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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
Raising the Blockade.

From late advices we see that all
the hopes of a recognition of the rails
ing Of the blockade at Charleston and
Galveston by European countries, as
we long since believed, are doomed to
disappointment. No motive but in
terest governs them, and what the
Richmond Enquirer says in regard to
England applies equally well to other
countries.
nAs to the blockade we were always
well persuaded that England would
find law for respecting it while it suit
I'd her ; and law for raising it when it
inconlmoded her."
That the time for raising it will be
when they can not possibly avoid it,
which we believe so far in the future,
if at all, that we have not relied up
on it, and when it does come ca we
expect to be agreeably disappointed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
Port Hudson.
Port Hudson.
The Baton Rouge correspondent o. the

The Baton Rouge correspondent o. the
New York World says:
The great strength of Pert Hudson as a
place of defense against gunboats consists
in the height Of its cliffs. and the peculiar
formation Of the river at that place. 1t is
situated on bend in the river. twenty FIVE
miles according to the best authority from
Baton Rouge, and one hundred and fifty
miles from New Orleans. The cliffs are
very high. ] have heard estimates made,
each one claiming to be correct, of from
500 to 1000 feet as the height. They are
also very steep-in fact almost perpendicu-
lar. The river just at the bend opposite
the city suddenly narrows, so that the rapid
current strikes against the west bank, and
then sweeps through narrow channel just
at the base Of the cliffs.
There are many persons well acquainted
with the locality who assert that it is i'm
possible for the gunboats to be of much use
in the reduction of this place. they say
that the current is SO rapid through the mar
row channel that it will draw the gunboats
from above, right under the cliffs, so that
the guns cannot be sufficiently elevated to
work, and that the gunboats from below
cannot find a position from W bich to reach
the rebel batteries on the cliffs with any eff
feet.
This Is very delicate matter to prophe-
sy about. and remembering what gunboats
have done. do not feel inclined to endorse
those opinions to their full extent There
is no doubt, however, of the formidable ma
ture of the position. In addition to this,
the rebels are sinking torpedoes in the riv-
er below.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
Professor Ide,s Concert.

The Concert of Prof e. Louis Ide,
at the Va. Female Institute, will long
be remembered by those who were for
tunate enough to obtain g seat in the
Hall. We had the privilege Of being
present. It would be superAuous to
particularize where every thing was
done so well, yet we can not refrain
from noticing the excellent manner in
which two songs, from Trovatore were
sung, as we'll as the brilliant execution
of the difficult passage of II Bacio.
Both these ladies show unmistakable
talent, and we predict for them bril-
liant success under the tuition of Pro-
lessor Ide.
Mr.. and Mrs Snibbs were strongly
encored and the lady who assisted
Prof. Ide in this piece sang it to per-
lection.
No less perfect was the execution
of the instrumental part Of the pro-
gramme. Altogether we think Prof
Ide's Concert was success, and it is
only to be regretted that the Hall was
not large enough to accommodate all
who desired to be present, many being
compelled to turn back from the door
on account Of the utter impossibility
of getting seats. The net amount re-
ceived to be contributed to the Fred
ericksburg sufferers was, we learn, up
wards of $500.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
LATE NEWS.

The r,,.nor of the reinforcement of
Roscncrans, by Siegel, seems to be
confirmed by Il recent report from Co
lumbia Tenn, which states that he
came up the Cumberland in 45 trans
ports.
The report of Gcn'l. Van Dorn's
success at Franklin Tennessee is con-
tirmed by an official dispatch to Gent.
S. Cooper, which states that the enc
my attacked Van Dorm at Thompson's
Station, between Columbia and Frank
lin. He drove them back capturing
five regiments, numbering 22OO, Off
GERS and men. Our loss not reported
This dispatch has the signature of
Gen'L Bragg and Of course is entitled
to credit.
These small bodies Of men under
Van Dorm, Morgan and Wheeler do
great service in Tennessee, and we
hope to see as good service done by
such organizations in Western Virgin
la. The same facilities for such move
ments exist there, and it has already
been proven, from the annoyance to
the enemy, by small Guerrilla bands,
lin one instance they prevented the
occupation of the county Of Calhoun,
by the enemy that a well organized
force, on the Tennessee plan, would
prevent the occupation of Western
Virginia, even if the enemy were to
come in with large force.
The Indianola, which was sunk by
the Confederate rams Queen Of the
West and Webb, was reported to have
been blown up on the appearance OF
what was supposed to be a turreted
Iron clad from the fleet above Vicks-
burg. This however was contradicted
by an official dispatch, and we expect
shortly to hear of its being raised and
made ready to operate against similar
adventurous crafts.
The enemy at Vicksbucg planted
batteries below and shelled part of
the city little while and then ceased.
They made an Intellectual attempt to
shell the city from Gun-boats in the
Canal, all their shots but one falling
short.
The enemy has not as yet attacked
Charleston tho an attack is expected
daily.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

We copy below an extract
from a letter published in the South
ern Literary Messenger, giving an &C
count Of the campaign of Genl. Jack
sons army in Maryland.
Those who know Maj. Hartman will
easily discern the life like picture as
drawn by the writer.
His qualifications as Chief Quar-
ter Master, have often been noticed in
terms of commentator by the public
press.
Possessed of indomitable energy, an
iron will, with great powers to COM
mand and totally unacquainted with
the word FAIL, is just the man for the
army whenever it gets into a similar
situation. Long may he live, and
when the war is over, may he return
in health to the bosom of his family,
and in the midst Of his numerous
friends recount the many stirring
scenes through which he passed as
Chief Quarter Master Of StonewaIl's
Army.
ct is due to Maj. Hartman, Of the Cen
cral Staff, to say, that his prompt decision
and unweared efforts contributed greatly
to the rapid and successful passage of tie
river Setting on his horse, in the middle
of the river, cooling himself with palm
leaf fan, directing the artillery and wagon
trains and the troops. he seemed the perfect
picture of a quartermaster in chief, aud one
could but admire the nonchalance with
which ho would rip at this driver and storm
at that. lie won promotion if be does pot
get it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
A Warning to Sportsmen.

Silas Mason. son Of G. Il. Mason
Esq, of staunton, While out cunning
met with serious accident. In at
tempting to draw his gun through a
fence, while his hand rested on the
muzzle, the load was discharged, tear
ing his little finger off at the third
joint.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
To the Preachers of the baltimore Con-

To the Preachers Of the Baltimore Con-
ference in Virginia.
WHEREAS, The condition of the country will, as
it did last year, rend-r regular session of ou7
Conference fmpracticable, you are hereby invited
to meet in Churchville, Augusta county, Va, on
the 3rd Thursday in March next, to trans act such
business may be proper.
All intending to be present will! please oommuni-
cate with Rev. D. W. Arnold, Churchvills: Angus
ia County, Va. e. Il. VEITCH.
Staunton, Feb. 20, l6G3.--tdm#
Religious Notice.
st. PatrioA's day, next Tuesday, the 18th inst,
will be observed at the Catholic Church. High
Mass and Preaching to commeAce at l01a O'Clock,
A. NJ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

- Lieut.. j. w. johnson Of Gen.
Imboden's command will accept our
thanks for late number Of the CO.
lllnbus (Ohio) Crisis,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
FIRE.


The alarm of fire was sounded sew
eral times during the past week. and
in one instance the fremen arrived
just in time to prevent a considerable
confagration. This fire occurred in
the roof Of a house owned by Mr.. Jno.
O'Hare, and used by him as a store,
we feared when we first saw the smoke
and flame issuing from the roof, that
it might sweep away the row Of ada
cent buildings and perhaps the coun-
ty Jail, Persons can not betoo care
full in regard to fires-especially in the
windy days Of the present month.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

All who desire comfortable
quarters, good eating and gentleman
ly landlord, while in Lynchburg, can
be accommodated by calling on our
old friend Gibbs at the Cabell House,
See card in another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
PARNASSUS FOR SALE.

MILL. be sold. in Staunton, on Monday, the
W 10th day of March next, that desirable Il act
OF land, kcown as PARNASSUS, containing about
200 Acres situated ~ miles North of Staunion. on
Mofetts Branch and the Warm Springs and Har-
risenburg Turnpike. The tract of land has on it q
large and commodious Dwelling House, Store
mouse, Barn, and other improvements, is in good
state OF cultivation and in every respec: worthy the
attention of buyers. .Aa.
will sell, at the same time, tract ofjand ly
ing tour miles Southwest of Stanton, adjoining
Geo. GreaveF Francis Bell, and ID. and NJ. Dull.
The tract contains 4S Acres, is mostly cleared and
under fence.
TERMs.-One third in handstie balance in two
equal annual payments, the purchaser giving bond
and good security, and having the privilege of
paying all down il he prefersit
.':JAS.fI. A. TROTTER
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1JED..

~~~~~~N~~-~--~>@~~-~-><
In Lynchburg, Va, on the 25th ulimo, NELLY
ASHBY, youngest chill of John S. and Della w
Richards, aged months and days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
Commissioner,s Sale.

COmmisS Sale.
DY virtue of decree rendered on the 18th day
ID OF June, 1860, in the Circuit Court Ct Augusta
County, in the case of Savage for &C., VS. McDan
iel, will offer fol sale, at public auction the
premises. on Tuesday. the 14M day Of april neat
certain tract OF land in the bill mentioned, con-
tanning
4 ACFES,
on which is House and other improvements, sit
uatcd on Middle River, ill Augusta County, adj
joining the lands of VIM. Ochiltree and others.
i TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale and the balance upon credi!
of 6, II and Is months, the purchaser giving bonds
with approved personal security, and the legal ii
tie retained as ultimate security.
E. I. ALBEkTSON, Comm.
March Is, S63.-tds-Prs fee Sc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

DEsERTERs. = The Vicksburg Wig harms
that one thousand and six deserters from
the Federal army have reached Monroe,
la.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
Medical College of Virgin ia.

AT the commencement exercises of
the Medical College Of Virginia on
Friday the 9th inst. in Richmond, the
degree Of NJ. D. was conferred upon
forty six graduates. Among the num-
Der we notice the names Of Lawrence
II. Prosser, Woodville Miss, Francis
M. Priest, Pendleton Va. and John
E. Lockridge, Augusta Va. To DR..
Lockridge was awarded the Medical
prize. Of $50 foran essay on Dyptheria.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

s8121 RE WA rid.
DANAWAY from the subscribers at Lucy Salina
~ furnace, Allegheny County, Va, the follow
ing
NEGRO MEN:
LIST. TENANT, lately bought in North Carolina
he is tall and black. I'd. HUBBARD, bought of
A. Douglass Dinwiddic County, Va.-tall and
black. 3rd. CHARLES, bought in Orange Coun-
ty, North Caroiina-low and very black. 4th
GEORGE, bought Caldwell County, North Car
oina-low and bIack-5th. WINSTON, bought in
Yirginia-low and heavy set.
The above named negro men ran away on Sun
day night, March lst, 1868. We will give the
above reward for the apprehension and delivery OF
them to US, or confined in any Jail so that we can
get them. or in proportion for any of them.
SCOTT & CO.,
Cowpasture Bridge. Allegheny Co., Va.
March ID, ls63.--2t*
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

- See advertisement Of Messrs
Minor & Burke, in snother column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
PRIZE STORY,

TNIlE Proprietor Of the 'tSoUruEaN FIELD AND
Il FiREsipE announces that in consequence of
the hrst numbers OF the new series being exhaust
ed, and in order that new subscribers may begin
with the commencement OF new Story. 'Bemnnt'
viii, be completed in No 5, January 81, and tho
PRIZE STORY of
''The RandOlphs of Randolph Hall,o
By Miss SERENA A. MINER, of Covington, Ca, will
be commenced in Number g. Feb. 7th, and all sub
seriptions received at the Office and after tho
- II OF January. will be entered the books and
commence with the Prize Story,
assz1 TERMS:
For One ear 81 On
FOR. Six Months 80 2 O0
:. For Three Months l co u
Single Copies Ten t,cnts
Ns- Clubs of 10 or more, for one year 81 each.
" six months, 81 each.
address, JAMES GARDNER,
=, 90 90, Augusta, Ga.
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MARRIED.

On the 5th inst, by Rev. Joseph r. Wheeler,
Mr.. GEORGE ". DEES, of Talapoocy, Als.. and
Mrs. SARAH A. BAKER, Of Augusta County, Va.
On the 9th inst, at Greenbank. Pocahon tas Co.,
by Rev. S. B. Dolly, Major ]. G. ARBOGAST.
County.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13
Zeal Estate for Sale.
Public Sale.

IRKFIIC H5(LIes
A S Administrators of tho Estate of Robert Guy.
n Deceased, we will offer at Public Sale on the
18th dav of March next, at his late residence on
Middle River, the following Personal Property to
Cows, Sheep. Farming implements, &c.
Terms made known on day of sale..
Persons having claims against the estate win
present them to either of the undersigned Ter adj
justment.
- CT. COCHRAN
Eli OF ,ca IA. e,xao a.,.,u -
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NEW AUCTION CONCERN. -
| T>HE undersigned having taken out AUCTION
IL LICENSE. offer there services in the sale of
EI,and Negroes, Horses, Wares, and Merchandise,
Bickle's old Stand. Consig aments of all kinds of
goods solicited. A. NJ. BRUCE,
h. II. II. PECK
Staunton, Feb. 20, lses.-yl
I NOTICE-Just received, 1000 lbs. PRIME
~ SUGARS which will b. sold low.
Feb. Pit j. Il. HOGE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

Shoats "antod.
"ANTED to purchase FIVE or six SHOATS. for
w which fair-price will be paid. Enquire at
this office.
t'ebruary Of 63-3t
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Head quarters, Camp staunton, !

DECEMBER, 1857
The families and friends of.any of the men be-
l'nqing TO ny Regiment, WHO have left their
coats Or biankes at hoie, will please forward them
t" me to send to the Regiment as they are great
" III want OF them.
! appeal to the citizens Of Bath, Augusta and
Rockbridge tofnrnish goo pairs of socks for nv
Regiment, for which will pay the highest cash
zeas of Bath, Rockbridge and Augusta. to give in
II rmatio in.regard to any OF the members of my
Regiment who are At bnme without leave, as every
man Is needed Huw and should be at his post
NJ. e. HARTMAN.
@ Col. Sind Reg't Va Vols.
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NOTICE.-Just received lot Of VA. SALT.
~ which will be sold at small advance.
j. 3. IIOGE.
Stanton, Feb. 27 1863. If
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Southern Field and Fireside

UNEXAMPLED SUCCESS
BACK NUMBERS FOR THE
NEW SERIES EXHACSTED!!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

E,OR HIRE.-I have "a SERVANT GlRID
u which ] wish to hire for the balance of the
year; j, = HoGE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-13

NOTICE.-Wa Wanted to buy l0, 900 lbs. of BA-
~ CON, for which will pay the higest market
price. y. u. HOGE.7 =.
Staunton, Feb. 81 ls63-tf
, 1863-08-21

In Its Original, the United States Of America
was composed exclusively Of States bordering
On the Atlantic Ocean, and was created under
the auspices of q population and interests re-
st1icted to the longitudinal margin between
the Alleghanles and the seas. Without tracing
through each decennial census the gradual
entrance into the Federal Congress Of new
geographical elements and power, the follow
irg table Of population for 1860 will exhibit
mony with the physical geography Of nature:
States Of the Miesisstppt Rasir 5,a9s 543
statcs Of the Plateau aud Pacific Declirlty 67.os0
Total population. .16 0tO, ,523
States Of the st. Lawrence Basin. 1eG7, ,955
States Of tho Atlantic Declivity- b65,l49
, 1863-08-21

,.o,,c ,orpt. verc 1css .c.,rc tha, ve.ter5a, al,
.hou-h on wheat md Corn there VITA msrke, nnrre
cIat1on
Thcrc vas GOOD inquiry for surtnr Wheat md the
,,,,tst odrunce, 11kc-e1osn, on,et nt ,hs innrorr
7nent. The demand for Ted Winter vas ttIntnr. We
noto sa1es bu at 9eSkc tor New Rcd Winter:
otan-c for Kew No. sp,ina. ssaanc tor Ee7v No 4
s3rlnc. &c for Old No. Spring and 7oaukc for lie.
irctcd
Tcre vns not 20 much activity i;n1ave IN tim Corn
Market as On yesterday. but during the favorable nd
vices from New Yosk, tho market Was f1rm at m a
rance of Hc Gales foot IN o. QQ bu ot ,fa5oxc for
ye11ou IN store. :aais1fc for mixed in stnr nn sa
, 1863-08-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TIE MONEY NlAHKET.

THURSDAY kVKItH0. ARE. ~. 1bS
There s moro activity In the money market goa-
orally. Currency Is In fair demand and the banks
trmer In thclg Views. Good thirty day paper Eax
York Is taken at 1@8 per cent and outside ut
G1o Fer cent. per nnauu.
Eastern Exchange Is dectdedl; easier The rates are
now quoted at parGsK per cent premium buying, aad
Il rer cent selling.
12'A. There is not cnough changing hands here to
tablish quotations. Silver quiet at 11291ts. Legal
Tender notes arc In fRIs request by Government horse
coatsnctoEs at HS9k pcs cent. prcu1uu- ,
AT Milwaukee, yesterday, the money market WIS
vesy quiet and tic supply Of money in excess OF
the demand. The prevailing rate was per cent. Ex-
change firm.
THO total capital Of tho sevcnty-nre banks In Con-
ncctIcut Is s2S91&s. Their quarterly returns show
that they had July 1st loans to the amount Of -
&s; dcposts. 80 specie, ,to2 and ciEcu
1aton Of III S Tho decrease In circulation In tho
last three months hns been e, As ,tR.
AT St. Louis the market was very quiet yesterday.
some few small transactions taking place in gold a. Us
buying and 126 selling. No Demand Treasury Notes
in market worth quoting; rntc q premium buying.
Nothing doing in State Defense Warrants.
AT Cincinnati, on Tucsday, tho money msrkc. was
without change. Capital abundant, demand for loaas
moderate and rates easy at 69s pcE cent Demand Tor
Exchange good. Gold steady. Government secusr
tics In good demand aud 1tm.
ANEW ROUTE TO ST. Lou1s.-wc understand that
movement Ia about to bc made for tho completion Of
tho new Railroad from St. LouIs to Chicago ria jack
sory1ne part OF the road is already built and In
running order and from what wo know Of tho parties
engaged in tho enterprise wc hare no doubt but that
The road viii be in operation In duo time
THE F1vE-TwEx11Es.-A Washington dispatch to
tho Few York Times says:
It's Understood that the original arrrngcnent made
, 1863-08-21

The following joke. which Vas perpetrated
upon our first occupation OF Morris Island,
il too good to be lost, either to the local or
general public:
It WIN be recolected that four boathowit-
zere, manned BY Unfan tars, preceded General
Strong's brigade, as It crept up Folly River
to the right Of the enemy's position. After
the landing Of General Strong's forco had
been made, and the enemy routed from their
batteries and camps, the sailors having an eve
open to the general results, begau . take un-
to themselves whatever pleased them. One
Of them caught secesh mule, and the
thought Of ride on said mule having forci5ly
suggested Itself, Jack Immediately condsca-
ted rope lying near by. With this rope he
contrived bride, and, mounting the mule,
he took position upon the an!mal's rump.
The mule neither fancyirg the bridle OF the
danking position which Jack wns occupying,
began series Of stops, starts sgd kicks,
which every movement threatened Jacks
equilibrium. While this equestrian perform
ance WIS taking place-tho mule eleyating
himself in every direction, md Jack trying to
mnintain his Beat with nothing but fnthom's
length Of rope to help him-a naval officer
hove in sight and volunteered the following
advice:
can manage him better"
jack taking advantage Of = lul1 In the
mules operations, sa1uted his officer, and
with full consciousness Of his rights, re-
piled:
stThis is the first craft ever commsnded,
and think It's d-d rough II I can't ride on
the quarter deck !"-Fns ao.s*h, 1Ah,
, 1863-08-21
The Chicago Bethel
Ed5fnrs Chicago Tribune:

GENTLEMEN: An article appeared In your COL
ard two o:her gentlemen, stating that the CORES
iho Bethel cause in this city had not placed the
subject before tho public IN Its the light" Al
that hns eve. taken place between the two parties
the two letters published, which were glyen to tho
interested that It was the honest and firm opinion
Of me Directors OF tho Bethel work In Chicago,
after folly considering the eubject, that It Was not
the Bethel cause to aecedc to the proposition sno'
fnitted tor union with the Young Mems Chris
tfan Assotiatton, and no doubt discerning pub
lie vii sec the subject In Its true light.
II the proposition had been simply for the Beth
inc in their operations then tho question would
hare turned On the toca ion-tae Nd1 oftho sttue-
ture and the proper parties to mold the properly
in trust But the proposition IL 81 other thing a.
together, as any one may see BY rcadioE ne cor
rcsDondence In substance It is an effort TO trans
fer the euperintendencc, the labor. nnd the tnnaa
Of the Bethel enterprise here from t9e hanas q
cur treat and long honoEed national ssamcns'
Fieni Society to the 7. II. G. L. Of CalcaFo.
This done, our Society has no more to DO n tais
pa1t We may weigh snchor and Get our sans M tok
eo1ne other ehe1e. We arc not ready TO 90 thia
yet. We wish the young men well In all 19elr
properly directed efforts. God bless them hnt
We know that the interests Of the sA1lor WILL 1e
much more safe in the old life boat than In LITTLE
untIied Craft, with IN inexperienced crew aboard
Inc American 6camen'e Friend Society las