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The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-11-27
E. C. KIRKPATRICK,
Sussex County agent for the
HISTORY
OF THE
GREAT REBELLION,

etc.; the immense Financial Resources
and comprehensive measures of the Gov
eminent, the Enthusiasm and Patriotic Con-
tributions of the People, together with Sketches of
the Lives of all the Eminent Statesmen and Mill
tary and Naval Commanders, from official sources.
BY THOMAS P. KETTELL, late Editor of
"Hunts Merchants Magazine" &C., DC. and for
zen years New York correspondence Washington
Journal.
The annals of history present no parallel to the
giant strife prosecuted upon this continent for
the support of government, the preservation Of
the Union, and the salvation of the great Republic
can principle of self-government. The magnitude
of the objects at stake, paramount in moral view,
equalled only by the wonderful display of mill
tary power developed by the progress of science in
modern implements of war; of steam, in the rapid
transportation of armies and supplies by railroad and
waters of the telegraph, in the instantaneous trans
mission of news from headquarters in the field to
the national headquarters; and Of the balloon in
accommodating the enemy's position, enabling the
prompt concentration of mighty forces. This won
derful panorama of moving armies Of commotion in
the commerce and industry of the world, while the
attention Of all nations is absorbed by the deadly
attack on the institution Of Republican freedom, the
last hope of the oppressed in all countries and clmes
all conspire to fill every chapter with exciting mar
ratives every paragraph, with valuable information
and every sentence with important acts.
Aside from its national Importance it has pecu-
liar personal interest. Who has not q father, a
BROTHER relative, friend, or an acquaintance,
perilling his blood in the service of his country and
whose brilliant achievements in the dashing charge
in heroic resistance or in the toilsome march, claim
his country's gratitude? Nr
The work is furnished enly-t 10 Subscribers by
authorized agents, to whom special territory is
signed, and of whom only il can be procured, as it
is not, nor will it be, for sale in book stores M
sar.-a. 7a4 N. @. MILLER,
Publisher Of Subscription Books,
No. % Park Row, New York
E. C. KIRKPATRICK is now canvassing, and
will call on the citizens Of this County
November "a, 1868. asa s..
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-11-27

Nora conspiracy to burn Cincinnati has
been discovered by the Chief of Police. The
plotiwas to divide the city into several sec
lions, which were to be fred simultaneously.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-11-27
For Sale or Rent.

OIXTY ACRES OF EXCELLENT SWAMP
- LAND, situated in Georgetown Hundred ad-
joining land of Dr. Marshall, ten of which are in
cultivation. The improvements consist of a large
TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING,
Smoke HOUSE, Carriage House, Barn, Stable, and
St-sssv .ogtI-- Tor particulars in anirA Or Mar
shall in Georgetown.
Sept. IL, '63. REBECCA HARDING.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1863-11-27
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Newark, Delaware.

Prof. Edward D. Porter, A. NJ. Principal,
HNHE Winter Session of this Institution will open
IL WEDNESDAY, Nov 9th, 1868.
Course of Observation-Disclosures, practical and ex-
tended Special attention given to Civil Engineer
ing Surgery and Book Keeping. Expenses less
than any other school of the same grade within two
hundred miles. For full information send for
Catalogue. l5-l4l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
IMBoDEN,s COMMAND. Nov. 5.

1MbuDEN . fOOMMANO3 ItOtsc Is 1CVOs
Mr.. EDITOR - Did you ever hear OF this COM
mand before Certainly not nor did you ever
see letter commenced with such q formidable
HEADING
But, sir, there rs such command SOMEWHERE.
It may be at Bristol, or at the celebrated Cheat
Mountain Pass, or, it may be at Harper's Ferry.
It is like the Phantom Ship to you Confederates
at home--only seen in spots and soon disappears;
but to the Yankees it is like Banquo's ghost-it
will not down!
ally keep abreast OF its movements bellows it to
be in the right place at the right Time And if
it does not make as much noise as s:ten thQps,
and thunders, it at least yells like the devil when
it forms ACQUAINTANCE with squad of Yankees.'
OF course we occasionally come across some
mighty, ssPrince, Potentate or Power,'' like
General Averill who, whilome. dashed with d
cry steeds along. Alleghany's Eastern base,
And threw himself with Humorous shock
'Gainst Samuel Jones' old tire lock!
say we sometimes come across such mighty
General as Averill who passes US by with only a
sspassing notice o. profound contempt It is
to be hoped he will have a better opinion of us
hereafter, or at least concede the devil his dues
At any rate, we have ssabiding faith'' that we
will some day have more intimate acquaintance
with him, and that preconceived prejudices will
give way to the genial Influences which Imboden
and his command generally bring to bear on
Yankee acquaintances. But ahoy | merely sat
down to give you some news and let you know
where we have been absquatulating for some
time past. But as have written more than
intended, and having no news to tell, will have
to wind up for the present.
AJAX, of 62d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
VIRGINIA HOTEL.

This valuable property has again been
sold at an advance. On Thursday last
it was sold by Capt. j. K. Booten to Mr..
Frederick Schefer Of Woodstock for
the sum of $4,000, being an advance
of $4,000 on the purchase of Capt.
Booten three weeks before. Mr.. Schefer
took possession as soon as the purchase
was made. lie has been proprietor OF
a Hotel in Woodstock, and his house
has had the reputation of being well
kept. As Dutchmen are known to be
fond of good living and as Mr.. Schefer
is "Simon pure Dutchman, we have
a good guarantee that his boarders will
have but little cause to complain of the
fare which will be furnished them
The little Hotel in Woodstock was too
small for his faculties, in which they
were "cabined, cribbed, and confined =
but now he has, in the extensive bust
ness of the Va. Hotel, an opportunity to
give his qualifications, as a Boniface,
"scope and verge enough"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
WITHHOLDING CORN.

As many persons are now withhold
ing corn (which means all kinds of
grain we would again call their atten-
ton to the following passage of Scrip
ture ssHe that withholdeth corn, the
people shall curse him; but blessing
shall be upon the head Of him that sell
eth it, We would recommend those
who are now Withholding corn, to post
this upon the doors Of their granaries
that they may read it and reflect upon
it whenever the poor are beseeching
them to sell them grain at a fair price.
Be kind and charitable to the poor,
and you will experience the sluxury OF
doing good. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
HOUSE BURNED.

The Dwelling House and Kitchen of
Mr.. Clemens Eryine living near Bridge
water, Rockingham County was destroy
ed by fire on Friday evening last, to-
gether with all the Household and
Kitchen furniture they contained. The
fire was caused by spark falling on the
kitchen roof. The loss supposed to b ,
about $4,000. IF there had been q
male at the house when the fire was
first discovered, it might have been
very easily extinguished, but there being
no one present but females, it got too
much Roadway before Mr. Eryine arriv:
ed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
MORE PRISONERs.

Major j. B. Watts, deputy marshal
received OH the 21stinst., through Capt
~. w. 6. Smith, Provost Marshal, Har
risonburg, from General John D. limbo
den's head quarters, the bodies, respect
lively, of Henry Kelley and Elias Bum
barger, conveyed by officer Roahr, and
LODGED in Jail here.
Kelley is from Lynchbnrg, and was
caught endeavoring to flank the .pickets
OF Maj. Whites battalion, working his
way to Harper's Ferry to aid the pub
lie enemy in building bridge there
,Bumbarger is from Shenandoah. and
is charged with aiding and abetting de.
sertlons from the Confederate army, as
well as aiding citizens endeavoliug to
to get within the lines of the enemy
These arrests were made by pickets OF
Major Whites battalion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
VA. CENTRAL II. ROAD.

The report of the President ofthe Va.
Central Railroad Company shows that
the gross receipts for the past fiscal year,
ending on the 30th Of September, were
1882, 1867 II the expenses of admin
istration 1874, 6s3 Is, leaving as net rev.
enue $76s,2s3 SO, out Of which have
been paid two seni-annual dividends
equal to seven per cent, the whole in
terest of the conpany's debt, the regu-
lar investment in the sinking fund, the
cost Of extensive workshops in the city,
with some reduction ct the debt, leav-
ing a surplus in the Treasurer's hands.
The wholescost of the road and equip
ment up to this time is S6,94l ,206 80.
Thestotal Liabilities of the company Sep
TENDER Both, 1863, Se46,552 SO. The
Engineer expects to have the Cowpas-
tare bridge complete by the end Of the
year, when the whole road will be
brought into use again as far as Jack
sons river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
BLOWN Up.

We have been informed that on
Wednesday last a train of cars on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was blown
up by torpedoes placed on the track.
This occurred near Pawpaw Tunnel, 80
miles West of Martinsburg. The train
is said tohave been loaded with Yankee
troops The amount of damage done is
not known. This will make tie Yam.
KEGS rather fearful Of travelling on that
route.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
HOME GUARDS OF RoCKBIDGE.

Our citizens know that the Home
Guards Of Rockbridge responded very
promptly to the call to rally to the sup
port Of General I'm boden when it was
thought their services were needed to
meet the advancing force under Gen'l
AverilI Before dismissing the Home
Guards of that county, Gent Imboden
addressed them, as reported By the ZesD-
aaagton Gasette, as follows:
/" Citizen Soldiers OF Rockbrsdge.:
It is with great personal qualification
that meet with you here to day. You
have been called together by your Col
|onel, atmy request, to afford me an oppor-
tun1ty of expressing my thanks and the
thanks Of my command to the H. Guards
of Rockbridge. | have been as much
surprised as gratifed at the prompt
|itue with which you have responded to
THE call Of your country. Upon few
hours notice, you have rallied to the
standard of your country, and I have
not seen a better Regiment Of mount
ed men during the past six months.
That was before he saw the mounted
Home Guards Of Augusta.-SpEo.
Nothing has transpircd within the past
summer, that has been SO encouraging
and cheering to my men. / hope that
Augusta and Rockingham, Bath, Ale
ghany and the South western counties,
will follow your noble example. If the
valley counties will but act the part that
old Rockbridge has done on this occa-
sion, there will be no need for reinforce
ments from Gen, Lee to repel raids
against the valley. But gentlemen, I am
not here to make speech, my object
is only to return you myfhanks for your
noble conduct. tits true you have been
in no battle, but you have turned out
like veterans, and yon have been nearer
la battle than many soldiers who had
lserved 70 months. You were almost
within cannon shot Of the enemy, when
for some time battle was imminent
In concluding these brief remarks, Ide-
lsire to congratulate you upon your selec-
ton of commander. He and were IL
service together, at the commencement
Iof the war, and I can say, that while his
Health permitted, / have never known
la more faithful and efficient officer.
. Again, gentlemen, | return you my
thanks for your promptness in coming
Ito aid me in the present emergency"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
18th VA. INFANTRY.

We understand, from member OF
the 25th Virginia regiment, that a great
many of its members are in need OF
socks. As long as the weather contin-
ued warm, it was very easy for them to
dispense with socks, but now as winter
is setting in they willneed them to pro-
tect their feet from its chilling blasts
and heavy SHOWS.
The members of the two companies
from Augusta and Rockbridge can be
very well provided for by their friends !;
but the homes Of the men composing
the other companies are within the
Yankee lines, therefore they cannot re-
ceive from their friends such little
things which add to the comfort of the
soldier.
We certainly think that the people Of
Augusta and surrounding counties ought
to do something for these veteran sol
diers who have been fighting our bat
ties and enduring hardships since the
beginning of the war.
1t will be remembered that during
the year 1861 and the Spring of 1862,
the 25th was one Of the regiments which
protected the Valley from Yankee III
cursions from the North-We est, which
makes us the more indebted to them
Col. Joh1 9. Higginbotham, a young
man OF % years, now commands the
Regiment. He is a brave man and has
been wounded four times. r. d. Lii
ley Of this place, is the Lieut.. Col. He
has been SO fortunate as never to have
been hurt, although he has behave
very CALAMITY in every fight in which
the regiment has been engaged.
We hope the ladies will go to work
and knit socks enough for them all
Any articles designeAfor them can bt
left at this or at the Quart ermaster's Of
tice and they will be pro nptly forward
ed by NJ. G. Hopewell, formerly a mem
Der Of the regiment, but now discharged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

CoNsoR1pTIoN STATIsTIcs, of Rocking
ham county, Va, show that SO have
been exempted for various reasons, in
Guiding 293 who furnished substitutes.
Of IA conscripted, $50 were detailed
TO various departments, including IS to
Nitre Works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

New York papers of the 10th give de-
tails OF the nlovment amongst workmen.
The stage-drivers, the taillors, the TIA
plate, copper and sheet-iron workers,
have all struck for higher wages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
STANTON MARKETS.
MARRIED.

Or Thursday, the 5th of November, in Bridgewater,
by Rev. j. j. Lafsry, Chapiai of the 18th Regiment
Mr.. BERNARD s. BROWN, of Rockingham and
Miss BETTE A. ARMSTRONG, daughter of Colo
mel Edward ). Armstrong, formerly Of Pruntytown,
Taylor co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

CHIEF OF ORDNANcE.-We learn that
Col. schriyer, of Wheeling, an old
aWest Pointer" has been appointed by
the Governor Chief of Ordnance of Vir-
ginia, 0ace Brigadier General Dimmock,
deceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The PocR OF SAyANNAH.-The 7Geor-
giaHonse of Representatives, have pass
ed a bill appropriating ten thousand
dollars per annum for three years, should
the war last so long, to pay the rent OF
families Of INDECENT soldiers in Savan-
noh = Il ~. q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

GOUTHERN LITERARY M MESSENGER.
D-Subscriptiou price $40 a year, from and after
this date.
bers thai, f,r the ensuing year, 1864, we would lie
compelled to raise the subscription Price of the Mes
senger to So. Upon making calcul5 ton of the cost
carry the Messenger for less than S10 and there
fore have raised the subscription accordlngly-to
commence from the present number
Our subscribers, we doubt not will see the neces-
slty for this, and we hope give cordial support
For the last six months we have been furnishing to
over 1000 subscribers the Messenger for 1853 at
loss to us of several hundred dollars per month We
hope, with the advanced subscription, to be able to
furnish better material, and in every respect make
the Messenger worth ysof support. Address
MACFARLANE FERGUSON
Richmond Va.
Ishg this notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

LSOR SALE--qIRON WORKS, SLAVES.
IL MILL, &c. In pursuance of a decree of the
Circuit Court OF Augusta county, rendered in the
cause OF Alexander Pattersons admir-, &C., against
his heirsI shall proceed, commissioner 10 SELL
the premises, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY,
The 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER NEXT. at public
SALE the valuable Iron Works left by said Patterson,
consisting of
ssCE.Ar FORGE,
and Foundry, also, chopping mill. They are sit
uated on the South River IN Augusta county, about
two miles from Waynesboro' Depot, ono. K. Road.
The water power is abundant and the lands consist
of rs acres at the Works aud several thousand acres
Quantity 10 be asceraine before sael In the South
Mountains aboutone mile from the works, upon which
the coaling wood and timber procured; sufficient
metal can be readily obtained The works are now
In successful operation, anu the dwellings, and all
necessary buildings in good condition Tie prop
erty is thrown into by the death of the late
proprietor. Possession given the LIST of January
next. At the same time and place, will sell, one
negro woman, and two boys. ana all the personal
property left by said decedent. consisting in part of
dorses Wagons, and harness, Milcn COWS, Ia. ming
implements, Househoud and Kitchen Fur niture, &c.
TERMS Real Estate IN equal 4nstalments at s, IL,
Is and "a months, Deerlng interest. Slaves, at six
months bearing interest, purch TO give bond and
good security, and title of land retained. But the
purchasers the confirmation of the reportof sale
have the option OF paying all down Personal prop
erty-all of doiiarS and under in cash over
that amount, thIee months credit in good security
IL. H. PECK, Co a'r and Admir-.
I7--tdS--Vin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The Military Committee Of the Ala
bama Legislature have reported unfavor-
ably on the bill to increase the pay OF
non commissioned officers and privates
in the arm Y. go
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The French Emperor expresses dis
pleasure at the offensive reply Of Russia
to his Intervention offer, and is prepar-H
ing to extend his lines beyond the Rhine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The Cincinnati Commercials Chat
tanooga correspondent says the horses
and mules of the Abolition army are We
ry badly off. They have been on half ra-
tions of Corn for some time, and present
very gannt and barcelona appearances.
Even officers horses are veritable Ros-
nantes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

REv1vAL.-A meeting of great interest
has been in progress in the M. E. Church
of this place for the last foi.r weeks I'M
der the pastoral charge of the Rev. Mr..
Dice. One hundred have made a pro-
fession of religion and Seventy have
joined the Church-the meeting is still
coutinued, and the congregations con
tinue to be very large.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The County Court Of Henrico has APP
|propriated the sum Of $4,000 for the
relief Of the poor families of that county.
The money has been placed at tue dis
posal Of the Supply Association of
Church and Union Hills.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The world says editorially that the
stoppage of the exchange Of prisoners
has been solely the work of the Federal
Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

Gen. Meade's official report OF the Gettysburg
battle sums up the result of the Pennsylvania
campaign as follows: ssUnion losses in the en-
gagements of July 1st, I'd and 3d-kilIed, 1884 :
wounded, Is, 700; missing, 6,643 total, %, 1885,.
Three guns, Al standards and 1851 prisoners
fell into our hands,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

CApTUREo OF THE Il. E. LEE.-It is true
that this vessel has Leen captured, and
her cargo, consisting of valuable quar-
termaster's stores, has been taken posses
SIGN of by the enemy. Full particulars
Of her capture, as well as of that of the
Cornnbia, are given by the New York
papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

~ We invite attention to the adver-
tisement of Maj. FL. M. Bell in reference
to supplies for the soldiers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

CAPTURE OF DR.. PETERs.-Dr. Peters, who
killed Gen. Van Dorm, was captured a few days
since on his plantation upon the Mississippi riv-
err, where he was engaged in selling wood to the
Yankees. He protested to his captors that he
was DESTROYS OF getting back into the Confeder-
acy, that he mightihave his trial but it would
seem as if he could have found his way back long
ago had he desired it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
OF MOUNT TORY IRON

l. W0KKS-In obedience TO adecree of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, we will, as Commits
sioners offer at public sale, Saturday, the 18th day
of December 1868 the premises, the Iron property
known Mount TORY, situated in the South Eastern
part of Augusta County. The land attached contains
about Gig 1t thousand 6, 000 acresthe precise guam
THY will be made known on the day of sale The
furnace, and all Of the buildings in suitable repair for
operating the coming year. On the land is Iron Ore
and Wood in great abundance. The high price of
Iron affords great inducement for investment in the
property.
TERMS: "A credit of six, twelve and eighteen
with approved security with interest IRON the date
with the privilege the purchaser of paying all down
and taking up his bonds when the sale Is confirmed
| by the Court LORENZO SHAW.
| Nov l7--4ts d. ). YOUNG,
| YIndc Tor cnnY Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The Yankee Government intends to
recruit eleven regiments Of negro troops
in Maryland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24
WANTED.

Wanted for publication the names d
those farmers who have strictly and
honestly complied with the patriotic
resolutions adopted at the September
Court. Many resolved, hut few have
acted. We desire to give publicity to
s'The fer, immortal names"
That did not "resolve"-to lie
If our space in the regular issue be
too limited to contain the names, We
will publish them in an extra. Virtue
is sure TO be rewarded Under the
magic Influence of these patriotic reso
lutions, the price of -four has advanced
LOO per cent Another such patriotic
meeting would, like the touch of Midas,
convert every barrel of -four into gold. |
Gall another meeting-it affords such
'elief TO the poor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

factory and five frame blu ildings used for storage
at Scottsviile, Va, were destroyed by fire on
Sunday night week. The greater part of the con-
tents were saved. The loss is heavy and sup
posed to be the result or incendiarism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-11-24

The London ssDaily News says that owing to
the large increase in the yield the harvest is esti-
mated to be worth 100000 600 to ESQ, ZOO, 900
more than that of last year, and there will con-
be no necessity for the supplies Of
from abroad.