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Fires in Rockingham County.

On Sunday night, the 5th inst, the
barn of Jacob Dundore, seven or eigh1
miles west of Harrisonburg, was burned
by the torch Of an incendiary, it is sup
posed, as he, short time before, receiv
ed a note threatening him with the In
cendiary's torch. The barn was full O.
hay. all Of which, (about 20 tons,) to-
gether with 9 valuable horses, e belong
ling to Mr.. d. and 2 to the Valley Stage
Company calves, and all of Mr.. DIS
gearing, saddles, brides, &C., were to-
tally consumed. The fire occurred at a
late hour in the night, and had made
such Roadway before it was discovered
that it was impossible to save anything
Loss $4,000 or $4,000.
On the same day, the dwelling house
of MIR. Alex. Kyger, near Port Repub-
lie, was burned. Most of the furniture
in the house was saved, though Mr.. KY.
ger lost quantity of bacon, lard, flour,
and SO bushels of wheat which had
been placed in his garnet.
On the next day, Monday, the 9Th in.
slant, an unoccupied dwelling house, 10.
Gated On Mr.. Reuben Cohman's farm,
about five miles west of Harrisonbug,
was set on fire and burned to the ground.
Mr. Coffman resides about 2 miles from
Jacob Dundore's, whose barn and horses
were burned on Sunday night.
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Burnside is at Louisville with twenty thou.

Burnside is at Louisville with twenty thou
sand
MOBILE, April lO.-An official despatch states
that the enemy. four hundred in number, mostly
contraband troops, landed at Passagula yestes-
day, and were attacked by our cavalry. They
lost $50 killed our loss was one Lieutenant
and one private slightly wounde I. The Yankee
gunboat put back TO Ship Island with the wound
ed. Reinforcements have been sent to the scene
of action.
RODNEY, Miss, April 10y yesterday Major
Harrison moved up near the enemy above st
Joseph, Louisiana, and opened with a twelve
FOUNDER. The enemy replied with one piece
which was soon sienced, when the enemy with
drew. Several shells from our guns exploded
in the midst of the enemy. No casualties or
our side.
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Proclamation of the President.

In accordance with resolutions passed
by Congress. President Davis has issued
an address to the people ofthe Confed
eracy urging them to direct their agri
cultural labor mainly to the production
of food crops.
He takes an encouraging view O
the present station OF affairs, and urges
raising food for man and beast, as the
means Of avoiding the only danger the
government regards with apprehension
He administers just rebuke to specu
latOrs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

For CONGRESS- Communications in
the Rockingham Register, Staunton
Vindicator, and Lexington Gazette call
upon Gov. Letcher and Col. M. G. Har-
man to become candidates for Congress.
They urge no objections to the 'srepre-
sentative character" of the present Rep,
resentatiye, Hon. Jno. B. Baldwin, and
we all know his private character is
es1aas 21aeer ct sans a'epavo7se." The more
candidates. the merrier the canvass.
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CAMP 31sr VA. INFANTRY, ,
Apri. 9TH, 1863. {


Capt. j. III. Berry saa Others:
GeNTLEMEN ~ our comp limentary card requesting
me to "announce myself candidate TO represent the
district of the counties of Braxton Nicho-
las, Clay and Wooster in the House Delegates" has
been received | SHOULD indeed be highly honored to
be chosen 70 represent those noble counties which, al
though held by the enemy nearly since the war
began, have furnished to the Southern Army more
than their ratio of gallant soldiers the South
boast Of
/ comply with your request and should be the
choice OF the homeless voters of district pledge
myself 10 the discharge of my duties the best of
my ability 1t will be impossible for me 10 leave my
duties IN the field at the opening Of what bids lair to
be our most arduons campaign 20 visit .he various
commands and counties in which there are soldiers
and refugees from the district and must therefore,
leave ny in the hands Of my friends. Trusting
that the day when all return to homes la
peace, may not be far distant
/ am, your obedient Servant,
! April limo l.. D. Hay MOND.
We ane authorized to announce Hon. JOHN BALD
WIN Candidate for re-eecuca TO ihe Congress of
Tue Confederate States in the Ilth Congressional
Disirct composed of the counties OF Augusta Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Pendeton, Balh, Allegheny =
| Highland and Pocahoptas.
March 24Jh-tde
Papers the Destrict wilt copy snd send bill to the
Spectator Utlce.
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TO CORR EsPoNDENTs.

We respectfully intern cu- friends and the public
that all communicasiens nominating candidates for
ofice-Governor Congress, Legislature-will be
charged regular advertising rates, and that
such will be publishes, unless the Cash attends them
or notice from responsible party that the bill will be
maid on presentation. This rule cannot be departed
from, as everything costs US money now, and heap
of it. Rockingham Register.
Be it known byssai whom it may concern" that
the "Spectator" has adopted the same s'rule," and
vill enforce strict compliance Herewith.
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The ssIRIsH BRIGADE.''--A communication
from Brig. Gen. Meagher, to the Yankee Secre-
tary Of War urging that his command may be
temporarily relieved from duty in the field = is
published in the Northern prints From his fig
ures, it appears that the three original regiments
Of the brigade Goth. 88th and 63d New York;
left the city of New York ssfully $3.50 strong,
including two batteries of 8 officers ard $50 men
each.'' These three regiments, says the re-
doubtable Ma-ar, now muster 81 officers and 53l
enlisted men, all told! Total number of mis-
sing l, 719.
A special despatch from CINCINNATI says that
on Monday, Both ult., Jenkins rebel cavalry
dashed into Point Pleasant, Va, at the mouth of
the kanawha, gained possession of the Court
House, fred seven houses, plundered others and
burned several thousand bushels of Government
corn. Volunteer aid arrived from Gallipolis,
Ohio, and the rebels were driven off, with the
loss of five killed and thirteen prisoners, who
were refused parole and taken to Galiipols.--
Telegraphic communication is cut off along the
Kanawha from Charleston to Point Pleasant.
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Military and Civil officers.

The President on Tuesday last, notified
the two Houses Of Congress that he had
approved and signed the bill entitled an
act to authorize the discharge of certain
civil officers from the military service
of the Confederate States. This bill
makes provision for the discharge from
military service Of such persons as may
be elected or appointed to civil stations
under their respective State Govern
ments, but is hot understood to include
magistrates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

Mr.. RIyEs. The People Of Albemarle,
irrespective of former party associations,
assembled in mass meeting last Monday
weekCourt Day)and unanimously NOM
mated VIM. G. Rives for the House of
Representatives. The meeting was pre-
sided over by T. j. Randolph, ESQ.
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CAMP WiNDER

1. CAMP WiNDER J
March Goth, 1853.
.MR. EDITOR Understanding that there are many
citizens in Augusta county who DESTROYS of CON
tributng to the comforts of the soldiers of this Reg
ment take this opportunity of announcing to all
whom it may concern, that any contributions left in
the hands Of Mr.. D. c. McGuffin, at the Valley Bank,
will receive Immediate attention, and be gratefully
received The patriotic and liberal people of Angus
ia have already proved how much interest they feel in
the welfare Of their gallant soldiers but terrible is this
war; and great the necessities of those who left the
comforts OF home to fight for LIBERTY.
j. HI. S. FUNK,
Col. 9Th Va. Infantry.
Mo-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

BREAD D1sTRlBUT1oN.-Lee Mallory
the lessee Of Lletsopolitan Hall, ID Rich.
mond, has established "a depot at the
Hall, for the distribution of 2,4O0 loaves
of bread, per month, to the needy falni-
lies of soldiers in the field The Ladies
Benevolent Society superintends the dis
tribution which will take place on Tues
day and Friday of each week-the ben
efciaries being furnished with tickets for
the bread.
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AUCTION SALES.
Y ROBINSON, ADAMS & CO.. Aucts.


RICHMOND CITY, Va.
NJ T. will sell at Auction, FRIDAY, 17th at 10
w o'clock, Corner 9th and Main Street, without
reserve,
200 kegs Bi Carlo Soda,
Is casks Sal Soda,
SO Barrels Baltimore Copper as
80 bids choice N. O. Sugar
40 bbls do do do
Is 6 clarified do
Sc bags brown do
80 half barrels do do,
SO bags Virginia Salt, ,
Green Tea, Candles, Soap, Molasses and q general
ssortment of Groceries.
ROBINSON, ADAMS & CO.
hicnlAonu, ApIh l4-otS Auctloneers.
DUBLIC SALE
Il We will sell at public auction at Buchanan Bot
etourt county, Va on Wednesday the 9Th day Of
May next, about FIFTY STAGE COACHES, CAR
RlAGES AND HACKS, together with large auanti-
ty OF Stage and Carriage HARNESS. These Coaches.
&C., belong to the late firm of Hannah, Mason l. Co..
and of the very best manufacture and most of them in
good condition.
Also, at Staunton, Saturday. the 9Th day of May,
next, large lot Of Stage and Carriage HARNESS, in
/! very good condition, much of it as good as
Terms Oh sale-Cash, negotiable note well endor-
| sed, al six months, With interest added.
BY order of the Stockholders,
C. x. MASON, Gen'l Supt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

FROM TExAs.-The Legislature of Texas, now
N session, is doing some good work. They have
already passed bill to punish speculation, and
a bill assuming its proportion of the indebted
ness OF the Confederate States. They are also
going to repeal the Stay Law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

We are authorized to announce HOWE Y. PEYTON,
Esq as candidate TO represent Augusta county in
the House Of Delegates.
April I4-tde.
Yves authorized to announce JAMES WALK
Elk candidate for re election to the House ofDel-
egates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14
Corporation Election.

At an election for Mayor and other officers o.
the corporation held W ednesday last, the follow:
ing gentlemen we're elected N. K. Trout
Mayor; Ell. M. Bell, Geo. e. Price, W. H. Har.
man, Edwin M. Tay lor, Jno. Scherer, VIM. g
Sterett, Geo. Baylor, A. Lynn, B. +. Points, J
W. Crawford and VIM. FL. Wilson. Councilmen
Chapman Johnson. CONFERENCE.-The Attorney
Z. II. Stevenson, Sergeant, and j. F. Smith,
Commissioner of the Revenue.
At a meeting of the Council held on Thursday
morning, Messrs. E M. Taylor and Ii NJ. Bell
rendered their designations, and 7. P. Peyton
and J. W. Hardy were elected in their place.
[Vindicator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

~ Capt. Mcneil has recently cap
tured Is more Yankees, 5 wagons, hor-
ses, &c. May good fortune continue to
attend this gallant officer.
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The Bible Mission.

The Central Presbyterian says that a
letter from Rev. DR. Hoge, Of Richmond,
now on q "Bible" mission to England
states that his most sanguine expec
tations as to success had been more than
realized. The British and Foreign BIZ
bic Society had not only contributed
largely to the cause, bat had oayance1.
him $4,000, and he had everywhere
met with the most. cordial greeting.
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d their duties with ardor, skill and

deity.
Later news will be found in the tele-
graphic column, which is more than usu-
ally interesting. The effect of the re-
pulse of the enemy, and the destruction
ofone of their strongest iron-clads, which
they fancied to be invulnerable, will be
very great. They are by this taught
that their turrretted Monitors cannot
stand the fire of our land batteries, and
the Confederates are taught the impor
tant fact that they need not dread in the
future, as they have in the past, these
boosted Leviathans of the deep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14
MARKETS.
STAUNTON MARKETS.

RICHMOND MARKETS.
BY W. D. ToMPKINs.
Richmond, april 1lht, 1868.
Flour-superfne, s3z@0S; Extra, $s4@s5; and
Family, $36@37.
Wheat 6e0@7.o & bushel.
Corn-$9@915 % bus
Meal-Sl0.v0@1l. &C &C
Bacon $I.do@1.d5, hog round.
Lard-$I.70
Butter SS.00M314
Irish Potatoes-$10.00 " /"
s oats-$7.00
Hay--s2o.oo y 100 tb.
GEA REV from the subscrl
sDCU bsr at the Camp at Rockbridge Baths. on
Wednesday, the 9Th inst his servant boy, LEWIS,
aged Is years, feet riches high, dark color. lie
bad on when he left Confederate Army Jacket, pale
blue; pants. home made, near the Same color had
ON one boot and one shoe, and gray cloth hat.
April i4-1t* B. G.. OAVGnTREY,
Go 3 JaH Dlsis st;,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

y Some one went into the Livery Stable of
>. .. Byers & Co Wednesday, and deliberately
Dridied and saddled a horse belonging to Major
osnmate, of Gen Imboden's command, and rode
on, the hands in the stable supposing the horse
belonged to him. The horse has not been re-
cOvered.--TVindIc atcr
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Election In Connecticut.

The election in Connecticut, on the 9Th,
resulted in the success of the Republican
ticket for Stateo Ulcers, and three of four
Republican nominees for Congress,
while both branches of the Legislature
are strongly Republican. The Democrats
lose one member of Congress. Buck
inghan's majority over Seymour is esti-
mated at about 5000, being Republi-
can loss of 5000, since last year.
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DIED.

e OBITUARIES must in all cases be paid in ad
vance at the rate of TEN CENTS PEP LINE
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The New York Herald saws

The New York Herald says:
Before the next October and November cleo
tions in the North, the great rebel armies in the
field must be diminished, or dispersed, or moth
ing can save the Administration from the wrath
of disappointed and justly offended people,,
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Isl OF LETTERS REMAINING In
~ The POST OFFICE AT STAUNTON, VA,
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April .4-tds.


motto 2.
This is to notify the public, that MONDAY, the
23d of MARCH, my son, JAMES Z. GIBSON, left
home without the consent of his parents. AS it is
probable 2. he intends to JOIN the army, and as he
is yet sixteen of age this to notify the of
fcers that if he should offer to do So that it is with
out the consent and against the wishes of his parents
who will have him released from the service till he
becomes OF the legal age BURREL GIBSON
April l4-1t
EifIY NEGROES WANTED
The subscriber wishes to purchase FIFTY
YOUNG NEGROES of both sexes, for which be will
pay Tho highest cash price. Address Stauuton OF
New Hope, Augusta county. JAS. +. DAVIS.
April I4-3ts%
IN Holders of Shinplasters issued by me-
will present them for redemption between ROW and
the first OF June next, u. Z. Mc(iuffin at Valev
Bank, Stanton or I. Il. Antrim, Waynesboro
april l4-Sss* JOHN q. SMITH
NOTICE
In Persons having claims against the estate OF Ia
cob Craun, decd, are requested present them g.
settlement between this time and the hrst day Of Ma
GEORGE CRAUN
Adm r OF Jacob Craun dec
April l4-3ts~ Near Messy Creek Academy.
wv wish to purchase 10000 lbs of good fleece
WOOL, payable In either Confederate money or specie
April t4-5mos. JOHN B HOGE,
Rockingham Register copy and send sill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

As was expected the enemy at the
North are trying to make capital out OF
the so-called "bread riot" in Richmond.
They say we are at the point Of starva-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

GEN. VISIT is reported in Rich.
mond that the War Department has re-
ceived news that on Saturday General
Wise attacked the enemy at Williams
burg, and drove the enemy four miles
beyond, where he captured deserted
camp and destroyed considerable
quantity of commissary stores.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-04-14

On the Sd inst at the residence of his father
Deerheld Va, WILLIAM Robert, second SON oi
Samuel and Martha Goruon 10th Year of his
age, after protracted and painful illness which De
bore with remarkable :ort..ude and Christian resig-
naton. He died of that insldlous disease Pulmonary
consumption which battles the skill of u.s.
He was anxious TO We TO See an elder brother who
has long been prisoner OF the enemy, Iii avej bu
he did not enjoy that pleasure. He was obedent
and loving son, afectionate brother and friend
Although his body was reduced TO almost skeleton
his men.al faculties ne retained 20 mis- last breath
He called his weeping trends around,
His trembling hand to each was given,
For Canaans happy hoIne Pm bound,
Prepare to meet tas up IN neayen.
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~ Persons calling for letters in the above list
will please say they are advertised, otherwise they
may not receive them.
l.. L. STEVENSON P NJ
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SECOND DESPATCH.
CHARLESTON, April 9.--An quiet. The Mcni-
tors are still in sight. Yesterday evening ma
ny pieces of the Keokuk's furniture, with spy
glasses, etc, washed ashore on Morris Island
beach. Many Of these articles are covered with
clothed blood. The impression prevails that the
slaughter aboard the Keokrk was terrible.
CHARLESTON, April AN official despatch
from Hardeeville announces that early this morn
ing, Gen. W. s. Walker, with his light ARTILLERY
destroyed one of the enemy's gunboats on Coo
Sawa river.
CHARLESTON, April l0.--Tlere is no change
in the position Of the enemy since yesterday
All is quiet.
The steamer Emma and Anna, formerly OF
New Orleans and Galveston, arrived this morn
ing from Nassau with a cargo of merchandise,
idcnding large quantity OF Havana sugar.
CHATTANOOGA, April 10.--Nothin additional
from the front to day.
Eighteen prisoners, captured near Franklin by
Van Dorm reached here to-day.
Parties from through the lines report the
Confederate prisoners liberated from their guards
by the citizens of Mount Sterling Indiana.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-02-18
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS

In THE U. S. SENATE, on February 9th, a
bill was reported to organize Signal Corps
during the present Rebellion and another for
the enrolment and sailing out of the militia.
A bill was also introduced to provide addi-
tional soldiers for the Union. Information
was asked as to the amount of Government
cotton sold since the blockade also as to the
| character of the suggestions made by the Sec
retary of State to NJ. M,rceir, which induced
him to undertake mission to Richmond, and
what representations he was authorized to
make to the rebel authorities. The currency
bill was amended so as to increase the circu-
lating currency from two hundred to three
| hundred millions. In THE HOUSE, the Ship
Canal bill was rejected, and a motion to re-
| consider was also lost--so, by usual Parlia-
mentary practice, it is dead for the session.
In THE U. S. SENATE, on February 10th,
the Currency bill was taken up, and several
amendments rejected, without coming to a
vote on the main question. In THE House,
the Committee of Ways and Means was in
structed to examine and report upon the prac-
tcal operation of the Excise law on the in
terests Of manufacturers of limited means
In THE U. S. SENATE, on February I1th, the
Military committee reported adversely to
coastwise telegraph cable. A bill allowing
the United States to prosecute writs or error
without giving security, and bill to remove
the WiDnebagoes from Minnesota, were pas
sed. An amendment to the Currency bill,
providing that if any bank shall be holder
OF United States bonds to the amount of so
per cent. of its capital stock, it may transfer
and deliver to the United States Treasurer
such bonds or part thereof, and will be enti-
tied to receive circu lating notes equal to 80
per cent of the bonds so transferred, was a.
dopted- In THE HOUSE, the Committee on
Territories reported bills authorizing the
Territories of Nevada and Colorado severally
to form Constitutions preliminary to their
admission into the Union as States. An a.
mendment to the Naval Appropriation bill,
that while this rebellion lasts, each Congress
sional district in the loyal States shall have
one additional midshipman, to be appointed
as heretofore, on the nomination of q member
of the House of Representatives and the Del
egates in the present House sha II each be en-
titled to one additional midshIpman. was
passed.
In THE o. s. SENATE, on February 18th, a
bill was passed to appoint an Assistant Collee.
tor OF Customs to reside at Jersey City. The
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THE MORALE OF THE ARMY.

AT a meeting of the United States Chris
tian Com mission, the object of which is to
care and provide for the moral and spiritual
wants of the soldiers, held in New York on
Sunday evening General BURNsfDE was among
he said:
"Some persons are Impressed with the idea
that that army is in demoralized state. That
is not the case. The soldiers are as brave as
ever they were. They well clothed, we II
fed, we'll armed, and as long as they are well
are able TO take care of themselves. Our Of
fcers are becoming more experienced every
day. There is no Generalization in the field
which the conversation in the street and in
the private circles would indicate. There i,
not that adherence TO any special principle, to
any special set of men or taws, or parties among
the soldiers, as some people imagine"
The General, however, spoke strongly OF
tho efforts made by politicians to sow the
seeds Of discomfort and disaffection among
the soldiers. He remarked further, that
s.Many discouragiug letters have been writ
ten to soldiers in the field. We should try to
correct that, and write encouraging letters.
Many discouraging speeches have been made
and in some cases, public journalists have
written discouraging paragraphs, which have
fallen under their eyes. and some discoura-
ging pamphlets have been written and sent to
the soldiers. All these things have done
harm, and many conversations related to them
take place with the soldiers. l heard man
in Washington the other day, near me-he
did not know me 1 was in citizens dress and
he was talking to half dozen admirers about
him-say that he wished and hoped to see the
guillotlne established again-he wanted to
see the heads rolling from the block by tens
of thousand.