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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

No. 141.
l. The practice ofrelieVing officers from commando
to which they have been appointed and assigned, anG
oroering them to report In person to this office fol
further assignment will cease unless specially requir
ed by orders from this Office.
Ii. Soldie 8 returning home on furlough, or. on
reaching places at which they will stav during fur
Tough, will Immediately report to the nearest enrol
ing officer who will keep register Of their names,
descriptive list, place where stationed by whom the
furlough was granted, and the time at which 1t ex-
pires. GIt3ssf
III. When at the expiration of his fur lough, and
being at distance from any Hospital Examining
Board soldier ia unable to travel the enrolling Of,
cer will order him before the Board of Examiners for
conscrpts, and the medical officer an of the ply
sicisns employed" concurring, they will forward to
his commanding General with statement of his
case, recommendation fer extension of furlough
not to exceed thirty days, duplicates being also sent
to the Surgeon General But when soldier is acces-
soe to general hosptal he will be sent before the
Hospital Examining Board, who will conform to the
preceding Instructions {
w. In cases of sickness or woundsa which, from
any cause, are neglected or do not receive proper
treatment, the disability in consequence being pro-
longed, the soldier will be sent, by the enrolling off
to the nearest camp OF instruction for treatment
N hospital
V. Recommendation for extension of leave to ofi-
GERS and urioughs to soldiers and medical certificates
to officers, and certificates ofdsabiy to soldiers will
only be given by authorized Boards of Examiners
Or IN cases embraced in the first section of Paragraph
of this order by the Board of Examiners for
scripts Recommendations er certificates from prl
vate physicians from medical officer singly, will
not be received. Paragraph III and l73, General
Regulations, and Paragraph /, General Order No. ST.
Current Series from this Office, amended toaccord
with this paragraph. s9.s
vi. Furloughed soldiers will not be permitted to
go within the lines of the enemy.
vi. In the medical examination of substitutes,
the instructions and requirements of Paragraph L.,
ls2, General Regulations, Paragraph 4s, Medical
Regulations) will be tuly adhered to- and if SUBJ
stitute fails to meet the conditions of that paragraph
he will be rejected. -
BY order
(Signed,) S. COOPER
Nov 10. Adj't and Insp'r Gen'l.
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HID. QRs. VALLEY DISTRICT,

OnEEn, 1SUF. zotni IoVo. ]
Special Order, No. 7s. 88@
1t having been reported to the General Command
ing that the officers and agents of the Subsistence
Department this District unable procure the
supplies imperaiively required for the army by pur-
chase, because spectators in the market paving
higher prices than those fixed by the Government
Commissioners and sending such supplies out of the
District t be sold again, it ordered that the
missaries of Subsistence at New Market, Harrison
burg, Staunton and Lexington, and those on duty
with this command in the field, do impress for the
of the army all the of subssten, found
in the hands Of Spectators which have been sold
to spectators, though not delivered to be
the District and by the term speculaors" is meant
any one who buys to sell again. This order is not
intended to apply to necessaes in the hands Of pro-
ducers in transitu to market which have not been
sold engaged to be sold before their arrival
at market By command of
(Signed) Brig. Gen. r. D. IMBODEN
e.. W. McPHAIL, Comdg Valley Dis.
Lieut.. Il A. ID. G.. s#t
Oficial:-WM. E. GARnNER. Adit. Dec Its
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
SUBSTITUTION.

IT is evident that the policy of forcing into
the army those who have furnished substitutes
will be warmly pressed at the present session of
Congress. A move looking to that end has Teen
already made in the Senate. Such step may
be or may become necessary, but it is to be ho-
ped that, if this should be ascertained to be the
case, 1t may be effectuated without violation of
the good faith, pledged or implied, of the Gov
ernment That the Government was not di-
rect party to these transactions, and received no
part Of the consideration that passed from the
principals to substitutes is true; but it is equal
y true that the Government, by providing for
su bst,tution, by sanctioning contracts between
parties, by authorizing money to be pail, by
receiving the substitute into it's service, and by
granting discharge to the principal, became
morally bound to guarantee the validity of the
proceeding, and cannot now set it aside without
Injustice and bad faith. Nor can this any more
be done, where the substitute has deserted, than
where he is still in the service, for the principal
in such cases has complied with all the condi-
tions imposed on him oy law, and it was the du-
ty of the Government and not of the principal
to see that the substitute did not desert. Wheth-
er the necessity for resorting to this mode of
recruiting the army is such as has been alleged,
we have no certain means of knowing. 1t has
been stated by the highest authority in the Gov
erument that if all those whose names are enroll
| ed, and who owe and are capable OF rendering
service, were at their posts of duty, there would
be no occasion for any more men. 1t may be
right first to ascertain whether there Is no way
OF indncng or compelling these men to return
to their places especially asotol withdraw addi-
tional numbers from. the pursuits of business
will still diminish the corps-eof producers and
render more difficult than ever the question of
supplies. This is a consideration of sufficient
weight to admonish Congress of the risk OF has
ty action and of the propIiety of regarding the
matter in all its aspects before deciding. Ii, up
on mature examinations, it is. deemed necessary to
deprive this class of citizens Of their exemption,
we do not doubt they will cheerfully submit;
but Congress cannot Iithat event, in de-
fence of its own good faith than refund the money
paid at its instance to secure the exemption to
which it stood pledged.-[Rich. Wing.
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10000 Acres,

on the head waters of TIE Snenane oah in Rocking
ham county, Va, miles abovs Port Republic, the
head of navigation, and 10 miles from Waynesboro,
on the Va. Central Railroad Its probably the most
valuable estate OF the kind in the Confederacy The
Iron Ore Of very superior quality tor Agri-
cultural and Military purposes The u. S. War De-
partment up to he present wer purchased nearly all
it's manufacture; The Bar Iron readily sells in the
neig1borhood for $l,6oo ton Its present capac-
lty IS about 0va tons OF Pig Metal and 800 tons of
Bar Iron. is now in full blast, and leased until
January the lst le64, az whcn time possession Will
be given.
The furnace. waieh has fns Steam Engine attach
ed. is miles down 8rads ~ Forge The forge on
South Rirer has sasnallad water power, a natural
dam, all the necessary Workshops, 0at-baiidngs,
Dwelling Honse Stone Merchant Mill, &C., eli put
up in the most durable STYLE Ia this property sew
erai farms OF lev i arabic land are included.
Persons wishing safe and profitable investment
are invited eS mine the premises.
TERMS CASH, Time or Ircn to suit toe purchaser.
will sell privately before the day of public sale
of which, however, due notice will be given.
For further sfticulars, apply to
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD, Staunton, Va,
for himself and heirs of Joseph smith, decd.
Nov 24-4ts-- Richmond Whig copy twice week in
daily ids and send bill to this Office
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ADJ'T AND INSP'R GEN'LS OFFICE, )
= - VA Al la = Z

ADJ'T AND INSP'K GENLS OFFICE >
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 19, 1863.
Generaz Orders, 40. 14s. s3#4sf
l. The pay and allowances of men detailed for work
except for Government work, will during such
DETAIL and in lieu thereof full wages will be paid them
by the persons parties to wnom they are ordered
to report.
IL The attention of ali commanding officers, whose
duty 1t may be TO examine the abstracts of issues of
COmmissarIes or Assistant Commissaries of subsis-
tence, particularly directed to General Order,
y, March 10, 1852. These commanding officers will
also see that only be number of enlisted actual
y present duty, included in provision returns,
and that it any change takes place in that numoer du
ring the period drawn for. that corresponding al
lOwance Is duly made the next subsequent return,
and also that the provisions drawn we'll taken
of and economically used. By order.
tSignedl s. COOPER,
Dec AdJt & Insp General.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

JORDA1pS POINT.
Lexington, Va.
HAVING taken the old stand of McCorkle i Lusk
Commission And Forwarding Business,
solicit the custom of the old concern and public gen
orally. Their Lumber House is large and well adap.
ted to produce intended for shipmen being situated
immediately the Canal, where boats can come up
to the very door, Win also run in connection with
responsible Captains, making transportation OF goods
and produce as safe and quick as any other line.
They are also fitting up store room, Wnlch VIII
soon be ready, when they will keep as good STOCK
as the times will ADMIT If and will sell them too on
reasonable terms they can be bought elsewhere.
Goods &C., must necessarily be high during the war
but will adopt the old motto and endeayor to car
ry it out, viz z:-ssQuick sales and small profits.
We will also trade tor all kinds of produce.
Freight to be shipped by Packet Boats must be de-
llvered here.
Persons bringing produce to house will pass the
toll bridge free of toll.
All persons indebted the old concern of McCorkle
& Lusk will please forward aud settle their
counts. CALVIN MCC0RKLE,
A. NJ. LUSK,
MAY i9-tf JOHN GIBSON.
~ Staunton Spectator ana Ly nchb burg VIrgnian
please copy and send their bills to this of6ceLer
Gazette.
OFFICE VA. cENTRALR r.. II. CO.,
September, llth, 1862.
(IHANGE OF SEIZED ULE-The following trains
Owill be run on this road on and after Monday
September 10th:
The Mail ard Passenger Train leaving Richmond
att O'Clock a. M. for Staunton and intermediate
points daily, returning will leave Staunton at o.
clock A. M, and arrive in Richmond at 6:l5 z. M.
The Accom- mediation Passenger Train, leaving
Richmond at $50 P. M. for Gordonsyille and inter
mediate points daily, Sundays excepted, returning
viii leave Gordonsvle at O'Clock P M and arrive
in Richmond at IL o'clock M.
The Mail and Passenger Train West of Staunton,
leaving Saunton at $50 A. NJ. on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, and returning the same days
The Mail Train connects with the Orange and Alex
andria Mali Train at Gordonsville for kapidan, and
at Charlottesville for Lynchburg. 1t connects at
Staunton with'Sage Lines for Lexington, Harrison
burg ana points further North. Servants travelling
in first class cars will Pay full fare.
The Freight Train leaving Richmond daily, Sun
days excepted, at $50 A. ID. and staunten for the
West at $50 A.. NJ. on Tuesdays Thursdays aad
Saturdays The trains will not West of Millboro.
III. d. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
ADJ'T AND INsp'R GEN'Ls OFFICE,

General Orders No. ISL.
/. Forage kind will be issued officers entitled to
it, stationed, by orders from the War Department,
posts and not in the field tor but horse each In
lieu of forage, eight dollars month may be allowed
for each horse to which the officer may be entitled
certificate in each will be given. that the "hor
ses are actually kept IN service and mustered
Ii, Officers Of the Adjutant General Quartermas
ter CommIssary, [except purch sing Commssaries,
Medical and Ordnance Departments, Signal and Reg
aud Sunalterns of artillery, who serving in the
fed will be embraced in the provisions of paragraph
1, of this order, unless otherwise ordered special
cases by the commanding General.
By order.
[Signed s. COOPER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

Our Losses AT CHATTANooGA.-The
Atlanta Register of the 9th says:
"From ali that we can now learn our
disaster at Chattanooga has been greatly
exags Grated. Our loss in killed and
wounded was light, and the number ta-
ken prisoners will not exceed 1900 or
200o. The heaviest comparative loss
we sustained was in artillery. Perhaps
80 peices were taken from us. There is
some consolation in the fact that we
have more field pieces than we can
man. But there is a recognized stain
upon the army that loses guns, land hence
the misfortune. tss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
'.gnedl s. COOPER,
Ad;utant and Inspector General.
ADJ'T AND INsP,R GEMS OFFICE,

! ADJ 4 ffsU INDf II UEN . UTTICE, I
RIeHMoND, VA, Nov. .2l, 1858
General Orders, No, $50.
/. Enlisted men who have been for may becoms]
permanently disabled. and who hold certificate OF
Medical Examining Board to tina. effect and who
have not been discharged from the service may have
their Iatons commuted at ($l.25) one dollar and
twenty five cents per diem whether they are in hos
pital, private quarters, or on furlough.
ii. Men liable to ennscripticn who have joined com
pan1as for local defence viii be discharged from such
companies and conscnbed. This order IS not intend
ed to effect eompanes tor which special exception has
been made BY the War Department. By order.
(Signed9 s. COOPER,
s,ees sf-.s. Adjntant and Inspector General
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

VIRGINIA:
IN Angus "A co. COURT, Nov. 23d, 1868.
The Court deemng the services OF Constable ex-
pedien for the Churchvie district in this county,
is ordered than election be held according to law.
to supply the vacancy existing, the person eec-
ted to serve during the unexpired term. Said cleo
ton to be held the I'D Saturday December next,
to be superintepded by the Commissioners and officers
heretofore appointed for said District.
F4f9 IExtract--testeI
VIM. a. BURNETT, D. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

ZOO REWARD.-Stolenfr from the stable Of
S IUU the subscriber. near Staunton, on last
nyht 18th inst, young dark bay Horse, years old
last Sor1ng no white upon him, except little on the
end Of his nose, about 1e hands high, rather light
made. and q good looking horse He had q little
thick place on the right hind leg, between the pas
tern joint and knee the back part OF the leg, had
blind bride on when taken.
The above reward will be paid to any one deliver
ing him to me, or by giving me information that l
NAV get him. sis VIM. P.TATE
Nov lT---tf ~. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

LTD DES.-The subscriber dssiHesto receive hides
IL to be tanned on shares, and also to purchase
bark and hides, for which the nghest cash price will
be given. I'll . RlOkiARDT SUMMERSON. +
August 25-3mos -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

Judge Ould has informed the Yankee.
authorities, that no more food OF
ing will be allowed to be d.
City Point for the. -
mond. After
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Y g ACR e s,

HuUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION.-.In
IL pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta in the case OF Bryan VS. Bryan, | will, as
Commissioner appointe by said decree, on the 24th
of December, sell at public auction House and Lot,
in the town of Stannon, situated diagonally across
from the residence O: Mr.. P. N. Powell, ,va
The house is bpIt of logs, two stories high with a
back building The lot is good one, sand has been
recently well enclosed.
The house, with some repairs, would be comfort
able residence.
Morris corner Terms made known on day of sale.
Eec Ats A. f. H. STUART Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

NIOW is TIE TIME TO INVEST OLD
IN CONFED-LAND FOR SALE.-The subscriber
offers for sale privately the farIn which he now
resides near Deerfeld, Augusta county, containing
I43 Acres, lying both sides CT the great Calf Pas
ture river, about one halt leared, balance in good
timber There are good h,ildlngs on the place, con-
sisting of good brick dweinng, brick Kitchen barn.
stable, &C., and excellent meadow, fruit, &c. There
is also good mil! site on the premises
Dee I-3ts-Cost IS. # JOHN BUSH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

GALE OF PERSONAL PROP ERTY.-
- The subscriber Will sell, at public sale, on
Thursday, December 31st,
e: his Personal Property, sc
consisting in part of6 head of horses, some cattle,
milk COWS hogs aud sheep, one No l horse wagon,
harness some corn. farming implements, household
and kitchen furniture, &c.
Terms cash. The sale will take place on the old
McClune faim near Mowry's Mill, miles from Saun-
ton .gf f;s ts sffs d. n. LANOES,
Dec s-4ts*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
A UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERK,

ONE CENT REWARD.-Ranaway from
~ the subscriber, near Arbor Hill, Nov oath.
TWO BOUND BOYS,
ss VIM. and BEN STOCKDALE,
aged 16 years. The above reward and thanks will
be given for said Toys. / hereby forewarn all per-
sons against employing harborng said boys as the
Jaw will be strictly enforced. WIN. M. BELL.
Dec SITS sH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15

VIIRGlNIA--tow wit :--In the County Court of
Y Augusta November %, 1863, Logan J. Maupin,
Pisintif,
AGAINST
VIM. NJ. KnippIe, administrator of Jacob Knipple,
deceased, Defendants.
On petition to require the defendant TO give new
bond administrator of Jacob Knipple, decd, and
70 release the plaintiff in the official bond executed
by to defendant as administrator
This da , came the plaintiff, by his Attorney, and
it appearing from evidence upon the oath of the plain
tiff, that said defendant, Wm. w Knipple has left
this Commonwealth, it is ordered that he be sum
moned to appear here on the first day Of the next
term of this Court to show cause if any he can, why
the prayer of said petition shall not be granted and
that copy of this order be published for four sue
cessive weeks the Staunton Spectator and posted
at the front door of the Court House.
Nov 24-4ts Copy--Teste
WM. A. BURNETT, ID. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
POETRY.
From the Southern Field Il Firsside.
Suspense.

Where is he now when the daylight is breaking,
Broadly and redly DER hillside and plaine
Will he never come back to the hearts that are aching
| To win from the battle their hero again?
Does he lie where the red tide Of war rushes o'e
him,
Embalming his form in the blood Of his foes.
His right hand still grasping the good sword tha
bore him,
Or does victory circle his brow like glory,
Enkindng his eye. adding strength to his ha nd,
While his heart beats with for those who's.
sad story
Ofkilled in the battle rings forth thro the land.
Oh! brother, the sun is uprising in heaven.
Fall his rays upon thee lying cold in the tomb?
Or art thou still left to us, loving and living.
Thine eyes full of battle-thy heart full of home?
FOR THE spEuTAe9k
Mr.. EDITOR Pursuant to advertisements.
DR.. g. K. Harris, on Saturday, Nov. 28th, met.
at ChqIchville, very respectable congregation
of ladies and gentlemen and discussed .sthe state
and condition Of our country in manner
which did credit to himself and rendered consid-
cradle entertainment to his audience.
He compared the state and condition of our
Confederacy with that of the United Colonies
in the struggle of our Fathers with Great Brit
ain for liberty. He clearly elucidated that the
people Of our Confederacy ought to be of good
cheer and never despair; success would surely
crown our efforts. The DR. dwelt at length on
the inflated state of our currency and suggested
the only relief, in the premises, to wit No more
issues, and extensive taxation. He next un-
sheathed keen scalpel and used it most effect
ually in the various cases of extortioners ALIAS
He solemnly declared before high
Heaven that he could not see how any man could
accumulate fortune during this war, and, at
the same time, be true to the best interests of
our Confederacy. He said many things in this
which were of vital importance to
our cause. 4 ea
And lastly, he noticed with effect our law Fl
Congress permitting conscripts to PUT IN substi-
utes. The Doctor admitted that cases certainly
existed where substitution was right and proper.
But for young stalwart man without wife or
children to PUT IN substitute was matter re-
voltng to his feelings. He drew ssfancy sketch,
If conversation that will probably take place af
er the war is ended, between, perhaps, an intel
igent young lady and a young gentleman who
lad PUT IN a substitute. Mr.. Editor, will not |
letail that supposed colloquium. My patience
Fhen the ladies present heard this, their indig- |
'ation fol such young gentleman was but too |
nanifestly declared. I wish, Mr.. Editor, you had |
'een present SO that the public might be minute
y informed as to the true merits of the Doctors |
AN OLD MAN OF TIE NEIaHRoRHoon
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NOTICE TO TIL T. ECREDITORS OF ALEX.
In PATTERSON, dec d.-All persons having claims
against the estate of Alexander Patterson decd, ell
ther individual or partner of the late firm OF
Shaw and Patterson, or OF any otner characters will
report the same to ct Staunton, properly anthem
ticated for All those indebted to his estate
will please come forward without delay and make
settlement. 1t is desirable TO have all claims for
against the estate enable ne to the liza
bilitIes H. Ii PECK, Sneritf of Augusta
Co., and as such Adm'r of A. Patterson, Decd
Oct l3-.f. ES~ Van. copy.
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cUPPLIES FOR THE SOLDIERS.---
y car will leave Staunton every Friday morn
ing to convey such supplies persons may desire to
send to their friends i the army in charge of relia
BILE person who will see to their delivery at conve
nient point Packages should be delivered (pla;nly
markedly on Thursday, very early on Friday. Per
sons who wish can deliver packages at Fishersvlie
and Waynesboro which will also be taken.
Nov "a H. M. BELL Major 4 @. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-12-15
/ RARE CHANCE TO MAKE A FOR

The subscriber not being able to give it his person
al attention offers for rent, upon accommodating
terms, the stables attached tc the Virginia Hotel
This offering affords to an enterprisng man a good
chance for making money, as the stables command a
large custom. F. SCHEFFER
Dec 2-2ts