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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
Europe Stands at Ease.


No recognition, no mediation, no movement of
hand or voice in Europe ;snothing for US but our
own cause, on. own firm resolve, and the God of
Battles. So be it.!
And we are sincerely convinced that it is better
SO. The lesson of self-reliance, though learned
with heavy cost, is precisely the lesson whichis
infinitely precious to nation. Without it we
could never be really independent. With it. and
with the unalterable resolve to practice it to the
end, We can afford to let the outside wcrld give
free utterance of their opinions.
With regard to France, she also remains for
the present inactive. The Emperor, in plain
words, Is not yet ready for his predestined war
with England. He knows that while England
keeps herself so accurately balanced upon her
position of ssneutraity" it would need but a gen.
tie touch to precipitate her into an alliance with
the Yankees. He knows that the one object
dearest in this world to Eng and is the destruc-
ton Of has formidable fleet; and when the inev-
liable war does come, which both nations have
been preparing for these many years, he is re-
solved to MAKE the occasion himself, and not al
low it to be forced on him by others. Yet one
thing has long been certain-that ali the real SYM
patty or friendship felt for IS in Europe is in
France. France alone has even proposed the
first and faIntest step by which the Powers OF
Europe might possibly bring about peace. 1t
is true that his proposal was inadmissable by Ell
Their party to the war. But the friendly animGs
was made plain and it will not be forgotten. In
the meantime We give notice to all concerned,
that we do not ask, and never did ask, for inter-
vention-or, for mediation that we demand sim
whatever may be the opinion of noble lords, the
ssUnion'' which was once known to European
diplomacy no longer exists, and never shall be
seen earth again Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

The first conflict OF arms in this de-
structive war in which blood was split
occurred at Philippe, in Barbour coun-
ty, on Monday morning, the 3rd day of
June, 1861. It will be remembered
that two of our gallant soldiers, Leroy
P. Dangerfield, jr., of Bath county, and
Jas. Hanger, Of this county, each lost a
leg in that unfortunate surprise and de-
feat. Mr.. Hanger, being possessed of
good mechanical ingenuity, and too pat
riotic to be dependent upon the Yankees
for an artificial leg, invented by his own
genius, and manufactured by his own
skill, an artificial leg, by which he is
enabled to walk with ease. Though
this feat of skill reflects great credit up
on the inventor and manufacturer, yet
we cannot indulge in the extravagant
praise of the Editor of the Vandscat0r,
who, in his last issue, said, ST as one OF
the most complete hgsqce haze eoer seen"
We infer from this, that his extreme
modesty has confined his observation to
his own 'sdrun sticks, for it seems that,
The "uost complete" limb he did ever see
Was Hangers sOO0den l.. E. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
Northera Hypocrisy Exposed.


Those who remember (and who does
not 2 the Legislation Of many of the
Northern States, few years since, null
lifying the fugitive slave bill by the a.
doption of what they denominated "per-
sonal liberty bills" will appreciate the
overwhelming force Of the points made
against them by the New York "World"
in the following extract from an able
editorial recently published in that bold
and out-spoken paper upon the subject
OF the suspension of the writ Of ha6eas
corpus:
And the party which passes this Infamous, this
abominahe bill, defying the Constitution and au-
nullng all State laws for protecting personal lib
erty, is the same party that two three years
ago was passing called liberty bills in behalf
of the Northern States to protect runaway ne.
groes against the provision of the Constitution
which requires their surrender. So dear and a
cred did they profess to hold individual liberty
that they would not allow it to be violated even
the person of an escaped slave, and they set
up State legislation against Federal legislation
Tor his protection. These sensitive phianthro
piSt and doughty champions of freedt M then pro-
fessed to be shocked at the denial of the habeas
corpus to these fugitive blacks, and made that
the pretext for resisting, by mob violence, the
execution Of law OF the United States. And
now we see these same champions of personal
liberty these same sticklers for the habeas cor
pus these same iust,fiers of State resistance 10
Federal power, passing an act which degradeS
the white citizen below condition which they
tnen thought intolerable for slaves as black as
the ace of spades.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
Glance over the Field.

The enemy are now preparing to at
tack us, with very large forces, at many
places. These notes Of preparation are
now heard all around our Confederacy,
North, South, East and West. Attacks
are daily expected at Charleston, 5. o.,
Savannah, Ga, and Port Hudson in
Louisiana and, in short time, we may
expect severe battles to be fought at
Vicksburg, Miss, and near Tullahoma,
Tennessee. Even Hooker, on the Rap
pahannock, says that he has the strong
est and best army in the world-that il
is not at all demoraized, and is pre-
pared for an advance as soon as the con
dition of the roads will permit. 1t will
thus be seen that stirring and importan
news may be daily expected. The enc
my recently have been again essayins
an attack upon Fort McAllister, one o
the outpost defences of Savannah.
So far, they have been able to effec
nothing, and our forces seem to be con
fident of defending that city with sue
cess. From late dispatches it seems tina
Banks, with force of 30,000men, is a
bout to attempt the capture of Por
Hudson. lie expects to succeed by get
ting in the rear of our Notifications.
A despatchto the Savannah Republi
can says that Rosecl ans, in Tennessee
has recently been reinforced by Seigel'
Corps, 10000 strong, sent from Hook
er's army in Virginia. Gen. Van Dorr
with his cavalry, has recently hal a Sc
we're. fight with the enemy, in which h
captured between ta0o and three thou
sand prisoners. See Telegraphic DIES
patches. There is no news from our fol
ces down the Valley. "All is quiet o.
the Rapdahannock."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
Concerts by the Band.

The concert given by the Staunton,
alias 9Th Va. Regiment, Band on Tues
day night last, was SO numerously at
tended that many were unable to get
into the Courthouse. The proceeds OF
this night, designed for the benefit Of
the soldiers, amounted 10 $500.
The concert was repeated on Wed
nesday night for the benefit Of the fam
lilies Of the soldiers. The proceeds on
this night amount to sos. The money
designed for the benefit of the families
of the soldiers was placed in the hands
of Mr. VIM. A. Burnett to be properly
donated. Those who attended these
concerts were delighted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10


If we had voice that could be heard
in all parts of the Confederacy, we
would, at the top OF our voice, cry into
the ears of every tarmer-PLANT CORN,
PLANT CORN! The subsistence OF
our army and people, and the success
of our revolution is, in a great degree
dependent upon it. We hope that not
a plant of tobacco nor stalk of cotton
will be grown the ensuing season. We
believe, with the Examiner, that the
''South is in no real peril while it has
bread for its army, Let this be sup
piled and all the rest is certain. In
view of the new turn which affairs have
now taken, il is plain that not only pa.
triotism, but interest, requires that all
the agricultural power of the country
should be devoted to the production OF
grain. Cotton and tobacco will have
only speculative value for years to
come; but corn and oats are worth five
dollars bushel as fast as they can be
brought out Of the ground. Let every
man and every woman in the Southern
Confederacy plant corn now. The
wheat crop of this year will be a fail
ure, but it is not too late to replace it
with superintendent harvest Of Indian
corn. Every part Of the Southern coun-
try can produce it in perfection and
profusion. 1t is the natural crop of the
country. Every farmer in the Sonth
will become suddenly rich, if he will in
this year utterly renounce cotton and
tobacco, and plant every acre. at his
command in corn and oats"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

Early in the month of April, it may
be expected that the great campaigns Of
the East and the West will reopen with
unexampled activity. Certainly it has
not been from want of. the means, or
motives, or strength to fight, that the
powerful armies of Lee and Hooker. of
Bragg and Rosencrans, have camped
for months in close proximity without a
cannonade and almost without skir-
mish. Now that the condition Of the
ground permits the passage Of cannon
and the march Of columns, what both
parties regard as the trial scene of the
war, will be speedily witnessed. The
next two months will be signalized.. by
the most terrible battles of modern
times.
We have no fear for the general re-
fsult of the approaching campaign. The
Confederate armies have never been e
quail to what they now are. The pre-
Ilndesof the coming collision which have
already been witnessed are most en-
couraging. Wherever they have touch
ed, the Southern troops have made their
mark. Every affair indicates the high
spirit which animates the Confederate
army; and the weakness or demoralized
condition Of the enemy is equally evi
dent. = : < x
In truth the field Of the military af
fairs in all quarters is bright with hope
Yet it cannot be denied that the senti-
ment Of the country at this moment
though not respondent, is serious and
even sombre. It is affected by the po
llitical complexion of the Northern
States. The revolution in the Constitu
i ton Of their Government, consummated
/ by the passage Of the military and ii
nancial bills through Congress, has de-
stroyed the expectation of a termination
of the war for years to come, and ren
ders any other conclusion than that OF
our own destruction, or exhaustion and
anarchy in the North, less than proba-
Die. We have long and gloomy per.
lspective OF danger and desolation be.
fore us. This prospect does not inspire
gaycty of heart, and the ideas it sug
gests are illustrated in the prodigious
rise in gold.-Enansner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
.sTenp ira Mutantur, Nos Musamur."


These are truly strlnge times,- and times OF
strange changes. 1t seems strange to see the
Richmond 8. Enquirer, " which for an age has
been singing t@ans to the fidelity of Northern
Democrats now denouncing them as having been
&c ALWAYS our worst enemies" The enquirer
has become a convert to the doctrine of Seward
which was the < drefu spring Of all our woes. y
The Enquirer oaenly proclaims that it is less
hostile to the extreme aboiitionists than to its
former lauded 6 Northern allies THE Demo-
Gratis. The following is an extract from an edi-
torial article in the &C Enquirer" of Thursday
last
ssTo be plain, we fear and distrust far more
these apparently friendly advances of the ssDem
ocrats,'' than the open atrocity of philanthro-
pists Of Massachusetts. That Democratic party
| always was our worst enemy and but for its
poisonous embrace these States would have been
I free and clear of The unnatural Union twenty
years ago. 1t is not the Stewards and Summers,
the Black Republicans AID Abolitionlsts who
have hurt us. They were right all along thea e
was an irrepressible conflict between two differ.
ent civilizations, two opposite social crganiza-
tionS they were no more able to 1--we peacably
together in one government than two hands can
wear one glove. If we did not discover soon
as the aboitionists, this great truth, it was be.
cause the Democratic party, neutral as it was IN
principle, false to both sides, and wholly indif-
ferent to TIL. MORALE OF either Of the opposing
communities, aced itself between, raised the
banner of ssspoiis,' and-we all know the rest.
The idea of that odious party coming to life "a
gain and holding out its arms to US, makes US
SILVER. It's foul breath is malaria its touch is
DEATH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
The Yankees and their Coloied Brethren
at Pensacola.

We learn through trustworthy private letter
from Pensacola that there has recently been a
bloody fight in tn streets of that city between a
Maine and New York regiment, growing out of
some difference of opinion between them relative
TO the treatment of their negro brethren. Many
of the soldiers of each regiment and number of
negroes were killed in the melee The affair was
terminated to the satisfaction of the contrasting
parties by claiming fifteen negro men and driving
them at the point Of the bayonet off the end of
wharf into the bay, where the water was fifteen
feet deep The negroes are beginning to tsste
the sweets Of universal freedom with ven
geance.-Richmond Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

NASHVILLE There is great scarcity OF pro-
visions in Mas vile, but despite the scarcity and
high prices the poor are said to be well provided
for. Here the rich have rot shown that selfish
and sordid spirit as in other places, but have
helped and contributed most literally to the sup
port of suffering families. This is as it should
be, and we commend it to the emulation OF other
communities. ss
Our latest adviees from Tennessee report Gen.
Rosencrans as quite sick, and has gone home TO
Cincinnati, on Through. In his absence, the
command of his army IS with Gen'l Crlttenden,
of Kentucky.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
DIED.

In Lynchburg, Va, on the 25th utimo, NELLY
ASHBY, youngest child of John S and Dlia W. Rich
ards. aged mon his and days.
At the residence OF his mother, in Clark Co., Va,
jan 18th, 1853, of consuTption. NEWTON J. BENN.
aged n years, months and 10 dajs. He faith
full member of the M 4. Church, tSouth), and died
beloved by all who knew him. His last words were,
''tell nv brother to meet me in Heaven
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
The Enemy at Newbern, North Carolina

A gentleman who succeeded in making his es-
cape through the enemy's lines at Newbern,
North Carolina, gives some information as to the
situation there.
The enemy had force at Newbern of some
nine or ten regiments-say bome six thousand
strong. The Yankees here have also regiment
of negroes. who are being drilled and organized
along with the other forces.
.sGovernor'' Stanly is still at Newbern. His
resignation has been sent on to Washington, but
it was net known at Newbern whether it had been
accepted. He had not been relieved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
The Late Terrible Accident ON The Southern
RalisO DAD.

The Selma (Ala.) Reporter, of February 26th, has
the following
Mr. j. * Kennedy. Postmaster at Centrevi!le, gives
us the following list of persons who were killed or
drowned by the accident which occurred The South
ern Railroad eighteen miles west OF Meridian, the
18th lnst., aud hose remains had been recovered
when he passed the scene of disaster, last Saturday
Young @. G. Thompson, William Towes, A. a.
Hill. ali of the 9th Alabama Regiment; w P. Gray
son of Tuscaloosa who had on his person ss4,ooe
Major J. s. Lilly, of the 18th Mississippi Regiment;
d. d. Taylor, CIV Bradley, c. Nj. Mcdaniel, NJ G.
Roden, L Melsop, R. q. Slater. R. M; Gambell, G.
Caller, j. Buchron, engineer, j. >. Holt Gushing
ham, Butter, Mcdowell one unknown man and one
negro
The conductor was badly hurt, but swan out. The
engine and several were under water, and it IS
supposed that b.tween sixt, and seventy persons
were ios-mostly soldiers, no, 1t is said, broke o.
pen the and got ABOARD before the train lett Me
ridan though they had been warned by the -officers
Of the road of the dangers attending the TRIP itwas
the reig ht train to which the accident occurred.
Arrangements had been made to inter the dead in
as decent manner could be expected under such
circumstances About ninety Collins were in Ieadi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

The two men killed on our side in
the running fight down the Valley We're
Messrs. Henry LANCE and Charles Ham
ilton, both citizens of Bath county-one
belonging to Captain Wares and the
other TO Captain Dangerfeld's compar
ny. The remains OF these gallant SOL
Hers were taken home for interment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
Left-handed Compliment.

In speaking of the skirmish down the
Valley, the Rockingham " Register "
says:
s'The force of the enemy attacked was
greatly superior to ours, when General
Jones rushed upon them; but oar force
acas increased, as soon as at became evS-
dent that The Yankees preferred to gave
as q race instead Of a fight p
From the above it seems that Gener-
al Jones' prospects for reinforcements,
when he crushed upon them," would
have been quite "blue." if it had not be-
come "evident that the Yankees pre-
ferredt to give us arace instead of a fght."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

The thirteen members of the Yankee
Senate who voted against the bill an
thorizing Abraham |. to suspend the
writ of ha6eas corpus, were Carlisle,
Henderson, Kennedy, Lane, Of Indiana,
Latham, Powell, Rice, Richardson,
salisbury. Tuspee, Wall, Wiley, and
Wilson, of Missouri. '1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
BTU A RE 3 .

Finding that protestaions against long Obituaries
of avail, and not having space to publish them,
except to the exclusion of news matter feel
strained to follow the example of contemporaries.
who publish them at advertising rates. The usual
notices of deaths will ee published heretofore free
of charge but Obituaries and Tributes of Respect will
be charged for at he rates of TEN per line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
To the Preachers of the Baltimore Confer
ence in Virginia.

WHEREAS, The condition of the country will. as it
did last year. render Regular session of Confer
ence practicable. you hereby invited 10 NEE! io
day IL March next III 10 o'clock, A. NJ, TO transac,
such business may be proper.
All intending to be present will please communicate
with Rev. y. w Arnold, Churchvii,e, Augusta coun
ty, Va. b. X. VElTCH.
Rabbit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
MARRIED.

On Thursday the 18th OF February, in Bridgewster,
Rockingham county, by Rev. Thomas Hildebrand,
Captain ADAM SMAL1S. G. s A., and MISS HbT-
rIE }. FLEMINGS. daughter of MIR. John Jennings
all of Bridgewater.
On tho 5th instant, by Rev Jos R. Wheeler, Mr.
GEORGE W DIES, of TaiapoOcy, Ala, and Mrs
SARAH A. BAKER, of Augusta county, Va
On the 4th inst at Greenbank, Pocahontas county,
by Rev. s. B Dolly, MAJOR J. G. ARBOGASr, and
Miss SALLIE j BEARD all of Pocahontas county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

On Sunday night last, we were visi-
ted with thunder storm, attended by
vivid lightning, loud thunder and a
heavy rain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10
Manhood Tested.

The Richmond Examiner truly SAYS
that s'this war has thoroughly tested the
true manhood of our people. When
our country was blessed with peace and
plenty, there was class Of chivalrous
knights ofthe Don Quixotte school, who
despised the usual routine OF business,
and desired, above all things, that an
opportunity might be granted them to
display their fighting qualities. They
were very blood-thirsty at the begin
ming of the war, and expressed the
strongest desire to literally eat mp ten
times their number of live Yankees
But now, that the time has arrived when
every man can serve. his country, and
the chance of promotion is tree to all
who distinguish themselves, these
mighty men of Mars, these warriors
par ercezzeaace, have tried every expedi-
ent, rather than face the bullets of the
enemy, to keep out of the army.
PLANT CoRN.-We hope that every
good citizen who has a garden spot OF
unoccupied piece of ground, large e.
nough to spread blanket upon, will
turn it to good account this year, by
planting corn or vegetables thereon
Let him not only do this himself, but
persuade his neighbor to do likewise
If the people would generally try to
raise something cabbage, corn, butter
beans, tomatoes, &C., which can be done
on small scale, without appreciable
trouble, the prices of such edibles would
be kept within more reasonable bounds.
We say, therefore, plant corn somewhere
anywhere but plant corn
INVASION OF SONORA BY THE FRENCH.
The delegate from New Mexico in the
Yankee Congress has received adyices
from Ell Paso, in chihuahua, that the
French, 5000 strong, had captured
Guaymas, and were marching on Her
mosilla, the capital of the Mexican
State of Sonora. The reason assigned
for this invasion is said to be in conse-
quence of Governor Pequira confscaling
the goods of Frenchmen and banishing
them from Sonora.
MILITIA OFFICERS. Governor Brown.
of Georgia, has ordered all the militia
officers of that State to report to General
Mercer, at Savannah, for orders and for
service. This is all right. The officers
want chance to show their courage
and patriotism. We hope every officer
in the State will respond, and carry five
or six other exempts with him.
The FLEET AT PoRT RoYAL.-The la
test advices from Port Royal state that
the Yankee fleet now there numbers one
hundred and twenty-three vessels, in
Guiding three frigates, twenty gnnboats,
and the rest chiefly transports
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-10

The Tax Bill has passed the House,
and is now before the Senate.