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Soldiers ball.

There was Ball for the benefit of the
soldiers in Odd Fellows Hall OH We'd
nesday night last. Fair ladies tripped
the light fantastic toe, and brave
soldiers threaded the intricate mazes of
the dance.
soft eyes look'd love to eyes which spake again,
And all went merry marriage bell"
s'No sleep TIL morn when love and pleasure meet,
To chase the glowing hours with flying feet"
'They danced all night
Till near day light
And went home with the girls IN the morning"
The receipts, we learn, were about
$500.
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Important Decision.

Judge Meredith, of Richmond, last week rem
dered decision in habeas corpus case in which
he expressed the opinion that every citizen of
Maryland and every foreigner who had once en-
listed in our armies, it mattered not for how
brief period, was fit subject for CONSUMPTION,
if between the ages of eighteen and forty, and he
expressed the hope that the War Department
would at once conscrbe all persons thus liable.
The language of the conscription act (said
Judge Incredibly was exceedingly broad. 1t ev-
identity contemplated the CONSUMPTION of all
ssresidents'' in the Confederate States, between
the specified years. Whether they were resi-
dents in thespursuit of pleasure, money or what
not, they were clearly liable, under the broad
language of the act, and should be conserbed.-
He also decided that the War Department could
disregard all exemptions which had been given
by enrolling officers, where they had been i'm
properly given.
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OBiT ARIE 8 .

Finding that protestations against long Obituaries
are of avail and not having space to publish them,
except to the exclusion of news matter feel con-
strained to follow the example of contemporaries.
who publish them at advertising rates. The usual
notices of deaths will He published heretofore free
of charge but Obituaries and Tributes of Respect will
be charged for at tie rates of TEN CENTS per line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-03

Ii is said that two hundred and forty Kentucky
officers are under arrest in Nashville for disloy-
atty.
The latest news from Tennessee represents
that both armies are blockadcd by General Mud.
There is reliable information that q general
Indian war is in contemplation in the Northwest
on the opening of the spring.
Some negroes coming out OF Canterbury Hall
"a theatrical place--in Washington City, On the
10th inst, were set upon by the whites and
dreadfully beaten. The police did not interfere.
Il Accounts from Alabama in regard to the
coming wheat crop are very favorable.
Twelve Confederate prisoners have been fro
zen to death at Camp Douglas, Ohio.
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DEsPoTIsM AT ST. AuGUsTME.-Many of the
citizens of the oldest town on the American
continent founded in 1869 have been banished
women and children was lately landed opposite
Fernandina, and had to go on foot through a
cold rain ten miles across the country to the
railroad, where they were conveyed to Lake
City, aud kiwily treated by the Southern inhab-
itants. Surely the vengeance of Heaven will
strike down the vandals before they will be per-
United to indulge their passion Of cruelty much
longer. The ssmale sympathizers with the rebel
lion' are to be sent to Hilton Head as prisoners
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Yankees Captured.

On Wednesday last, Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee crossed the Rappahannock river,
went some miles within the enemy's
lines, and surprised and captured $50
Yankees without the loss Of a man.
These prisoners have been sent to Rich
mond
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President Davis, Proclamation.

We invite attention to the proclama-
ton Of the President appointing Friday,
the 9th inst, as a day of humiliation
and prayer. Righteousness exalteth a
nation, but sin is a reproach to any peo-
pie" We hope all the congregations
and the people generally will observe
that day as recommended by the Presi-
dent
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FOR THE sPEcTATOR

To Miss Lizzie W------d, of StauntOD.
Had the power some charm to throw
Along thy pathway here below,
Then surely thou shouldst never feel
The chills which turn our hearts to steel
But though cannot thus control
The floods of sorrow as they roll,
l still can wish that thou mayst glide
Gently DER their billowy tide.
O i may the hopes which round thee cling,
No gloomy disappoin tments bring,
But may their substance prove as fair
Asyouths bright dreams have found them there's
And may life's journey be to thee
scene of sweet felicity,
A foretaste of that world above,
Where all is happiness and love
SrAuNToN, VA. N D. W****.
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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
mpracticable, you hereby invited to meet in
ChurchYlle. Augusta county, Va, on the Sd Thurs
day in March next at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to transact
such business as may be proper.
All intending to be present will please communicate
with Rev. D. W. Arnold, Churchvile, Augusta coun-
ty. Va. E. r. VEITCH.
Feb SIT
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Ltncoln,s Consumption of Three Millions.

The / Yankee CONSUMPTION bill has
passed the Senate, and we suppose has
passed the House by this time, as the
term OF the Yankee Congress will ex-
pire on tomorrow. BY this bill, they
expect to bring three millions OF men
into the field, and to crush the South by
the yss aaaertaoB of such mass. Whether
their call upon these three millions will
be like scaling spirits from the vastly
deep" or not, remains to be seen. 1t the
people of the North are as much dlssat-
isfied with the Lincoln tyranny, as we
have been led to believe, and if they
have the boldness and courage to resist
the call, this bill will have the effect of
arousing rebellion in the North which
will soon make the establishment OF the
independence. of the Southern Confede-
racy a fixed fact. We should guard
ourselves against relying too confidently
upon the spirit of the down-trodden peo-
pie of the North, for it is natural for us
to believe that they will do what we
desire they should. The wish is apt to
be the s'father to the thought" Whilst
we hope for the best, we should prepare
for the worst. 1t is probable that the
people of the North will not revolution
lie, but will be forced to submit, n0leaas
voleas, and that we will be required to
meet Lincoln's hosts, more numerous
than those marshallcd by Xerxes. The
Southern Confederacy should grid uI
its loins for more desperate and violen
conflicts than have yet tested its strength
and courage. We would invoke The
people to be calm and determined
'sThe battle is not always to the strong,
as has been demonstrated on a hundred
battle fields during the present war
We should rely with confidence upor
the favor of the "God of battles,' The
business Of our cause, the heroism of oul
gallant armies, the unity, patriotism an(
fortitnde of our citizens.
Gen. Jones Pays his Respects to Gen. Milroy
On Thursday last, the enemy dowl
the Valley drove in our pickets nea
Woodstock, when Gen. Jones sent on
two regiments of cavalry, which attack
ed the enemy near Woodstock, when {
running fight took place, the enem,
fleeing and our cavalry pursuing. w
pursued them as far as Newtown, within
eight miles of Winchester, when Gen
Milroy sent out large force, and oul
soldiers fell back. We captured one
hundred and eighty-four prisoners
which arrived at this place on Sunday
evening, and were sent to Richmond OF
Monday morning. We lost two me1
killed and five wounded. We have no
been able to learn tie number of thu
killed of the enemy, but have been in
formed that there were some 25 wound
ed. 1t is probable that the killed mum
bered about eight or ten. 1t is report
ed that Gen. Milroy, with most of hi
force, has advanced as far as Strasburg
and it may be that he intends to cal
upon Gen. Jones at his camp near Ed
inburg. Ifso, he will meet with ;
warm reception. We may expect more
interesting news from the Valley in {
few days.
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BELLE BoYD.-Miss Belle Boyd was serenaded
IN knoxville. Tennessee, few days ago, by the
Florida Brass Band and being loudly called Tor
by the crowd, she appeared al window and
made the following iaconic response
"Gentlemen, like General Johnston, 1 can fight,
but cannot make speeches. You have my heart
felt thanks for your compliment
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Lo THE POOR AFRIoAN.-The Mississippian

Lo THE POOR AFRIoAN.-The Mississippian
says
A gentleman from Holly Springs, Miss, says
that over one thousand negroes that had been car
ried off by the Yankee troops have ran away from
the Yankees and returned to their homes and
masters. They represent that their treatment
by the Yankees was horrible. They were b.dly
clothed, worse fed, worked hard, and suffered
greatly from exposure to cold. They say If this
is Yankee freedom they do not want any of it.
Hunter at Port Royal, has ordered general
consumption of negro captives and runaways in
his district, which extends from Port Royal to
Florida, with view of placing the unlucky dar-
kies in the front of battle to shield his Yankee
troops from the Confederate bullets. Sambo is
getting hard usage from his Yankee taskmaster.
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.

STANTON, VA Feb. a. 1863
Mr.. Editor: Please allow Refugee from Clark
county to use small space in your columns: For
Governor, VIM. L. Goggin, of Bedford; For Lieut.
Governor, Alex. r. Boeler, of jefferson For Attor-
ney- General, VIM. II. Hartman, of Augusta. Please
give this place, and oblige A. REFUGEE
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Conyenliv II OF SscessionIsts at Frankfort, Ny.
The Convention dispersed by the Military.

Il
From the Baltimore ssSun,'' of the 10Th inst,
we extract the following:
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 18.-The rebel sympa-
thisers OF this State assembled here to-day, os
tensibly for the purpose of making nominations
for the August election. The House of Repre-
sentatives, by decided vote, having refused the
use of the hall, they rented the theatre
Delegates from forty counties were present.
David Merriweather was elected Chairman, who,
on taking the chair, said he hoped the Conren-
tion would do nothing that good and loyal citi-
zens should not do. In the meantime regi-
ment of soldiers, with fixed bayonets, formed in
front of the theatre, and when the call of the
counties was made, Col. Gilbert appeared and
caused to be read the following orders
hell able information having been received at
these headquarters that number OF rebel spies
and emissaries are in this city, it is ordered that
all persons now here, not residents, or members
of the Legislature, or officers OF the State Co
vernment, viii, forthwith leave their names at
these headquarters, accompanied with satisfac-
tory references as to their loyalty to the govern
ment.
Col Gilbert stood on the stand and said, to
facilitate proceedings and save the convention
trouble, he, with his adjntant, would take the
names of the delegates as they were called. He
said : s.There are those here whom we know to
be rebels of the worst kind, under disguise Of
the name Democrats. You have assembled here
with the hope of perfecting your designs, but it
will not do. Repudiated by the Legislature,
who have refused yoH the use of their hall, Dem-
ocratic newspapers scorning and disowning you,
there is no use in your holding convention in
Kentucky.
ssNone but men of undoubted loyalty to the
government will be allowed to run for any office,
and such meetings as this you shall not hold
within the limits of my command. 10 avoid diff
90, tO homes.
future desist from all such attempts to precipi-
tate civil war upon your State.' The assem-
blage then adjourned. There is some excitement
in the city but no disorder.
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THE BLocKADE.-The Vice Consul of France,
at Mobile, has received communication from
the Secretary Of State, officially informieg him
of the ssraising of the blockade of two Southern
ports Galveston and Sabine Pass) by superior
forces'' This information, he states, is given
ssfor the guidance Of such of the merchants of
your nation as may desire to trade with either of
the open ports of Galveston or Sabine Pass.''
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ASHINGT USE,


Z
LYNcHBURG, Va.
fINHE subsci iber begs leave to inform the public
that he has charge of of the above named popular
House. which is situated in the immediate vicinity of
the business part of the city, and the location is
one OF the most quiet and healthy in the place Ev-
cry effort will be made provide for the comfort and
welfare of guests.
An Omnibus, Baggage Wagon and Porter will al
ways be found at the Depots and Boat Landing on the
arrival of the Trains and Boats to convey passengers
and from the Hotel. j. r. LlNKOUS,
Mar Sim Proprietor
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CAMP WINDER. Caroline County, Va,
February Goth, 1868,

MArRiMoNY Two young gentlemen, who are
both good looking, intelligent, refined and tried
soldiers of Jackson's army, are DESTROYS of COM
mencing correspondence with any young ladies
who may have view to matrimony after the adj
justment of existing difficulties. Of course the
lady is expected to possess similar qualifications
J. J. SIBERT,
JAS. K. Polk,
Company /, 5th Va.
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General Sterling Price.

The Jackson (Miss.) ssCrisis'' states that tel
egram received there announces that new ap-
pointment las been made for Gen. Holmes dis
lrct, and that Major Gen. Price will be placed in
the active command of all the troops in that de-
partment, taking with him the Missouri regi-
ments now in the army Of the West.
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Soldier Drowned.

Mr.. Artidore Bear, son of John Bear,
near Waynesboro', was drowned on Fri
day last, whilst endeavoring to cross
South River at Waynes boro'. He was
a member of cavalry company, and,
having been absent about a year, was
on his way TO see the ''good old folks at
home" lie was almost home, and his
great anxiety to reach home, made him
venture to ford the river which was at
the time very high AID rapid, and he
lost his life in the attempt.
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neSuay, tHe 1orH "a EFT A T
day - N -.
G50 som ns ,hs r.
February large white iron grey HORSE. years
old. hind legs white about half way up to the knees
shoes on before-none behind. He was stolen from
the stable of Joseph Nsewenger about mile above
q. W. Mowry's on the road leading from Staunton TO
New Hope. Twill give reward Of $50 for the re-
covery of the Horse. JOHN MILLER.
March 3-2%
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They have an automaton figure of man on
exhibition III Paris which talks. 1t was con-
structed by NJ. Faber. late professor of mathe-
mates in German University
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NTOTICE.-AlI persons asserting liens of any kind
IN whatsoever, upon the property real and personal
conveyed by Samuel Cox to N. X. Trout, by deed OF
of trust dated 29th of September 1885, hereby
quired to produce the amounts and evidences of their
said liens before at my office, in Stanton, on or
before the 25th instant JOHN HENDREN,
Mar At Commissioner.
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db0c REWARD.-Stoen, from the stable of
Do Montgomery Buchanan, in the neighbOrhOod
OF Brownsburg. Rockbridge county, Va, on the 9th
heavy built, short TAIL lchewed off by calves) small
star In the face, little sunk in the neck white
on the by the collar, left shoulder
little when stolen some white about hind feet,
ten wears old this Spring is an excellent work horse
and walks we'll. The Horse had on, when stolen,
black Spanish saddle. l will give the above reward
for the Horse any information that will lead to his
recovery NV address is Motfetts Greek, Augusta
county, Va. ZACHAhlAd JAhN 10.
Feb I7-3tk
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-An persons
" claiming to have been creditors of Nicholas De-
masters, deceased, at the time of his DEATH in 1885,
and also al persons claiming to be creditors of his
tate by reason of transactions which have taken place
me at my office IN Stanton on or before the 26h day
of March, 1868.
Mar 3--4t JOHN N. HENDREN,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-03

~ The Concert at the Virginia Fe-
male Institute has been postponed to
Friday, the 9Th inst.
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rrO ACRES OF VALUABLE Ian
Al1 EnR SAIE-ThIs land is situated on Bacl

F1O ACRES OF VALUABLE Ian ID
90 FOR SAlE.-This land is situated on Back
Greek. Immediately the Howardsville Turnpike
about miles South of Waynesboro. 1t contains
about so acres of cleared land in good state OF cu
tivation and the residue in heavy Pine Timber
There is also the place large Orchard OF choice
fruit The improvements are valuable consisting OF
two new Dwelling Houses, Store House, and all
necessary out-houses, also, Saw Mill, which Is IN
good repair. The Store stand is good oue-s large
business having been done formerly We also have
the advantage Of semi weekly mail, the otlce being
at the Store. The advantages of the water power
might be made very useful in propelling other ma.
property for sale privately until the 18th day of Feb
ruary. at which time if not sold privately it will be
sold to the highest bidder, with all my PERSONAL rrop
erty, consisting of Horses, Wagons, Farming zen
siIs. &c. Any one wishing to purchase cheap prop
erty, con do so by calling my brother at
s Jan 10-4t* .. III. AH !" 10
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NEW ADvERTIs EMENTs.
AUCTION SALES.

~ UlTAR FOR SALE-A good instrument
VI with full sett of Strings. Apply at this office.
Nor 2-1t
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ITIDune says:
Gen. Butler is not, after all, to receive any ap.
pointnlent at the hands OF the Government. This
is as we suspected from the start. He and the
crazy pack that follow at his heels have been
amused and put off by promises which the admin
istration had no notion CT regarding. Buffers
tyranny, dishonesty and want Of military quail
fcations would have been no bar to his appoint
ment to high office, but he has given the admin
istration so much bother, foreign and domestic,
that hereafter he will be Aept out OF the SER
vice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-03-03

NOTICE.-I hereby forewarn all persons from
IN buying trading for note of $40, executed by
with the OF H. II. Peck attached security,
to George Pforr, dated February 9th, 1863
Mar S-2t*-Vin copy. JOHN B. ENGLEMAN.
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TOR SALE.-s4 ACRES OF LAND.-For
Il sale, "a acres of LAND, John Baylor's Mill.
about 50 cleared, and the balance in Timber.
adjoining the lands of John Baylor and Fleming Bal
ley There is small building and several fine
Springs upon the land HENRY EDISON.
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A Brilliant and Paying Dash.

We noticed last week the brilliant
dash of Captain John FL. Mcneil upon
the Yankee train near Romney, a few
weeks since,in which, with only 81 men,
he captured 70 prisoners, 104 horses
and harness, and destroyed u wagons.
Captain Mcneil has a company OF 40
men, who eight upon their own hook"
and act upon
sThe good old rule, the simple plan,
To take who may, and keep who can"
The horses, mules, harness and arms
taken in this capture, were sold in Har
risonburg on Monday, the 23d ult., and
brought the handsome sum OF $4,000,
the share Of each member of the COM
pany being 5000. The horses and mules
sold for $4,000, the harness $4,000 and
the pistols $1,000, and other things
$4,000 This was emphatically dash
which paid. 1t paid in money as well
as glory, which does not often happen.
We learn from the Rockingham Greg
lister" that the men attached to Captain
McNeill's company have presented lst
Lieutenant Jesse Mcneil, son of the
dashing commander of the company,
with a splendid horse taken in the late
capture, as an evidence of their appre-
citation of his gallant conduct in the at
tack upon the Yankee train near Rom
ney. The company have also presented
their leader with very fine riding ami
NAL.
1t. Mcneil has been in the service
from the commencement Of the war,
was in his fathers company in Missouri,
sharing his dangers and triumphs, was
taken prisoner, escaped, and is again
doing noble service in the Confederate
Army.
Tine Laurel and Myttle-War and Love.
1t will be seen by the communication
published below that there are at least
two Of Gen. Jackson's sstried soldiers"
who seem to be anxious to entwine the
myrtle with the laurel which decorates
their brows. They represent themselves
as ssgood looking, Intelligent, refined
and tried soldiers" and ssexpect" their
fair correspondents to 'possess similar
qualifications" This county contains a
great many fair and lovely ladies who
possess the first three qualities mention
ed, but we do not know that it contains
any who are sstried soldiers" But these
young candidates for matrimony need
not be discouraged, for whilst the ladies
are not ''tried soldiers" they may be
willing to try soldiers, for very gene
raj impression prevails that ladies have
no power to resist the fascination Of mil
itary buttons. These 'stried soldiers
should remember that, in matrimony,
the ladies are never v0Jalnteers, but al
ways require to be enlisted and pressed
into service. Though they never voza1aa-
teer, they make the most faithful sol
diers, for they never desert.
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NEW Observation-Disclosures.

VALUABLE FARM FOR RENT.-The UNI
Y dersigned proposes to RENT the greater portion
of the farm OF which James A. Frazier, jr, decd,
from Staunton to Jennings Gap Augusta county,
about IL miles from the former place. There are some
or 400 of Farming Land well enclosed on the
place. The why the subscriber wishes to rent
the estate u.s. that both of her In the army of
the Confederate States and she finds herself unable
to give proper attention to the cultivation of SO large
a farm. The land is good and q person having some
four or Eve able farm hands, might have chance to
raise large quantity of grain the place. She is
willing to let the tenant have the of the farming
implements on the farm upon reasonable terms
She be consulted to terms, &C., from this time
to the 10Th of March next. she resides the farm
LAVINIA ALLEN, Agt
and natural Guardian for the Devisees of
Mar 3-2t James A. Frazier, jr., decd.
Rockingham Register copy Ut and send bill to
Mrs. Allen for payment.