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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
THE pOwER OF ENDURANCE.

It is notable fact that many Of the
men who were the most Jealous advo-4
Gates of secession are now the least to-
be relied upon and have been almost, -
some of them quite,-brought to the
point of grounding arms and making
terms with the enemy. This may re-
suit in great part from the fact that they
did not first count the cost of secession,
and were not prepared for the conse-
quences which, lit is not arrogating too
much to say,--more sagaclous men lore
saw. Those who wanted secession, for
its own sake, believed that that great
result would be accomplished by pure
y peaceful means; and, once accom-
plished, the Southern Confederacy would
soon attain rank that wonld place it
amongst the foremost nations of the
earth. We do not include in this class
those who, from considerations wholly
selfish, labored to effect the secession,
rather than by compromise and conci-
liation to perpetuate the Union. They
may have had the sagacity to compre-
bend in part, the nature of the issue
they were attempting to force upon the
country, but labored nevertheless to de
ceive the people. And they did deceive
them. If1he truth can ever be ascer-
tanned, we believe that it will appear
that both sections were deceived the
North not anticipating the obstinancy
with which the South has fought to
make good the act of secession nor the
South expecting such an example OF
tenacity ofpurpose as the North has
evinced in its war for the Union. We
Isay, therefore, that if both sections had
foreseen the terrible struggle that has
ensued, the Union would have been
preserved by compromise, or a peacea-
BILE separation been effected.
The fact that this war has been
changed in its character, and objects
avowed now which even Lincoln's Con
gress, directly after the battle of Ma
nassas, positively disavowed, does moi
effect the question in the slightest de
gree. The progress of the war has serv.
| ed to develop the fact that many of the
men in the South who were least In
clined to dissolve the Union, have. now
/ the most decided repugnance to its re
storation; whilst many in the NORTH
who were originally hostile to the war
and would have condemned the Adolf
ton policy of the Administration, now
support both. Such are some of the
lessons of the war-Lgaach. Vdrgsaaaaal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
FROM LEES ARMY.

There is almost daily skirmishing be-
tween the forces Of Lee and Meade
The Examiner says it has information
which leads to the supposition that the
enemy is preparing for general attack
on the lines of the Rapidan. tits known
that, in the past few days, he has been
massing his forces in Culpeper; his po-
sitions have been reconnoitered there,
and his gradual encroachments on the
railroad and river indicates very plainly
the determination to fight.
Large forces of the enemy already oc-
cupy the railroad between Mitchell's
station and Rapidan station. There may
also be observed from our position three
lines Of encampment in the neighbor-
hood of Pony Mountain and Sheperds
burg.
Our army is awaiting the attack o.
the enemy with great confidence
has no idea of being defeated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

The s'Gazette, !" aper published at Haver-
hill, y H., gives the following conversation as
one that was lately overheard in that town by
one of the attaches of that paper. It certainly
presents fair illustration of the patriotism ex-
bibited by the people of the North, when the
people are called on to ight
D. ssGood morning, C.. Ready for the
draft 20
G. 'sReady! If my distracted country
needs me- if she requires the sacrifice of my life
IF the tottering edifice Of our glorious Union
needs to be cemented with my hearts blood-if
1t is necessary for her preservation that she
strides onward to victory over my dead body
then, sir, the victim is ready With heart
prepared for any fate, and with a firm trust in
Divine Providence, shall, with lively feeling
of doing my duty, and nothing but my duty,
march boldly onto the Collectors Office and
pay my three hundred dellars.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
TO SUBSCRIBERS

Persons desiring the Correction of
their pape to be changed to another
Post office should be sure to mention
the name Of the Office to which it was
formerly sent, as well as the name OF
the Office aud county to which he de-
sires it to be sent in future. This is
the only way to effect the change of
direction desired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

The great armada that-has been so mis-
teriously limited at by the Yankee pa
pers, and which was designed either to
scare the French from Mexico, or to lay
Texas at the feet of the all-grasping
Yankee, has been used up at Sabine
Pass. Texas, aud returned--what was
left of ito New Orleans, whence it
started.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

On the evening of the 10th inst at the residence of
the brides mother, by Rev. Mr.. Dice. Mr. -JOHN w
BARE and Miss LIZZIE M. CEASE, of stsunton, Va
On the 7th inst, by Rev. Mr.. Campbell, Lieut. JAS.
s. GILBERT 9th Regt. S. G. Volunteers Aboeville
District s. c. to Hiss BETTE j. daughter of Captain
Jas. Ii. Bask1n. of this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
DURLIC SALE

DURLIC SALE
i On FRIDAY, the I'd day
OF October next, at my farm the Port Republic.
Road miles east of Staunton, will sell portion of
my stock Of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
Also, part OF my Farming Implements, one and two
Horse Poughs, &c.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. NJ Terms Cash,
Sept 22-2ts* o. CARR.
AT the time and place there will be sold four
young Cattle, Colts and one 2 year old Colt
Sept 22-2ts* JESSE N. GILBERT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

Brigadier General Howell Cobb has
been promoted to the rank of Major
General, and assigned to the command
Of the Georgia State forces, now being
organized into regiments, brigades and
divisions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

OUTRAGE BY YANKEE BRUTE OF A
COLONEL. We have received a letter
from responsible source, dated near
Manassas, Sept. sth, giving the particu-
lars of outrages attempted to be perpe.
tratedd -nnnon the persons Of respectable
ladies Ly an Infamous brute, named
Murphy, colonel in the Fderal army
now etationed near Union Mills. This
representative Of Yankeeism, with
drawn pistol, and threats Of death, at
tempted the accomplishment of his bru-
tai purposes, but was foiled by the in
reference OF other persons. who were
brought to the spot by the cries Of those
insnlted. This Col. Murphy has burned
the house of Mr. Kincheloe, father OF
Lieut.. Kincheloe, and also the house of
another gentleman who has son in the
same company with Lieut.. K.-Rich.
Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

A Yankee correspondent says that
speaking within bounds" tour ffths Of
the contrabands within their lines are
anxious to return to their masters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

A letter from General Hampton, dated
Columbia, S. c., August oath, says he
will soon be with his brigade again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

Captain Geo. L. Walker, of the Engi-
neers, Confederate army, died at Column
bus, Georgia, last week of an aggravated
form of sore throat. He was closely i
Identified with the construction of the
works which girdle the city of Charles
ton, and that fine fertilization, Battery
Bee, was planned and built under his
immediate direction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

~ The enemy on Morris Island,
near Charleston, are working like beav-
ers to get heavy guns in position to shell
that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
THE FIGHT IN MADISON ON tn EsDAy.

The reports brought down by passen-
gers from Gordonsville, Old yesterday, at
which place several of our wounded had
arrived, with accounts of the cavalry
fight in Madison county, on Tuesday,
we sum up as follows: On Monday
night, four thousand cavalry, under Kill
patrick and Buford, advanced upon and
occupied Madison Court House, driving
in our pickets. On Tuesday morning,
they advanced upon the main body OF
our cavalry in that immediate section,
and which was less than two thousand
strong. The two forces encountered at
Jacksons shop, a few miles from the
Court House, where fight was begun
and kept up nearly all day, our forces
falling back, and reaching at night,
when the battle had closed, Liberty
Mills, on the Rapidan, about eight miles
from Gordonsyile. One portion CT the
enemy's force were reported yesterday
to have gone off TO our left, to the vii
lage Of Ruckersville, with view, it was
supposed, of getting entirely around orr
lines and striking the Central Railroad
at or near Charlottesville. The noun
tainons nature of the country by this
route would make the undertaking a
difficult and dangerous one. During
the engagement of Tuesday, we captur
ed seEenty-three of the enemy's dis
mounted men, who were engaged as
sharp shooters. The loss inflicted upon
the enemy, is supposed to be severe
Our loss is reported to be about one
hundred and twenty-five, in killed,
wounded and missing.
The latest reports which reached Cor
louisville were that the enemy had cross
ed the Rapidan, burned Liberty Mills,
and retired to the north bank ofthe riv-
err E53ogla2,er of TIm1sdny
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

tB The Yankees are making pois.
oned bullets at their arsenals. The Dew.
il has a just claim to the Yankees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

Coon News, IF TRUE.-The Columbus
Times has been informed by citizen OF
that place, who had just returned from
Augusta, Georgia, that he heard while
there a report, believed by him to be re-
liable, tAata letter has been very recent
ly received by Mrs. Maury, from her
husband, Lieut.. Many, of the Conteder-
ate Navy, from Nassau, stating that
there were then three Confederate iron
clads at that port, and that four others
were expected in a very short time
Mrs. Maury is now in Columbia, S. c.,
where she received the letter above
mentioned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
ExCaAEGE NOTICE, NO. 6.

RICHMOND, Sept IL, 1862.
The following Corfedefate officers and men, eapur-
ed at Vcksourg, Miss. July 4, 1862 and subseqoen-
y paroied have been duly exchanged anu are hereby
so declared
division.
q The officers and men of Gen. RoweD's division.
3. The officers and men of Brig. Gen. Moore's bril-
gade.
The officers and men of the I'd Texas Regiment.
s. TIE officers aud men OF Wauis Legion.
g. Also all Confederate officers and men who have
been delivered City Point any time previous to
July z5th 1863, have been duly Exchanged, and
hereby so declared
RO GUILD.
Sept 22-6t Agent of Exchange.
- Southern papers copy six tunes and send bills
to the War Department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

yN1OODl WOOD!! WOOD!ll-PersOns
wv ishing to buy wood standing can be supplied
on reasonable terms by applying to the subscriber.
Sept29-st E. L. EDMUNDSON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
IN Any quantity of OLD DOMINION CUT NAILS
Of all Sizes can be had st short notice Apply to
Sept 29-3t BURKE t. KUNKLE,
Pond Gap, Augusta Co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
SOCKS FOR THE SOLDIERS.

We have been requested to apprise
the members Of the sSoldiels' Aid So
eieties" of the fact that there is a large
quantity of Yarn at the Mandatory
tor clothing in this place, which, it is
hoped, they will call for and knit up in
socks for the benefit of cur soldiers
The mere mention of this fact, we are
sure, is all that is needed to have this
yarn in the fair hands of the ladies to
be wrought into the form Of good COM
Portable socks for the suffering Soldiers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

az We would be obliged to such
of our subscribers as wish to furnish
wood TODD SO Immediately. Load your
wagons, crack your whips and send on
the wood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

A JGgsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
IA OFFICE, to wit
Taken up by Mrs. M Talley, on her land near Pecks
Mil IN Augusta county, on the 18th Aug, 1sts-An
Essray OF the following description to wit
STEER dark red with white spots muly crops
of the right ear, Appraised at $4,000 by JOS Rev
nolds and James Paxton. Extract-Teste
Sept 29-3t* w. T. JEWELL, D. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
FORE ROOM FOR RENT

w beg leave to call the attention of dealers to
wv our large and attractive stock of
anufacturcd AID
Smoking Tobacco
of the most approved and celebrated brands.
Our stock OF Tobacco is unsurpassed By ana in The
city, and we confidently invite the exAmination Of
those IN want. p. G. COSBY, Il Co,
Cary, between 18th and 14th streets.
Sept 29-tt Richmond Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
| FARM AND BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR

A FARM AND BLACKSMITH SHOP FOR
term of years. the farm and blacksmith shop, late
occupied by JAS w Hamilton, decd situated on the
road leading from Staunton to Waynesboro, "a mile
west of Fishersvile.
man who will take good care of the property can
be accommodated; none else need apply. Possession
given the Sth of November next
Sept 22--tf VIRGINIA G. HAMILTON,
Administrative of j. w. H., decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

A FEMALE SCHOOL--At West View, a
IA village six miles west OF Staunton, a Female
school will be opened, On MONDAY, the 5th of Get.
oy highly accomplished and very competent fe-
male teacher, and one who has had considerable ex-
perience. The following branches will be taught:
English, Latin, French and music Coca board can
be had in and near the vintage, moderate terms
References gwen if desired. For particulars
Sept. 29-2t* TEACHER,
Box 2z, .,tzgsIt:n Va
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SCHOOL,!
CAMP NEAR ORANGE G. H..
August 20. 1853.

CAMP NEAR ORANGE G. H2
August 20, 1853. {
90 RECRUITS WAN NE D., wish to en- en-
eIas Of men " no have become liable to military duty
by recent orders from the War Departn ent, or who
re arriving at The age of eighteen. Such have
the privilege of joining the company of their choice
and would respectfully call their attention to the
.Augosta Lee LILIES"
Apply, for admission, by letter, or in person, 10
G. d. MCCOY, Captain
Company Cd, " 18th Va. Reg
I'd Brigade, LIST Division,
Sept Ats I'd Army Corps, A. N. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
M1SCELLANE OUS.
TAX In Kind
POST OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OFFICE,
STANTON. VA, Sept. Sd, 1853.

POST Observation-Disclosures OFFICE,
STANTON, Va, Sept. Sd, 1868. !
DRODU< ERS of the 18th Congressional Dis
trict who deliver their Tithes under the Circular
from the A. Q NJ Generals Office, requesting a vol
untary delivery OF he TIhes in advance of the esti-
mates) of the 18th of June last, are directed fol-
lows =
Wool Corn, Oats, Rye, Hav and Fodder may be
delivered to Maj. Il. M. Bell O. NJ, Staunton, Capt.
4. Baker, A Q NJ, Harrisonburg, Capt. T.. ID.
Tutwier, A. @. NJ, Lexington except the Wool de-
iivered in Staunton will be delivered to Capt. r. b.
The " heat and other articles of food will be deliy-
cred to Capt. E. w. Bailey, A. c. ST. Staunton. Maj.
A. II. johnson, c. s. Harrisonburg, OF Capt. +. Hen
dersOn, A. G.. s., Lexington.
- Bags Tor the delivery of Grain will be furnish
edtto producers application.
0. SMITH. Capt. d P. Q. NJ,
18th Congressional District.
Approved,
Il. N. BELL, Maj Q. M.
Sept Pct
- Rockingham Register and Lexington Gazette
copy twice more.
ITO Persons wishing to deliver
|. IL their tlthes of wheat or buckwheat may deliver
them Il the following mills which have been desig-
mated by the purchasing commissary OF the District
They will take the Mier's receipt tor the con
account OF Tax In K nd" No wheat delivered
advance OF the estimates VIII be received by the mil
lers unless GeIchantable ndtion. This they Will
take state In their receipts. Upon the pre-
sentatIoa of these receipts the CommisSarys Office
stanton, tie proper receipt will be executed by that
Queer.
Steam Mill, Staunton, Va, A. II. e Stuart's hili.
Joseph 3. Tri..4ols's Mill, VIM. +. Smiths de-
Washington 5woope's do, Swoope's Depot. ).
hogeheaG's do, Middle River. '
o. G. Morris do, :" '.'f
Samuel Ciines d. :. q
John Bells Do mr.
~, naynssboro.
IL. G. 6uthrie's do,
James Meetings. dc.
JAS W Patricks do
o. Smith, Capt. & P.0. M.
Sep 22-2ts. 18th Congl Dist, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29

MINT SPRING.
nR f. H. STRAIN offers bis professional SER
~ vices TO the cItizens in. the vicinity II Mint
Spring, Sept 29--3t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
4 UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERK;

N UFEICE, TO WIT:
Taken up oy james T. W. Wilson on mis- land on
.ne zatn OF July 1858 near Mint Spring. said coun-
ty, an estray of the following description to wit
cow, white with red ears, and some red on her
nose no ear-msrks, supposed to be twelve years old
anG appraised at SIP,
Extract-Teste
September 29-3t*
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WM. &. FOSTER.
Trustees of Eliza Fitch and her children. c,

= VI. h.
Trustees of Eliza Fitch and her children q com'rs
DEKSONAL PROPE ill be sold, on
FRIDAY, the 9th OF October, at The late residence
OF IN. BYers, dec d., Middle River, one mile be-
low Samuel Cnes Mill the personl property of SAID
VIM Byers, decd, consisting of Or head of Hor-
ses, several Mich Cows Is or 30 head of Hogs some
Harness. Farming Utensils, Is 20 Acres Of Corn on
the ground, river bottom, $50 bushels of Wheat
Terms made known the day OF SALE
Sept 29-2ts* SAMfTEf RYERS E~a.,+or
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GALE OF A NEGRO MOMAN.--
- BY virtue of deere of the Circuit Court for Au-
gusta County, in the Of Fitchs trustees against
Fitchs heirs and others, viii, the 18th day of
October next, [belng Court dayl SELL a. public auc-
Sept s9--sss j. glv EMS FULTON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-29
MARRIED.

American Hospital, Sept. A.. 1868 !.
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The above sale will take place Saturday, the
18th OF October, instead of Saturday the 3d. adver
tised. d. A FLICKER
Sept 29-2tsx
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

The following is extracted from a lett -
to the "Chicago Times" dilted at Corinth,.
Aug 5. 1t Is commended to the careful
attention of those who think of remaining
at home, afiliating with thu Federals, and
trusting their beautiful promises Of pro-
lection.
In the adjoining counties Of Tennessee
there are many loyal men, who, for their
loyalty, have been stripped Of everything
which they possessed by ou- arny. because
they arere loyal, and, relying on tAe prom
ises of the government OF protection, re-
mained at home. The promises of tbs
government have proved TO item andy
foundation on which TO place any reliro:e.
Tie protection extended to ahem rss os
the kind that the wolf gives the lamb, snd,
while still Of unyielding loyalty, they
mourn the faithlessness OF shose into
whose hands they have fallen. TLey are
peculiarly situated. Persec1tsi BY the
rebels for their loyalty to the old flag, aud
prosecuted BY our army for the reason
that they remained at home attending to
their own business, between the two they
are picked clean. The government per-
haps intends to do right by the citizens,
but the subaltern officers have t'their own
axes to grind" and wish these poor be.
nighted citizens to know that they ars
officers. So the citizens are obliged to
pray "GOod Lord and good devil F" On
the other hand, the rebels put no faith in
the promises of the government, bar NOV
ed all their personal properly beyond the
reach of our army. This they still havo
III some kind of condition, for it is beyond
the reach Of Cornyn and the protective
patriots from Kansas.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-07

acting with the authorities in preventing
false alarms, obtaining and circulating
correct information, organizing Tor local
defence, and giving order aud security 10
the removal 1f families and property OUT
Of the reach Of the enemy.
No Association should permit Its organ-
ization to become languid although Il may
f1r long time have nothing to do. lt
cannot know at what moment lt r9ay oe
called on to exert its utmost energies
i be always ready to answer the call. Inc
system Is designed to continue throughout
the war; a main object Of it Is to organize
thoroughly>ia ddgahce of any emergency,
for when the emergency comes, there nay
be no time to organize. 1t j. no untrled
plan. but is borrowed from the system Of
local organization which carried our fore
fathers successfully through the first years
of the revolution Of 1776. Had we had
such an organization in the parts of the
Confedcracy which have been oVerrnn BY
the enemy, their fate might have been lar
different from what it is. Let US take
warning from their calamities.
The duties ef each Committee ot Cor
respoudence will be few butyery important.
1t should keep itself infOrmed OF the con-
lition Of its county or parish, aud by
concise and accurate letters maintain
regular but not burthensome corresPoh-
deuce with the Governor OF It's State. >
similar correspondence, on matters q gen
eral interest," to the department, Should De
kept up with the Chairman OF the COM
ni;tee Of Public Safety, who will remain
as far as his official duties will permit,
near the general commanding this depart
ment. Letters to him can be addressed to
the department headquarters. Such cor
respopdence, conducted with dispatch and
conscient tiousness, may furnish most
valuable fund of information to our civil
and military authorities.
This circular will be forwarded to few
citizens, indicated by the Governor Of the
State, in each locality, as call on them
to proceed Immediately to the organisation
of "Confederale Association" 4ou are
among the citizens 50 selected and il IS
hoped that you will undertake thai labor,
calling your patriotic neighboFs 20 your
aid You and they, by completlng tha
organization, will establish just claim 10
the grateful remembratse of all true
hearted CoDfederates.
am, sir, very respe ctfully,
Your obedietit servant,
THOS. G. REYNOLDS,
Chairman, Trans Mississippi
Committee Of Public Safety.