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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-16
THE GOOD OLD WAY.

When Tarlton's cavalry threatened a
raid into Augusta county, the news
came while the people were at church.
The preachers announced the fact from
their pulpits-ezhorted the people to
meet the invader at Rockfish Gap-dls-
missed the congregations with prayer fol-
victory over the enemy, and then led
the sons of Augusta direct to the noun
tains as practical application Of their
teachings.
In those days we had no comman-
dants of posts, no provost marshals, no
quartermasterS and commissaries, nc
ordnance officers scattered over. the
country to deceive the people into the
belief that the battles for their homes
and fresides would be fought By some
one else than those who owned them
The idea then was, that if every man
fought for his own home, all the homes
Of the country would be fought for, an
the people of Augusta county in that
way acted upon that practical principle.
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INTERESTING FROM EUROPE.

Northern papers of the 10th bring us some in
teresting adVices from Europe. The rumors of
recognition are again revived. On the Goth, Mr..
Roebuck gave notice that at an early day he
should move that an address be presented to the
gotiatous to be entered into with European Pow
federate States. Lord r. Montague gave notice
tnat he would move amendment to this. A
great meeting was held at Sheffield lately in ia
vor of recognition of thA South. The Mayor
presided, and 10000 persons were present. Res
olutions We're passed to memorialize the Govern
ment on the subject. The Paris correspondent
of the London ssMorniRg Post'' also reports that
fresh efforts are being made by Messrs. Mason
and Slldell to obtain from the European Govern
ments the recognition of the Southern Confede-
racy. The Paris correspondent of the London
stMorning Herald'' says that Mr.. Mason's pres
enee IN Paris has streG gthened the report OF the
approaching recognition of the Southern Con-
federacy. The great stumbling block continues
to be the stubbornness of porto of the British
Cabinet. The general impression is that France
will take the lead in the recognition of the South,
and the rest of Europe will not be slow to follow.
diplomatic relations between England and Brazil
had been broken.
Runlors of the capture of Vicksburg had reach
ed England, and were published in the papers.
A public meeting wassto be held in Liverpool on
the Sd Of June, to pay tribute to the memory
of g StonewaH Jackson.'' The ships Darcas
Prince and Union .Iacs, from New York to
Shanghae; the Sea Turk, from Boston for San
francisco, and the Ny8, Ca whaler,) had been
captured by the All bama.
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THE MILITIA.

The Governor is putting our militia
upon war footing for Home Defence,
and he gives notice Of a draft for 5000
about the 1st of August. The object in
view is certainly a proper one, but We
hope some plan will be agreed upon by
the State and the Confederate authori-
ties by which the Home Defence will be
conducted under uniform system and
in such a manner as to avoid the eonfu-
sion and wrong incident to the attempt
to work two plans at the same time
Our people would rather fight upon any
plan, than be vexed and harrassed by
armies of officers attempting to execute
laws which they do not understand
themselves.
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THE CRY is ..sTrLL THEY GOMEZ

As we have previously mentioned on
lseveral occasions during the last three
or four months the subscription list OF
| the Spectator continues to increase, and
recently the rate of increase has greatly
augmented. Though we make but lit
tie, if anything, on the subscriptions,
owing to the greatly increased cost OF
publication, yet, it is gratifying to us,
for it is an evidence that the couree we
have pursued as 3 journalist meets with
| tie appreciation Of the patriotic public.
What is particularly gratifying to us is
The fact that large proportion of those
who have recently subscribed formerly
belonged to what has been called the
Democratic party. This is gratifying,
because it shows that we are right IN
| the position we maintain that tho great
mass OF that party are freemen, who are
willing to sacrifice party spirit ulon the
altar of patriotism /; and because. it
shows, furthermore, that we have not
been altogether unsuccessful in our pur-
pose to conduct the Spectator in :. spirit
| high above mere party considerations.
lSince the tocsin OF war was sounded, we
have known but two parties, the friends
and enemies of the South-we have not
recognized the old party distinctions OF
Wing and Democrat.
The following is an extract from a
letter under date of June the 10th, sent
from the adjoining county of Rockbridgo:
owe do not know how to express our
appreciation of your late course as a
public journalist better than by sending
you batch Of Democratic subscribers
to the Spectator. Enclosed find $24.-
|Send the Spectator to the following per
sons for one year." Then follow the
names. We do not often speak OF new
Subscribers, though there is scarcely a
lday but some are added to our list, but
we thought our readers would pardon
us for noticing the reception OF esghz
Democratic subscribers in one letter
| AS these are Rockbridge Democrats
lfellow-countymen of Gov. Letcher, we
think it probable that they have adopt
ed this mode Of manifesting their heart
felt gratitude to Us for securing to Gov
Letcher the 1872 votes which be received
in this county. Whether it was for the
service we rendered his Excellency, OF
for the service we have rendered any
2 other Democratic office-holder, military
or civil, in our slate course as a public
: journalist" we fully reciprocate theil
kindness, and approve their late course
as heartily as they do ours, and would
most respectfully commend their gooe
: example to others. These eight Demo
2 Gratis have 'sacted their part WELL" an(
we would enjoin others to "go ane
7 lido likewise"
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HOME DEFENCE.

The conviction seems to be universal
that orr people must adopt without de-
lay some practical organization fol
Home Defence. The Yankees have a
dopted as part Of their settled policy
system of cavalry raids for the mere
purpose of plEnder and devastation
They hope in this way 10 further their
benevolent purpose of starving us into
submission, and they may therefore be
expected to make these inroads into all
the principal agricultural districts.
The President has urged upon the
States and the people the Importance of
an organized Home Guard The Gov
ernor is calling out the militia, and the
various counties are adopting plans OF
voluntary association-all having the
same object in view.
We are glad to see this general move
ment in progress, and we hope that out
of it all will grow some well digested
plan by which our people can be ena-
bled to present an organized opposition
to these predatory bands who threaten
SO much mischief.
For orr defence against invasion by
large armies we must Of course depend
upon our own armies under our great
Captain-but against these wandering,
plundering, numbering bands of scoun-
drels we must prepare to defend our
selves.
We hope our magistrates and our
people will not fail to attend the meet
ing at the June court Oh Monday next.
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ponding measures to meet the common
danger.
Z. That Central Committee Of seven
persons be appointed, charged with the
duty of giving prompt and vigorous eff
feet to these resolutions, any three Of
whom may act.
The Central Committee have address
ed circular to the County Courts of the
Ineighboring counties asking co-opera-
ton from which we extract the follow
| ing
We are assured of the governments
cordial approval of the design. The
Secretary of War will accept the SER
vices, for the purpose designated, of as
large a body Of men as can be raised,
and, as far as the resources Of the govern
ment viii allow, will supply arms and
ammunition.
An organization under the Act OF
Congress is preferred TO one under the
State Law for the reasons following,
amongst others:
j. 1t ensures b9v02d cauat, that the
members Of the association, if captured
lshall be treated as prisoners Of war and
| be promptly exchanged.
2. It puts an already organized aud
active Commissariat and Qpartermas-
ter's department at command, instead OF
extemporizing them when the alarm is
given.
3. 1t obviates all jeelousies and con-
dict of command
4. It enables the association to incor-
porate with itself, for the time, such in
valid and conyalescent or detailed off
GERS and soldiers as may chance to be at
hand.
5. It provides arms and ammunition
OF the best quality attainable, and facili
tates the taking the due care of them.
s. 1t offers to those who desire it, pay
whilst in active service.
1t will be i source of great gratifca-
ton to the people of Albemarle if their
neighbors of the adjacent Counties will
unite in a step which seems so indispen-
sable to their common safety, and fthey
will conclude arrangements for mutual
aid if necessary.
This important subject will be consi-
dered by the County Court and the
people Of Augusta County at the June
Court on Monday next, and we hope ev-
cry justice, and as many citizens as pos
slble, will be in attendance.
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to Law that company and field officers
be chosen, and the service of the whole,
for the purposes above set forth, be ten
dered, as soon as may be, to the Presi-
dent Of the Confederate States.
5. That a suitable person be designa-
ted in each magisterial district to use
Jealous exeytions to raise Immediately,
therein, as many men as possible, and
to report to the Central Committee here
matter provided for, and that three 9TH
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VANDALISM IN JACKSON, MISS.

The following extract from a letter
received in jackson, Miss, is but in
keeping with the conduct of the enemy
against whom we are battling:
81 must tell you of some of the outra:
ges committed by the vandals. Besides
destroying every pound Of food they
could find IN the stores and On the plan
tations, they destroyed furniture, fences
killing milk cows and hogs, leaving them
lying on the ground. Even good ole
Bishop Green was visited very hardly
They took his sermons and scattered ano
trampled them in the mud-took ia
vorite prayer book and cut itup; chop
ped his piano and melodeon to pieces
and even carried off his robes. At the
church they carried off the robes and
ofertory plates.
"They robbed q women with four chill
dren OF her COW and pigs, took her lasl
pound OF meal from her, refusing to
leave her any for her children and even
took off cake that was cooking, saying
they intended to starTe hem ont, La
dies wardrobe6. were sacked, the cloth
ing torn to pieces, and everything like
jewelry was carried off, One prisonel
taken yesterday had fifteen watches be,
sides iewelry. Fences, hedges and
shrubbery were waptonl7 Destroyed
indeed every outrage that a hendish ma
lightly could suggest But | will not
shock you further with he recital Of
these crue. wrongs"
ANNIVERSARIES. The following events
occurred in the month Of June last year !:
9th, Fremont repulsed by Jackson at
Gross Keys: 9th, Shields routed by
Jackson at Port Republic; 18th Gen
eral Stuart's first daring reconnaissance !;
10th, the battle Of Secessionville; Goth,
the battle Of Mechanicsville, the first of
the series Of battles before Richmond
9th, the battle of Cold Harbor; Doth,
the battle Of Savages Station; .30th, the
BATH of White Oak Swamp.
Billy Wilson's Zouaves, numbering 600 men. are
on their way fiom New Orleans to New York to be
mustered out of service They were not allowed to
ka I fatuo
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The MOVEMENTS OF Mr.. VALLANDIe-
HAM.-We hear that Hon. G. L. Val
landigham, exiled from his own coun-
try, and temporarily sojourning in the
Confederate States, has sailed from a
Southern port with Nassau for his first
destination. Whittier he will ultimate
ly direct his steps is a matter of specu-
lation, but most probably in the direc-
ton of Canada, from thence to conduct
the gubernatorial canvass in his own
State-Ohio.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

/ JACKSON, June 9Th, (via Mobile, 9th)-Genera
Pemberton has sent word that ne could hol,
+ Vieksburg, and General ohDston is to take tim
to organize ami discipline his forces.
TsECoND DISPATCH.
Jackson, May e. special to the ssMssissip
pian,'' from Pamela to-day, says the Yankees an,
Unionists were celebrating the anniversary of tn
occupation of Memphis yesterday
The Chicago Stiffness" OF the I'd, mas been re
ceiyed. Grant admits q heavy loss, and has tsl
Ten back t. the Big Black where ne Is awatin.
,IeIatoEcelaeIsaS RON Banks The M6mphiS Anl
Charleston Railroad has been ST. pped of troops
II osencrans is reinforcing Grant via Louisville
All the steam boats at Louisville and Memphis
have been pressed.
Four thousand Eve hundred Confederstes hac
reached Memphis. The officers go TO Sandusky
and the men 30 indianapolis.
Gen. Hnrburt has been ordered to prepare
hospitals at Memphis for thirty thousand wound
ed. Grant asks Hurlburt for thirty Thousand
men, and Hurlburt replied that he did not know
where they are to come from. Their own figures
foot up loss of $4,000.
THIRD DESPATCH
MOBILE, June ga special to the ssTribune''
from Jackson, dated the 9Th, says there are many
rumors, the most reliable of which is that GENT
Kirby Smith, instead of being at Port Hudson,
has taken Mlliken's Bend, with ten thousand
men, and cut off Grants supplies.
1t is reported that Jackson's cavalry have cut
their way through to Vicksburg. Jackson has
evidently done something.
Heavy firing is heard from Vicksburg.
Grierson is believed to have been driven five
mics from Clinton, La.
FOURTH DIsPAToH.1
MOBILE, June ga special to the ssAdverti-
ser & Register from Jackson, Sth, says a cour.
Ter from Vlcksburg reports cheeringly. Our men
are fatgued, but in good spirits. OR loss is a
little over 500. Gel. Marks, of Louisiana, is
Wounded Wadds7ps battery of Columbus, Ga,
m y badly, and 1t. o'Neal slightly, wounded.
Nine trains oftroops, believed to be from Ro
sencran's army. arrived at Memphis Saturday.
There is merely garrison at Memphis.
FIFTH DEsPAToH.]
JACKSON, June 8.-A scout just in from Vicks-
burg reports all working well. The men are
somewhat Wearied from lying in the trenches and
exposure to the sun, but are in good spirits
They hailed his arrival with cheers for Joe john
ston, and say that he will make all right.
Grant is slowly advancing by building parallels,
which are four hundred yards from the outer
W orks.
past.
There is plenty of ammunition and provisions
in Vicksburg, and the soldiery and citizens are
perfectly confident of the result.
Our entire loss during the series of assaults
does not exceed 600.
There was heavy firing with musketry and ar
tillery yesterday, and artillery firing to-day.
EsIxTH DEspAToH.1
MOBILE, June "a private despatch frc.-m
Jackson, 6th, says: ssYicksburg is all robt
Kirby Smith is in possession of Mi'',kep's BEND
One Of the Yankee gunbne+. has left Red river
owing to the low Wat-1r
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FROM IQKSB URG.

JACKSON, June 9.-Our scouts report the enc
my's pickets ten miles deep, every means of ap-
proach closely guarded, and that the greatest
courage and care are required to reach Vicks-
burg. Grant communicates with the fleet by
signal lights, which were seen last night, con-
stantly signalling, betokening movement or re-
neWal of the assault, it is thought. The roar Of
tho enemy's mortars was heard at intervals Of
two seconds all night, and is continuous this
morning. Nothing from Port Hudson. An Off
cor captured by Grants pickets, subsequently
escaped, and arrived hero this mormnr. He re.
ports the Yankee army much depressed By the
knowledge of Johnston massing heavy force IN
their rear, and certain death in front. Their Off
GERS say certain defeat or humiliation await them.
JACKSON June 12.-An officer who left Vicksburg
Mednesday night Q0th,) reports ali working WE'LL
Ine garrison was in fine spirits and well supplied
with provisions. So far, little damage has been
done by the enemy s fire.
The total loss of the garrison since the commence
ment Of the siege will not exceed five hundred,
Grant IS still "pegging away from his parallels
No mischief has been done so far
MOBILE, June IA special despatch 70 the Tri-
bune, dated jackson, 1lth says: stThe latest res
from Port Hudson is that the bombardnent was
continued"
SUMMIT, June IA gentleman from Woodville
reports that Banks is terrifying on Thompson S
Creek, Northwest of Port Hudson. he is planting
neavy siege guns. Banks has mustered out several
regiments. Sherman S left arm Qeg p has been am
putated
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MoSBY AT WORK:

On Thursday last, Major Mosby cross
ed the Potomac, at Seneca Falls, into
Maryland, and attacked company Of
Yankees stationed there. Our men sue
ceeded in killing five or six, and cap
turing seventeen, with horses and equip
ments, together with two negroes, and
the river into Virginia.
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PUBLIC MEETING.

A meeting of the magistrates and PEG
pie OF Augusta county will be held Oh
Monday next-Court day-tor the pur-
pose of adopting some plan of Home
Defence. Similar movements are in
progress in other counties and our PEG
pie are called upon to cooperate.
There is no doubt or hesitation among
the people of Augusta county as to the
duty and the policy Of fighting for their
homes-all they want is plan by
which they can do the work to advan-
tage. The object of this meeting is to
devise some such plan. We hope there
will be full attendance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-16
ALBEMARLE MEETING.

The people of Albemarle county held
a meeting, at their June Court, for the
purpose Of organizing a system OF Home
Defence. The following resolutions were
adopted.
/. That the safety ofpersons and prop
erty in Albemarle requires eaery resi-
doalt of the County Of q1hQteVer age. who
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-16
F-.OM TENN ESs Es1--E.ATE NORTHERN
NEWS.

sHELBYyILLE, Tenn, June 9.-Al quiet in
front.
Fhe Cincinnati :Ccnaneraias . Of the 9TH, has
3eep received, At The Peace Convention in
New York, on tne 81, Fernando Wood was a
prominent speekeE, and presented strong resoia
1lons, which assed The resolutions declare
teafy TO he Constitution, ana TO The State I'M
DIR the Con ssItulion; that there is no power to
coefce State by 2 military force; that the war
secondary "a the Constitution ana should 2ease;
3naJ the clam al dlctatCriai ana unlimited mi!i-
faTy power ior -ae SIla OF citizens Dy court mags
tai IS monstrous ana exeerabte ghey also pro-
test against the cowsrdy, despotic, inhuma0, &C.
cursed act--the Punishment Of Vallandingham-
and recommend suspension Of hostiiities and
general convention 10 settle the manner OF re-
conoiliation.
SPRINGFIELD, LII, June 3.--The House has
unanimously passed resolution condemnatory
| OF Surnslde's order Suppressing newspapers, and
calling the attention of the Government to the
infringement Of popular rights and the invasion of
State sovereignty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-06-16
nlg We have heard that a minister

a We have heard that minister
in I4ynchburg, in the course Of a sermon
on the death Of Gen. jackson, stated that
after he was wounded and lying on the
ground, young man deliberately laid
down by his side between him and the
enemy, to protect him from the terrible
fire which began just at that time. If
this incident be true, the name of the
devoted young soldier should be given
to the public.
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.

AS refugee I desire TO acknowledge tie
kindness and liberallty manifested by your citi
zens generally, and the proPrietors of 1he Vlr-
glnia Hotel particularly towards those whom
the sad reyerses of a4ge tiEols1 upoa aneu
hospitality. To these wiro haps uecentiy isis
homes Ct plenty sbe Hot- 10 - must ;fsar x
travagant but short tour tur agh the SeuSb
will satisfy al tifat the raies lie Virgin H.
tel are no higher than those Of olner ho,uis ii.
every case. the Aessrs. Peytons have dednctt G
largely from the regular charges. IN one ii
stance, as much rs one ai tfe usual i.tr- Wss
contributed 70 the relief % = .el0geg. The: h3sYe
certainly given not less thau ght hundred or d
thousand dolias to refugees ana poor soIdlers,
SjBce my alrivalein Augusta county. There are
other ministering spirits, whom deiicacy forbid
60 nentioi. whose smiles and words and deeds of
charity have eTnoalmed their memories 7mper.
ishable in the hearts Of riauy a weary wandeFar
from home. / say this much in gratitude to
those whose magnanimity would disdaln the Of
fer of any public tlibute to their generosity.
A REFTJGEE
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NORTHERN NEWS.

SHELBYvILLE, Tenn, June 8.--All quiet in
front. The Nashville Union, Of the 9th, states
that rebel force of 20, 600 was attacking Frank
lin yesterday that there was fighting all day,
but the results are unknown.
The Cincinnati Commercial, of the 4th, has a
special Dispatch from Vicksburg, dated May 80,
which says: ssSpades are trumps again. We
are erecting earthworks to protect our men, ana
mining to blow the face out of two prominent
forts, otherwise unapproachable. The idea OF
carrying tbs place by storm is abandoned A
safer and surer plan than storming Pemherton
INTO submission is favored everywhere.''
Andy Johnson has been eyated at Nashville
Burnside IS constructing railroad as military
necessity from NcholasvIIle to Danyiiie, Ky.
Reliable information has been received Il the
suppression of TWO papers at Nashville.
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