Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-08-28

things will be done to enable us to
bold Charleston we do not doubt, and
we are hopeful Of the result
Granting FnrIoughs.
The subjolned general order will be re-
ceiyed with great delight, not only by the
men in the field. but by the home folks
Let US hope that this privilege will be prop
erly appreciated, and not abused:
HEADQ'Rs ARMY MOTHERS VA
August, Is. 1863
General ORDERS No "a
In order to allow as many Of our brave
soldiers to visit their families and friends as
can be done consistently with tbe good Of
the service, and at the same time give some
reward for mertorious conduct system OF
1furloughs is hereby instituted in this army
These furloughs will be granted. in the
first instance, at the rate of two for every
one hundred men present for duty; subse-
quently, at the rate Of one for every one
hundred men present for duty.
This-system will be continued as long as
the exigencies Of the service will permit. =
Should the effect not be found prejudicial,
commanders af regiments and battalions
will forward on each occasion the most ur-
gent and meritorious cases from those re-
commended by the company officers, for the
approval of their superior commander
The time will be regulated according to
the following table:
Virginia. Is days; North Carolina, 10
days; South Carolina. 20 days; Georgia
and Tennessee, "a days; Florida. Alabama,
Mississippi, and East Louisiana. 80 days.
Fnrloughs will be granted equally to sol
diers from States and Districts with which
communication is cut off, but in no case
will these furloughs carry permission to go
within the enemy's lines. or pass through
them. The time for such cases will be reg
ulated by the number Of days allowed for
the State in the above list which they intend
to visit.
The inch furloughed will be authorized
to bring back stragglers and recruits who
may come in their way.
By command of Gen. r E. LER.
" III. TAYLOR, A. A G..
EIect ton Of Senator In Alabama.
MoNrcoMERY, Aug. % Hon Robt.
Jemison. Jr., was elected to day to fill the
unexpired term Of Mr.. Yancey, 10 the Con-
federate Senate Mr.. Curry was not can
didate, and the position was yielded tc lem
ison as an act of party magaanimity It is
believed BY many Of Curry's friends that be
could have been elected.
Jemison was originally nlllifer, and
though subsequently a co-operationst, has
been firm and uncompromising supporter
Of the war. Jemison was member Of the
Secession Convention, and has been for ma :
ny years leading member Of the State
Legislature for Tuscaloosa county.
ing squad in Charleston was circulating to
pick up stragglers, military looking man
was halted by the Sergeant what reg.
iment do you belong to ? Let me see your
papers " Said he, Il am General Beau
regard, commander Of this department. -
With much sang troid, the Sergeant turned
to his squad and said 80 Boys, all right.
Salute your General - The boys having
presented arms, as the General passed on.
be touched his cap. and the order was
given, to forward march Columbia
South Caroliaidn
Ey We have received from George Dunn
d Co., the following pieces Of music. -
Harp of the South; my Wifeand Child; We
have parted; Virginia Marsallaise. Kath-
leen Mavourneen: and See at your Feet a
Suppliant One. They are very pretty and
neatly gotten up. Those derirous of pro-
curing any or all of them can find them at
Geo. Dunn & Co.'s, Publishers, Richmond,
Va.
EE The Chattanooga Rebel annououces
the death Of Hon. r. B. Brabson. offences
see, membeEof the Ole Wing party, and a
lawyer and p63Ftician Of influence in his i'm
mediate section. He served both in the
Legislature of Tennessee and the Congress
of the United States with fidelity and credit
retiring from the latter body Oh the outbreak
of our present troubles.
EE The County Court of Pittsylvania.
on Monday last, made an order authorizing
the Commissioners appointed 10 the magis-
terial districts to supply soldiers families
with provisins to impress supplies when they
cannot be otherwise had. and pay the prices
for them as are allowed by The Confederate