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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

ENERAL JOHN ID. IMBODEN, OF
VI AUGUSTA CUUNTY.-We are authorized TO
announce this gentleman as cand date for the office
of Lieutenant Governor of the State of Virginia the
ensuing ELECTION. May l2-tde.
- SAMUEL PRICE, OF GREEN
BRlER We are authorized to say that this gentle
man has consented to become candidate for the of
flee of LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ut the next elec.
tion April zl-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
OPERATIONS IN MISSISSIPPI.

Recent military operations in Mississippi are
involved in much obscurity. At his presen
writing, we find it'impossible to give an intelli
glbe account of AFFAIRS Although Gen. Bowen
says the Richmond Examiner, in the engage
ment of Port Gibson, failed to check the rapid
advance of the enemy, it was understood tina
he had been able to evacuate In good order hi,
position South of the Big Black, and establish a
line OF defence, exte lding along that stream
East from the Mississippi, so us to secure Vicks
bun against assault from the Sonth. 1t is now
known that the enemy took possession of Jack
son Friday evening" capture which was of nc
Importance and which put the enemy in suct
peril that he was glad to eXtricate himself from
his Prize.
| 1t appears that Grant had the boldness, or the
hardihood. to stret;h out his lines from his base
at The crossing OF the Mississippi, to Jackson,
distance OF seventy or eighty miles. A line OF
that length was, Of course, fearfuliy exposed
and the design of Gen. Johnston who is said tc
have ordered the evacuation OF Jackson so soou
as he Was placed in command of the .army-(ar
event only week old)-was, no doubt, to
! threaten the enemy's communications and bring
| him to decisive battle.
| From what we can gather from the brief and
| imperfect iniorIpaton of the telegraph we con
clude that the battle of the 18th was fought by
the forces under General Pemberton, assigned
| to the main line OF our defense on the South OF
VICE sburg, while Gen JohnSton'S column was
to the North of the battlt feld--it having NOV.
ed from Jackson t, wards Canton-and did no,
participate in the engagement. 1t is probable
that the jancture of the two forces has now been
effected it is certain that the line of our de.
Tense on the Big Black has not been seriously
broken; and it may be safely concluded that the
battle which is to decide the possession Of Vicks
burg and the control of the Mississippi has not
yet been fought
A despatch from Mobile on the 10Th, says:
The battle was fought at Bakers Creek, abou,
twenty miles West Of Jackson. We whipped
the enemy badly until he was reinforced from
Jackson. General Pemberton then fell back to
Big Black bridge. General Pemberton estimates
our loss at 8 900 and the enemy's three times as
many. General Loring the left was cut of,
but cut his way through to Crystal Springs
twenty five mites South of JAG son. His loss is
unknown. General Tiighman was killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
DUbILC SALE.

Will be sold at public sale on Tuesday, the % day
afJune 1868, on the Kezetown road, ~ miles from
bead of lorses, several Yeariings and CaIees, Car
mage, silver Tea sett, sett of China and other
Ware S5 yds Paror Carpeting, 1919 yds of tair
petlng sett of mahogany peer TaBles. pair If large
par'or Mirrors seit of silver bFonze Chandeliers
| Chairs Tables, &c Beds and Bed clothes very fine
mahogany marble slab Bureau, Nsshstand, Pitchers,
Bowls, nc, Linen napkins, tacle mas and table
cloths. 1 bell metal Kettle, Knives and Forks. l par
lor Stove, with variety of articles too tedious to
msnton.' Sale to commence at o'clock, fair. Ifnot
the fair day. Terms Of sale cash
Nav MARTHA KYLE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

IMPORTANT, IF Ia UE.-Our Southern exchanges
yentiate a rumor that Gen. Johnston has taken
from G n Pcmberton bis sword and placed him
pn.1pr arrest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
NEAR FREDERICKSBURG,
NAV 9 1863

ssWe are here after one of the most re niarkanle
and heroic series of com bats in the history OF the
world A small army Of half fed half Clad dirty
rebels have whipped 10000 magn'hoently APP
pointed troops The newspapers cannot lie up
the facts. Repeatedly did | see our men I'M
finchipgly march up to the mnzzes OF the en-,
emy,s cannon a, d drive them FROM positions that
seemed lmrregnable. Gen Lee has proved
himself one of the greatest Captains of the world.
Such strategy, such boidness ofeonception ans
execution. such self reliance and patience new
er imagined. See eral times during the battles
his life was In imminenC peril Once, three men
were struck down not ten feet from MN; was
riding by his side ard the conclusion was so
GREAT as to lar every nerve IN me. l was right
scared You will get details IN the papers from
those who's. business il is to write anu who nave
more time than | can spare
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
NOTICE.

IN Will be offered at public auction on
THURSDAY the 18th day OF June, 1868, at the late
residence of VIM. Hart decd, about three miles above
Greesve, and near old Providence Church. a tract
IF Land containing lO3 ACRES. Said land has or ft
good House, Barn, Ont Houses, Orchard, four good
Springs and good Meadow. Said Lind will be shown
by X. 7 Wallace cr John Mcclure.
.s on the same day all bis PERSONAL PROP
EkTY. Consisting of Horses, Cattle. Hogs. Farming
I'm ilements, two horse Wagon, Buggy, Household
and Kitchen Fun niture Cooking Stove, Negro man,
and many other ARTICLES All persons having claims
sale, and all indebted will please be prepared settle
Terms made known day OF sale bv the
May 26-tds HEIRS OF WIN HART decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

~ " n
April 18th, 1858.
Cunt j. H. Berry md Others:
GENTLEMEN Your complimentary card requesting
nie to "anuounce self candidate 10 represent the
dsrict comp oseq of the counties of Braxton Nicho-
las CLAY and Webster in the House OF Delegates" has
been received. SHOULD indeed. De high IGNORED to
be chosen TO represent those noble Countless which, al
though held by the enemy nearly since the war
beyan. have turnishedto the Southern Army more
than heir ratio of gallant soldiers the South can
boast Of
Icompll with Your request and should | be the
cho,ce of The homeless voters of our district pledge
M self 10 the discharge of my duties the best OF
my ability. 1t Will be impossible for me 10 leave any
duties IN the field at the opening of wha BIDS ar to
be our most arduouS campaign to visit lie va i'ns
commands aud C .uDties In which there are soldiers
aud refugees the district and, must thei ore,
leave my ,use the hands of my friends Trusting
has the ~ when We can all return 10 our homes In
ne GO NAV not be far distant
am, your obedient Servant
Anril limo l. ID RAYMOND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

1t is stated on the authority of Yankee
newspapers that Brig. Gen. Meagher
has resigned his commission in the SER
vice Ct the enemy because of the wasted
condition of his brigade, and his inabil-
ity to recruit it. This brigade was com
posed altogether OF Irish
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

Brig. Gen. Edward johnson, who was
wounded in the battle of Mcdowell, re-
ported for duty a short time since, and
we learn has been made Major Gen
orol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR GOVERNOR.

~ Announcements of Candidates Is. Il
be pad in sdvauce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

The following extract from private letter
gives a living picture of the battles of the Will
derness, and OF our noble army and its great Cap
tain:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

q IA REV ARD s..kanaway from The subscri-
cD1O ner, u " ednesda,, The 9th inst, SLACK Boy
naIed Geu re freeman about Il or Is years OF age.
he q mulati0, and had when he left grey round
abuut and g',y pains. ana old emp hat reward
OF $40 Ill lie paid lor his apprehension and delivery
Ma, iy--3ts% JNO. SANDEkSON.
Near jennings Gan
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
HOUSE DELEGATES.

.-ag5 We are au horned o announce WILLIAM w
FLEMING, as cand date re election to the House
OF Delegates from Highland county.
May 2-tde.
~ We are authorized to announce j. MARSHALL
McCUE, Esq. as candidate for the House of Dele
gates.
.sy We authorized to announce HUGH W.
SHIRLEY, Esq a candidate for re-eeciionto the
House OF Delegates.
April 2l-tae
- W are authorized to announce JAMES WALK
Err AS candidate Tor election the House ofDel-
egates
April 14-tde
We are authorized 70 auaounee H0WFY. PEYTOS,
Esq canddale to represent Augusta county 10
the House of delegates
April l4.-tde.
s35 We authorized to announce Col. VIM. II.
HARTMAN a Candidate tor the House of Delegates.
April 2S--tde
| ay@ We authorized to announce Major ABSA-
| LON KOINER, as a candidate for the House OF Dele
gates. April 23th-tde.*
CAMP 25TH VA. REGIMExT,
JoNs's BRIGADE.
| Capt. L. D Hagmoad:
SIR The undersigned voters from the election
district com osed or the Counties Ut Brax5Gn Ncho
las, Clay and Webster, earnestly request yon To
nOunce self candidate to represent the said dis
rrct IN The House o. Delegate, and pledge our
selves To make every honorable eAert'on 70 secgr
| your election.
fou are ONE Us among she first - taae up arms
d-.euce of u coui'ry @ud nights; apop6 ne Il I
10 seal Yau aevr tte cause wt.h .our ti92z IN
the aarG aUgn Hetd 81 Allegheny, So nof. desire
you sh 81! The frst re>.l the ieNaf y0GE
services ~ being IGNORED with the COZ I'D me- oi QUO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
FOR THE SPECTATOR

THE SPECTATOR.
JAMES LEWIS is recommended as suitable
person for the magistracy of the LIST District.
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

DlD Wednesday nght, the 18th May, 1858,
BLACK MARE, low IN order, ira. els we'll. The above
reward will given for the of the THEFT $25
to any one no will secure the
May l9-ars JAMES 4. BRINKLEY
Path alum W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT,


4 Ardered, that all persons having claims against
" Augusta county be required to present them at
the CieI ks Office Of this Court before The June
term next, to be audited By the Committee this day
appointed. TesteI
MAY 25-2t WMv A BU NETT, ID. G..
COTTON YAR1S FOR SALE. "A LIT
~ OF COTTON YARNS, cUrrectp marked, by
Wholesale retail.
ALSO,
lot of Superior UNBLEAC HE'D DRILLING
WM WIThkOW,
May 26-4t Waynesboro.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-05-26

CAMP 31sT VA. INFANTRY, ,
April It'll, 1868.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-06-16
Act'g Adj't I'd Mich. Cav.
Trhe ISaId az EiIzabethtown.

Yesterday morning about eight o'clock
q squad Of about seventy-flve guerrillas,
led by one Capt. Hines, Of BoWlinggreen,
dashed suddenly into Elizabethtown,
where Judge Stewart was holding Cir
cult Court. Upon the arrival of tho down
freight train the rascAls seized the cars
loaded with horses, let the horses out, set
fire to the empty cars, and made the en-
ginser give tho engine q full head OF
steam and jump of, he spraining his an
kle badly. Away flew the engine down
the road, with five cars all in blaze,
running within two miles Of Glendale,
where il stopped, and the other trains
were detained by the wreck The engine
was not damaged any.
These "chivalay" broke open Adams
Express compsny's safe in town, and
robbed the engineer and conductor, took
some Of the horses and skedaddled ia
fine order. Two companies Of infantry
took horses, mounted them, and started
in hot pursuit.
Judge Stewart not having much love
for such company, dismissed the court
aud came 10 this city last evening. The
passenger trains were not mOlested at
all. The train which left this city yes
terday morning returned in the evening.
A train arrived from Nashville. The
road is in order to-day and the trains
will run as usual These guerriallAs, we
learn, did not do any other damage 10 the
oars IL is to bs hoped 'our boys will
Overtake them and teach them a lesson.
Louisville Democrat
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-06-16
OfFlolal Report Of GEN. Ranks.

Official Report of GEN. Banks.
HEADo's DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, J
10TH A. CORPS, BEFOBB PORr HUDsoN,I
May 80, 1868.
Major General HaLleck, General tn Chief
Washington:
misunderstanding Semmesport, on
the Atchafalaya, where my command
was at the date Of nay last dispatch,
landed at Bayou Sara at two o'clock on
the morning of the 2lst. A portion Of
the infantry were transported in steam
ers, and the residue of the infantry, ar
tillery, cavalry, and wagon train NOV
ed down on the west bank of the river,
and from this TO Bayou Sara.
On the 23d junction was effected
with the advance of Major General Au-
CUR and Brigadier General Sherman, our
lines occupying the Bayou Sara road at
a distance of five miles from Port Hud.
son. Major General Augur had an en-
counter with portion of the enemy on
the Bayou Sara road, in the direction Of
Baton Rouge, which resulted in the re-
pulse of the enemy with heavy loss.
On the Goth the enemy was compelled
TO abandon his FIRST line of works. Gen.
WeltzePs brigade, which had covered our
rear in the march from Alexandria, Join
ed us on tie 26th, and on the morning Of
the 9th general assault was made upon
the Notifications. The artillery opened
fire between five and six o'clock, which
was continued with animation during the
day.
At ten o'clock WeitEePs brigade, with
the division of Gen. Grover, reduced to
about two brigades, and the division OF
Gen. Emory, temporarily reduced by de-
tachments TO about brigade, under COM
mand of Col. Paine, with two regiments
of colored troops, made an assault upon
the right of the Chemy's works, crossing
Sandy Greek, and driving them through
the woods into his Notifications. The
fight lasted on this line until four o'clock
and was very severely contested.
On the left, the infantry did not come
up until later in the day; but at {
o'clock an assault was opened on In,
works, on the center and left of center
by the divisions under Major Genera
Augur and Brigadier General Sherman
The enemy was driven into his works
and our troops moved up to the FORTH
cations, holding the opposite sides of tn
parapet with the enemy.
On the right, our troops still bold thi
position. On the Left, after dark, th
main body being exposed 10 flank fire
withdrew 10 a belt of woods, the Skin
mishers remaining close upon the forti
dcatiOns
In the assault Of the 9th, the beha
vior Of the officers and men was mos
gallant and left nothing TO 30 desired
Our limited acquaintance with th
ground, and the character Of the works
which were almost hidden from our Oh
servation until the moment Of approach
alone prevented the capture Of the pos
On the extreme right OF our line post
cd the hrst and third regiments Of negF
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-06-16
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NASHVILLE UNION

The EAsHviLLLE USIoH commenced last spring,
for the purpose Of opposing tho Rebel Southern Con
federacy and Of advocating the restoration Of Federal
authority, without any abatement all the States
which have attempted to sooode. Its object wus to
proclaim the doctrines OF Liberty and Union, they
we're once eKpounded BY the fathers Of the Republic,
but which for more than one year-the long and
dreary carnival Of treason--had been unspoken and
unwritten In the Capital OF the State Of ANDRKw
JACKSON and treasured up only In the hearts Of
the faithful We believed that the right way TO
duct loyal JOURNAL in a city Ike Nashville, at such
A time as this was 20 raise the wavering aud timid
up to the truo standard Of patriotism, snd not 10
lover tho standard OF patriotism, amer the manner OF
other journals to suit the depraved tastes Of the
somi-loyal and sylnpathIzers with the Richmond dy-
nasty.
The UH1oS, therefore, has held as friends all who
support and as foes all who oppose, the Union Of the
States. Its watohword is FnErDon AND NAuoSAInT.
With rebels and traitors It has no compromise to
make II contends for the Federal Constitution and
the Laws made in pursuance thereof as tho SvPRENE
LAW OF rHE LAND, anything In the Constitution and
Laws Of any Of the States 10 tho contrary nOtwth-
standing.
Il contends for the Union Of the States, because
without Il the presersadon Of our liberties and inst
tutlons and the organization Of society itself are
wholly impossible Therefore, whAtever stands in
the way Of crushing out tho rebellion and restoring
the Union must perish, no matter BY what name It
1 bo called.
whsn thousands Of our citizen soldiers lay down
their llves upon the altar Of their country saer
Gee above all earthly price, and precious In the sight
Of Hosven, Coz forbid that any ignoble motive Of
selflnteresl should make nv man wAver In his 10y
atty. II there be any suoA, let them look At the
| blood Of shiloh, Fort Donelson, Murfreesboro and
Frodorioksburg and blush At their Wickedness and
folly. Love for our country should now OveFshadoW
every other feeling and he q no patriot who loves
his housoa lands or negroes with 1.-THE Of the devo-
ton which no fools for bis country, Even prudent
selnshnesg should compel TO be patriots, for who
can hope hts treasures from The wreck ct
4 ruined and dlsmombered Uhionf
We waut to $50 the land once blessed with tho
enduring sunshine Of honorable peace, based upon
tho complete and unconditional subnisslon Of the
rebels In arms, and not liz up with tho deceltul
glow Of aPeaoS based upon emAscuiate loyalty, and
concessions TO traltors-the glow Of meteor which
would shne only 70 betray and going out would
leave us in darkness tenfold gloomy than that
which prevailed before.
These are the sentiments and views which the
UMos will continue to advocate through whatever
Of storm or sunshine may await 1t in the fusure and
ask ths support Of all who believe II 10 bs import
ant that thoroughly and vigorously loyal newspaper
should be Published In Nashville.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-06-16
United States of America:
DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNEssEE-Mo.

DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESsEE--No T.
WI HsREAs, an information has been died In the
w District Court Of the United states for said Die
trict, on tie Seth day 81 May, A. D. 1883, by John
T,imbe, ksq. Attorney for the United States for
the District Of Middle Tennessee prosecutes herolu
IN behalf OF the United Staten, against packages OF
goods, a list OF which Is filed with said Information,
acdRnR 10 substance, that fae goods were se1ed on
land In said District Forfeited 20 tho United States
that said goods were transported from Cincinnati, In
the state Of Ohio, TO Nashville, In the state Of Ten
nrssee In violation Of the act Of Congress and the pro
olamatlon OF the President of the United states 10
iefdictDg ali commercial intercourse between the
citizens and Inhabitants Of the said state 81 Tennteeee
and the eitEpns aud Inhabitants o. the rest o. the
United States, and aganst the regulations Of the
Treasury Department Of the United Stausi and that
said artoloa became thereby forfeited 10 the said
United States and praying procesa sgeinst the same
and that the same b. condemned as forfeited, as
aforesaid
Now therefore, IN pursuance Of tho moniton Of the
Court, under the seal Of the Cour 20 directed and
delivered, do hereby siye public notice 20 all per.
sous claiming said go0ds that they BE- and appear DO.
tore the said Court 70 b. held ht the federal Court
room In the CITY OF Nnshyille 10 sah District, the
9th day Of July, u. $685. then aud there 10 utter
poee their claims, aud 10 make iheir allegations IN
that behalf r. GLASGOW
q. ,. Marshal for Middle District Of rearossee,
lune4-lN
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troops. The first Regiment Of Louisiana
Engineers, composed exclusively of col.
Ored men, excepting the officers, was also
engaged in the operations of the day
The position occupied by these troops
was one Of Importance, and called for
the utmost steadiness and bravery in
those to whom IL was conflded. II gives
me pleasure toreport that they answered
every expectation. In many respects
their conduct was heroic. No trOops
could be more determined or more daring.
They made during the day three charges
upon the batteries of the enemy, suffer-
ing very heavy losses, and holding their
position at nightfall with the other troops
on the right of our line. The highest
communication is bestowed upon them all
by TN officers in command on the right
Whatever doubt may have existed here
tofore, as TO the efficiency of organiza-
tons Of this character, the history Of
this day proves conclusively TO those who
were in condition to observe the conduct
of these regiments that the Government
will had in this class of troops effective
supporters aud defenders. The severe
test to which they were subjected, and
the determined manner in which they
encountered the enemy, leaves upon my
mind no doubt of their ultimate success.
They require only good officers, COM
mands OF limited numbers, and careful
discipline, to make them excellent
soldiers.
Our losses from the 23d to this date,
in killed, wounded and missing, are
nearly one thousand, including, deeply
regret to say, some of the ablest officers
of the corps. | am unable, as yet to re-
port them in detail
/ have the honor to be, with much re-
spect, your ob't serv't
N. P. BANKS.
Msjor-General Commanding.