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PROCLAMATION BY PRESIDENT
DAVIS.

Again do I call upon the people of the Con-
federacy-a people who believe chat the Lord
reigneth, and that His overruling Providence
ordereth all things--to unite in prayer and hum
BILE submission under His Christening hand, and to
beseech His favor on our suffering country.
1t is meet that when trials and reyerses befal
us we should seek to take home to our hearts and
consciences the lessons which they teach, and
profit by the self-examination for which they
prepare US. Had not our successes on land and
sea made us self-confdent and forgetful Of our
reliance on Him? Had not the love of lucre eaten
like a gangrene into the very heart of the land,
converting too many among US into worshippers
of gain and rendering them unmindful of their
duty to their country, to their fellow-men and
to their God Who then will presume to COM
plain that we have been chastened or to despair
of our just cause and the protection of our Heay-
emily Father?
Let us rather receive in humble thankfulness
the lesson He has taught us in our recent rever
ses, devoutly acknowledging that to Him, and
not to our own feeble arms, are due the honor
and the glory of victory; that from Him, in His
paternal Providence, come the anguish and suf-
ferings of defeat, and that, whether in victory
or defeat, our humble supplications are due at
His footstool.
Now, therefore, I, Jefferson Davis, President
of these Confederate States, do issue this, my
proclamation, setting apart Friday, the 21st day
of August ensuing, as day Of fasting, humlia-
tion and prayer and I hereby do invite the
people of the Confederate States to repair, on
that day, to their respective places of public
worship, and to unite in supplcation for the IA
vor and protection of that God who has hitherto
conducted us safely through all the dangers that
environed US
(~ In faith whereof, 1 have hereunto
I SEAL. SET my hand and seal of the Confeder-
f~~- tate States, at Richmond, this twenty
first day ofJuly, in The year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-three.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the President:
J. p. BENJAMIN, Secretary of State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

~ The officer who was so kind as
to furnish us with the list of the casual
ties in the 25th Regt. which we publish
ed last week neglected to state that phi
vate George Dennis was captured, and
that private j. j. Beard was left to wait
on the wounded-both intthe hands of
the enemy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

az Hon. VIM. L. YANoEY, an elo-
quent and able member of the Confed-
crate Senate, died on the 28th ult.. at
his residence, near Montgomery, Ala
bama, after an illness of four weeks, from
the effects OF kidney disease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

LT. Coz. HENRY Clay PATE, of the
9Th Virginia Cavalry, Fifz Lees brig.
AIDE, who was wounded in the cavalry
battle at Aide, is now lying at a pr.
vate house in Clarke county. He is re-
covering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

General Cooper has issued orders to
carry into effect the act Of Congress, re-
curing all Quartermasters and Com
missaries to detail such disabled soldiers
as may be necessary for service in their
respective offices. Citizens SO employed
will be reported to the enrolling officers
for conscription.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

DEATH OF Col. PATTON. In the Balti-
more gazette, of the 9th, we find the
following announcement "Died, July
21st, at the College Hospital, near Get
tysburg, OF wounds received July Sd,
Col. W. I. Patton, 7th Virginia infan-
try, son Of the late Hon. John M. Pat
ton, of Richmond"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
The Baltimore Gazette. saws

The 1st Michigan Regiment, which
went into the battle OF Manassas with
1850 men, and has since had recruits
to the number of $40, came out Of the
battle of Gettysburg with only 81 men.
Every field officer and captain was kill
ed. 1t carried into the fight 900 men.
The brigade to which it was attached
carried in 2,100 men, and came out with
200
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

ILLNESS OF GEN. FLoYD.-The Rich
mond Examiner of Thursday last states
that General John B. Floyd, who, since
his retirement from the army, has been
an invalid from disease contracted in
the camp, now lies dangerously i'll at the
residence of his son-in-law, near Abing-
don, Virginia, and but slight hopes are
entertained of his recovery. The Con
federacy, and especially the people OF
Virginia, will receive this announcement
with sorrow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

~ The Provost Marshal General
announces from Washington that the
place of a drafted man who had been
exempted by payment ofl$300, will not
be filled by another drafted man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

Mayor Opdyke, of New York, has
vetoed the ordinance to pay conscnpts
$500 communication, on the ground of
vagueness and Illegally, and because it
is propitiatory measure to appease the
mob
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

sW Hon. Jno. +. Crittenden died at
Frank fort, KY, on the 10th ult. He
died from general debility and old age,
without pain or struggle, and in full
possession of hisfacult;es. Hisage was "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

tN The Columbus Times estimates
that the extension of the Consumption
from 40 to As years of age will add TO-
900 men to our army.
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TO coNsCa1pTs. (.

To al persons between the ages Of teen and For
ty-ive years who have not been previously enrolled
In obedience to the Proclamation of HIS Exceilency
Jefferson DAVIS President of the Confederate States
ali persons not previously enrolled in the 18th Con-
gresona District between the ages of eighteen and
years. whether residents of any other portion
OF the State other States, axe hereby required to
report themselves to he edical Board and Enrolling
Officers for exam NJ tcp and Crozce Mt, a. the places
and on the days ixsd il tha annexed nosce of the Ex
aiming Board.
This notice inclades eVerY person, uos p-eviouslv
enrolled besweeD the ages speei6ed-thess Who have
~ any time been discharged By Stste OF Confederate
s1rgecug those Who Sc any time, have seeu tischsr
ged fro1n the arny, End except taosc Wko have been
d1scharped By Medical Boards Instituted f0f the ex-
aul1natioa c1eeE scripts sad 81 persons 0ho lave fur
nished suostintss Hose parsxs hsve PASSED up
on 6y the proper Gc1scrp t authorities.
Attention is called Par IS, Sec. and g. General
Orders 80, A and |. g. o.
All the laws and regulations applicable to deserters
shall be applied to such conscripts fail repair to
the places of rendezvous for enrolment or who ahalI
desert after enrolment.
All the agencies employed for the apprehension and
confinement of deserters and their transportation to
their respective commands shall be applicable per-
bic to duty conscripts, who shall fail to
pair TO the place of rendezvous after the publication
: ''- ~ J.. s. BYERs,
Capt. and Enrolling officer, 18th Cong. Dist
The undersigned, one OF the Examing Board, for
the 18th Congressional District under General Orders
No. 81, AdJutant and Inspector Generals Office here
by gives notice to all whom it may concern, that he
has appointed the following places and days for the
examination of conscripts in the 18th Congressional
District, in pursuance of the above notice.
Augusta county, August, 9Th, 9th and 7th Stanton
Rockingham 6 IL, ~, and 18th, Harrison
burg.
Rockbridge &c 18th, 10th, and goth, Lex
ington.
Bath, &c 25th. M,llboro.
Allegheny, 8. 9th, CoyingtOn.
Highland, Sept lst Mcdowell.
Pendeton, Sd, Franklin.
PocahOntas 50 18th Huntersville.
WIN. B. SHELBY,
Examining Board for 18th Cong. DISTRICT.
July 28-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

a. Nine hundred of Morgan's men
have been lodged in camp Chase prison.
They will be kept there until the officers
ofStreight's expedition are released from
Libby prison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

DUBLIC SALE.--The subscriber will expose to
i public sale, on THURSDAY, the 3iSt INST, a
fine Bull, about four years DID, of good stock, also,
number of fine young Cattle, 0i various ages, among
them are several Heiers II is likely other Property
will be added to the sale Sale to commence at 10
o'clack A Nj. Terms Cash.
Aug 4-2ts. ARCH. +. STUART.
BRucE PECK, AuctioneerS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

We would invite attention to the ad.
vertisement of the Danville Female Col
lege, Geo. La Monte, A. NJ, President,
published in another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
MARRIED.

On the Both ultimo, by Rev VIM. s. Baird Mr.
HENRY SMITH and Miss MARY ANN VANCE, boti
of Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

NTOTiCE.-.We wish to hire good hand to work
IN at the Tanning Business. Liberal wages and
constant employment will be given.
Aug 4-3mos.* J. D. BROWN Il co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
SALE OF YALuARLE sTnCK

i Will be sold, at Public Auction, on SATURDAY,
August sth at Fishersyile, very valuable lot Of
Colts and young Cattle, consisting of three year old
Colts, well grown; two years cid; and four year
lings. Also. ~ head of young Cattle, (some good
beef,) and fresh Cows with Calv at their Sides.
Also, Mules. W. A. BRADFORD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

4 PERTY.-Havlng sold my Farm, l will offer, at
Public Auction, without reserve on WEDNESDAY,
18TH OF AUGUST, near ChurchvIle, all my PER-
SONAL PROPERTY, consisting in part of the fol-
lowing viz head of Horses-all young, and several
very fine Brood Mares; all my Cattle-amongst them
some very fine Mich Cows; IS or 40 Hogs; 1 Road
Wagon s set of Wagon Harness and Plow Harness:
all my Farming Implements; $50 or 200 bushels Of
Wheat. the growing crop OF Corn, Potatoes, &C.;
some Hay; Wheat Fan; Grind-Stone of fine quail
ty: all my Household and Kitchen Furniture
amongst it a good new Sofa set new cane-bottom
Chairs, Bureau, Comfortable, good Cooking Stove
Parlor Stove with various other articles
to enumerate.
Should the 10Th be wet day, the sale will take
place the next fair day.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
TIE rms made known day of sale.
Arg 4-2t SAMUEL MYERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
GEN. LEES ORDER.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY NORTHERN Va,
July Goth, 1868.

General Orders,
No. 80.
All officers and soldiers now absent fromf this
army, who are able to do duty and not detached
on special service, are ordered to return imme-
diateiy. The Commanding General calls upon
all soldiers to reioin their respective regiments
at once. To remain at home in this the hour of
our country's need, is unworthy the manhood OF
Southern Soldier. While you proudly boast
that you belong to the Army of Northern Vir
ginia, let it not be said that you deserted your
comrades in contest in which everything you
hold dear is at stake. The Commanding General
appeals to the people of the States, to send forth
every man able to bear arms to aid the brave
soldiers, who have often beaten back our foes,
to strike decisive blow for the safety and sane
tity of our homes, and the Independence of our
country.
BY command Of
General R. E. LEE.
K. 81. Chiffon, A. A. & /. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

MOTTO E.--Any pei son that has lost cow, a
In bout twelve thirteen years Old She is little
brndle cow, with little white along her belly, she
has long horns turned up in front, and she to
my house the 8th day of June, 1868. This can
be found at Nimrod BlackwelIs one mile and half
south of Burkes Mill, the Valley pike. She also
has crop of her left ear.
In iy 2S-3t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

Ge7C REWARD
eptC Stolen, from the pasture of
the subscriber Fishersvlle, on the night of the
10th inst. a DARK BAY HORSE, years DID, about
Is hands high, of slender form small blaze in fore
head, some white about the nose, walks trots, and
lopes WE'LL has been used az Cavalry horse, belongs
was lett with me to rest and be recruited
In the absence of the owner, l viii pay $50. for
the arrest and Viction OF thief 70 for the re-
turn of the horse ADDISON DOLD.
JuIv 2S-2tx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
SCHOOL AT THE AUGUSTA CHURCH

y
The undersigned have secured the services of Mr.
@. NJ. PACKER, who has heretofore conducted the
School for many years. and the public patronage ia re-
spectfully solicited.
The Session win commence the first Monday in San.
tember ard close Wednesday, the Esd of june
WILLIAM CRAWFORD
July 2l-StS. X. s. HARNSRERGFp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
40 REV ARD.-Stolen,o on the 24th instant.
ftU out Of nv field at The head of Wall ar,s-

eDfU out of my field at the head of Walkers
Greek, TWO MARES, the one roam, 8 years old, B
feet inches high we'll built think she has a small
shoulder she tros well and PAGES excellent The 9TH
er bay fly, years old, about i've feet high. No
marks reeollected and barefoote ed when taken. The
roam mare was shod all round. Two biina brides
were also taken with them The above reward will
be given for the mares or any information that will
lead to their recovery. MARTIN MILLER
July 25--3t* Summerdean, Augusta co., Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
SCHOOL NOTICE.

CCHOOL NOTICE.
y 1 will reopen M Fe-
male School on the FIRST OF SEPTEMBER ON a
larger scale.
Miss Lidie CARRIER will take charge of the French
and Latin classes and viii have all the assistance in
the English branches that may be necessary
July 28-2t MARY j.. BALDWIN.
CTRAYE ED Cit STOLEN from the pasture of
- NJ. G. Hartman, about the 23d Of this month, ONE
SMALL S0RREI4 HORSE, bright color, blaze face,
corning him will be thankfully received and paid for
The horse belongs to sick soldier now in Staunton
Hospital II. LAUGHL1N,
July zs-tf. Agent for NJ. c. HARMAN.
a II EsTKAY COW .--Strayed from the pre-
IA misses of the subscriber IN Staunton, on about
years Old of small size, OF reddish color, with white
spots and lines her legs, ano white spot her
forehead. Her slit. Any information con-
cernlng her will be thankfully received
A COOPER WAWTEss-a.I wish 8 hire
"A Cuopsg ay ths ear pieae with to
George - TsaJu Z wiz psT hhcea, Esees sim
gle S.. .p1cfeFrs1. address a !ldHsg1t,a eson
CoaEty W. J0eHPt. hGhER.
II XTl&sSI % hOG7FC COD, ALJ.l, CJP-
II Pls&As and MS various ether gyessslis tor
sale at T. H. FR0UTs
Jsnele Drug Store.
In Accounts due Us in Staunton, may
be pad to Joseph A. Waddeil, President, or George
E. Price, Treasurer of Staunton Gas Company, and
claims against us should be presented to them No
che else Is authorized to transact business for u.s.
July est WAREHOUSE Il B0WES.
M ANTED---IMMEDIA
w A SUBSTITUTE,
for the war; with the privilege oil joining any copa-
ny he chooses. For which handsome price will be
H., n Gnf41n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

VIRGINIA :-.At rules held in the Clerks Office
Y of the Circuit Court for Augusta County, the Sd
day of August, 1885,
Will am G.. Sterrett Admir- of David Sterrett, decd,
and Vim. A.. Sterrett, and Ann F. Sterrett Pitts.
AGAINST
Thomas Sterrett James Trmble and Isabella his wife,
and George Trimble and Mary Jane mis- wife, Defts.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree of Court
make conveyance of land sold by David Sterrett in
his lifetime, and the Defendants not having entered
their appearance, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they not residents of this Common
wealth. 1t is ordered that they appear here within
one month after due publication of this notice. and
do what is necessary 10 protect their interest.
A Copy-Teste,
Aug Ats. A. +. KINNEY, elk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

NJANTED---IMMEDIATELY,c
w A SUBSTITUTE,
for the war; with the privilege joining any copa
ny he chooses. For which handsome price will be
paid. Enquire at this Office
Julv 23-3tS*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04

DUBLIC SALE..-I will offer for sale, at the
J. late residence of Jacob Hart, decd on the 18th
sting Of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, House,
hold and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
Sale to- commence at IL o'clock.
Aug. A-tds.* JAMES HENRY, Admir- of
Overpaid So. 90. jacob Hart, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-04
WV ADVERTISEMENTS.


r AMI FOR SALE.-Wlll be sold, in front Of
| NV "a &c, in Stauntcn, SATURDAY, AU-
GT1T Don tract of land containing about so acres.
: aid and les about one mile and a quarter from
Staunton ado, hing the land of Geo. Baylor and 9TH
ers frontin On 9th sides of the public road leading
from stannfou to : fsbron Church. and if properly
farmed crops about as well as any in toe neigbb0T-
hood.
TERMS: Either on Tins Ct for Cash, as may suit
purchaser. [StO. BAYLOR, Agent
Aug 4-tds-Vin copy. for John fsiIev
nANvILLE FEMALAy CoALsgE,
IL DANVfALE, "a
The next session viii eomiasuGe October ist, 1858
ADvANTAess
l. 4 location safe, healthy and esErae.ise.
2. A full. Efficient and experienced corps of teach
ers.
8. hlgh standard of scholarship and thorough
Instruction.
1. A fine library, extensive Apparatus aud ten
Pianos.
5. Spacious and well arranged Buildings and
Grounds.
6. Special attention paid to Manners and Deport-
ment.
z. Well furnished Rooms, good fare, and special
care IN sickness.
g. The home character and influence of the school.
For Catalogue or further information, address
GEORGE LA MONTE, A. M,
Aug. 4-10ts-$15. President
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The following official communication from
General Lee illustrates the unreliability of des-
patches emanating from Yankee Generals:
HEADs'Rs Army NORTHERN VIRGINIA
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DanieI Collins Estate.

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