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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
LCCIFER MATCHES.

We have been presented with some
of the matches made by Messersmith
& Co. at Mt. Scion in this county, and
can recommend them, as they are as
good as any we have ever used. As
these matches are good and are made in
this county, and not in Yankeeland, We
think it is the duty of our people to use
them in preference to any other. They
can be obtained in any quantity at rea-
sonable rates of Mr., J. G. McGufin at
the Valley Bank In this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. EDIToR.-I have read with feelings of in
dignaton, in your last issue, the treatment Of
the family OF Mr.. Logan, Of Winchester. In1he
name of Cod what is the Government doing p
Our Army has been lying idle for months. Gen.
Jones is in the Valley stationary, and those in
fernal scoundrels are left in quiet possession Of
the lower part of orr beautiful Valley. l do not
wish to cast any unnecessary odium upon our
Government, but it appears to me, that we might
have exercised more vigilance. 1t is apparent,
to all rejecting minds, since the war commen-
ced, that it has not been waged, for the restora-
tion of the Union, but for the avowed purpose Of
the determination Of the Southern people, and
the occupancy of the Southern country. We
have daily evidence Of the deep malignant ha-
tired of the internal wretches towards US, by ar
son, murder, rapes, stealing, &c., that can be
committed by imps from the lower regions
They have met with so many disasters, and es-
pecially at Charleston, that it will only serve to
render them more yindctive for the future l
call upon the Government to send Gen. Jones
such force as will drive that Monster Milroy,
| and his internal imps, bowling beyond the Peto-
mac. l hope the attention of the Government
will be Immediately called to Gen. Milroy.
A CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

The FIGHr AT FRANKLIN, TENN.-It
turns out that our whole loss in the af-
fair at Franklin, Tenn, which the first
dispatches magnifed into serious re-
verse, was about fifteen men. The re-
port is confirmed that the gallant Capt.
Freeman was murdered in cold blood,
after the Yankees had had him prisoner
for several hours. They found that our
troops were about to re-capture Free
man, and thereupon shot him in the face,
killing him instantly. But the three
men who fired upon Capt. Freeman were
killed in turn by our men, as a retalia-
ton for the inhuman deed which bro't
upon them the just penalty Of death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
ISLANDERS REFUTED.

Some persons have been engaged in circu
lating the report that Hon. Jno. B. Baldwin vo
ted to have the soldiers in the army logged.
Those who started the report must have known
that it was blscly false. Mr.. Baldwin voted for
aboIish,ng the punishment Of hogging in the ar
my, on the ground that man who had been fog
ged had been degraded to such degree as to be
unfit to associate with soldiers. He was opposed
to infctirg this degrading punishment upon SOL
diers, and voted for abolishing it. The soldiers
will rewar! him as he deserves for protecting
them against such punishment. This talsehood
was circulated with the view of destroying his
popularity among the soldiers. Fortunately
they know him. and know how they have been
treated by him.
We have heard that some persons are crcula-
ting the report that Col. Baldwin voted against
increasing the pay of soldiers. This is as false
as the charge bout fog sng the soldiers. lie
voted for incre ssiag their pay. We suppose he
will be charged next with having murdered ant
robbed soldiers. Such charge would be as trui
as the others, and would exhibit about the sam,
degree of inventive genius.
p. S. Since the above was written we receiv
ed copy of the following letter in reply to in
terrogatories propounded by MAJ. r Brathwait,
@. ID. Stonewlll Brigade, which the other pa
pers in the District are requested to copy once
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
April 23d, 1868. {
DEAR SIR Yours of the Goth inst, is ius
received. | hasten to answer you: inquiries a
follows:
1. s.Did you vote against abolishing loggine
in the army ~
bill by which ioggisg has been completely pro
hibited.
2. ssDid you vote agar 1st increasing the pa,
of soldiers 9''
did not. On the contrary, I have always vo
ted to Increase their pay, and to give them il
money the value of such ratio ms as the Govern
ment fails to furnish
1t is rather surprising that people will resor
to ISLANDERS which can be so readily exposed. =
A vote IN Congress can hardly be concealed, an(
a lie about ii cannot flourish very long.
As the effort seems to be to injnre me will
the army, deem it proper to say that havin.
commanded the SD Virginia Regiment for eigh
months am perfectly willing that the officer
and men who served under me shall tell wha
they know from actual experience as to whethe
know how soldiers ought to be treated, ant
whether have proper respect for their rights
and sympathy for their feelings.
You can make such use as you choose of thi
letter.
Yours truly,
JNO. B. BALDWIN.
Maj j. r. BEATHwAITE,
Q. M. StoneWall Brigade
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GUNBoATs REoAPTURED.-The "Queen
of the West" and "Diana," two gun
boats which we captured some time
since from the enemy, have recently
been recapt1lred by the enemy. We
are not at all surprised at this result, as
we expected it after we learned that
five of the enemy's gunboats had sue
ceeded in passing our batteries at Vicks-
burg. In this the enemy have only re-
taken what we had taken from them.
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a CLEY fLEANU bA VUNU EMfEhOh
II will stand at my stables till 10th July, and will
serve Mares at 1926 insurance and fifty cents to the
groom for each Mares pastured at ~ cents per
Mare is known to be in foal, or parted with. Young
Emperor is dark bay, about L. hands high of great
muscular power and action He was sired by Hon.
VIM. G. Rives' Imported Cleveland Bay. me fastest
large horse (being 1917 hands high ever exhibited in
America, he could with great trot his mile in
three minutes. Young Emperers dam is blood bay
and was sired by Truile. s. b. FINLEY.
April 2j-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

We observe that Capt. Benz. G. Pat
terson, native Of this county, is an
nounced as candidate for the Legisla
ture in Rockingham county.
He is very clever young man and
we hope will be elected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
I'd. The SIade Tract.
April 2I-tds.
PUBLIC SALE

DUBLlC SALLY
The su scriber will sell, at
public sale 10 the highest bidder, Friday, the LIST
day Of May, the following real and personal property
near MosSy Greek in Augusta County. The tract of
ia MS $40 Acres and few poles This tract is good
land, and contains good orchard, a toerably good
Dwelling House, good barn. and plenty of water,
their being water every field. 1t contains twenty
five acres of excellent timber
He WILL also, sell Is head of h1rses-two stallions
one Morgan, 5 years DID, and the other Canadian,
Z years old. Three Cows, two Of which have ca res.
Twelve head of Hogs so head of Sheep, and IL lambs
Southdown stock.
1000 lbs bacon 100 lbs lard so lbs tallow 80 stone
jars, barrel vinegar, barrels Brandy, proof;
200 lbs maple sugar, gallons maple mOlasses BUSH
els of potatoes 10 bushels OATS 50 bushels plows
harrows, &c, &c.
Also his Household and Kitchen FURNITURE. ~
will reserve the grain crop in the field.
TERMS $1,000 in hand $4,000, at the end of the
year. and the balance in equal annual payments.
Apr Ats }. Nj. LOFFLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

20 The Town Council have per-
formed good work in having the
streets cleaned. If it had been delayed
much longer it would have equalled the
labor performed by Hercules when he
cleaned the Augean stables.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

~ The Yankees have at last &C
knowledged that their attack on Charles
ton Harbor was not mere reconnois
ance, as they at first pretended, but that
it was the main attack, and that theil
failure was signal and astounding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

There seems to be no doubt of the fact that
the enemy are massing very large force in Ten
nessee, and i. is probable that great battle will
take place before long between the forces Of Ro-
sencrans and Genl Bragg. Rosencrans has been
heavily reinforced, and we believe that General
Bragg will also be reinforced in time for the
great struggle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

Through MonI, Chaplain who appreciaing the
which the readers Of the feel the record OF the
deaths of the members this Rgmen furnished with full and
curate designed for the Ay Intelligence Office at Richmond
have killed. died from disease well the
rank deaths This should be
embraced
melancholy list .
This organized Stauno the 23 of August 1861
the time Of its organization, its Field Officers
JOHN B. BALDWIN, COLONEL,
M. HARTMAN, COLONEL.
JOHN D. Fl. ROSS, MAJOR.
Since resigned the Colone Of being elected
la member of Congress- the Field Officers have been:
M g. HARTMAN, COLONEL,
JAMES I'll. SKINNER, LIEUTENANT COLONEL,
JOHN d. III. ROSS, MAJOR.
regiment from Augusta County Co. KY
from County, Co e., from aockbdge County, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
Register copy.
DUBLTC SALE.

L We will sell at public auction at Buchanan, Bot
etourt county, Va, Wednesday, the 9Th day OF
May next abent FIFTY STAGE COACHES, CAR
RIAGES AND HACKS, together with large quanti-
ty of Stage and Carriage HARNESS. These Coaches
&C., belong to the late firm Of Haiman, Mason Co.,
and of the very best manufacture and Of them in
good condition.
Also, at Staunton on Saturday, the 9Th day ofMay,
next, large lot If Stage and Carriage HARNESS, in
very good condition, much Of it as good as new
Terms of sale-Cash, or negotiable note we'll endor-
sed at six months, with interest added.
By order of the Stockholders,
G. K. MASON, Genl Supt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ITO THE ELECTORS OF THE nth
ing after popular applause-no purient ayidity for
pubic honors-no inspiration of hungry vanity placed
my name before you as candidate for Congress- The
position was not sought. only yielded to demands
army. Now that it turns out that Governor Letcher
announced himself about the same time-that he was
induced to do SO, by similar calls made upon him
canvass, without giving offence to my friends and as
desire to attend to my private business Gmncb
injured since the commencement of this wary and have
fancy for any, much less three cornered contest
most respectfully, inform you, that am no Longer
a Candidate for Congress. W SKEEN 60
Staunton, Va, of Pocahontaas
April o4-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

One day last week, a superior force Of the en-
envy attacked two companies Of our soldiers
near Eiinburg, and killed aud wounded four, and
captured eleven. We expect to hear news OF
some interest in q few days from that sectiln.-
Miiroy may have opportunity to 'stry his
hand'' on others than helpless women.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
'OR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

W SAMUEL PRICE, OF GREEN.
BRIER We are authorized to say that this gentle
man has consented to become candidate for the Of
fee of LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR at the next cleo
/ ton. April 21-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. EDITOR What will the condition be, of
those men who are now, and have for years and
months past been Sinking duty and playing the
part of DEsERTERs from the army? If the war
was to terminate tomorrow, would they be per-
mitted to remain and enjoy the privileges of cit
liens among us Certainly not.
In corner of this county and Rockingham,
Northeast of the village Of Sangersvlle, the fol-!
lowing persons are now lurking. About an equal
number are from the counties of Augusta and
Rockingham. l am not sure that due diligence
has been manifested in the attempt to arrest them
VIM M Flick, Ben Flick, Jesse Ray, = Ray, -
Apologize, John Price, Chas Price, John Min
nick, Elijah Minnick, Jas Minnick, sons of Mi
chael Mnnck Elisha was lately killed in an at
tempt to arrest him Geo Miller, Thos Tay Tor,
Jim Taylor, James Kelley, David Shaver, Hiram
Dever, Alexander Howdyshell, Blake Randall,
Hy.- Randall, = Sager, Sager Of Jacob, Henry
huffer of Sam. T.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

GE For the want Of space, we are compelled
to postpone till next week several communica-
lions designed for this issue. We have on file
communication giving some excellent advice to
the farmers which will appear in our next issue,
and also a communication from the 5th Virginia
Regiment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
TO THE VOTERS OF THE SENATORIAL DIS

L,
| ROCKBRIDGE, BATH AND HIGHLAND,
In response to numerously signed call of citizens
of Rockbridge, published ia the Lexington Gazette,
and to solicitations from other sources respectfully
announce myself candidate to represent you in the
Senate of Virginia.
If it shall be your pleasure to elect me- shall en-
deavor discharge the duties of the position faith
fully, zealously and the best ofmy ability cam
not of course, anticipate the various political cues
tons which will engage the attention Of the legisla
ture during the term for which YOU have Senator to
elect, and which will embrace of the eventfu
periods IN the history Of the counry declare in ad
my opinions upon the questions that may arise
So lsng the War continues all my influence shall be
gwen to the promotion of entire harmony between the
State and Confederate Governments, and to the vigo
| rous prosecution of the until independence
and liberties secured. When the war shall happ
ly close and peace be restored, it be duriny
the term, many grave questions, embracing the set;
Ting of financial and monetary policy, the adapt
alton of laws to the altered condition of affairs
the adjustment of losses sustained by the war; and the
establishment OF proper system of military defence
will engage the attention OF the Legislature. My ex
perence, both in civic and military iie will enable
me- hatter myself in their consideration to render
some service to the State can now only pledge my
SELF in determining them. to be guided solely by
desire promote the public welfare and to preserve
untarnshed the homer and ancient character of the
Common wealth.
My duties in the field will prevent me- probably,
from visiting, much less canvassipg the district before
the election, if canvass under present clrcum
stances were proper. Having been raised and lived
all my life in of the counties of the district and
being without many acquaintances in The other
counties, think l am sufficiently we'll known to en-
able you to judge OF my merits and qualifications 1t
it shall be your pleasure to confer the position
another, shall cheeruy acquiesce in the decision.
Your feliow-ctizsn, WIN MCLAUGHLIN.
Narrows Of New River, April Is, 1868.
- We are authorized to announce JOHN d. PEN
tNYBACkER, Esq. a candidate for election to
the Senate in the 35th senatorial District, composed
of the counties of Rockingham and Pendleton.
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CAMP 31sT VA. INFANTRY, !
April 18th, 1868.

Capt. j. Il. Berry and Others:
GeNTLEMEN:--Your complimentary card requesting
me to "aunounce myself candidate to represent the
district composed Of the counties of Hraxon, Ncho
las Clay and Webster the House of Delegates, has
been received. should indeed be highly hon0red to
be chosen represent those noble counties, which, al
though held by the enemy nearly since the war
began. have furnished to the Southern Army more
than their ratio OF gallant soldiers the South can
boast of.
I comply with your request aud should l be the
choice of the homeless of district pledge
myself to the discharge of my duties to the best of
my ability. 1t will be impossible for me to leave nv
duties in the field at the opening hat bids fair to
be our most arduons campaign TO visit the various
commands and counties in which there are soldiers
and refugees from the district and must therefore,
leave nav cause in the hands of nv friends Trusting
that the day when all return to our homes in
peace, may not be far distant
| am, your obedient Servant
April l4--l,Io l.. D. HAYMOND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

q having claims against the ESTATE OF JAMES
BROWN are requested to present them for payment
and those indebted required to pay promptly, as
] am desir, US of making final settlement.
April est ALEX. II. II. STUART, Adm r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

nj OTTO Ell wish to employ good FARMER
In TO take charge OF a small farm and four or five
hands near Ssaunton, Augusta county. single man
preferred. Apply to
April 23-tf A. D. TROTTER. Staunton. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

UCTIO N.-Will be sold in Waynesboro' on
IA the 9TH day of MAY next in front of Autrim's
store, for costs and keeping GRAY HORSE, left at
my residence on the 26th of January last by AN un
known person JAMES s. PUSH
April sl-2ts-Sl,5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
MARRIED.

On the I'd inst, by the Rev. G. S. NJ. See, Mr.. SAM
uEL E. COLEMAN, of Nelson county, to Miss ELIZA ANN
McCoMB, of Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
ssRETERED,, CANDIDATE.

1t will be seen by his card, published in an
other column, that Mr.. VIM. Skeen has been in
duced to ssretire' from the canvass as candi-
date for Congress. He says that ssthe position
was not sought by him, that he ssonly yielded
to the DEMANDS from ALL quarters of the District
and Divisions of the army" but as Gov. Letch-
er is candidate he can ssretire without giving
offence to his triends.'' We fear that he has
| given mortal ssoffence'' to that mighty host,
who, from call quarters Of the District and Dr.
visions Of the army made such ssdemands' up
on him. Does any one suspect combination to
defeat Col. Baldwin, if possible Is not Mr..
Skeen pledged to exert all his influence in Allie
ghany, Bath and Pochahontas against Col. Bald
win? Was not an agreement entered into be-
tween Gov. Letcher and VIM Skeen before these
s.dtmands' from call the world and the rest OF
mankind" were made upon the latter to become
"a candidate, and did not Gov. Letcher pledge
Mr.. Skeen, that, if he Gov. Letcher) was not
announced before the 1st of April, he would not
be candidate? Has not Governor Letcher vi
olated his agreement? Has not Mr.. Skeen been
showed off the tract ? Has he not been told to
,sbide his time,' to wait till the giant has been
slam, before he puts in his claim for share OF
official honor /? That his part now is to esleg''
Col. Baldwin, whilst the swatch dog is endeav-
oring to sieze him by the throat! Mr.. Skeen
was determined to be candidate till he came to
this place. The people may judge Of the infiu
ence brought to bear here which induced him to
retire.
The character of the influence they may not
know. but the result shows that it was greater
than these imperative ssdemands from all quar-
tiers of the District and Divisions OF the army
to which he seyielded' when he became candi-
date.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

Since the passage of the batteries at Vicks.
burg, by the gunboats mentioned in another ar.
ticle, another gunboat and several transport:
have succeeded in passing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

D OBITUARIES must in all cases be paid in ad
rance at the rate of TEN CENTS PER LINE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

Mr.. DIXON KILLED.-On Friday last, in Rich
mond, Mr.. Robert S. Dixon, of Columbus, Ca,
Chief Clerk OF the House of Representatives,
was shot and killed by Mr.. Robert e. Ford, OF
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, who had been dis
charged by Mr. Dixon few days before. He
had been employed as one of the assistant clerks
by Mr.. Dixon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

W In response to call from cit
zens Of Albemarle county, Gen. limbo
ben has consented to became a candi-
date for the Office OF Lieutenant Cover
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

ITO SLAVE OWNERS-As many OWNERS of
L Slaves have, as yet, Neglected TO pay FIVE dollars
tor each OF the slaves they had at work upon the for
tlcatlons this notice published to remind them of
1t, and to request them to pay that either to
the overseers under whose their servants were
placed, to H. III. Peck who has list of the slaves.
These contributions are designed to compensate the
overseers for the services they rendered.
April 23-2t COMMITTEE.
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CoMMITTEEs.--Unde

FfKOV EES5.-. Ut
i der of the Court, the following committees for
The different Magiseral Districts have been appoint
ed to obtain and value supplies for the Army in
cordance with the recommen dation of the President
and the plan suggested by the Secretary OF War The
members of the Committees are requested meet at
the Clerks Office on Monday, the 4th Of May, to
fer with each other and determined upon a uniform
price
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28
A CHARGE OF COWARDICE BRAVELY
MADE.

We have been informed that VIM.
Skeen, Esq, of Pocahontas, made a
speech in Harrisonburg on yesterday
week in which he made furious on
slaught on Hon. John B. Baldwin. The
Register, published three days after its
delivery, has not word in reference to
it. Itignores the fact that such speech
was delivered. Did the Register deem
the speech of an aspirant to Congress
uaaaoorthy of notice! We have been IN
formed that, among other things, he
charged Col. Baldwin with c0a0Grdsce !
In thus assailing a man in his absence,
he displayed about as much courage as
his charge contained truth. After this
exhibition Of chivalrous courage no one
would presume to question the heroic
bravery of Mr.. Skeen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-28

A UCfION SALE.-One of the largest sales of
IA HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
yet advertised at Peck X Bruces Auction Room on
FRIDAY next the lst of May L will sell at the above.
mentioned place, all my FURNITURE, consisting III
part of the following articles:
Tables. Chairs, Bureau, Bed Steads, Mirrors, Safe
No. Cooking Stove, and several Parlor Stoves
large quantity of New Feather Beds Quilts and
Blankets, several good Carpets. Also a most excel.
lent assortment OF CHINA AND GLASS WARE and
one good Clock with alarm attachment; and several
pairs ofVenitian and transparent Blinds and many
other articles usually found in well arranged House
hold. b. GOODMAN.
AnriI 2S-1t
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OlhINIOI 4NO' It0H A5O1 y. % I u'IOIS0O
&c No. John Trimble, John B Evans
{. No. 3-Col. VIM. s. Sproul, Jacob Baylor.
g No. 4-John J. Larew, Benz. F. McClung.
g No. 5-Col. David S. Bell Rob.. M White.
g No. Cd. D Craig, t. q. Stout.
q No Thomas p. Wilson, Thomas Burke.
&C No 6--David N Vanlear, John G.. Fulton.
NJ. 9-Thomas E. Montgomery, DIR. Jos.
Wilson Apail 28-2ts.