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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
"MAGNANIMOUS.o

Though the V5aadicator published, in
its last issue, the result of the election
for the House Of Delegates in Rocking.
ham county, and gave the vote each Of
the candidates for the House of Dele
gates received in this county, yet, by
a most remarkable cosats 0na5ssela, IT
failed to give the votes the candidates
for Congress received in this county,
This must be attributed to the"exceeding
magnanimity" of the editor of that Jour
nal. The vote for Letcher was so great
and overwhelming in this county, and
the feelings of that editor were so kind
towards the friends and supporters of
Baldwin, that he could not consent to
mortify them by the publication of the
vote each of the candidates for Congress
received. This, it must be confessed,
was very kind, considerable and ssmag-
unanimous" on the part of that editor,
and we hope the friends Of Baldwin will
properly appreciate it. AS Letcher
received the support of all the dssinter-
eSted patriots yclept axe-grinders, ct id
oa'aaae genus, he received in Augusta
county the enormous vote of 1852, where
as Baldwin only received the insignif-
cant vote of 1852! and this remarkable
disparity accounts for the failure of the
Vsqadscotor to publish the result of the
Congressional poll for Augusta county.
What sublimer virtue what magnifi-
cent magnanimity !!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
FROM TULLAHOMA.

Official information received here induces the
belief that active operations are about to be re-
newed in Tennessee. Rosencranz's demonstra.
Etions within the last few days indicate tina he is
about to make an advance. 1t is, however, i'm
possible to say whether he meditates BONA FL
DE attack or is only threatening 10 deter US from
sending reinforcements to Yick sburg. [Enqai
rer of the 4th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
PREDICTION VERIFIED.

At the beginning of the canvass for
Congress, relying confidently upon the
patriotism of the masses Of the people
without distinction of former party di-
visions, we expressed the belief that the
election in this county would present
the sublime spectacle of the whole vo-
ting population, with the exception OF
axe-grinders and those under their infill-
ence, rallying, with an approximation
TO unaninity, to the support of the re
election of Hon. John B. Baldwin. The
result has verified this prediction, and
has shown that our confidence in the dis
interested patriotism of the masses Of
those who had been formerly classed as
Democrats was well founded. We are
gratitied to know that this is as true OF
the Democrats of Rockingham, our ma
tive county, as of those in 'old Angus
ts." When we expressed our confidence
in these patriots, the s'Vindicator" called
it ''sickly fattery" The result has
proven that instead Of being ''fattery,""
which is praise undeserued, it was praise
richly me1lted. We said at the time
that the result would show who had the
better appreciation of the patriotism OF
the Democracy. The result has shown,
land it is favorable to their patriotism,
and in accordance with our expressed
confidence in them.
By virtue of the pure patriotism ofthe
masses of the Democracy ofthis District
Hon. John B. Baldwin is reelected tc
Congress by larger majority than any
other candidate for Congress in the whole
State. By this act, the voters of the
District have secured the continued ser
vices of a member of Congress who is
an honor to the District and credit te
the State They will never have reason
to regret the choice they have made
The friends of Baldwin, also, have the
qualification to know that they did mo-
secure his reelection by slandering the
character Of his opponent. CAL has
worked together for good"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

fEDERAL ATROCITIES IN ARKANsAs.-
A gentleman writing from ozark to Lit
tie Rock, says that !. few days since q
Federal scouting party left Fayetteville
with the black flag hoisted. They MUIR
dered twenty five citizens, among them
Lewis Hewitt and three OF the Apple
by's. The tories there openly preached
determination, and threaten to murder
every Southern man, woman and child.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

Gen1 Rcsecrans has ordered all Off
GERS of the rebel army now held as pris-
oncrs, and who may hereafter be cap
tured in battle, to be placed in close
confinement and strongly guarded
None will be paroled or exchanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

Nashville is converted into a military en-
campment. Horses Craze in all the yards, and
aud houses are made stables of. The city is full
of Lincolns detectives, who go in every gulse,
In order to carry on a sly stem Of espaiHage worse
than ever disgraced fendal kingdom.
Negroes are marched up to the Qualifications
under epard and made 10 work hard. They are
allowed half rations, and cons0led with the
promise that by working hard and helping the
Yankees. they will be set free when the war IS
over The Yankees watch them to prevent heir
running away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
Y ALILUABLE MILL PROPERTY ON

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| will offer at public SALE on the premises to the
highest bidder, on SATURDAY, THE BOTH DAY OF
JUNE, 1858, my valuable Mil properly, known as
Rockingham county. The Mill is we'll known as one
OF the best IN the coun'y. Connected with the Mill
are two good Dwelling Houses both nearly new with
well OF water near them, and or 5 ACRES OF
LAND. The Mill runs two pairs OF burrs probably
among the best bufrs in the Valley 1t has heretofore
done good business Conditions to suit purchaser
and made known day of sale
June Q-tda GEO SHERMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides fatber or - an,
b9y Rev G, s. NJ. See, Mr.. JAMES W, CRAIG and
MISS ISABELLA Js HAMILTON. daughter 81 NJ
VIM Hamilton, all Of this county. y AL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

80 On the 10Th Of May the French
troops in Mexico captured the city OF
Pnebla, taking about $4,000 prisoners,
and on the Goth took up their march
for the CITY of Mexico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

a correspondent of the Macon Tele-
graph proposes to raise the sum OF $780,
900 as a gift for the wife and daughter
Of General {. j. Jackson. Asher Ayres
ESQ, a prominent and influential mer-
chant OF that city, subscribed 500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

~ Colonel J. r. Jones, of Penn.
sylvania, who commanded the late sue
cesstul Federal attack on our position al
Gum Swamp, in North Carolina, was
killed behind his breastworks BY the
forces that pursued HIM on bis retreat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

The Charleston Courier gives an ac-
eonnt OF raid by the enemy, on Com
bahee Ferry and Fields Point. They
burned houses, &c, and plundered af.
ter the manner of their excellent breth-
rem in other quarters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

General Tilghman, who fell while gal
lantly defending the soil Of Mississippi,
was of an ancient Maryland family, long
distinguished in the military annals OF
the country, and himself commanded
Fort Henry at the time i, was taken by
the enemy. Another gallant officer and
true soldier and patriot is taken from
rs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
4 aGUsrA COUNTY COURT CLERKS

Taken up by James H. and P. Todd, in Augusta
county, on their land, and posted before d. Newton
Yanlear, j. p, of the following description,
TO wit:
A STEER Of white color marked with ha!f crop off
right ear. aosed u hree years old and apprais-
ed at St0o-by y, ). Buck. Williams Wise, Jr. and
Ia E. Crawford.
Extract-Teste
Jun 9-3t WM A BURNETT d. q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

The proceedings of the meeting IN
reference to the exiles from Western
Virginia, were put in type for the issue
of last week, but were lett out lnadver-
tently, and it was not observed IN time
to correct it. We publish them in
this issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
CHEERING NEWS FROM THE NORTH

The dark cloud which hung for q
while over the theatre of war in the
West is rapidly disappearing, and 6
flood of light is poured upon the hither-
to confused history of the siege o.
Vicksburg by the glad tidings which
come to rs from the North. Awaken
ing from their short-lived dream of con
quest and subjugation, the deluded sub
iects of Abraham the First have at last
found out that Vicksburg is not to be
had except by hard fighting-by such
fighting as they never have done and
never will do SO long as Yankee courage
and Yankee Generalship remain I'M.
changed. While the heroic garrison Of
the Western Gibraltar, surrounded by an
overwhelming host, are moving them
down by thousands at every point Of
their line OF attack, Johnston, with ret
ribution, disaster md death in his train,
is swiftly approaching in their flank and
rear, and may at any moment strike a
blow that will reverberate through all
Yankeedom, and close by one single
thunderclap the campaign of the West.
Meanwhile, Sterling Price is again on
the war path, and the name of the hero
resvunds like the trumpet of Judgment
in the ears of the cowardly oppressor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

GEN Let is too generally known to
raise any question Of prudence in speak
ing Of it, that Gen. Lee has put his ar
my in motion. His designs are known
only to himself and those with whom it
was his duty to confer. A few days will
disclose them to the public, who are will
ling to wait patiently, in full! confidence
that the result will vindicate the wisdom
If what he undertakes. A forward
movement on his part has been for some
time anticipated by the enemy, and is
regarded with very perceptible uneasi-
ness. Whether he is about to justify
their apprehension, by crossing the Rap
pahannock, we have no better means OF
determining than our readers. Should
he do so, events of great consequences
must speedily tollow.-Rach. Wig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

~ The SD regiment Virginia Vol
unteers, Early's Division, have forward
d to the Governoe (348l four hundred
and eighty-one dollars for the jackson
Statue, which has been handed over to
the treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

g- President Davis has dismissed
Mr.. Moore, the British consul for the
port of Richmond, for The reason that
he assumed to act as consul for a place
other than Richmond,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
lMBoDEN's COMMAND
From the VindiCator.
Hospital SToNswALL BRIGADE,
NEAR WooDvILLE GoLD MINES,
Nor 1Htb

May i4tn, 1905.
Mr. EDIroR:-Witn your permission Ii intrude on
your columns briefly to express on behalf OF the
wounded of this brigade. remaining at W deruesS
Hospital many and sincere thanks for the much
needed and bounnfnl supply of we'll selected proyls-
ions, that reached US opportuneiy yesterda Conn
ing as they did, when severed from the great
lines of transportation by 20 miles of bad roadsse
cuded amid the Wilderness of -pottsyivania. with
country desolae by the track of the late insolen
vader, and dependent upon tardy Con. missarat for
the necessaries of life at time when. the most
nutritious diet and rare decacies of home re-
quired and nestly longed for, the bes
offered that tho separated by miles of interve
ming hill and Valley, we were still held in remetn-
brance By the citizens of Augusta in manner that
speaks louder than words
Acknowledging the receipt of these donations from
the ladies OF Hebron congregation, through the kind
attention Of Capt. St. F. c. Roberts, and their safe
rival at their intended destination, and that they
being appropriated in the best possible manner, tor
the OF those they were attended cannot express
sufficiently strong the gratitude OF men. due the
ladies of Augusta for their varied acts of kndnesses
in this and o~her extremes of need, but merely
them that they would have felt ann rewarded
if in this instance, they could have witnessed the
smile of qualification and pleasure that lit up aud
spread from cOuntenance to counte The intel
lgence passed from to another of the manned
ferers far from relatives and friends that the box af
ter box containing hams light bread, biscuits pies
jars of butter bottles of wne jars of fruit
and dried, which were being unloaded at the door
were sent them by the "ladies of Augusta
Respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
IMBoDsN's COMMAND,
June 4st, 1863.


Mr.. EDITOR: "A day or two ago I happened
to see copy of the Stanton ssSpectator, y
which you are engaged in publishing. | n that
paper you are placed in somewhat anomalous
position-but still position that does credit to
you as an editor and truthful recorder in these
sspiping tines of war. l allude to Your casti.
cations of rascality, IS exhibited by some eff.
GERS and men in the late expedition to North.
western Virginia.
Being Northwestern Virgipian myself, (frosn
Barbour county,) and having been in the service
OF the Confederacy since April, '6l, and my home
in possession Of the enemy since June of that
year, | can appreciate the services Of the man
who can raise his voice against the pluDderers
of our PEOPLE over there. By sour people'' /
mean those who have been oar steady friends.
and who have been proof against the nachina.
tons and prosecutions the persuasons aud
threats of the most Inscriptions, relentless and
damnabie foes.
Ii is notorious. that in the late expedition.
General Jones' command, or a large portion of
it, matte no disel I'M alton whatever be,weea en-
enies and friends. Al were alike the subjects
Of plundeg and robbery Nay, ;hls IS rot ell -
Many men who are q lie Confederate States SET
vice, battling for jbe liberties IF their country
and families whose members are in our armies
shared with The rest indiscriminate pillage -
Ny pen is too feeble, even had the inclination
to deserib. the deep-seated, burning Indignation
of the soldiers Of this command (whp are mostly
refugees from the N orthwesD at such diabolical
conduct.
For speaking out against such barbarity you
will have the thanks OF many Western Virgin
ians; and, as something more substantial than
words, send you herewith (S3.0O) three dol
lars for your paper.
1upoDEN,u Gn,rzfAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
STANTON SPECTATOR And GENERAL ADvERTIsER
BY TELEGRAPH.

JACKSON, June 1.-General Grant demanded
the surrender of Vicksburg on Thursday, giving
three day to Gen. Pemberton to consider the de.
mand. Gen. Pemberton replied that he did not
want fifteen minutes, and that his troops would
die in the trenches before they would surren-
der.
The Federal troops are demoralized, and re-
| fused to renew the attack on Satu rday
/ The enemy's gunboats are firing hot shot at the
city.
The Federal loss is estimated at twenty five to
thirty thousand, including Generals Kerr, Lay,
Burbridge, Bonan,~and one other. Port Hudson
is invested.
Vicksbnrg, SO far, is very encouraging to our
side. The enemy have been repulsed, with i'm
meDse slaughter, in every attempt TO storm the
works. Grant must be compelled to raise the
siege in few days. 1t is reported that he is
turning to Grand Gulf The storm ng of the
work is looked Tor within the next forty-elght
hours. TSo reads the dispatch
The Memphis Bulletin of the 30.b claims 5,
600 prisoners at Young's Point, and says the
news from Vicksburg is no stimulating; that
the Slaughter on the part of the Federas was no
as large as reported; that the place is closely
invested, and no apprehensions felt for the re-
salt at Yicksburg.
MOBILE, June 4 Refugees at Pascageula re :
p ort another brilliant victory at Port Hudson
Gen. Banks is said to have lost an arm.
JACKSON, June 3.-Al quiet at Vicksburg
yesterday. No firing is heard. Grant ia evil
IDENTITY making preparations Tor movem ent in
some direction.
EsEcoND D1sPAToH.1
JACKSON, June A courier reports that Gen
Kirby Smith crossed to Port Hudson on Sunday.
The ganboats made serious assault, sinking
one steamer and drowning seven hundred men.
The siege of Port Hudson will be raised. No
doubts are felt in regard to the result.
Interesting details Of the fight on Thursday at
Vicksburg are coming on.
General Grant used cotton bales for movable
breastwOrks in the attack. General Pemberton
mounted 200 Founders and directed the fire at
the cotton bales, moving down whole patoons
of the enemy.
Official dispatches state that the enemy's loss
was about (40,000l forty thousand Our entire
loss, including the action of Bakers Greek, does
not exceed five thousand.
Confidence in General Pembertop since his
answer to Grants demand for surrender, has
been fully restored.
No fears felt regarding the result eitt er at
Vicksburg or Port hudson.
THIRD DISPATCH.
JACKSON, June 4-P. NJ. Heavy firing in the
direction Of Vicksburg has been heard all day. |
Nothing reliable has been received from there
since Sunday. The weather is cloudy, and it is |
raining slightly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09


Persons Calling for letter III The above list TI
please say they are advertised, otherwise The NAV
not receive them. l. l.. STEVENSON, r, NJ.
" VIRGINIA AT rules neld 10 he Clerks Office
v of the County Court Of Augusta, en- the LIST Mon
day in June, 1863,
David F. Clemmer, Plaintiff,
AGAINST.
James Meek and Martha K Golladav, administra-
trlx OF jonathan Goladay, decd, Defendants
The object of his suit is to obtain emit against
the defendant James c. Meek for the sum of S3s with
legal interest thereon. from the ed day of January
1885, till paid and to attach the interest of the debt
James O Meet, in right ofhis wife in the real and
personal estate Of Jonathan Golladay, decd. in the
hands OF the deendat Martha <. Golladay his admin
stFatrix who has been summoned as garnisbee it ap-
pearing from the bill and affidavit ned in this Cause
that the defendant James c. Meek is not resident Of
this State. 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication hereof aud dc
WHAT'S necessary TO defend his interest in this suit.
ana that cepy OF this der be posted at the front
door Of the Court House of this county ON the lst
day of the said court. [Testel
n h. Trout, r z. WM. A. BURNETT, d. C.
June 9-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
A sKIRmlsH NEAR FREDERloxsBugG

On Saturday morning, at an early
hour, several regiments Of Yankees
crossed the Rappahannock, at Deep
Run, below Fredericksburg, and made
a movemen against the right flank OF
or forces,a at Hamilton's Crossings. They
we've permitted to come within four
h'ndred yards of the Crossings, when
our men fired and rushed upon them.
Never were Yankees subjected to a
more terrible fright. A few fell, and
the rest fled, many dropping their mus
kets, and all striking for the other side
Of the river with unparalleled rapidity
Some prisoners were taken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
ELECTION RETURNS.
OFFICIAL RETURNS OF THE 1TH CONGRESS
SIONAL DISTRICT.
REPORlED VOTE OF HIGHLAND

Smith, 244; Flournoy, 40; Munford
So; Tucker, 228; lmboden, 264; Price
10; Letcber, 1877 Baldwin, 149.
W. w Fleming reelected to the
House of Delegates.
For the Senate. VIM. Frazier's ma
iority over McLauglin, II.
In Rockbridge county, Frazier's
majority over Mclaughlin, 345. Bait
not heard from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

A beautiful Confederate Flag, manu-
featured by some ladies of Washington
city, was presented to President Davis
on Wednesday morning, by a gentleman
who had been deputized for that pur-
pose Rev. j. p. Davidson was the in
PRODUCER. The President received the
flag with many thanks to the fair do
nors. 1t is made OF the finest material,
and in the most elaborate style.
EAST TENNESSEE correspondent OF
the Knoxville Register states that the
cavalry forces Of General Morgan and
Holton are doing good service on the
front, constantly watching the move.
ments of the enemy on the North side
of the Cumberland, and that while these
men are there no fear may be enter
tanned of raid on East Tennessee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

We are gratifed to learn that
the command of Genl Imboden, in their
late raid into Western Virginia, did not
rob tie cit;=aas as did the command OF
Genl Joncs-the former acted like
Southern men, the latter like Yankees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09
&fnIl REWARD

DlUU Stolen from nv stable. ON
Friday night, June the 5th, a large BROWN HORSE,
carries Up well, yery little white one, il not both
hlud feet. and white spot hs back made by the
saddle One hundred dollars reward viii be given
for his delivery. OF any information given that can
get him. JAMES GILKESON
June = 3ts~ Swoope's Depot, Va.
| TRAIN FOR SALE.-0n SATURDAY., the 18th
VI lnst at IL O'clock we viii sell OF auctiou in
| front OF Peck Bruee's Auction Room Staunton the
contents ~ the barn lately belonging Burw H.
decd consisting of WHEAT ~ the straw and some
OATS ersons wishing to purchase are invited to
WISH the premises and ascertain for themselves the
quantity Of grain. HENDREN s WADDELL,
June 8 Ct administrators.
Lp r MISUNDERSTANDING, from thesubscriber,
epsJO ABOUT the 10th OF April last my boy ISAAC.
lie as pu5 c. ased at f. Carson sale lie is about
5 feet, inches high bright copper coiored muatto;
be of modera stature L informed he is Turk,
ing about Maj Templeton's, n ar Greenyille
June 9--3t* JOHN PATIrkS0N.
OTICE.--
y stray,d OF s,oien OF Saturday,.
tae ON ms, WBlTk MIX COW with som ofogn
| Spots On hes saoad ers He it's are s0meaa at
| grown 'ogeher ANY one hndIng her VII oe loeTa.-
L rewarded by returning he' 70 inc IL StaHn'oa or
giving such Information tnat NAV get neF
it' Loo1e AoG.
ETINE COW AVD GALE For sA..E On
l. "Wednesday next, a. IL e,ogk IN i,"nl OF the
Court House. Staunton. Bruce Peck Will sell a Mol
Mich COW. L. B.
June Git
4 UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
| "A OFFICE, TO wit:
Taken up by John Doom on his premises near Staun-
ton on the 5th day of June 1858 and posted before j.
Wayt Bell j. p horse of the following descriptions
viz. 4 HORSE of sorrel color, blind in left eve hip
sotten very low in order, supposed be fifteen year
old and appraised at $50--by Gabriel Hlldebrand,
Joel Sanger and VIM H. Bailey.
June 9--3ts* lExtraet-testel
VIM A. BURNETT, ID. c..
" FIFTY BUSHELS WHITE
CORN MEAL FOR SALE AT
June s-ln p &. Il J. B. HOGES.
fNONyr ANY GIVE GRE 1T TO CATH
DERINE FLANIHAN WHATEVER SHE NAY
STATE AGAINST PATRICK ERWIN, THROUGH
GUT TIE SOUTHERN C0NFEDERAeY.
June 9--1t*
GALE OF HORSES AND wAGONS.-On
- Friday the 10Th lust, l will sell at auction, in
Stanton. 90 HORSES AND ABOUT 20 WAGONS be-
longing to the Confederate States. The sale will be-
gin at 10 o'clock. Terms cash.
II. NJ. BELL. Maj. h Q. NJ.
Stau1toa J me 9-tds-Yin copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-09

~ The command of the Valley
Department has beea assigned to Major
General j. r. Trimble. AS one Of Jack
sons officers in his glorious Valley cam
paign, General Trimble has already dis
tinguisaed himself on the field of his
present duty. We trust he may be as
successful in his separate command as
the chief whose successes he then so no.
bly, contributed to promote.