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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07
Our Next Legislature.


In the course of few weeks the people Of Vir-
gina will be called upon to elect new Legisla-
ture, as we'll as Governor, They cannot be too
careful in the exercise of this high trust An
assembly of men, to whom the dessnies of a
State like Virginia must be committed, in such
times as these, should be very carefully consti
tuted. Men of lrobity, wisdom, and good COM
mon sense, should be selected. Some men have
genius without the latter essential quality
Some men of acknowledged talents are visionary
and have no adaptation to the practical concerns
Of every day life.
knowledge and genius far from being one,
Have oftimes no connection"
What We need, in an eminent degree now is
constructive talent; men of enlarged. practical
views OF things, to shape the des.ines of the
State and start the old ship upon new career OF
glory. We beseech the people of Virginia to
look about them for their best men and press
them into service. Never were our public ne
cesslties greater.-[Lynchburg Virginan-
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The Issue at the North.

Lincoln must certainly understand and appre-
clate by this time the issue which he has sue
ceeded 10 making with and among his own peo-
PIE. HIS wonderful and sagacious organ, the
Herald, evidently sees IT, and perhaps under
stands 1t IN all its dread bearings. 1t would
seem to be plain to the commonest understand
Ing 1t is reduced simply to Lhis--Snccess or
Revolution. The Federal Government has gone
SO far that 1t MUST succeed in conquerng the
South, or must abide the dread alternative of ar
med revolt at home. Hence its tremendous eff
forts at preparation for attack US, aad Its
scarcely less concealed exertions to repress,
check and overawe the element of opposition in
its own midst
Success, and that speedily, is the agonizing
cry OF all Abolitondom-success or else con-
scr'ptlon fallS-succeSs, or the financial bubble
DurStS-Success, or the three hundred thousand
go home in May-success, or the demoralIzed
ranks VIII grow skeletons by disease and deser-
tlon-success, or DO new armies can be levied
success, or the copperheads will strike success,
or the usurper comes to the bar of Infatuated
public opinion, perchance to the block success
against the unofending, brave, free Confederates,
or else anarchy, revolution, bloodshei-a reign
of terror in the North.
1t is plain enough that these people have the
strongest motives for desiring success the ercest
to achieve it. But we have still
stronger incentives to urge us to prevent their
success. Everything we have and are and expect
to be is at stake. National independence, per-
sonal liberty, property, honor. fame, home,
wives, chidren-all depend On the hazard of this
fearful struggle. Let these thoughts inspire ev-
cry Southern soldier to deeds OF greater daring
than he has yet essayed-let esch swear by his
own soul that he will never yield to such fate as
'ne ankecs promise. And let ali the people
with unfaItering confidence support and stand by
Inc Army and the Government very few
weeks MAY suffice to change the whole aspect of
ahairs At the worst the war can but be pro
onged but if. by the exercise of all our powers,
we can prevent abolition success or, still BETTER
'oundly beat them, and take the offensive in Vir-
s1nia and Tennessee, then the peace party in the
orfh will grow to be giant, fearful to Lincoln
ma his minions.-.4mgwsta (Ga.) Constitutional
ST.
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Congress.
THURSDAY, April a.

THURSDAY, April e.
THE EXEMPTION BILL.
The House resumed the consideration OF the
Exemption bill. By vote on Tuesday, it was
agreed to substitute the House bill for the Senate
bill and the pending question was q motion OF
Mr.. Perkins to indefinitely postpone the whole
subject.
Mr.. Baldwin, of Virginia, argued in favor Oh
the motion to postpone. He believed that the
House had, by its action on the bill prepared by
his colleague (Mr. Collier) declared its preference
for the old Exemption bill, and against the en-
actment of another.
Mr.. Singleton, of Miss, opposed the motion
to postpone. The substitute of the House did
not meet his views altogether, but it was far less
Objectionable than the law as it now stands The
fact that there-were one hundred opinions upon
this floor to be reconciled, at once showed the
necessity of compromise and concession upon
this yexed question.
Mr.. Mcdowell, of N. c., called the question,
which was ordered and the motion to postpone
indefinitely was not agreed to-.
Mr.. Dupre, of La, moved a reconsideration OF
the vote ordering the bill to third reading. lie
declared his preference for the Senate bill to that
now before the House, inasmuch asit was I'M
promise of The conflicting opinions OF the two
branches. He hoped the House would act IN a
similar spirit.
The motion to reconsider was lost.
Mr.. Welsh, OF Miss. addressed the House in
favor of limited system OF exemptions, II any
were adoped at all He administered severe
rebuke to certain classes exempt under the pres
ent law, whose extortions enable them to grow
fat upon the necessities Of the people.
Mr.. Curry, of Ala, preferred the bill now be-
fore the House to that of last session. 1t remov-
ed various causes Of complaint, and reduced the
number of exemptions to the classes whose labor
was necessary to the maintenance OF the armies
Mr.. Gray, of Texas, called the question, which
was ordered, and the bill was read a third time
and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Pugh, the bill was amended
to conform to that Of the House bill.
THE SUBSTITUTE BUSINESS.
Mr.. Hilton, of Florida, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported back, without amend
ment, Senate bill repeating the substitute laws ;
and the rule having been suspended, the bill was
taken up and passed-yeas "A, nays sc.
MIR. Clark, of Ga, moved reconsideration of
the vote, and discussion followed, in which
Messrs. Clark, Davis, Chambss and Hilton par
ticipated.
The motion to reconsider prevailed-yeas, Al,
nays ~.
Mr.. Garnett, of Va, called the question upon
the passage of the bill, which was ordered.
The bill was again put upon its passage, and
rejected by vote of yeas SO, nays 48.
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Lyons TO Russell.

A long letter from Lord Lyons to
Lord Russell under date of the 18th of
November last, concludes as follows:
The Immediate and o5y9ous interest OF
Gyeat Britain, as qceU as tile rest Of
Europe, IS that peace and prosperity
should be restored to this country as soon
as possible The point chiefly worthy
OF consideration appears to be whether
or re- union be the more like
" to effect this object.
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VALUABLE HOTEL FORsALE

Will be sold, at public auction in the town of Lew
isburg, Va, Monday, the 27th day of April next
(hat being court day., the HOTEL, known as the
VIRGINIA HOUSE, the late residence of ID. FL.
Stalnaker, decd.
This valuable Hotel is situated Main Street. with
front of 81 feet stories high with two fancy iron
Verandas, and one porch, and forming l., extend
ing back l8 feet stories high, and containing
Dining Room sufficient 10 set two tables, each so feet
length. The entire house contains 90 comfortable
Rooms The buildings are in every way suited to the
comfort aud convenience of Guests
good Kitchen. Servants Houses. Ice House and
good stable, sufficient contain so horses Also a
good Garden The Lot, which the buildings sit
uated contains nearly entire square.
Tern made known on day of sale.
April 7-tds. AUSTIN HANDLEY,
Sheriff of Greenbr Ter Co.,
And AS such Admir- of d. StaInaker decd
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n OBIrUARIEs must in all cases be paid in o
vance at the rate of TEN CENTS PER LINE
--sa----s-----
DIED..

IN Ihnrsday, the 29th ult., near Waynesboro', Mr.
ALEXANDRIA PATTERSON, aged about SO years.
On the 26h ult, at his residence in this County Mr.
age.
Inc deceased was native of Rockingham. but has
oeen hVing IN Augusta for the last twelve yea-s He
was held IN high esteem by all his neighbors as an
honest man, and good citizen. As patriot he leaves
noble record. He contributed four sons TO the Ar.
my. one of whom was killed in the battle of Murfrees
boro, another crippled for life in the great battle of
Manassas ana third taken prisoner sick and carried
off by the enemy when jackson evacuated the lower
Valley last Spring, whose fate is still unknown.
In Stanton, on the 2lst ult., Mrs M. A. BROWN
in the 57th year Of her age.
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BY TELEGEARH.

VIcKsBURG, April 1.-The enemy made re-
connoisance up the Yazoo river yesterday, and
threw few shells at Snider's Bluff.
Nothing in sight below.
CHATTANOOGA, April 2.-The gunboats on the
Tennessee have been driven back by our sharp
shooters. Two iron clads endeavored to land at
Tuscumbia, this morning, at daylight and were
attacked by cur cavalry outposts and heavy can
nonadlng enSued, but without effect. Unsuc-
ctsSful efforts were made to land a party and
the iron-clads backed down the river.
No battle in front. Heavy skirmishing 1T Nc
Mlnnville. Passengers by the afternoon train
report the capture Of several wagons and prison
ers on Wednesday.
Seven hundred and fiity-two prisoners, cap
tured by Forrest at Brentwood, reached here
this evening.
CHARLESTON, April 2.-No signs, thus far, OF
| the expected attack. There has been no landing
OF the enemy in force on any OF the islands be-
low, as reported. The skirmish on Seabrook' s
| Island was between few independent scouts
and scouting party from Yankee ganboat.
| CHATTANOOGA, April 3. P. M.-Dick Nc
Cam, with 100 men, attacked a Federal train on
the Nashville and Chattanooga Railload, nine
miles from Nashville, killed AZ and woan1ed 81
Loss IN our side, one killed and three wounded.
The party also captured wagons, &C., and return
ed in safety.
The Abolition Convention at Louisville NOM
| mated Josiah II. Bell for Governor.
RICHMOND, April 4.
| The following official despatch was received
here this morning:
HEAD'QR near Burwick Bay, J
March 28th,
| via Natchez, April LIST
To Gen. S. Cooper:
| | have the honor to report the capture of the
Federal gunboat Diana, at this point to-day.
| She mounts five heavy guns. The boat is not
| seriously injured, and Will be Immediately put
| in service.
The enemy's loss in killed, wounded and pris-
| oners is 100.
| (Signed) r. TAYLOR,
Maj. Gen.
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The New York ssWorld,' - of the 9th March,
expresses serious doubts as to the result of the
army movements now under way. 1t concludes
an editorial article upon this subject as follows:
On the Mississippi, therefore, it is clear we as
yet nave no success of any account to boast of.
Inc attack on Fort Hudson was failure; the
passage OF the batteries partial failure; the
Lake l, providence canal is failure; the Yazoo
Pass expedition is failure, and very bad one
at that. We are yet to hear of what comes OF
the completed cut off and the Sunfower river ex
petition In the meantime, our readers would
do well to Put everY little faith in the military
prophecies that come over the wires from Wash
ington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07

The election for members ofCongress
took place on yesterday, in the States of
Connecticut and Rhode Island. The is
sue in this election in Connecticut is
peace or prosecution of the war. We
hope the peace party will prevail, and
We await the result with some interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07
Tax.Payipg MOncy.

The 91st section of the act passed by
the Legislature imposing taxes for the
support of Government, passed March
2Sth, 1863, provides that the issue OF
Confederate non-interest- bearing notes,
to be issued after the lst of April, will
be alone received in payment Of the
State taxes. This provision is intended
to cooperate with the measures adopted
by Congress, to accredit the new issue
of Confederate notes, and form an ad
ditional judgement to fund the present
current bills, and thus help to deplete
the redundant circulation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07
The Impending Struggle.

AS far as we can learn, says the Abingdon Vir
ginian, stiffness and quiet prevail, indicative
of a ssnguinary future If the roads and streams
should permit, we may expect thrilling tidings
within the next fortnight. TIE enemy are con-
centratng all their immense forces at the seve-
raj points Of the Rappahannock, Charleston, Mo-
bile, Savannah, Vicksburg and Tulahoma.-
These points, we presume, as near as may be,
will be attacked ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tula-
homa may be the first to receive the shock
We think so for several reasons. In the first
that now in the vicinity Of Murfreeshoro. They
are principally from the Northwest, the descend
ants of the pioneers, raised with arms in their
hands, as active, as hardy and as brave as their
ancestors. In the second place, their political
salvation their interests as people, and all they
are and expect to be, depend upon the privilege
of the free navigation of the Mississippi river
In the third place, that army has the best COM
mander in the Federal service. Rosencrans is a
willy and shrcwd officer, and unlike all his con-
temporaries in command OF divisions, has so far
been lucky enough not to be whipped, altho' a
time or two badly worsted. And last, but not
least, Federal destiny at Vickshurg depends up
on the result OF the b1ttie between Bragg and
Rosencrans. Should the latter be routed, Vicks-
burg will stand tower of strength, holding the
key to the Father of Waters should he succeed.
his army will march right On and attack Vicks-
burg in the rear.
With Gen. Johnston in chief command In the
West, we have the fullest confidence in the sue
cess of our arms. The battles to be fought will
doubtless be unusually and ftarfully bloody, but
the God of Battles will give us victory. Our
armies are all in better condition to-day than
they ever have been, and, fighting for their
homes and all that a free people hold dear and
priceless, they are uncomfortable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We ane authorized to announce Hon. JOHN B BALD
WIN as Candidate for reelection to the Congress of
the Confederate States in the II til Congressional
District composed of the counties of Augusta, Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Pendleton, Bath, Allegheny
Highland and Pocahontas.
March 24th-tde
Papers in the Desrict will copy and send bill to the
Snon atop0
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MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
RICHMOND MARKETS.
BY W. D. ToMPKINs.

W.. D. ToMPKINs
Richmond, Apri1 AN, 1868.
Flour superfne, s3l@s2; Extra, s82@ss; and
Family. $35@37.
Wheat-No receipts
Corn-$5@l0 % bus.
Meal-S1.00 ="
Bacon $I.4O@l.45. hog round
Lard-$ .50@Dl.55
Butter $3.Ov@3A and 81.
Irish Potatoes-$l000 Z"
Oats-S70O &C
HaY-$l2 90 ID 100 ID.
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Travellers Guide Book.

In this age of locomotion, all who de-
sire to travel should have Guide Book.
Hill d Co.'S. Confederate States Rail
road and Steamboat Guide can be OBJ
tanned at the Book store of Robt Cowan,
of this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07

RETURNED PRIsoNERs.-On Sunday
evening last, ninety-fve exchanged
prisoners, belonging to the commands
of Gems. j. d. Imdoden and VIM. E.
Jones, arrived here from Camp Chase
on their way to join their respective
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07

For SOAP MAKERs.-Soft soap, after
polling until well done, can be hardened
by stirring ina sufficient quantity of corn
meal which is great improvement to
the soap. Salt is generally used for this
purpose, but meal is much cheaper than
that article AMI answers all its purposes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-07

A despatch from Ponchatoula, on the
jackson and New Orleans railroad, da-
ted March 10Th, states that a regiment
of our troops, commanded by Colonel
Miller, of Vicksburg, had attacked and
routed the enemy at that point, captu-
ring number Of prisoners. The Yam
KEGS in their fight set fire to large a.
mount of stores that they had aecumu-
lated at Ponchatoula.
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A Dash into Williamsburg.

On last Sunday morning week, Colo
mel William Tabb, Of General Wise's
command, with several hundred cavalry,
made dash into the town of Williams
burg. The Yankee garrison, though
greatly outnumbering the attacking
force, being taken by surprise, fled pre-
cipita:ely in the direction of Yorktown.
Several of the fugitivcs were cut down
and others taken prisoners. Colonel
Tabb took possession of the postofice,
and having secured the mail and sever
al thousand dollars in greenbacks retir
ed leisurely with his prisoners.
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Not n I)eScrier.

The undersigned was surprised and mortified to find
his in the list of deserters advertised by Capt.
A. w CARRIER He has certificate signed by the Ex-
aiming Board of the General Hospital at Staunton,
mposed Of F. L. Bornaugh and n Wayt and by DR..
j. c.. NJ Merrilat Acting Surgeon in charge, stating
that they 'have carefully examined Private Robert
Eddins, of Capt A. w. CARRIER Company, Staunton
Artillery, and find that said soldier is suffering from
general debility, sequelae of two attacks of Pneumo
nia and in opinion his removal is necessary for
his recovery and that in consequence thereof he is in
opinion unfit for duty. Wefurher declare our be-
lief that he will not be able to his duties in
less period than thirty days
He then received permission to go to Port Republic
furough of thirty days, from the Bird dav of March
to the Bird day of April
Mar SILT ROBERT EDDINS.
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1 DMINisTRATOR,s SALE.

As Administrator of Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, dec d.
will offer at public SALE at her late residence, Craigs
vile, Augusta Co., Va. on Tuesday, the 2lst day of
April 1868, all of her PERSONAL PROPERTY, con
en- Furniture, Twelve NEGkOES, viz: One Negro
Woman and four children; one Negro Woman end
two children one Negro Woman aud two children
and Aegro Girl IA years old. The Negroes are young
aud likely and will be sold in families
April 7-2t* b. y. FERG USON
Admir- Mrs u Craig decd
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TAcKsoN,s RIVER HOTEL AND FARM

1ACkSON,S RIVER HOTEL AND FARM
Tn pursuance of two deeds of Trust one executed
by Samuel NJ Woodward and the other by Joseph N.
woodward and VIM E Woodward to VIM. s. II. Bay
Ior, decd, the undersigned as trustees appointed
by the Court IN lieu of said Baylor, WILL on Monday,
the 9th day OF the present month, April, 1T being
Court day. in front Of the Courthouse In the town
of Saunton proceed to sell at public auction the above
mentioned valuable HOTEL AND FARM. The Farm
is one of the most yaluaben Allegheny and contains
about 80 Acres If Land. AT least 100 OF which
is of the richest River Bottom and is situated on the
Turnpike leading from the Warm Springs to the white
Sulphur about IA miles west of the former and 81
Of the latter aud within l3 or Ii miles OF the ter
minus of the Virginia Central Rail Road.
Upon the Farm there is large and Commodlous
HOTEL containing 20 or Is comfortable rooms, an ex-
celent Kitchen, two fine Stables, Barn, Corncrib
and other necessary outhouses. The stand is good
one for Hotel being excellent summer resort, and
is an eligible point for store.
The time when possession Will be given and terms
made known on day OF SALE
Persons desiring info. nation will address us at
Stanton Va or call upon Mr.. Samuel Kincaid, Nor
VIM B. KAYsER. ! Trus.
VIM. A. BURNETT. ices
April 7-tds
DUBLIC SALE
The su scriber will sell, at
public sale 10 the highest bidder, Friday, the lst
day of May the following real and personal property
near Mossy Greek in Augusta County. The tract OF
Land is known as the ssDILL1ARD' Farm, and con.
ia rs l40 Acres snd few poles This tract IS good
land and contains good orchard, a tolerably good
Dwelling House, good barn, and plenty of water,
their being water every field It contains twenty
five acres ofexcel tent iaiber.
He will. also sell Is head Of horses-two stations,
one Morgan. ye.rs old, and the other Canadian,
Z years old. Three Cows two OF which have calves.
Twelve head of Hogs 80 head of Sheep and IA lambs,
Southdown stock.
1000 lbs bacon 100 lbs lard, so lbs tallow, 90 stone
jars barrel vinegar barrels Brandy, over proof !;
200 lbs maple sugar. gallons maple moiasses, bush
els of potatoes 10 bushels oats 50 bushels corn plows
harrows, &C. &c.
Also his Household and Kitchen Furniture. He
will reserve the grain crop in the field.
Terms $1,000 in hand s., 1000, at the end of the
year, and the balance in equal annual payments.
Apr Ats j. M LOFFLAND.
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r AND FOR SALEM AUt.sISYa "a, :.

II AND FOR SALEM AUGuSTA.-On Sat.
IL urday, th 18th day of this month, we will pat
to pubic sale a tract of LAND Paroassus, ans.
on Inc HarrlsonbuEg and Warm Springs Turnpike
containing about SO ACRES. The land is Of superior
quality-about half eiea ed, and in cultivation and
will make desirable .ce for any one wanting good
small farm.
TERMS made known day Of sale to snit purcha-
sers. JOB COWGEk
April 7--td3 ). M. CRAWFORD
~ ALE OF Personal PROPERTY
~ will sell at public auction for cash, on the th
day OF April, 663, on the Farm formerly owned by
5. b Clark nice lot of Bacon, Lard Flour and Hay
some Potatoes and Vinegar, also fine Hogs,
Colts, and Calves, together with good household
Furniture. GEORGE BURNER
April 7-1t*
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ROBERT EDDINS.

CAMP WiNDER !
March goth, 1868
Mn. EDfroR Understanding that there many
citizens in Augusta county who DESTROYS of con-
trbutng to the comforts of the soldiers of this Regi
ment, take this opportunity of announcing to all
whom it may concern, that any contributions left in
the hands of Mr. d. G. McGufin, at the Valley Bank
will receive immediate attention, and be gratefully
received The patriotic and liberal people Of Angus
ia have already proved how much interest they feel in
the welfare of gallant soldiers but terrible is this
war; and great the necessities of those who left the
comforts of home to fight for LIBERTY.
j. H. s FUNK,
Col 9th Va. Infantry.
Nor
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DrsBANDED.-The Virginia Estate
Line" commanded by Maj. Gen. John
B. Floyd, was disbanded on Wednesday
last.
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A communication IN the last Vsqsd5-
Gator expresses the hope that Col. Mi
chael G. Hartman, of this place will sat
once announce himself candidate" Tor
Congress. A communication in the
Rockingham Register, calls upon DR..
Sam'l A. Coffman, Of Rockingham, to
"announce himself a Candidate" for
Congress.