
ing near him, 81 hope that have profited by them
hope to meet my mother in Heaven
Central Presbyterian please copy.
Departed this life, Sunday, Oct 1st 1853 at her
residence on the Cowpasture River, Highland coun-
ty, Va, Mrs. MARGARET w. STUART wife of the
late James Stuart dec d. in the 6sth year of her age
For many years Mrs. Stuart has been member of the
Methodist E. Church, and by her walk and converse
ton showed that she had passed from death unto le
Though speeches., yet, when dying she raised her
hands In token OF victory over death through tbs
blood OF the lamb then reclining gently on her pillow
AS fades the summer clouds away,
AS SINKS the gale when storms are Ger"
without struggle she breathed her last Mrs Stu
art was an atfectionate mother. good neighbor an
lnduigent MISTRESS and, above all, sincere chris
tan May God in his mercy comfort her any friends
IN their Distress and prepare them by His grace to
meet her In Heaven. "
18th them her name shall live
Through long succeeding years
Embamed, nth all our hearts can give.
Our praises and our tears"
FRIEND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
GENL, WIsE,S LETTER

The Enquirer of the Goth ult., con.
tains long lettor addressed by Gent.
Wise to Hon. J. E. Holcomb otS.C.
Gent Wise sums up the remedies he
would propose as follows:
1st. Repeal the laws reducing any in
terest once promised on loans.
I'd. Impose the Direct and Indirect
Taxes-the one by the rule of 0ppor-
tsoaanaeaat and the other by the rule OF
aasaf orma5ty
3d. A total prohibition Of Importa-
tons, aid breaking up Of the Blockade
Running.
4th.A heavy tax on passports, with
tIe exemption of Government officials,
or agents only, sent out or coming in
on official business, civil or military,
with special authority.
9Th. Confscation and lis proceeds
9th. The repeal of the Taxes in Kind.
7th. The collection of all taxes in the
Confederate currency.
Sth. The repeal of all Sumptuary
laws.
9th. Severe Penal Statutes against
Forestalling the market.
10th. Punish by fine and forfeit ure.
and test by oath, all boarding of Specie
and Products.
18th. State bonds for currency, ana
currency for Confederate bonds.
18th. A Sinking Fund, as established
by the United States, TO pay Public
Debt.
18th. Increase soldiers pay at rate
reasonably proportionate with prices
and make good in money the deficiency
in their rations and forage.
18th. Reform the Commissary ane
Quartermaster's Department. Renaena
bea1aag that hoaoever close tie Military
Acadensy and Institutes may haze pre-
pared soldiers, they haze not taught til,
lessons Of administrators econ0nay.
And | might add another:
18th. Don't allow measures to bt
talked TO death in the Legislatures ane
in Congress. Act! act act!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

Prayers for peace. The recommen-
d#tion of Plus TX. that, on the LIST of
December, the faithful begin devotion
Of twen-y days for peace in America, is
eminently becoming the head OF a
Church whose divine founder came to
bring peace upon and good will among
men. In announcing this period OF
devotion to his congregations on Sun
day week we understand that the Ro-
man Catholic Bishop of the Richmond
Diocese. the very learned and exempla-
ry DR.. McGill, explained to his peo-
pie that the peace for which he expect
ed them to pray was such a peace as
honorable and patriotic men could ac-
cept, and which did involve any sac
rifce of their rights and liberties.
1t would be refreshing and beauti-
ful spectacle if the whole Christian
world, both Roman Catholic and Prot
estant, could unite in their prayers at
the period DESIGNATED for the restoration
of peace to this bleeding and distracted
land. Surely here is a platform and
an occasion on which all Christendom
could lay as de its internal differences,
and send up to the throne of the Eter-
nal Father, from the altar Of Catholic
temples and the pulpits of Protestant
churches, one blending volume Of sol
emn, earnest, and faithful prayer that,
in the language Of the English ritual,
God may "abate the pride, assnage
the malice, and confound the devices
of our enemies that, in the words Of
Jeremy Taylor, "He may cause this
crimson deluge to abate, and anchor
our tempest-tost ark upon an Ararat,
and span the stormy heavens with the
bow Of peace Who can doubt that
prayers thus offered ouldprocare for lis
an intervention more powerful than any
we can look Tor upon earth, and gladden.
our eyes ere loug with the dove bear
ing the olive branch from the very
midst of the seething and seemingly
fathomless food:H Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

We have received a copy of the Al
manac for 1864 published by Messrs
D. B. Payne and FL. G. Victor, Lynch
burg, Va. Orders addressed to either O.
the names ofpublishers will be prompt
ly filed at the following rates:
The trade supplied at $32 per hun
dred SIT per fifty; 81 so per Dozen
Single copies 80 cents.
This Almanac contains besides the
Almanac proper, large amount of in
teresting matter, statistical miscellane
Gus, &C., and useful Record of I'M
pOrtant Eoeaats for 1863,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

IMPREssMENT IN ALABAMA.-A Bill
has been in'rodced in the Alabama Leg
islature making it felony for any per
son to falsely represent himself to be eli
ther State or Confederate agent tot
the purpose Of impressing property
The Bill proposes as punishment fine
of five hundred dollars and imprisoa-
ment in the penitentiary for not less
than five nor more than ten years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
A WORD TO THE WISE.

We call the attention of those who
are not members of the Home Guard
in this county to the resolution adopted
by the Mint Spring company. We I'M
derstand it is the intention of al the
companies in the regiment to adopt sim
liar resolutions.
The Legislature will be apt to pass,
at an early day of the session, a Militia
Bill, enrolling all male citizens between
the ages of Is and IS years. The Home
Guards are, until disbanded by the Pres
ident, in the Confederate service, and
any Militia Bill adopted by the Legis-
lature will not affect them. So all who
wish to be on the safe side had better
join them Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

A private despatch from Summit,
Miss, to the Mobile Tribune, says Welt
zell has been defeated by Gen. Taylor,
and several of his transports stranded
and captured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

Senator Herschel v. johnson has
been reelected to the Confederate Sen
ate from Georgia. The term for which
he is just elected commences on the 18th
of February, 1854, md is for six years.
He was elected tweleve months ago to
fill the declination of Mr.. Toombs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

Beast Butler has entered upon the duties of
his new department, with his headquarters at
Fortress M onroe. The Northern papers hope
that his department will sssoon embrace the city
of Richmond
The Yankee confiscation act has received u-
dicial construction a point of some mpor-|
lance in the United States Circuit Court at Nash
vile. The gist OF the decision is, that real es-
tate, equally with personal property, is liable to
be contscated under the act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

All the contrabands in Washington,
dependent on the Government for sup
port, are to be quartered South of the
Potomac. They have become nui-
sance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

The Washington Governmenth has deter
mined to close the port of Wilmington,
North Carolina, at any expense, and
such swift steamers as can be spared are
being sent to that point.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

GEORGIA LEGISLATURES AND GAMBLERS.
The bill to suppress gambling in Geor-
gia, with penalties similar to those in
the bill adopted by the Legislature of
Virginia, has been rejected in the Sen
ate by a vote of Ii to 81. The bill o.
riginated in, and had passed the House
The motion to reconsider the lost bill
was afterwards carried by vote Of 26
to 9.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

GEN. BucKNER, in reply TO the interrogation
of personal friends in Atlanta as to the report of
his resignation, said that he had not, and added,
ssthat DO person or combination Of persons, nor
could any set of circumstances at this late hour,
drive him from the service of the South, and if
he could not fight as General he certainly could
as private.''
ssHad been a soldier Of fortune,'' said lie 81
could have held a much higher position on the
other side; or if l had preferred it, 1 could have
remained at home in ease and comfort, and left
it to my contrymen to win for me the indepen-
dence of my cOuntry.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

A cotton factory has been completed
near Lynchburg, and is now turning out
yarns. The enterprise is due to Messrs
NoWlin & Murrill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

A Considerable number of Texas plan
t ers have agreed to furnish corn at fifty
cents per bnshel to all persons in the ar
my and to soldiers families.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
WAYNEsBo1Ro' PROPERTY FOR

M|AYNESBORO' PROPERTY FOR
w SAAE.-The subscriber, offers for saIe his
property IN Waynesboro Augusta county, consisting
OF Two lots adjoining, and located on Main street
the business part OF the town, The improvements a
taOo story BRICK sUWELLLNG And STORE
HOUSE, sixty ieet hing, win Easement running the
entire length, and two story brick Clubhouse with
rooms, designed for servants brick STABLE of large
slze dairy bountItu.ly supplied with cool water
The buildings are substantial, aud with repairs,
contain as many convenieEces and in some respects
more, than any property in the place. If not sold
privately, oetoe Thursday, the 10th dSy OF Deem
oer 1t W III o that day, be offered public auction,
70 the highest bidder tor Confederate money.
Address VIM. WIthrow, Jr, W al nesUorogVa.
Nov Its haNkY B. JONES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

1t is stated that Miss Slidell, daughter
of the "rebeP ambassador, is to be mar
ried to M. Granger, the Confederate
loan contractor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

tA We would call attention. to the adj
vertisement Of Rollins the Comedian
We have not witnessed any Of his en-
tertainnents, but understand that those
who have express themselves pleased,
as Rollin makes them 'Laugh and grow
fat"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

W The tributes of respect by the
Board OF Directors of the Central Bank
and by the Bar Of Staunton to VIM.
Kinney, deceased, as well as the COM
munications signed, respectively,
"Home Guards" and enquirer" have
been uaaavoida6zy postponed to the
next issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

NJ OTTO E.--I executed to Armstrong r SiIlinos
IN my note for 800, at months, on the 9th Nov.
1860 and the consider alton for which it was given
not having been complied with, the note will not be
It, J. NJ. McCUE.
Dec 1-3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

Hon. Thos. ii. Watts, the Governor elect,
(says the Montgomery ssAdvertiser'') has re
turned from his campaign in Middle and Central
Alabama, where he met and addressed his con-
stituents upon the position and prospects of the
State and Confederacy, and is highly Egratifed
with the welcome he everywhere received, and
the spirit which anmatesthe people. Mr.. Watts
found the reported disafectlon in certain local
tiles greatly exaggerated land proud to believe
after searching canvass, that there are but few
men in the State of Alabama base enough to
again live with the Yankees, on any terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
FOR TIE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. EDITOR Since the adjournment of the
Legislature, three weeks ago, when an attempt
was made to protect sheep from the butcher as
well as THE DOGS, several hundred of the finest
sheep have been killed in Stanton for food and
ONE Kindred BY DOGS, viz Gerard B Stuart's,
Berry Hinton's, VIM. Crawford's, John G. Nc
Cues and others. When will this evil be curea2
When will the public open their eyes to the me-
cessty Of AT ONCE checking the evil
A SHiVERING SOLDIER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
MILLER IRON WORKS,
and all the lands thereto attached, embracing some
10000 Acres.

on the head waters OF the Snenan6oan, in Rocking
ham countv, Va, miles above Port Republic, the
head of navigation, and IL miles from Waynesboco,
on the Va Central Railroad. Ii is probably the most
valuable estate of the kind in the Confederacy The
iron Ore on it is of very superior quality tor Agri
cultural and Military purposes The 9. ). War De-
partment up to the present purchased nearly all
its manufacture. The Bar Irop readily sells in the
neig iborhood for 81 LOCO per ton. It's present capac
Ity about 900 of PIG ffe;al and 800 tons of
Bar Iron. 1t Is in fuH blast, and leased until
Jansary the lst, lo6t, at which t]me possession Will
De given.
The fal mace which has fine Steam Engine attach
ed. IS mites down grade to the Forge The fore on
South Rlrer has nni mlted water power, natural
dam, all the necessary Workshops Outb findings,
Dwelling House, Stone Merchant MILL &c, ali put
DIP in the most durable style. In this property
erai farms OF Level arabic land included.
Persons wishing sale and pro6tayie investment
are invited to examine The premises
TERMS CASH, Tune or Iron to suit TIE purchaser.
will sell 1T privately before the day OF public sale,
OF which, however, due notice will be given.
For further particulars. apply to
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD, Staunton, Va,
for himself and heirs Of Joseph Slnlth, decd.
Nov 24-4Ls-Riehmond Wing copy twice q week in
daily ids and send bIilto this office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

n MEETING of the Mint Spring COMPANY
"A OF the Augusta Raid Guards, held on the 2StI,
uit, on motion, it resolved, that after the list
day OF January, 1854 this Company will receive No
more new members, unless it is persons who NAV
By order of Capt. W. A. ARNEY
A. G.. CHRISTIAN, o. s.
IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

GbEAO REWARD Runaway from the sub
eDCUU scribers, on last Saturday night ne
gro boy, named JESSE, about Is years old, very
ack rather tall and slender, good face, smart
tive and sprightly, light drab dove color
ed hat, either black suit or brown Jeans; also, a
mar named WILSON, copper colored, about 80 years
old, likely, side VIII skers, has wife at Shep-
herdstown, at Mr. Hensels about feet inches high
both probably dressed alike.
We will pay 20 apiece for the recovery of either
negro wherever found.
NV. D. HOGSHEAD,
VIM s. McCHESNEY.
Address VIM. S. McChesney, Staunton, Va.
. HnoN1 o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

LOR SALk..sIRON WOkAS, SLAVES,
II MILL, &c. In pursuance of decree of the
Circuit Court OF Augusta county, rendered in the
cause ct Alexander eattersons admir-, &C., against
his heirs II shall proceed commissioner sell,
The 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT, at public
sale the valuable Iron Works left by said Patterson,
consisting OF
"CL.aX. FORGE,
and Foundry, also, chopping mill. They are sit
uated on the South River IN Augusta county, about
Two miles from Waynesooro' Depot c. r. Road.
The water power is abundant, and the lands consist
of Is the Works and several thousand acres
Quantity to be ascerained before sae IN the South
Mountain, about mile from the works, upon which
the coallng wood and timber procured; sufficient
metal can be readily obtained. Tbs works are now
IN successful operation, and the dwellings, and all
necessary buildings in good condition TIE prop
erty is thrown into Market by the death of the late
proprietor. Possession given the let of January
next. At the same time and place. will sell, one
negro woman, ami two boys. all the personal
property left by said decedent consisting part of
Horses, Wagons, and lai ness Mica cows, farming
implements household and Kitchen Fun nture, &c.
TERKS:-keai Estate IN equal .nstaments at d, IL,
Is and II BIS, bearing interest. Slaves at six
months bearag interest, purca TO give bond and
good security and title of land ned But the
purchasers the OF the report sale to
have the option paying IL down. Personal prop
eriy all sums OF ten donars and unser cash;
that amount three months credit IN good security.
IL. Ii. PECK, Co a'r and Admir-.
Nov. H-tds-Vin copy
DUBLIC SA LIE or MOUNT TURRY IRON
l. W0kKS.-in obedience TO q decree OF the Cir
cult Court OF Augusta county, We wall, CUmu.is-
sloners. offer at puoc aie on Saturday. the 18th day
of December, 1868 the premises, the lros properly
known Mount TORY, situated in the south Eastern
part of Augusta County. The lana attached contains
about eight thousand GU0) scfesthe precise GUAM
sly will be made known on he day OF Sale The
furnace, and ali of the buildings in suitable repair Tor
operating the coming year. On The land is Iron ore
and Wood IN great abundance Tie high price of
iron afo. DIS great inducemcnt for investment in the
property.
TERMS "A credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months will re gwen, tn pure NV ng boud
with approved security wi interest from the date
with tae privilege the purchaser of pay ng ali
and taking up his bonds when the sale g confirmed
by the Court. LOkENZJ SiAW,
Nov I7--4ts DIS YOUNG,
VIndic tor cnnV COmniIs siOrers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

FACTORY DESTROYED. The cotton and
wool factory in Talladega county, Ala,
was destroyed by fire fewnights since.
The machinery cannot be replaced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01
NEW ADVERTISE EN- ENTS.
HID. QRS. VALLEY DISTRICT,
LINvILL'S CREEK. Nov. 18th. lRR2

Special Order, No. rs.
1t having been reported to the General Command
ing that the officers and agents of the Subsistence
department in this District unable to procure the
supplies imperatively required for the army by pur-
higher prices than those fixed by the Government
Commissioners and sending such supplies out Of the
District be sold again, it ordered that the com
m'ssioners of Subsistence at New Market Harrison
burg, Staunton and Lexington, and those on duty
with tits commard in the field. do impress Tor the
use OF the army all the of subsistence found
in the hands of SPECTATORS which have been sold
to spectators. though not delivered to be sent OF
the District and by the term sspecuators is meant
any one Who buys to sell again. This order is not
intended to apply to necessares in the hands of pro-
ducers IN transltu to market which have not been
sold engaged be sold before or on their arrival
at market By command of
(SgneJ) ErIg. Gen. j. d IMBODEN
e.. w. MoPHAIL, Comd'g Valley Dis.
Lieut. Il A. d.. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

The Savannah Neus exhumes the following
from an Grafton delivered by Edward Everett,
at Concord MASS in 1925. 1t was on the &C.
casioH OF fete given in commemoration of the
battles of Lexington and Concord. It contains
truths which the orator has forgotten, but which
some of our own people may use with effect when
they choose to appeal to the valor and patriotlsm
of the South;
The people [said Mr.. Everett, always conquer.
They must always conquer. Armies may be de
feated kings may be overthrow and new dy-
nasties imposed, by foreign arms, on an ignorant
and savish race, that care not in what language
the covenant of their subsection runs, nor in
whose name the deed of their barter and sale is
made out. But the people never Invade: and
when they rise against the invader are never SUBJ
dued. IF they are driven from the plains they
fly to the mountains Steep rocks and everlasting
hills are their castles the tangled, painless
thicket their palisades and nature God : is
their ally. Now He overwhelms the host of
their enemies beneath His drifting mountains of
sand now He buries them beneath falling at.
mosphere of polar SHOWS He let's loose his tenn
pests on the fleets; He puts folly into their
counsels, madness into the hearts Of their lea
ders and He never gave, He never will give,
full and final triumph vir;uous, gallant peo-
pie. resolved to be free.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

sAI AIM SfEIstsS' LANDED PR JPER-
w TY FDR SALE,-.
Situated al Is IN Court Horse
The several tracts oonain 0oU acres, g. eat
portlon OF which IS rieh we'll watersc, Well Set in
Clover and other grasses. AS s.oek and grazing
farm. i, is OF Superior qu llty Alter sale OF The
aforesaid property, VIII offer at pubic sale, Hotel
Furniture farming Utensils, Stock &c OF which due
notice will De given.
Nov 24-3ts UEO. MA YES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

Among the prisoners arrived in At
lanta, few DAYS since,wa fair haired
youth about eighteen, who, on exami-
nation, proved to be Miss Frances Mil
Ter. god N. Y. regiment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

. 1t is reported here that on tie
flrst OF last week the Yankees burnt the
dwelling house of Andrew J. Hunter,
Esq, OF Charlestown, Jefferson county.
1t is said that they would not allow any
thing to be taken from the house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-01

SaoT-A man belonging to the 18th
Va. regiment, Mahone's brigade, was
shot in the presence Of the brigade,
few days since, on the charge Of skulking
on the battle field. Two Others were
to share similar fate, but the execu-
ton was. postponed until further ord ers.