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ELECTION OF ATTORNEY FOR THE
COMMONWEALTH.

It should be remembered that next
Saturday, (15th inst, is the day for the
election of a Commonwealth Attorney
for this County.
This is an important Office, and as all
are interested in the proper administra-
ton of justice, especially in these law
less times, the people should see to it
that the Office be filled by proper man.
The Attorney is not only charged with
the prosecution of criminal offences, but
he is the official adviser of the Court
To fill the Office properly, the incum-
bent should be industrious, upright, firm,
fearless, and thorough in his knowledge
of the law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

GRANT REINFORCING MEADE.-There
is no longer a doubt but that General
Grant, Immediately after the surrender
of Vicksburg, reinforced General Meade
to the extent Of $4,000 to 10000 troops.
The troops were sent on board trans
ports at Vicksburg two days after It's
fall, and arrived in the Chesapeake a.
bout fortnight since. The Fifth Uni
ted States artillery, batteries E and 3,
the 10th Pennsylvania, and the 32d
Massachusetts infantry accompanying
the reinforcing column, which was un-
der the command of Generals Smith and
Kelley.
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REAT SALE.--Win be sold at ri

4 KEAT SALE...WlII be sold at public sale,
VI at my residence, two miles east of Mossv Greek
Iron Works, on Tuesday, the 18th OF August 1863 the
following personal property, to wit
Three or four hundred bushels of wheat, or head
of good horses, flor draught buggy use yearling
colts, new three horse wagon, one new box buggy,
built to order, picture gallery, lot of hogs,
cattle, good Bradley pillow, harrow and other
farming implements, six horse thresher. in good
ORDER farming and Stage harness. fly traps and hous
ings q lot of -four, new double buggy tongue, lot
of iron, two Watches one wardrobe 300 pounds of
da done up in pound papers, 6 or hundred pounds
of tobacco, &C.
20 Terms cash, or a credit oftwelye months with
bond and approved security d. A PLECKER.
August Il-tds charge Register SIS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

THE JACKSON STATUE.--F. Volck, a
native of Bavaria, Germany, but for sew
erai years esident of Richmond, and
an artist Of great merit, has been au-
tholized to proceed to Europe, and SUI
perintend the execution OF the proposed
statue of ssStonewall' Jackson. After
the death of Jackson, Mr. Volck took a
very faithful bust of the face, and it is
from this the features will be moulded.
Mr.. Volck expects to depart on his mis-
sion Immediately.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11
NEWS OF GENERAL MORGAN.

Gov. Todd and Gen. Mason improved
theloppo rtunity of presenting their com
pliments to Gen. Morgan, while the
train was conveying the latter to Gin
cinnati. When the train was stopped
81 Columbus, Gov. Todd shook hands
with Gen Morgan. The Governor visits
Gen. Burnside about Morgan's surren-
der. Quarters are in readiness at the
Ohio Penitentiary for Morgan and his
officers captured in Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

ITO THE PUBLIC.-Some time since, VIM.
j Hall, in a card to the public, stated that had
left his Bed and Board without just cause and warned
the same not to contract any debts with me on his
accounts. In justice TO myself, will state that my
reasons for leaving him perfectly justified such q
course, as he (Wm. Hall) had repeatedly and most
criminally violated his sacred ma trmonia obligations
thereby blightng and whitening my happiness and
my health; and az to his credit, he
never could get it for ''chew of tobacco there
fore I am puzzled to know what manner his
credit can benefit me- SARAH G. HALL.
Aug 11-2t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

ARCHBISHOP HUGHES, of New York,
has Just received letter from the Pope
on the subject of our American difficult
ties, urging peace, and desiring him to
confer with the Archbishop of New Or
leans in pursuance of the object. The
New York Tablet, which publishes the
letter in the original Latin, states that
it is the duplicate OF letter addressed
TO the same prelate, under date of Oct.
IS, 1862, but which must have been
lost, as it never reached its destinations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

GEN. 10. JOHNSTON. Johnston
returned to Mississippi o. the night Of
the goth ult., after several days dlligent-
" employed in inspecting the defences
and inquiring into the resources of Mo-
bile. The Advertiser, Of that city,
speaks in encouraging terms of both.
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---77-7-7-7-----7r -
FROM CHARLESTON

From Charleston there has been no
news OF special interest during the past
week. The enemy are busily at work
upon Morris Island, and our batteries
are annoying them. If Charleston ever
falls it will be after a desperate and
protracted struggle.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGIATE
wv INSTITIITE. STANTON. Va.

wv INSTITUTE, STAUNTUN, VA.
This Institution offers advantages which commend
it to the confidence and patronage of the public gen
orally.
Locality easy ofaccess safe healthy, and inviting
Competent and efficient Instructors in every De-
partnent.
large Library, Philosophical and Chemical Appa-
ratus Globes, Maps, Anatomical Charts Cabinet OF
Minerals, and we'll preserved Skeleton. with pre-
pared muscles, veins, arteries, DC.
Observation-Disclosures: combining order aud firm
ness with kindness and forbearance.
Fare as good as the market will afford and charges
moderate for the times; not exceeding 5000 per
sion. of 20 weeks for Board and Tuition including
washing, lights and fuel Latin, French and Music
Pupils, to furnish their own towels
The Fall Session will open, September 10th, 1853
For Circular, address
REV. WIN. S. BAIRD, A. NJ,
Arr,e+ 11At Principal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

~ On yesterday, VIM. Conner, OF
Rockbridge, member OF the Guard OF
the Provost Marshal, of this place, shot
himself accidentally, in the right arm.
His arm was SO seriously wounded as to
necessitate its amputation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

TREASURY NoTEs. Since the LIST Au-
gust, the Treasury notes issued on and
before December 1st, 1862, generally
known as the cold issue, have been
refused by number of persons, who
formerly received them. The only rea-
son for this refusal is the fact that the
said notes ceased to be fundable on the
LIST inst, and, furthermore, because some
ofthe brokers had stopped buying them ;
but holders should remember that they
are as Ssgood" for paying taxes due to
the Confederate Government as any
other money, gold not excepted. There
fore, let no one be alarmed by the re-
lection of those notes by a few persons,
who ought to know better and act more
wisely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

DUBLIC SALE .--Having sold my farm, 1 will
l. offer for sale, at Public Auction, on THURSDAY,
THE 10Th DAY OF AUGUST tae following prop
erty. to wit: About II acres of corn, the field,
acres of grass line lot OF Potatoes in the ground
come far ming implements, and perhaps some house,
hold and kitchen Furniture,
On the day and q. the same place . fine H6R-
SES, and or fine mich COWS and some ncg s
Terms of sale made known on day of saie
Aug l1-2t* JNO. w. BROWN,
Near Hebron Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

r AND FOR SALE.-Wlll be sold, in front of
H. my oflce, in Stauntcn, SATURDAY, AU-
GUST 3D. tract of land containing about so acres.
laid land lies about mile and quarter from
Staunton, adjoining the land of Geo. Baylor and 9TH
ers, fronting both sides of the public road leading
from Staunton Hebron Church, and, if properly
farmed, crops about well any in the neighbor-
hood.
TERMS: Either on Time or for Cash. as may suit
purchaser. GEO. BAYLOR, Agent
Aug 4-tds-Vin copy. for John E. Riley.
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"a Mr.. 3. F. Harlow farnorl,

"a Mr.. 3. F. HARLOW, formerly
editor of the sSGreenbrier Era" publish
ed in Lewisburg, has been appointed
Route Agent on the Sonthside Railroad
to run from Lynchburg to Petersburg.
The Company could not secure the SER
vices of a more gentlemanly and relia-
BILE person.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11
TNToN sPEcTAToR And GENERA ADVERTIsER
OUR HEIRS FOREVER.

If any short-sighted Confederates, Of
feeble knees and pallid livers, says the
Enquirer, have been deludlng them
selves with the idea that in case OF sub
iugation by our enemy, the worst that
could happen to us would be merely to
90 back into the ssUnion as it was, with
the CONSTITUTION as it is" &C., it IS
time Tor them to awake from that dream.
For us, in case of being overcome IN the
field, there is to be no Constitution and
no law. The entire possession OF the whole
Southern country, with every house and
estate; the absolute fee-simple OF all the
land. with its woods and waters, mills
and fshings, to have and to hold unto
Yankees, their heirs and assigns" this
is the prize for which our enemy fights,
and without the prospect of which he
would not strike another lick. 10 fully
attain this, it will be necessary for the
Yankees to abolish the Constitution en-
tirely, SO far as regards us Confederates.
We must be left without rights, without
legal remedies, an inferior race creeping
on the face of our own land. To make
all ready for this sweeping operation
(which they think they will be in con-
dition to enforce some time next winter)
the Yankee Legislators, it seems, are
preparing an ingenious law. The design
of this law is thus explained by the N.
York ssTimes"
'sTHE CoNFIscAT1oN AcT.-The ques-
| ton Of an amendment to the Confisca
ton act, so that the property of traitors
once confscated shall pass from them
and their heirs forever, is being discuss
ed by Congressman, and will be brought
up early in the next session. The law
is now construed that after the death of
the traitor, the estate reverts to his heirs,
which renders the intended working OF
the act practically void"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

- MI EON SEAAE1e
As administrators of the estate of John 5. Ellis,
decd, will sell. to the highest bdier, the farm,
two miles above Waynesboro, on Thursday, the 27th
day of August 1868, the following PERSONAL---VERY.
ERTY belonging to the Estate of said John S. Ellis
decd, VIZ mead OF horses II or 10 head of cattle
IL hogs wagons, all the household and kitchen fur
niture, the Wheat Rye, Oats, Hay, and the crop of
corn now growing, &c. Also, Negroes and 10
shares of stock in the James River and Kanawha
Canal.
over $780, credit of three months will De given, the
purchaser giving bond with approved security.
J. s. ELLIS,
B. NJ ELLIS,
Administrators of John S. Ellis, decd.
August 11-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

An attack upon Mobile is anticipated.
Gen. Johnston has recently Inspected
the defences of that city and seems to
be satisfied Of his ability to defend it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

TRoops FROM GRANTS ARMY.-It is
st ated that no troops have gone up the
Mississippi, save McPherson's corps and
part of Burnside's command. The pur
pose is undoubtedly to reinforce Meade
in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

~ The returns from the election in
Tennessee indicate the election of the
Winchester Convention ticket with the
exception OF two or three.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

dh1O0 REWARD.-Stolen on the 4th inst,
DlUU out of my field, at the head of Walkers
Creek, Two Colts, the dun with white main
and ai tall and poor, has crack IN the left fore foot
caused by gravel and mark OF the harness in the
flank. The other roam, 2 Years old, small, and in
tolerable good order, hind foot white and bare
footed. The dun is shod with old shoes The above
reward will be given for the colts any information
that will lead to their recovery. Address
Ang 1l-3ts* GEORGE L. CLEMMER,
Moiett's Greek, Augusta. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11
TUESDAY. AUGUST IL, 1868.

There is considerable excitement here
in anticipation ola visit from the Yam
KEGS in considerable force from the
West. Preparations are being made 70
meet them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

H We invite attention to the ad
vertisement of valuable lands for sale
on the 22d instant, by G. L. Peyton &
Brother.
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GoLDI! GOLD!!!---I win SEN,

GOLD! GoLD!! GOLDg!!---I will sell,
" at public auction, in the town of Staunton, in
front of the Court house. on Monday the oath of the
present month, that being Court day, debt Sam
uel Morrison, of Randolph county, Va, for $3.50, al
bond for $4,000, dated OCT. 9TH 1909, secured by
a trust deed ON real estate ia Randolph county. I
ha7 a copy of said deed that will be shown dsv
of sale. Refugees from Western Va, would 40 veil
to attend Confederate funds received in ayment.
JOHN b. SMITH,
August 11-2ts Waynesbero Augusta co. Va.
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NATcHEz GARRIsoNED By THE ENEMY.
1T is stated in late Southwestern news
that Grant has established garrison OF
about 5000 men at Natchez, Miss. The
enemy seem to have full possession of
that portion of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

FROM GEN. JoHNsToN's ARMY.-The
Chattanooga Rebel of the Sd inst, says !:
"In q brief conversation yesterday with
a distinguished member of the Surgical
Department of General Johnston's ar
my, we obtained the satisfactory and
healthfnl spirit and confidence of the
troops. The Mississippi army, when
our informant left it, for this point, was
encamped at Morton, short distance
below Meridian. 1t has been subse
quently reported as moving back again
to Jackson. The force under Johnston
is estimated at upwards Of thirty five
thousand men. The atmosphere in that
section ofcountry is represented as close,
and oppressive-but the defiant army
presents the one pleasing feature, of fine
discipline, undaunted spirit and unalter-
able patriotism, with an undying con,
fdence in Joe Johnston"
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Mississippi. 1.-Two gentlemen from
Canton, communicate the following in
stance of Yankee barbarity to the editor
of the Montgomery "Mail":
Mrs. M. R. Fort was lady sixty-tive
years of age, OF the highest respectable
ity, and supposed to be worth some for
ty thousand dollars. She was visiting
the house of a friend six miles south Of
Canton, some two weeks ago, when
some Yankee officers, hearing of her
wealth and believing that she had gone
to the country for the purpose Of hiding
money, went, with gang Of negroes,
to the house at 2 o'clock A. H., took her
out of bed, and whipped her until o.
clock-four hours : to make her tell
where her money could be found. She
had no money, and Of course could not
satisfy the savages. The wretched lady
died under the torture of the lash.
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fW We have been requested to state
that the lines, Con the Death Of Jack
son, by Elite g., of Churchviile," were
written by a sslittle girl not over thir-
teen wears of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-11

~ Cincinnati papers of the 4th say
that the draft is to be speedily enforced
throughout Kentucky,
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UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY =

n The trustees of this institution announce that
the next session will begin the 1st of October. Miss
j Baldwin aided by competent teachers will nave
charge of the school, and Miss Agnes McClung, of the
boarding department. The terms of board and tut
ton will be as low as the of living will allow
Further particulars given hereafter.
Staunton, August II -2ts-Central Presbyterian
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TENNESSEE.
EN- N ESSEE.
Raid on PlEev9ZZe and Start

Raid on Pakevizle and Sparta.
The Knoxville Register learns that
on Friday the Oath ultimo, a company
of seventy-fve Yankee cavalry visited
Pikeville, but did no damage further
than stealing negroes and horses. At
ter leaving Pikeville they went by way
of 81 encer, in Van Buren, county, to
Sparta, entering the town on the east
side, while the citizens, it seems, had
made preparations to resist them from
an opposite direction. They remained
in Sparta from Saturday night until
Sunday morning. Capt. Woods, Capt.
Bledsoe, VIM. Delavan, and one or two
other citizens, were captured. They
took off some forty negroes, and a num-
Der of horses Col. Dibbrell lost three
horses and three negroes. Stokes cav
airy is reported to be at Carthage.
A correspondent writing to the cap
peal" from Bragg's army, under date
of July 3lst, says:
Persons in from the Sequatchie val
ley, report that Rosencranz's entire ar
my has fallen back to Shelbyville and
Wartrace. The intermediate country,
they say, is full of Yankee scouts and
bushwhackers, who are robbing, cap
turing and, in some instances, murder
ing the inhabitants. On Thursday Of
last week, a band of a hundred or more
made descent upon Pikeville, but did
no mischief, it is said, beyond capturing
such Confederate soldiers as they found
there, stealing all the horses they could
lay hands on, and robbing the stores Of
such goods as they wanted, and what
money they could find. Parties in from
Giles county report the Yankees as hav
ing fallen back from Pulaski and neigh
borhood.
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TAxEs TAXES FOR ls63.-The Stat

TrTAXES TAXES FOR IS63.-The State
l. and County TAXES for 1868 are now due aud
must be paid promptly the deputies viii be al the
following places on the following days, TO wit:
On the 18TH day of August at Swoopes Denot
Mint Spring, Mt Meridian, Spring Hill, ana Fish
ersville; the 18th at Stuarts Draft Dserield
CraigsvilIe, Sangersville, and Parnas sus; on the
nat. Scion and New Hope; on the 18th at Middebrook
Waynesboro', Churchyille, and Mt. Sidney and at
Stanton on the 18TH
nave made an arrangement. by which make
the cld issue of Confederate money available until
the l.tn OF August, and will receive it in payment
OF taxes until that day, the parties meet the Col
lectofs at the above-named places. After the 18th
no Confederate money will be received except that
dated since the 1st day of April, 1868
III. 81. PECK, Sheriff
Aug at Augusta county.
fSy- Viudicator copy until 18th.
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$50 near sas an hf ba sih aos IT.
tie lame piece of leather the left fore foot years
old this sp1.ng will give The above reward for the
mare, or information Sc that get her.
August Ills Pa TRICK GRADY
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4 PERTY. Having sold my <srn will offer. az
Public Auction, Gwlthout resr rve,) on WEDNESDAY.
18th OF AUGUST, nee Churchvllle, all my PER-
S oy1a 1iT es e0nsstiag in part Of the fol-
very tine bro' d Mares all my Cattle-amongst them
some SO very nue Mich Cows; So OF 40 Hogs; Road
y agoD set of Wagon Harness and ploT Harness
az hy Farming Implements; $50 or 2VO bushels OF
:, heat. the growing crop of Corn, Potatoes, &C..
some Hays Wheat Fan a Grind-Stone of line quail
ty; all my Household and Kitchen Furniture
amongst it good Sofa, set new cane-bottom
Chairs, Bureau Centre Table, good Cooking Stove
Parlor Stove with various other articles not necessary
to enumerate.
Should the 10Th be wet day, the sale will take
pace the next fair day.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock
Terms made known on day OF sale
Apg4-2t SAMUEL MYERS
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az The communication signed sSe-
next" will appear next week.
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DIED.

On the 9th ult., of Pneumonia CHARLIE, infant
of Joseph N. and u. Woodward, aged months
and 10 days.
On the I'd of August, 1858, MARSHALL, son Of
F. NJ. and M. S. Young, aged years AMI months
On the 4th of July, with Cholera Infantum after an
illness of ten days JAMES HAMILTON, youngest
son of James and Sarah Joseph, aged egh months
and days. Weep not, fond parents, your darling
Is In Heaven; you have planted the httee bud, not
to remain in the grave yard but to blossom in that
holy land. where the flowers fade not-where beauty
never dies.
sweep not, fond parents, that the grave
Conceals thy gently little one;
Thy father, who the jewel gave,
In mercy claimed it for his own.
And though earth's fairest blossoms die,
A biissful hope dispels our fears,
If God be ours, a home on high
Awaits us through this vale of tears
d. Wa.
At his residence. near Parnassus, Nov. lst 1852
BAILY SHUMATE, in the 74th year of his age
For more than 30 years, he was free and aecepted
mason He served a tour in the war of 1872 and
true patriot and firm friend of the South
In the social relations of life, many virtues bright
ened his character, and endeared him to warm and
generous hearts. Many will cherish with pleasure
the memory of his friendship and hospitality espe
calIy the soldier, who always met hearty welcome
he was good and true man, devoted husband and
father. In his last moments he gave evidence of
nasln6 Yah 1Ai0hoco Vic saving power of reIlgl0n
81 heard q voice from heaven SAYING unto me- write
from hencefortn, blessed tie dead who die in the
Lord even so with the Spirit for they rest from
their labors. Rev, XVIII d. W A
At the late residence of his father, near Pal nassus
JOHN i. SHUMATE. in the 23d year of his age
When Virginia called upon her sons to resist the ty.
rants yoke, he was among the first to rally to her de-
fence and brayely, truly, did he discharge the du
lies of rue soldier battling for the liberty of his
country, until disease Frustrated his system and lad
the strong man low Possessed Of an extremely
amlable disposition, to know him was to love him.
died in great peace and the many friends bv whom
his untimely death is deeply lamented are cheered
by the reflection, that his dying hours were bright
ened by the star Of Christian hope which casts It's
lustre far beyond his grave. D. w. A.
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SIX FINE COLTS FOR SALE.-Tne sub.
y scrlber will sell, at public auction, on Tuesday
the llth at o'clock IN front Of the auction rooms
Messrs Bruce Peck, six fine two year old colts of
which are thorough bred, sired BY the imported Nor
man. a. WEAD0N
Bruce Peck, Auetloneers August 11-lt*
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EEMALE SEMINARY-REy, w. I

EEMALE SEMINARY-REy. w. w.
IL TRIMBLE, PRINCIPAL-The next session
will open the middle of Sept, s63 and close the
middle of June, 1864 Board, including fuel and
washing, for the entire term $780, be PAID in pro-
visions at the prices of two years since, oney
nough to buy 800 worth at old prices. A small adj
vance the old price of tuition For further partic
ulars address the Principal, at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge county, Va. August IL Pm
TEACHER WANTED.-The subscriber wish
i es to employ good FEMALE TEACHER, to
take charge of small school, in Greenville One that
can come we'll recommended to teach the usual En-
glish branches, French, and music on the Piano, will
find good situation by applying to atGreenville.
Augusta county, Va. WIN. i. SMITH.
August 11-4t