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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-04

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03

FRENCH TOBACCO IN RICEMoND.-The New
York Courier des EtGts Onis thus explains the re-
cent statements relative to negotiations for the
export of tobacco in Richmond, alleged to be-
long to the French Government
esThe negotiations referred to date back about
four months. They had without great difficulty,
arrived at double consent given, by the Cabi-
nets of Washington and Richmond respectively,
condition only had been imposed by the Fede-
raj Government, viz That England should be no.
titled, and should pledge herself not to convert
this concession to France into precedent to be
invoked by her hereafter. This promise having
been easily obtained at London, everything ap-
peared to be settled, and the vessels of our ma
w charged with the duty of presiding at the en-
barkation of the tobacco were about repairing to
City Point, when the Washington Administration
suddenly withdrew the consent it had given.-
We are not acquainted with the real or alleged
motives of this unexpected change of attitude,
but think selves entitled to affirm that things
have gone from step to step as We have jvst sta :
ted.
cit is mistake, also, to connect with this affair
the recent presence at Richmond of a tourist
named M. de Saint Roman, to whom has been
ascribed the quality of special agent of the I'm
perial Government. NJ. de Saint Roman was
charged neither with this negotiation nor anyoth-
er, and had neither official position, tile or mis-
sion. The object of his excursion to the Con-
federate Capital was connected with questions OF
private interests exclusively in which the French
Government had absolutely no control what
ever.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. EDITOR IL have seen, through the col
umns OF your paper, and been convinced by con-
versation that 1 have heard every day, that the
people are laboriDg under a very great mistake
in regard to the capture made at Cha rlestown.
They seem to think that the commands of Major
Gilmor and Captain Mcneil, were the only ones
engaged in the fight. 1t is true, they both bore
a conspicuous part, but none more so than Nc
Clanahan's Battery and the 62nd Va. Infantry,
commanded by the brave and chiyalrous officer,
Col. Smith. The whole affair as am capable of
Judging is as follows: We left Berryvllle, at
O'Clock, Sunday morning, the 25th inst and ar
rived at Charlestown at sun rise. We found "a
bout 400 Yankees, who, at our approach, had Ia
ken refuge in the Coult House. Our General
demanded surrender. They wished an hours
time in which [they said] to remove the women
and children. The General knowing that rein
forcements would arrive in that time, refused
them Is minutes. They replied stake US if you
cam" Our guns were ordered into position, and
fired at the buildings when they commenced re-
treating. and were captured by our cavalry So
you see, the truth is, that bhis Battery shelled
them out of their retreat, ana the 18th Va. Cav
airy, commanded by Col. Geo. Imboden togeth-
er with Major Gilmore and Capt. Men eil's COM
mands, captured them. And on our retreat, be-
ing pursued by a greatly superior force we es-
capped admirably, for which much praise is due
our beloved General and his brave little band of
followers. ANONYMOUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL.

Since Sunday week, a religious reyl
val has been in progress in the M. F..
Church of this place. The names OF
the ministers who have bean engaged
in these services are as follows:
Rev. E. R. Veitch. Presiding Elder
for this circuit, Rev. j. G. Dice, Pastor,
Rev. Geo. G. Brooke, Rev. d. w. Al
mold, Rev. David Ripetoe, and Rev.
Mr.. Dey.
Up to Sunday last, there were "a pro-
fessed converts, - of whom were adj
mitted into the church on that day
The meeting is still in progress, and
there are many who are seekers for the
~'pearl Of great price" In addition to
the regular meetings at night, services
will be held in the basement of the
church every day of this week at 2 O.
clock, P. NJ, for the benefit of the con
yaleseent soldiers in the hospital.
Before the hospital had been remov-
ed from the American Hotel, Rev. Mr.
HYDE, Chaplain, assisted by Rev. +. 7.
Walton, and Rev. Jno. Taylor, Of the
Baptist Church, held services in thai
Hospital for two weeks, during which
time there was great religious interes
excited in the minds of the soldiers, ano
eight protested conversion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.

The Petersburg Express understands
that nothing whatever towars continuing
the exchange of prisoners, was accom-
plished by the interview between Judge
Ould and General Meredith, at City
Point, on Saturday last. Proposition at
ter proposition has been rendered the
Federal Commissioner but all without a.
vail. Such pe1verseness on the part Of
the Federals looks very much like an
UNIV illingness on their part to continue
the system Of exchange which was inau
G urated sometime since, and we would
not be surprised to learn that the cx-
change had been discontinued altogether
1t is the height of folly for Judge Ould
to be meeting Meredith at City Point,
as he has been doing for some time past
when the latter will neither make pro-
position nor accede to~.sne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
~ VindicatOr re
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. EDITOR III noticed in your paper of the
29th Sept, that there is large quantity of yarn
at the clothing mandatory in Staunton, which
you urged the ladies Of the ssSoldiers' Aid Soci-
eties'' to manufacture into socks for the soldiers
hope they will not hesitate to do so, for they
could not perform more charitable act, as the
soldiers stand in great need OF socks at present,
some OF them entirely destitute, and the weather
is getting pretty cold.
would most respectfully ask the ladies con-
shutting some of the ssSoldiers' Aid Societies, -
to furnish my company with fifty pairs of socks
for which the most liberal price will be paid, and
many thanks to the fail. hands that made them.
The ladies of Stanton and the surrounding
country contributed very literally to our COM
fort while We were member of Hansborough' s
Battalion, and hope they will do SO again.
believe they realize the destitute condition of
many of the soldiers and will with pleasure lend
their assistance to remedy this evil.
MY company is from Braxton county, North
western Virginia, and totally deprived of their
kind friends who would most cheerfn...y furnish
them those articles SO essential to comfort and
the preservation of health in camp.
Any of the Societies that will furnish the a.
bove articles, will address me immediately.
Capt. E. D. CAMDEN,
Co. 'sC,'' 25th Va. Infantry,
j. NJ. Jones' Brigade,
Johnson's Division.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
LINLOLN,S CALL FOR TROOPS.

Lincoln has issued a proclamation,
calling upon the States to furnish 300,-
900 troops. Ifthat number do not vol
uuteer under the persuasive influence of
advance pay, premiums and bounties"
by the 9Th day of January, they will be
drafted-the draft to commence on that
day.
The return to the volunteer ,lan,says
the Richmond Wing, is confession that
CONSUMPTION had failed, just as the re-
sort to CONSUMPTION was confession that
volunteering could no longer be relied
on. The rlan now is to unite the two
exploded and impotent systems--men
are invited to volunteer, and are warn
ed, if they do not, that they will be
drafted. But the draft has lost its ter
rors, and cannot therefore be used to
frighten into volunteering. The pro-
mise Of large bounties will have more
effect, and bring into Lincoln's net a
worthless few, who will engage to dc
anything for money, but who will be far
more anxious to avoid fighting and get
out of the army than they were eager
to accept the blood-money that drew
them into t. Such men will never stand
before troops who fight from principle
and for everything most cherished
Linco.n's now call is confession to the
world that the rebellion" is too strong
for him, By at least three hundred thou
sand men; and as his other estimates il
this way have shown how far he has IN
derrated the strength he had to over
come,it will naturally be suspected that
even should he succeed in raising this
number, the result will show that he ha:
again miscalculated. But when, as We
feel assured will be the case, it is see1
that he comes far short of obtaining the
number tn he confesses are needed, the
whole word will understand that hi
attempt at subjugation is hopeless a
horton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
MARRIED..

October 9th 1868, at the Rockbridge Baths, Rock
bridge county, Va, by the Rev. w. W. Trimble. P.
DAN daughter of VIM Jordan, Esq.
Married. at the res dsnce of the officiating minister.
near Peterstown, Monroe county, ThuTsday afbsT-
noon, October 18th, by the Rev. James W. Bennett,
Capt LEW Is A SHANKLiN, OF Monroe Co., to M ,ss
LUCY G. SHIPMAN, formerly of Augusta CO., Va.
On Thursday, the 22d OF Oct, by the Rev J. C.
Hensel, Mr.. ROBERT N. WRIGHT, of Warren CO.,
and Miss LUCY 7. ROLLER daughter of Col. Peter
Roller, of Rockingham CO., Va.
On the same day, by the same Mr.. JOHN H.
ALEXANDER, to Miss SARAH CRAUN, all Of Au-
gusta county, Va.
On September 29d, at the residence of the brides
father, by the Rev. VIM. 7. Price, assisted by the
Rev. Messrs. Stewart Rider and j. W. Carter, Mr.
VIM. Il. SHUMATE, of Warm Springs, Va, to Miss
LOUISA, eldest daughter of William Campbell ESQ.,,
of Highland county, Va.
On October 22d, by the Rev. VIA. T. Price, Mr.
CHARLES G. MILLER, to Miss MALVINA GAY,
daughter of Capt. John Burns, all of Bath county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
THE ENEMY In THE VALLEY.

From gentlememan recently from
Winchester information is obtained that
the enemy are again occupying Charles.
town in considerable force, and are more
villainous in their treatment of the PEG
pie than they have ever been at any
former time. The whipping they re-
ceived at the hands Of Imboden on Sun.
day week, seems greatly to have exas-
perated them, and they are seeking re-
venge upon the inofensive inhabitants.
Some days ago they arrested the Rev.
N. 6. North and other citizens, whom
they treated with shameful indignity.
A lady member of Mr.. North's family,
whoremonstrated against his arrest, re
ceived a sabre cut across the head,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
EXCHANGE NOTICE, NO. Z.

RICHMOND VA, OcJ. 10, 1868.
The following Confederate officers and men are
hereby declared duly exchanged:
/. All officers and men captured and paroled at
any time previous to the first of September, 1865
This section, however, is not intended to include any
officers or men captured at vicksburg, July 4th, 49,
So, except such as were declared exchanged by Ex-
change Notice, No. g. Sept. 18th, 1868, specG
caly named IN this notice. But it does embrace all
deliveries made at City Point, other place before
Sept. lst, 1868, nd with the limitation above named
all captures at Port Hudson any other place where
the parties we're released on parole
g. The Staff of Generals Pemberton, Stevenson,
Bowen. Moore, Barton, :. ID. Lee, Cummings, Harris
and Baldwin, and of Colonels Reynolds, Cockrel and
Dockery the officers and men belonging to the En-
gineer Corps, and Sappers and Miners, and the 4th
and 46tn Mississippi Regiments, acaptured at Vicks
burg, July 4th, 1868.
g. The general officers captured at VicksbIrg, Ju~
ly 4th 1885, declared exchanged July 18th, 1868.
RO. GUILD,
Agent of Exchange.
- Southern papers publish six times, and send
bills to the War Department. Oct 27-6t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
EAST TENNESSEE.

Notwithstanding the daily rumors of
the advance OF the Yankees from toward
Zollicoffer and Brownsville, there is not,
says the Abingdon Virginian of Fri
day, as far as we can learn, a single
blue belly this side of either place. There
are none, we believe, in the Holston
Valley this side of Rogcrsville, and the
nearest point at which they may be found
on the railroad, is Carriers Depot, some
20 miles below Bristol. Since their late
raid to this vicinity and their return to
Watauga, they have occasionally sent
ont scouting parties as far up as Zolli-
Golfer, but Colonel Witcher handled
them so roughly at the latter point last
week, they have not advanced that far
since. 1t may be said at present, that
Burnside's forces, under himself, Shack
elford and Hartsuff, occupy East Ten
nessee from the Watauga to Loudon, a
distance of about one hundred and forty
miles. East of the Watauga our forces
hold them in check and will very soor
hurry them towards Knoxville, and west
of Loudon. Morrison's Georgia cavalry
occasionally stampede them into their
Notifications on the banks of the Ten
nessee. Even this limited space will be
too hot to hold them much longer, if we
can draw proper conclusions from evil
dent indications.
For some time, until within a week
past, Burnside held East Tennessee from
the Virginia line to the Hiwasse, dis
lance OF about two hundred miles. But
that portion of the country from the
Tennessee to Hiwasse, is now in our pos
session.
Our forces from this direction are now
ON the march westward, and we expect
to know by the time of our next issue,
that we will have cavalry force alone
in Tennessee sufficient to clear it of the
Yankee rabble that now infest it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
FROM CHARLESTON.

During the past week the enemy BON
barded Fort Sumter more furiously thar
ever before. The batteries Wagner and
Gregg and Cumn ings Point, besides
some monitors, fired all kinds of heavy
missiles from two and three hundred
Founders down. On Thursday night
seven priv ates Of the 18th Georgia reg
iment were slightly wounded. On Sat
urday morning at 4 o'clock, a portion Of
the sea wall fell in, burying some men
believed to belong to the 18th Georgia
and Both South Carolina regi nents, be
meath the ruins.
Thirteen men are missing, whose
names are unknown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
MORGAN AND HIS MEN

A correspondence between the Commissioners
of Exchange in regard to the treatment of Gen.
eral Morgan and his men, is published. Mere
dith, under date of the Both June, notified Col.
Ould that Morgan and his officers would be placed
in close confinement and held as hostages for the
members Of Colonel Streight's command. Co.
lionel Oulo, in reply, asks what is meant by close
confinement, and says Streight's command are
treated exactly as other officers held by US. No
answer being received, Colonel Ould, on the 18th
August, writes to Meredith that he had seen in
the papers detailed accounts of the treatment of
Morgan and his officers, and asks why they have
been put in the penitentiary. Meredith briefly
replies that the United States authorities had
nothing whatever to do with the treatment Nor
gan & command received when imprisoned at Co.
lulnbus. Colonel Ould, on the 25th inst, shows
the Inconsistency of this reply with the former
declarations, and asks for written explanation
why the Unite States authorities have allowed
their prisoners held as.hostages 30 receive such
treatment for two monnhs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
JNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVRRTIsER

A CHEERFUL V1Ew.-The Lynchburg
Republican says that in Virginia, Lee
has disposed Of the army of "Northern
Virginia" for the winter. In Charleston
Beauregard holds the enemy continual
ly in preparation for the capture OF that
city. In Tennessee, Bragg has driven
Rosencrans to the defensive, and after
one roar from his lair, the beast has been
turned upon by his own companions, and
deposed from his command. In Trans
mississippi, Kirby Smith, Dick Tay-
lor, Price and Magruder, have made a
run upon Banks, and the latter seems TO
have suspended In East Tennessee
movements seem to be in progress that
will eventually yield fruits OF success.
Take it all together, we consider the as
pect of affairs as very cheering, and if
the people are not lulled into false Sc
curity, bat be ever vigilant to act up to
the wishes of the Administration, and
provide for the necessities of the army,
they will have nothing to fear, for we
can sustain the war with or without the
aid and moral influence of the whole Of
| Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
PARSON BROWNLOW.

This individual is so rabid at this time
that if he were to bite himself, he would
die of commissions in two and halfsec-
onds by the watch. In a late speech at
Knoxville, he is reported to have de-
clared that he was not only in favor of
arming every negro in the South, but
that he would turn loose wild beasts to
prey upon the population of the country.
"Rattlesnakes and all reptiles" exclaim-
ed the Infatuated monster, SHOULD be
showered upon Southern Homesteads
until secession is extinct. A more dead
ly poison should be distilled from their
tangs and the mountains should be
searched to gather them for the invasion
of the Gulf States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03

Gen. Pillows Conscript Bureau.--The
Atlanta Appeal is informed by those
most familiar with the operations of the
Conscript Bureau under Gen. Pillow,
that but for it the armies of Gen. john
ston and Bragg must have long since
dwindled into insignifcance. Since
its organization, the General has
added not less than thirty thousand re-
cruits to these armies, besides an almost
equal number " ho have been forced in
to the service we may say voluntarily.
to avoid CONSUMPTION. The organization
of his bureau is now so complete, that it
permeates every nook and corner Of ev-
cry county of the States over which his
jurisdiction extends, so that there is no
chance of escape from the vigilance of
his officers. Besides the conscripts, all
deserters and stragglers are thus gathered
up and sent forward to their commands,
so that the ranks are reg ularly filled up
as fast as they are depleted by desease
and death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03

MARRIAGE OF THE SULTAN's DAUGHTER. - In
the beginning of the present year one of the Tur-
kish Sultan's daughters was married. There was
magnificent Of luxury and wealth on the occa-
sion. The cost was s.fabulous.'' The modus of
royal husband taking is thus described by cor
respondent Of the New York World
If one of the Sultan s daughter has attained
the age at which Turkish girls are generally mar.
ried, the father seeks husband for her among
the mobiles of his court. If a young man spec-
anant. General, nothinfi lower being ever selected.
The chosen man receives in addition magnif
icent, fully furnished palace and sixty thousand
plaSters month pocker money; and in addition
his father-in-aw defrays all the house keeping
expenses. The bride groom.is not always over
and above pleased at being selected. If he be
married he is obidged to get divorce; he must
never have wife or mistress in addition to the
princess and, moreover, he is regarded as the
servant rather than the husband of his wife,
The Sultan himself announces to him his impe-
Dding good fortune, and it is his bounden duty
to bow reverentially, kiss the Sultan,s feet, and
stammer a few about the high honor, the unex
pected happiness, &c. He then proceeds with
the chamberlain, who wears the imperial hat, to
the Sublime Porte. A military band precedes
him, and soldiers are drawn up along the road
who present arms. AT the head Of the stair case
the bridegroom is received by the grand yizier,
conducted by him into room where all minis
tiers are assembled, and the hiatt is read aloud
Ibis ceremony corresponds to the betrothal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03

A WEALTHY FARMER suggests that
the easiest way for the Government to
reduce its currency to healthy condi-
ton, and get rid of IFS pr esent debt, is
to tax every man in the Confederacy,
whose home has not been despoiled by
the Abolition raiders, one tenth Of
all he has. He says Congress can be
induced to take such step, confden ce
i'll our determination to pay will be
promptly restored, the currency will be
come as valuable as gold, and the nine
tenths left to each man will be worth in
twelve months ten times as much as all
he possessed before the tax was laid
His tax alone would be over fifty thors-
and dollars.-Dssp0tch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
A GOOD EXAMPLE.

After Divine Service held at Pond
Gap, in this county, on Sunday, the 25th
of October, by Rev. Mr.. Hyde, Chap
lain of the Post, at Staunton, Mr.. John
Kunkle presented to Rev. Mr.. Hyde the
sum Of $loo to be appropriated for the
benefit of tie soldiers. This is an ex-
ample worthy of being followed. We
would recommend others to follow the
good example set them by Mr.. Kunkle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
TO THE FRIENDS OF THE SID VIR.
GINA REGIMENT.
HEADQUARTERS SD VA. REGIMENT,
Octnhar 20fh 1892

A.
October Both, 1868.
Sergeants j S. Maupin and j. r. Messerly, of
said regiment, will be in Staunton, at the Quar-
termaster's Office, on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday-the 18th, 18th and 18th of November,
prepared to receive, pack, and take to the regi.
ment all articles of clothing which the friends
OF officers and men Of the regiment may desire
to send to them. The clothing should be dis
tinctly and securely marked with the names of
those for whom intended.
Any contributions from individuals, or from
any of the ssAid Societies. Of the County, will,
at the same time, be taken charge of by the above
named Sergeants, and be disposed of as directed
by the contributors. Donations of clothing of
all sorts, and of leather, can be judiciously ap-
piled. As the winter approaches we feel appre-
Gladly the need of assistance from our friends at
home. Their generous aid in the past is still
kindly remembered.
JAMES III. SKINNER,
Col. Com'd'g SID Va. Regt.
70 Vindicator requested to copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
IMPORTANT ARRESTS.

We learn from the Rockingham Reg
lister that Geo. Yates, of MT. Sidney, in
this county, and Samuel Wheelbarger,
Geo. Cooper, David Cooper, father and
SOM Geo. w. Ramsey, Geo. Hume, Sam,
uel Bowman, VIM. Cofman, Jno. D.
Keiser and Rev. VIM. Dunlap, all of
Rockingham county, were arrested one
day last week, and sent to Richmond,
charged with aiding, abetting and pilot
ing deserters from the Confederate ar
mics to the Yankee lines. The Regis
ter says they have long been suspected,
and the evidences Of their guilt is clear,
and unmistakable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03

GEN. RosENcRANs.-We have meyer seen even
among Yankees, popular idol so suddenly dis
placed from his shrine and bedaubed with such
abominable filth as the hapless Rosencrans.
They now assert that their late demgod. is an in
tolerable coward; that he rushed from the field
of battle to Chattanooga and declared that all
was lost. He is even said to have betaken him
self to opium to soothe the anguish of his terror.
defeat, and misery. Alas unhappy Rosencrans
Once gentleman, he converted himself into a
brutal tyrant and backyard to propitiate the
Lincoln dynasty, and has already received the
just reward of his self.degradation.-- Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-03
TO THE LADIES.

We have been requested to state that
Rev. Mr.. HYDE, Chaplain at Post Staun-
ton, has in his possession some yarn
which he desires the ladies to make up
into socks Tor the benefit of the soldiers
in the Hospital. The Yarn can be had
by application to Mrs. Cowan at the
bookstore.