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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
SUPPLY OF WHEAT.

Suppose. says the Lynchburg Repub-
Iicap, that the army now in Virginia
numbers two hundred thousand men, it
will require four hundred and fifty thou
sand barrels of -four to feed them in one
year, issuing one pound and a quarter
as rations per day to each man.
The census Of 1850 put the total white
and colored population of the State down
as /, 421, 661. From this number it is
fair to take the inhabitants of that por-
ton of the territory which does not en-
ter into our calculations about the pro-
duct Of wheat, those in the army, and
the negro population lost to us: one
/ third would not be large estimate This
will leave to be fed a population of
947, 773 persons, for which it will take
in round numbers, two millions barrels
flour. The sum may be stated thus:
Total number of bbls -four from
present crop, ~ 800 900
Barrels Oft for army use, 100000
&C 6 for population, 2,o00,00O0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
COMPARISON OF LOSSES.

The battles in the war Of 1912, and In
the war with Mexico, were mere Skin
mishes compared with many OF the bat
ties in this gigantic war, as will be seen
by the following statement OF the losses
suffered in the battles of those wars:
The battle of the Thames, O. Canada,
fought October 5th, 1918, between the
North Western army of United States,
Major General W. Fl. Harrison, $500
strong, chiefly Kentucky volunteers, and
Major Gen. Proctor, commanding Brit
ish forces, 500 regulars and 1920 In
dams under Tecumseh !; our loss Z killed
and % wounded-5 MORALLY; their loss
killed, - regulars, 20 wounded, and %
officers and SIC men our prisoners and
of the Indians, SO killed, including Te-
cumseh, and spoils 5000 small arms
and pieces OF cannon.
Plattsburg, 1,500 regulars and about
5000 volunteers and militia, commanded
by Brigadier General McComb, Sept.
18th, 1914, who repulsed a British diyi,
sion of 1,400 men OF all arms, under
Gov. Sir George Prescott; our loss sc
killed SO wounded their loss $500 in
killed, wounded and missing.
Battle of New Orleans, Sth January,
1915. Our forces under Gen. Jackson,
4,69s on the East side of the Mississippi
and l 1000 On the West side. The Brit
ISL forces numbered S,400, under Lieut..
Gen. Packenham. Our loss 6 killed
and Z wounded in the main battle, and
8 killed and 80 wounded on the West
bank their loss was POI killed, the 1t.
General included, and 1862 wounded,
and II officers and 4S3 privates prison
ers.
The first and last of the above battles
have been supposed to have made their
Commanders Presidents. Now, the
command of neither exceeded good
brigade in our army, and the results IN
casualties but little beyond smart Skin
mish Of our outposts.
The entire loss in killed and wounded,
in all our battles in Mexico, amounted
to 4,807, as stated in the late official re-
cords of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
SUBMISSION EXPECTED

The Atlanta Confederacy says that the
most reasonable class Of our enemies do
not look for subjugation, but suJmis-
sion. Their anticipations are of an
humbled people-worn down by the
cares and anxieties attendant on war
the loss OF property, of children-de-
portation from their homes, and the dis
location Of family ties. The character
Of our people forbids this conclusion,
but if there were any one circumstance
stronger than another, to put to flight
this expectation, it is the deep and grow
ing and incurable hatred of our people
to the dominion of the Yankees. His
tory cannot furnish parallel to it. It
exceeds that of the Moors towards the
Spaniards when Grenada was despoiled
of the Netherlands towards the same
people, when William the Silent was as
sassinated, and the Duke of Alva
brought to the block some of the most
illustrious citizens Of Holland. When
the torch ofthe incendiary and the sword
OF the military assassin, when the spoil
er and cut-throat shall be esteemed a.
mong the instruments of Cancellation
then will onr people listen to snbmis-
slon-not before.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
Surplus of barrels,
$4,000

which, if left unground, will give two
hundred and twenty-four thousand bush
els of wheat for seed.
1t will be seen that we have left out
Of account the large product OF corn,
peas, beans, sweet and Irish potatoes,
from which is derived one-third of the
food used by the people.
With this exhibit, and the knowledge
that there is no call for single barrel
of flour to 60 out of the State, the farm
ers and those who anticipate an increase
in price will be disappointed. An a.
bundant crop OF wheat has been har-
vested in every State to supply the
wants Of its population. By what rea-
sons is it urged, then, that the price
must advance, except it be through the
Withholding Of supplies by the farmers
This should not be done. Il is un-
patriotic; it is unWise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

The TAX IN KIND.-It is well known
to all that our Congress, at its last ses-
sion, levied tax in kind ON the products
Of the earth. 1t is the duty of our plant
ers to pay this 1.-THE, upon such crops as
has been gathered in, at the very earliest
opportunity. Our armies are now need
ing the provisions which these tithes
will furnish, and ought Lot. to lie de-
prlved OF fheln moment longer than is
sufficient to get them to some depot
where they can be slipped to the order
OF the Government. Besides, a prompt
compliance with the provisions of the
law will save the Government much ex-
pense and trouble We say to all who
have "tax in kind" to Pay, do yorf
duty patriotlcally-at once, with the
least possible delay. Do not wait to be
called upon and forced to do it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
LOCAL nEERafnrs

beg leave very respectfully to suggest to the
people of Augusta County to form at once in
each Justice District volunteer companies for
Home Defence, under the Act of Congress, ap-
proved Oct IL, 1862. When these companies
are once FORMED, they can be organized into a
Regiment under officers of their own selection
and while authorized to make rules for their
own government will be entitled to the protec-
ton OF the Confederate States if taken prisoners
August 70, 1868. JNO. B. BALDWIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
CHEAP LOYALTY.

A New Orleans correspondent of the
knoxville Register very justly remarks
that patriotism and loyalty are cheap in
districts as yet untouched by the tread
OF the invader. Those who are in COM
paratiye ease and quiet-who yet enjoy
the bright rays Of the sunof liberty, and
feel and know none of the trials and
suferings of those once subjected to
Yankee domination, though they cannot
appreciate these blessings, may afford
or affect to be tfne and loyal. It is when
the iron yoke is once imposed, and
chains worse than those of slavery are
passed upon free people, that the trial
comes and the pure-hearted is tested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
PUBLIC SALES.

personal PROPERTY FOR SALE.
Il As administrators of the estate of Jehn s. Ellis,
aec'd will SELL to the highest bidder the farm,
two miles above Waynesboro, Thursday, the 9th
day ofAugust 1862 the following PERSONAL PROP
ERTY, belonging the Estate Of said John s. Ellis
decd, viz: head OF horses II 10 head of CATTLE
IL hogs wagons, all the household and kitchen fur
niture, the Wheat Rye, Oats, Hay, and the crop of
corn growing, &c., Also, Negroes and 10
shares of stock in the James RIVER ana Kanawha
Canal
TERMS Cash for all sums under $50 ; On alLsums
over S20 credit of three months will be given, the
purchaser giving bond with approved security.
j. s. ELLIS,
B. NJ ELLIS,
Administrators of John s Eihs, deed.
Auoust lids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

A letter from Major Jones, of Gen.
Morgan's staff, confirms the statemen
that the General and his officers are
treated as convicts. Their heads have
been shaved. They are confined in sep
arate cells.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
ORGANIZE FOR HOME DEFENCE.

ssForewarned is to be fore armed,
and we have been warned frequently OF
late of the probability that the Yankees
will attempt raid upon this place, and
we should heed the warning, and pre-
pare to give them warm and cordial
reception whenever they may see prop
er to call upon us at home. We have
a reputation for hospitality which we
should not allow to be sacrificed, and
should always hold ourselves in readi-
ness, when strangers call upon us, to
take them IN. To take IN Yankees fur
nishes the highest test not only of pat
riotism, but of ingenuity, for they are a
cute race-the highest of whose alnbi-
ton it is to take IN other people. The
people of other counties are organizing
that they may dispense their hospitality
with more efficiency, and we should do
the same thing if we do not desire our
fair reputation to suffer. One company,
composed, in part, of s'grave and rever-
end seigneurs," was organized in this
place on Saturday last, by the election
of J. HAYT BELL, Captain, P. B. HoGE,
lst Lieutenant, JAMES W. CRAWFORD,
End Lieutenant, and VIM. Ell. PEYToN,
Sd Lieutenant. We suppose that other
companies composed of younger men
will soon be raised and organized. The
old men are mounted-the young should
be willing to organize as inta try, q
much more efficient branch OF the ser
vice. Companies for home defence
should be organized IN accordance a0lHl
taao in all parts of the country. Sound
the hewgag, beat the huzzy- guzzy, and
let the peOple rally
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PUBLIC AUCTION:
We will, Thursday, the "7th day of August mex ;,
sell to the highest bidder, the FARM on which JOIN
S. Ellis, Decd formerly lived situated South Riy
er, two miles above WaynesborO, containing
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO ACRE
About 80 are cleared and fine state oil cul
tivation, the remainder is iine woodland. The In
provements two story dwelling, containing
rooms and passage; Barn and other necessary out
houses.
This land is very productive in al the crops of the
country, and in a wealthy and intelligent neighbor
hood conyenient to r. Il. Depot churches, mills and
schools.
Persons desiring pleasant home viii do veil to a.
vail themselves OF the Oppot unity now offered.
On the same day, wiI sell attract OF Ne 'ntaip
Land, situated about mile from the farm This
tract contains between z0o and al in original
growth.
J. S. or B. NJ. Ellis will take pleasure in shown
these lands to persons who wish to purchase; and
any information respecting them can be obtained By
addessing either OF them At " ynesboTo, Va.
TERMS will be made To suit the purchaser.
THE HEIRS OF j. 5. ELLIS, dee'd
July l4-tds Rock Register copy and send b& to
his Offica
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY prisoners, in
GLIDING several commissioned officers,
captured in North Carolina, have been
received in Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
IA OFFICE, to wit:
Taken up. by Joseph Reynolds, on his land. near
Staunton, about the 10th Of July last ard posted be-
fore B. Points, P, bull of the following descrip-
ton. to wit:
A MuLEY BULL. OF black color, with white belly,
and appraised at $3.50, by James Paxton and George
Furr -ee
Extract-Teste
Aug 25-3ts. VIM A BURNETT d q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

General S. P. Myrie, Of Baldwin
county, Ga, writes to the Macon Iele-
graph that the whole of his crops of
wheat and corn have been set aside for
the army and the families ct soldiers.
Farmer, ago thou and do likewise"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

FLAe OF TRuoE-A flag Of truce boat
arrived at City Point on Wednesday
night, with nearly 300 paroled Confede-
rate prisoners on board. We suppose,
therefore, that the cartel is t, be re-
sulned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

GIN. MoReAN.-We have published
statements made by Northern papers,
that Morgan had been lodged in the @.
hio Penitentiary and treated as a felon,
having his head shaved and suffering
other indignities. On the other hand,
the Augusta Constitutionalist says q let
ter has been received in that city from
Mrs. Morgan, stating that she has late
intelligence from her husband, in which
he states that he is treated kindly, and
hopes to be with her on his parole in a
short time,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

a. 1t is said that General Meade
has given orders for the arrest of all cit
liens between the Potomac and Kappa
hammock. Afraid to attack Lee, he is
wreaking his vengeance upon non-conl-
batants, and warning upon the aged, the
sick and the manned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

g. YED-From the subscribar il s4a,4
~ I'd inst, a red and white MULEY COW sn oA
poseo 10 nave oeen driven away with some drove f.
passing on the McAdamIzed road She was o;v;ni ~
MIX ana IN tbs habit of kicking, when being miked
Any Information in regard 10 her will be t5ankf
received, and If brought home the person viii he
literally rewarded by JAMES M LILIEy
August Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

The Richmond Wing truly says that
# we put forth all our efforts the en-
beavers of patriots-whenever we can
help the cause, We will prevail, and the
signs are all in our favor. A united
and determined people in such coun-
try as this, and fighting for such cause,
can never be subdued. Moreover, God
fights for us; time fights for us the Ell
ements fight for us; circumstances fight
for US; the moral sense Of the world is
a host in our favor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

BRIGADIER GENERAL ROGER A. Pryor
has resigned his commission III the Con
federate Army, and it has been accepted
by the War Department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
SCHOOL,.

FAY School llopen the 18th of September next
Mlss Corneha Miller, educated to teach will be assoc
eiated with me- She has leave to refer 70 Rev Messrs
fhillps and Wheat, B. Crawford, and Prof. Kemper.
All branches Of English, with the French and Latin
VII pe taught The tuition fee for LIZ Ii, of
English e 500 of Latin or French. gin ss---s
Aug 25-2t HAr, ,,as S.cn,nr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

H- We invite attention to the adj
vertisement OF Sergeant j. w. Bryan,
who is now on recruiting service for the
Staunton Artillery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

GEN. HooD.-The report SO extensively
ventilated by the press, that General
Hood was to be appointed a Lieutenant
General, and placed in command of all
the cavalry of the Army of Northern
Virginia, is without foundation in fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The subscriber now offers his Property for sale
in the town of Waynesboro Va consisting of large
and comnlodeus brick dwelling. with eight rooms,
including fue large store-roeHa5 basen9en kitchen
DRY cellar, lumber house, brick kitchen and smoke
house coed garden, sabling, &c., all in coed order
together with fine grass lot, all OF which will
be sold on reasonable terms, and Confederate money
taken in payment. The above property is most ELI
gby situated for any public business, being near the
Depot, good water, and good society. Apply to
Aug. 25-3ts H. NJ. pARNALL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

SQUIRREL SKIN Shoes. Squirrel skins
tackled down to board, the hair next
to the board, with hickory ashes spin
kled over them, for few days. to facili.
tate the removal Of the hair, and then
placed in a strong decoction of red oak
bark, will, at the end of four days, make
excellent leather, far stronger and tough
er than calfsk Four skins will make
a pair of ladies' shoes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

THE OUTRAGE IN MISSISSIPPI The
lady who was hung blythe Yankees near
Matches, Mississippi, because she refus-
ed to divuige the hiding place of her
husband, was Mrs Sanderson, beauti
full and intelligent woman, the wife of a
young and wealthy planter of Natchez.
She was herself very young.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

THE NEGRO SOLDIERS. Colonel Thos.
Jordan, Chief of General Beauregard's
Staff. informs the Mercury that the ne
groes captured on the islands have been
turned over to Governor Bonham, in &C
cordance with the Presidents order.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

a Friday last was appropriately
observed in this place as a day of fasting,
humiliation and prayer, in accordance
with the proclamation of President Da-
Wis. Houses of business were generally
closed, and religious services held in all
the churches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
(tANAOY FURNACE AND SAW MILL

WITH 4500 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE
We offer for sale privately the above property, sit
uated South side of South river, eleven miles
above Waynesboro' and fifteen south of Saurton,
" hch are Two good dwelling and cut houses. good
circular mill, and q Furnace Stack, which by a
little repair, could be put IN blast and we are told
there is plenty of ore within mile of it. Near
the whole OF the Land is well clothed in excellent pine
timber mixed with poplar and oaks There is, also,
large quantity OF ehesnu oak, the best for tanning.
We viii sell the whole, divide it up in small tracts
to suit purchasers, thsre being or aever-faiI
streams running through it, affordine Il sea- ~
each. About two-thirds of the property hsl a1a
aud 1,ne inaccessible to team for gettii tn
Der off We will lake Confederate money q
terms to suit the purchaser. Address
June 3O--3m IRVINE BROTHERS,
Register COW Sheraudo Augusta Co. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

~ The poem entitled "The Sequel
to the Raven" was unavoidably crowded
out of this issue; it will appear in our
next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

I AND FOR SALE,-Wlll be sold, in front Of
IL my office, in Staunttn, on SATURDAY, AU-
GUST 22D, attract OF land containng about 90 acres
aid land lies about enc mile and quarter from
Staunton, adjoining the landot Geo. Baylor and 9TH
ers fronting on both sides of the public road4eading
from Staunton to Hebron Church, and, il properly
farmed, crops about well as any in the neighbor
hood.
TERMS Either on Time for Cash, as may suit
purchaser. GEO. BAYLOR, Agent
Aug 4-tds-Vin copy. for John E. Riley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

One of the returned Vicksburg pris-
oners says that the negroes die In Vicks.
burg and lie unbtried for several days,
unless the citizens bury them. AT
Young's Point they are Kept in pens,
and die from three to five hundred pei
| day.
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DIED.

On Saturday morning, August 5th, at Mt Sidney.
FAINT daughter Of ReY. r, 81 and Mamie T. Walton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
VIM. B. Ross,
of Culpeper, Va,

TUE undersigned Lawyer Of long sta nding, and
i Farmer OF large experience, have associated
themselves together for the purchase and sale of land
and the investment of money in Virginia, North of
James River. Beng well acquainted with the people
and lands in Northern Virginia. they invite the atten
ton and correspondence of persons disposed buy
or sell. common medium will thus be obtained be-
tween distant parties and mutual accommodation oc
Those desiring 10 sell Will describe their lands
accurately In all respects comprising section, locality
quantity quality, buildings and the price demanded
Those desiring 10 buy will be equally particular.
stating always The quantity of land wanted, and the
section in which it must lie.
Those desiring investment viii merely state the a.
mount
Commissions and contracts for purchase or sale ac-
communicating.
Investments judiceusly made and titles carefully
examined. Address and Office,
ROSS Il SHACKELFORD,
hrYn0 x fvon hori1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

80 On the 4th of this month, Mr..
VIM. Il. Woodell, near sangersville,
found a terrapin marked with the name
OF Vim. F. Karicote, and dated 1S4S !;
and, on the next day, near the same
place, found another marked by j. ID.
Dennison, dated 1850, and by A. B.,
supposed to be A. Beaver,) dated 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

Gs100 REWARD.-Stolen, on the 4th inst,
DlUU out of my field, at the head of Walkers
Greek, Two Colts the one a dun with a white name
and tail tall and pOcr has crack IN the left fore foot
caused by gravel, and mark of the harness in the
flank. The other, roam, years old, small, and in
toerable good order, hind foot white and bare
footed. The dun is shod with old shoes The above
reward will be given Tor the colts any information
that will lead to their recovery. Address
Aug 11--3ts% GEORGE L. CLEMMER.
Mofett's Greek, Augusta. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

GEN. BRACE has been seriously i'll, bnt
is now reported convalescent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

= ELKUFTS W ANTEU FUR STAUNTON
~ ARTILLERY Having been detailed by GenI
Lee eulist recruits for the Staunton ARTILLERY, of
which am member, earnestly ppea to ALL who
desire to their country, to forward and
sist IN filing up the ranks Of this company, which
has been IN service since the commencement OF the
war, and has always reflected credit upon the courty
from which it raised Twill remain IN Staunton,
until the 9Th Sept, and be found at The store of
Mr. P. II. Powell. j. w. BRYAN,
Aug 25--ii* Sergt and recruiting Officer,
for Staunfnn Artillery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25

IA no KNOWS HIM AND HIS WAC
w Oss-About the I4th or 9Th of June last
gave my saddle bags and Yankee overcoat to wag
ener, driving team with grey i'll the lead to haul
for me and, as was wounded and could not keep up
with the wagon, never have heard from my clothes
since. There were two white men with the wagon,
and gave them my saddle ba gs and Yankee oyercoat
near Flint Hill in Rappahannock county They both
appeared to be gentlemen and disposed to help along
any wounded soldier. l. hope if this notice reaches
them, that they will write me at Coerstown Rock
bridge county, Va, as 1 am poor man and need my
clothe'. JOHN Ii. BALTIMORE,
Aug 25-1t Colherstown, Va
Ali papers that are fir endly to the poor wound-
ed soldiers viii please give this insertion in their
paper so 1T may lead, to getting my clothes. JH.B.
DUBLIC SALE.---Wlll be sold on Thursday
1 tAe I'D day of Sent, at the residence of Joseph
Gongwor, decd, on South River Horses, Cattle Hogs
Sheep, Grain OF all kinds Farming utensils, House
hold and Kitchen Furniture. Terms made snown on
DAY CT sale. JANE G0NGWER,
Z az 5-2ts# S. PATTERSON,
administrators Of j. Gongver. decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-25
II ALORAMA FAMILY SCHOOL,

~ -OLA wv Wv, III.
The next session of this school will commence on
THE1ST OF OCTOBER, and viii close
the last day of the following June.
As the majority OF pupils already engaged are be-
tween the ages of eleven ard sixteen, would be de-
sirabe to I'll the remaining vacancies with girls OF
about the same age.
TERMS:-The session Of nine months will be d,yi-
ded INTO three terms OF three months each and the
payment OF each term required ie udgance.
me price OF BOARD viii varG as the expenses Of v-
ing increase decrease Tue price of tuition will Sc
subject variation
Board for first term, including fuel and lights,
$500. washing extra
Tuition in English, for each term, $1,000
French sc :" &C 1000
Music 25 90
Halt dozen dav scholars can he received ~