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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

DUBLIC SALE OF LAND-Will be sold,
l. at the late esdence OF Simon Stover, deceased.
IN Augusta coun.y,,o on SATDRDAY the 26th aay OF
September tact of Land, y ne the road leading
from otaanton to StriblIng Spln adjoining the
lands of VIM. B. Cochran Jno Ruebush, and Others,
containing Al acres, with sufficient quantity OF
Timber; there is, also, it, good Dwelling House
Barn, &C., and an excellent Orchard with choice
running through it. The land is Of good qnats and
very desirable home ter any Ole wanting ssnai.
farm.
Terms made known on day of sale. Sale to com-
mence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ Possession given the
lst day Of November next
ADAM ST0YER, Executor
Sept1-tds. of Simon Stover decd,
- Rock Reg. insert st and ,arge this office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

NEW GOODS.-We have ust received Large
IN and desirable stocksof DRY GOODS AND GRO
CERES consisting in part as follows:
20 PIECES LIGHT PRINTS,
10 PIECES BLACK AND WHITE Do.
20 PIECES FANCY LAWNS,
20 PIECES FANCY MUSLINS,
SO LBS PATENT THREAD,
SO DOZ CLAhK'S2 200 yards
SPOOL COTTON,
SO GROSS BONE
PANT BUTTONS,
90 FRENCH CALF SKINS,
2DOZ ENGLISH BRIDES.
9 D0Z BUGGY WHIPS,
2BALES "A COTTON,
lBALE OSNABURG,
BALE GRANATEV LILLE BROWN DRILL,
PIECES BLUE DENNIS,
10000 ASSO ORTED NEEDLES,
DOZ. BOXES ENG. MIXED PINS,
l2DOZ ENG. TOOTH BRUSHES,
100 HAGERSTCWN ALMANACS, for 1868,
SEQ LBS MANCHESTER COTTON YARNS,
NAILS, MOLASSES, SUGAR, RICE, &C., &C.,
Which offer for sale at a moderate advance.
June 2 +. b. j. b. HUGE.
Vlndicator copy 3mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
N OFFICE, TO wit:
Taken up. by Joseph Reynold5, on his land, near
Staunton about the z0th OF July last and posted be-
fore B. F. Points, p bull of he following descip-
MuLEY BULL. OF black color, with white belly,
and appraised at $3.50, by James Paxton and George
Furr.
TExtract-Testel
Aug 25-3ts% WA. BURNETT. u. U.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

VIRGINIA: At rules held in the Clerk office
Y of the county Court OF Augusta county, on the
lst Monday in August 1862
D. c. Arehart and Jacob BoWma9,
Plant is,
AGAINST
James q. Meeks and Martha Cola
day. Administrative of Jonathan
Goiladay, decd, Defendants. 4
The object of this suit is OBTAIN judgment against
the Defendant James c. Meek and TO attach his
terest in right of his wife in the rea and personal es
tate of Jonathan Goladay decd, IN the hands OF the
Defendant Martha X -Golladay, his Admin stratrix,
who has been summoned garna shee,-it appearing
from the bill anG affidavit filed Ill this cause that the
Defendant James G Meek, is moi a resident of this
Comm ealth, it is ordered that he do oppear here
within ore month after due publ c4ticn hereof, and
do what is necessary aefend his interest in this
suit; and that copy ofthis oidcr be posted at the
'front.' door of the Court House Of this county, on the
FIRST day of the next term OF said court
TTeste.I WM. A. BURNETT, d. G.
n K TRoUr. p O. [Sept limo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

HORSE STDLEN-On Sunday night last, the
I'll subscrber had horse stolen from his meadow
within two miles of Greenville His Horse is ears
old, bay with star in his forehead, and both hind
iaat white Has rever been rode much, but works any
wbe,a reward of $50 will be gwen tor the de.iv-
ery OF the horse to him, any formation which will
enable him to get him. GILBERT DEMPSTER.
August 25-3:s*
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September l-3t*
UGUSyA COUNTY COURT CLERKS

A UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
n OFFICE. TO wit:
ESTRAY Taken up by AnnaGias Miller, near
Greenyile, in this county, on the land OF Major D.
Vines, the oath day of August, 1863 aud posted be-
fore Wm. F. Smith, J. P, of the following descrip-
ton, to wit: MARE ofgrey color, with sore back,
and the mark of chain her side about AZ hands
high, years old last Spring, PAGES WE'LL and ap-
praised at S3I6.C0-bS George III. Apple, Isaac N
Vines and Ro. Supple
Extract-Teste,
VIM A. BURNETT, D. G.
September l-3t%
tO0O REWARD.-Ranaway, from the sub
DLUU scriber, on the 10th inst, two Negro
men, Sampson and Abner.
SAMPSON, is low, chunky, black and about 25 years
old.
ABNER, is of gingerbread colcf, small sharp faced
and about 40 years old
will pay the above reward OR S loo each. if taken
and confined SO that get them. Address
Aug 26-tf + JORDAN,
Cowpasture Bridge,
-Alleghany CO., Va.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
CONEECTlONE STORE.
CHOICE VARIETIES
FOR THE SEASON AT THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED By
VIM. II. MOUNT, Main ST., StauntOn, Va
MAGNUS S. CEASE

MAGNUS S. CEASE
NT0ULD respectfully call theattention of the citi
w zens Stauntonand vicinity to mis- large and
tirely new stock of SPRING GOODS which he is now
receiving and opening, consisting OF Water, Sugaran
Soda Crackers Pcnles, Raisins Figs, Currants, Cit
ron, Dates, Prunes, English Wainuts, Fiberts, Al
monds, Ground MUS, Pecan NUTS, Lemons, Oranges
Sardines, and Candies Of every description
Also FANCY ,GooDs, FRENcH CANDIES, CAKES ANn
Tors.
s Wedding parties furnished at the shortestno
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, LObsters, Pickles, Catchups,
&c, &c.
He wilsell on reasonable terms, and respectfully
s0cits share of patronage.
- Candy sold at Wholesale and Retail
Staunton, May 90. 1860
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

rENHE undersigned, a Lawyer of long sta nding, and
4 Farmer of large experience, have associated
themselves together for the purchase and sale of land
and the inv tnent of money in Virginia. North OF
James River. Beng well acquainted with the people
and lands in Northern Virginia. they invite the atten-
tion and correspondence OF persons disposed to buy
or sell. common medium will thus be obtained be-
tween distant parties and mutual accommodation oc-
cur Those desiring sell will describe their lands
accurately in all respects comprising section locality,
quantity quality, buildings and the price demanded
Those desiring to buy will be equally particular,
stating always the quantity of land wanted and the
section in which it must lie.
Those desiring investment will merely state the a.
mount
Commissions and contracts for purchase or sale &C.
communicating.
Investments judiciously made and titles carefully
examined Address and Office.
ROSS &SHACKELFORD.
A., ,o5e,oo Charlottesville. Va.
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(SOOD TIME PAY.-I avail my self of this
N favorable opportunity to wi nd up my business.
indebted to come forward and pay up, asonger indu
sence cannot be gwen. All persons having claims
of any kind whatever against are requested to
present them Immediately.
Ian I3-tf DAVIS A. KAY 1SER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08
"AVING taken the old stand of McCorkle & Lusk
Il at the Point for the purpose of conducting the
Commission And Forwarding Business,

solicit the custom OF the old concern and pubc gen.
orally Their Lumber House is large and well adap-
ted produce intended for Shipment being situated
Immediately the Canal, where boats can come up
TO the very door, Will also in connection with
this house. two regular BOATS with careful and
responsible Captains, making transportation of goods
and produce safe and quick as any other line.
They also fitting up store room, which will
soon be ready when they will keep good stock
as the times will admit Of and wilt sell them too on
reasonable terms they can be bought elsewhere.
Goods, &C. necessarily be high during the
but Will adopt the old motto, and endeavor to
ry it out viz :--''Quck sales and small profits
We will also trade for all kinds of produce
Freight to be shipped by Packet Boats must be de
lIvered here
Persons bringing produce to house will pass the
toll bridge tree of toll
All persons indebted 70 the old concern of McCorkle
& Lusk will please forward and settle their
counts. CALVIN McCORKLE,
A. NJ LUSk,
Nav I9-tf JOHN GIBSON.
@- Stauuton Spectator ana Lyncbburg Virginian
please COPY and send their bills to this Uffce-LeG.
Gdzette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

rSrRAY -StrayeG, from the premises of the
r. Subscriber about 10 days nee, WHITE HElF-
E1. supp sed to be about or years old No marks
racolIeeted ANY information viii be thankfully re-
ceiyed and be literally rewarded.
o'A' ~ NJ. PARKER & SON,
Staunton, August 25-4ts
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BEYOND QUESTION

WTE are now receiving supply of TOBACCO that
w for quality and variety, cannot be surpassed IN
the State, comprising all the derent grades running
up from very low price the choicest chew thatean
be had. Merchants viii please examine our stotx
before laying in their fall supply.
h. j. GLENDY,
...Staunton. Sept 25, 1851. per c. T COCHRAN.
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II August, there estrayed frem the fields of the
subscriber, 21 miles from Stauston, on the Church
Vile read a White COW with red ears, and tolerably
| long nonted horns. She has never beer marked.
bsral reward viii be given Tor her delivery to the
subscriber, or ny information 4itat the Spectator
office which Will enable hin to get her.
A., OBS ANDREW j. LIVICK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08
PUBLIC SALES.
FARM, THREE MILE

v ABOVE Mt. SOLON, AUGUSTA CO., va.
FOR SALE.
will, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of September
next. sell 10 the highest bidder the Farm which
reside, containing 2S5 ACRES.
ADout 225 acres cleared, aad in fine state .0f
GUILTY. alton. the remainder is fine woodland. This
land is very Productive in all the crops OF the country,
naturally adapted to grass, snisnt to Churches.
Mills and schools Persons desi, ng pleasant home,
will do well to avail themseyesof theopportunity now
offered.
At the same ne and place. Ivil sell the following
personal property to wit: head OF horses, 2inuies
20 young cattle Is lat sheep, Ok cart, Buggy and
Household and kitchen furniture &c. l will hire ar
the same tlme young black w oIaan unencumhsIed,
good Washer and lroner, and good Cook 70 be
hired until Christmas
Sep lids r. P. EUBANK.
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r AND FOR SALE.-W,li be sold, in front
I = my onl. Q, in SJaant. n, on SATURDAY, AL
GUST 22D, tract OF land conta lng about % acres
laid land hes abous mile ald quarser from
staunton, adjoining the Land Of Geo Bay lor and 9th
from Staunton TO Hebron Church, and, il properly
tarmed, crops about well as any in tne neighbor
hood.
TERMS: Either On Time or for Cash, as may suit
purchaser GEO. BAY LOB, Agent
Aug 4-tds-Vin copy. tor John E. Riley.
pOSTPONEM ENT.-sTbe sale Of the above property
is postponed to SATURDAY. THE 18TH OF SEP
TENDER NEXT. August l8-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08
MAJOR MOSBY'S OPERATIONS IN FAIR
FAX


Major Mosby made one of his most successful
dashes ON the enemy's wagon trains, near An
nandae, Monday night week, capturing large
number of the military guards and forty one
wagons, together with their stores and appurte-
nances of teanIsters, holse and mules. A let
ter from one of his men to his father in this city
says:
sswe have just returned from raid in Fairfax
county. We had pretty sharp tight at Good
| ing's Tavern, ten miles west of Alexandria. Our
| loss IS one killed, another mortally wounded,
| and one or two others badly wounded.
| Major Mosby received two wounds, but they
| are not dangerous ! would
write MORE but we are taking the Major south
| of our lines to remain until be is fit for duty,
which will be in two or three weeks. Exam.
| YANKEE CONCERN FOR THE NEGRoEs.--A Yam
kee correspondent writing from Nashville, makes
the following statement:
/ regret to hear from trust worthy sources. that
the contrabands in the Western part of the State
within our lines, and especially those further
down on the Mississippi, are suffering much from
want of proper food, medicine ard sanitary ar
rangements. The enlisted negroes a.e doing
very well, but the negro camps frefugees-wo-
men, old men and children-are in sad condi-
tion disease and disorder prevailing, and the
poor Gre, lures dying by the hund eds. No one
seems TO have any supervision over or concern
for thenf.
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AND ALL KINDS OF
co UNTR Y p Il o D U CE

I IBERAL advances made consignments when
IL in hand. Sales promptly reported.
Mar 3-6m
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EXTRACT OF LOCKWOOD, ALUM, COP
T. PERAS, and the various other Dyestutfs for
sale at P. ii. TR0UTS
Junel6. Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

NOTICE 1--WE wish to hire good hand to work
~ at the Tanning Business. Liberal wages and
constant employment will be gwen.
Aug 4-amos* J D. BROWN & co.
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MENTAL NOTICE.-Wm. Chapman has re
~ moved his Office TO the old Bell Tavern the
Virginia Hotel, and opposite Brandeburg's Corner,
and adjoining Rankins Daguerrean GALLERY, where ne
will be pleased to see his friends and customers.
Staunton Ian 81 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-09-08

J. N. coBBs. W.D. MILLER. G. W. PRICE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-25

SubisOtlOn and degradation. The prospect Of what
would be our fate under Yankee conquest Is appalling
beyond description There nothing we Venerate, no.
thing we are proud of nothing we cherish, nothing ne
cessary even to our physical wants and bodily comfort
thar would be left US. Our religion our civilization,
our institutions, our franchises, our social customs ana
traditions our domestic delights our rights of person
and property-al would disappear. We would nave
no rights which the conquering race would De pound
would choose to acknowledge for this war Is "Ssou
to settle questions Of dispute and onerenee
only but to remove the causes of difference, ana 'nose
causes undere and intermngle with our whole moral
social and political systems-our being and nature a.
race, and our laws and poty as an organized cOipnu
nifty 1t is impossible to contemplate without shuaoer
ing the IhOroughness Of the revolution that "ouu
sweep over u.s. If our enemies should succeed IN over
running and subjugating us. What would they not 10
to humate the naughty and stubborn race, whose CON
tempt they have so long e-to revenge themselves lot
the defeats aud disgrace we have put upon them 70
uprOot and obterae the distinctions of blood ana rear
ing thar have made US their masters With the feel
Jugs that infIme and the memories that madden them,
let them once become masters and history does ho'
tell Of a conquered race whose condition was so ao-
iecty miserable as ours would be. Better the Fooks
and the caves of the mountains better exile IN the
most il hospitabe land better death and oblivion than
such a state Other people go to war and hght I'LL IS
sues are settled aud then return 70 their own lands ana
laws and resume their former habits of life but with
Us it is different We are in struggle that Is no mere
test of proves and resources mere contest for VIC
sory but one that involves everything dear to US
Should We lose, We lose al that makes life valuable
or even endurable There is no alternative or US ou'
victory or utter aud rretrevsOe ruin. There can De
40 compromise no reconciliation, no escape 70 get
out we must go through to secure peace We must
make war bloody untiring memorable war, till the en-
emy cease to assa aud that let assure ourselves
will only be when they are unable to assa longer We
must meet them with an impregnabe front, for II We
retire they advance and what they once gain they hold
We must drive them back they will continue to en-
croaeh making broader and broader the belt Of desoa-
lion which remains where their armies have once been,
and with which they are surrounding US. That they
shall gain no more that they shall not continue to
hold what they have that they shall be expelled every
where from our soil and hurled back upon their own,
covering, BUNDLED sueing for peace, and forever con-
WINGED of the madness of making upon US, should
be the resolve and the effort of every and the
PRAYER by day and by night Of every woman in the
Copfederacy All this can and must be DONE or m were
better the mountains should fall upon aud crush
'eWe must drive these people back"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-25
DIED.

On saturday, the % infant from the effects OF
cevei the day previous with the enemy
vicinity Of Chan eorsylle Lieut.. HILL CARTER JR,
Charles City troop and 81 regiment Virginia cavalry.
Amopg the number OF brave soldiers aen de-
fence tar country during his bloody war no nobe spirit has
passed from earth IA "a this gallant youth As soldier, h
conspicuous for bis daun courage and his scrupuous dis
charge Of his dsty As he beloved for the purity
his character AID the sweetness and shl Of his disposition
His loss m)urned large circle Of relatives and friends
they not as without hope. he ayowed and
devou Christian and his Saviour in whom he trusted Will
y receive him into that bss which promised those
put their trust In Him. my25-1tF
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-25
TaE YANKEE MOVEMENT AGAINsT JACKSON Az

ICKSBURG-ADDITI0NAL PARTICULARS
ATLANTA, Nay 2S-Grant entered the State of Mis-
sssippi by crossing the river five miles below Grand
Gulf with from sixty to hundred thousand men,
Guiding heavy force of cavalry.
He has received no achievements from louisiana
but receives accessons constantly from the west bank
of the river His transportation all % the river and
must cling to the river bank
We evacuated Grand Cult, falling back and fighting
towards Jackson, followed by the enemy, who entered
Jackson with 10000 men on the 10th.
Gen. Johnston reached Jackson on the 18th, and fell
back to Canton. The Yankees committed various ex-
cesses during their two days occupation of jackson,
such burning churches and private houses tearing
ewelry from the persons of citizens cutting residences
etc. They then fed towards svicksburg, followed by
Gen. Johnston, (whO is constantly receiving reinforce
ments.
Vcksburg has Eye months supplies of every kind,
and be taken only whou the force defending it has
exhausted these supplies.
The Yankees report the capture of Alexandria, La
but the report is not credited
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-05-25
MEETING IN POWHATAN.

Ata meeting of the citizens of PoWhatan called for
the purpose of raising provisions for the army
c. Seiden was called to the Chair, and Josiah Smith
amounted Secretary.
The following resolution, offered by J. N. Finch,
adopted:
Fssolpsd, That, although our taxes are much heavier
than those We have been accustomed to pay, accept
them with cheerful resignation, and tender to Congress
be assurance Of our readiness to submit any
If pecuuarv sacrifice TO the extent of paying our
lust dollar fneed be- for sustaining the credit aud ygor
of our Government believing rs we do, that il is the
uo tbn the bounds Of the Coniederacy, strengthen
and suppor. it with syeay energy og bis nature.
Messrs B. W. Fnney, Wn. L. Royal, Danl Hatcher,
and Dr. J. 3. Harve, were appointed committee 10 ia
he urces 10 be paid for provisions that be purchas
ID for the array-who made the following report:
For corn, $50 per barrel Flour S25 per Dbl. frst
class Hay, 81 per hundred; Bacon, 81 per pound;
Straw, - 90 per hundred.
A committee OF four from each magisterial district
was appointed 20 visit every family in their respective
dstruts and ascertain what each spare for the
army.
District No. Rev. Ar. Powell, WIN. W. lIichaux,
J. N Finch and Spencer Palmore. No. 2-Rev. G.
TyrCe W W Hobson, Jno. c. Stratton, and Hiram
Harris No. Rev. VIM. A. Campbell, Rev. Jno. T.
Watkins, Mr. Thomas Skipwith, Bennett Ma1ey, and
Dr.. Jno. X. Haryie. No. REV Mr.. Walk, VIM. P
Dabney, J. T. Speacer, ard Edward Scott.
soiued That these proceedings be sent TO the Rich
mon1 Wing Enquirer, Dispatch, Examiner and SENT.
rel, with the request that they publish them.
O. SELDSN, Chm.
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Vinkshnrr

TIE accounts frou the vicinity of yicksburg give Us
a moro hopeful feeling to sairs in that quarter
they represent that the enemy have been three times
-epussd that Gen Johnston has succeeded in passing in
considerable body Of troops to reinforce the garrison
that nothing but starvation can compel surrender
ard that the city is ProvsiOusd for several months
II hssestste1ts are reliable, shis important strong
hold VIII be saved and the enemy may postpone for
an7 day the vital hops Of the tree navigation Of the
Mississippi without this, nothing that they have done
ATais anything.
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TELEGRApHIC.
PROM MTssISsIPPI.

THE ENEMY REPULSED AT VICKSBURG-RE-
PORTED CAPTURE OF HELENA, ARK, BY GEN.
E-RENFoRUEMENTs AT vIoKsBURG, &c.
MOBILE, May ga special despatch to the AdVer-
tiser and Register from Jackson, yesterday, says
Heavy firing was heard in the direction of Vcksburg
this morning. 1t is reported and believed in ShcAl
circles that the enemy assaulted the works at Vcksburg
on Wednesday, and were badly repulsed.
snyders Bluff has been evacuated. The courier re-
pOrtes that YazoO City was captured yesterday by the
Federas and the navy yard burnt by our troops
An officer from vicksburg reports that Grant has
been whipped back.
LArER-The enemy have made three desperate as
saults at Vicksburg, and been repulsed.
Semi-oficial information has been received of the
capture of Helena, Ark, by Gen Price.
A letter from jackson, dated 18th says: General
Johnston this morning. threw ten to twelve thousand
men over the Big Black to Vicksburg.
It Is reported in Mobile that Snyders Bluff has been
re-oCcuped aud that the report of the occupation Of
Yazoo City is dsbelieved.
SECOND DESPATCH.
MOBILE, May pa special despatch to the Advert
ser and Register dated to-day, says
The latest from Vicksburg is to Thursday night Our
loss slight; the injury to the batteries triaing The
garrison is well supplied and confident of holding the
place.
The enemy has been fOiled in ali his efforts His
dead strew the ground in front OF works. Accord
ing to one estimate his loss is ten thousand Firing
was heard at intervals last night and tOdA5the enc
my supposed to be sheling.
The enemy arc reported to be at Pouohatoula, run
ming the traits up that far from New Orleans,
OFFICIAL.
An official despatch from Gen. Johnston, dstsd Esd,
Gays: An officer who left Vicssburg Tuesday, re-
ports that an assault the Yazoo road Pember
tons entertainments had been repealed.
1t is said here day that another assault was made
near the jackson road and also repulsed. Confidence
in PembertOns ability to maintain his position is
pressed, and hopes are given of final success.