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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-02-17

nj OTiCE To CONSCkIPTS AND OTH.
IN ERS,-I am detailed by General Lee to recrnit
for my compaDy-the "STAUNTON ARTILLERY.n
Under authority from the Secretary of War offer to
any man who comes forward and Volunteers all the
privileges ola volunteer, before the Conscript law
took effect This we'll known company was raised in
Staunson and has been in service from the COM
mencement of the War; and feel confident that no
man who comes forward and joins now, will ever re-
gret having done so invite all who are SUBJECT to
Military Duty call anc see me at the law office of
David Fuliz, in the town of Staunton where can be
found every day until the 22d of this month
ALEX. I'll. FULTZ,
Feb 17-1t Lieut.. and Recruiting Officer s. A.
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4 UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERB;s

"A OFFICE to witt
Goth day of December, 1862. and posted before A.
Koiner, j. T., Cow, with red sides, white belly
with horns), marks, supposed 10 be six or
years old and appraised at $50, by d. Thomas
G.. w. BatemaD, and ID. w Conner.
Extract-teste
- o ID ~ In
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CAMP WINDER,
9Th Regiment Virginia Infantry,

FOR THE SPECTATOR
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NOPARTNERSHIP.- undersigned have
~ entered into Copartnership for the purpose of
conducting general Mercantile Business in the town
OF Staunton. They respectfully solicit share of pub
lie patronage Goods sold at fair living proht for
CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE. 10 books kept b.
Feb. lost ALEX. Ii. TAYLOR
[late Mosby Il Taylorl
l.. WADDELL, Jr
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HEADQUARTERS n. w. BRIGADE, I

Lseutenaut- Colonel D. Ed. BeaH Capt. c. Cmvence,
Cupt. Ibos. SAunaate, Capt. j. II. NcCyanGaan,
Lieut. q. J45ian Pratt, (Cosanittee):
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db E REWARD.==S,rayed or stolen, from my
eDO farm, the 18th of February, a large COW, red
and white spotted, sharp thin norns, ana heavy with
calf Five dollars Will be paid for her delivery or any
Feb lift JOHN VI. HUMBERT
Near New Hone
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AND FOR SALE The subscriber offers his
IL LAND for sale privately, This track contains
1925 acres, and is situated near Hebron Church
adjoining the lands Of David Sterrett and Francis
Bell This land is good and contains IL or IA acres
OF Meadow. Persons desiring to purchase would do
well to call and see it, Holm w BROWN
Rob IN 9t
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4 ATEST FROM DIXiE.-Just received from
4 away down in Dixie, variety OF popular Music.
Feb. LOFT hOBT COWAN.
N7OTICE.-From this date we will charge five per
IN cent on all Sales made by u.s. except on Real Es-
tate Negroes and Stocks
Feb 1O-3t BRUCE Il PECK, Auets
A N.i NEGRO FUR SALE, accustOmed A.,
N all kinds of House Work Apply at the Omar
termasters Department, Staunton. (Eeh IO-2t
(ASH FOR TAN BARK AND HIDES
" Wanted to buy 200 cords Of TAN BARK for
which we will pay the highest cash price at our Tan
YARD near Staunten. J d. BROWN &-Co
Feb H. fnie-
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a UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
n OFFICE to wit;
Taken up by Jacob Conner, lr, the 2Sth day of No.
veber 1852 on his land, in the county of Augusta,
and posted before Joseph Morrison J. :, one STEER
blind in the left eye, has crop and slope in the
left ear, supposed be years DID, and appraised at
$50, by John b. Taylor, Walter Mann, and j. N
Grouse.
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wish to employ reliable man,
w who understands Market Gardening. For one
that will suit good situation is offered with liberal
wages. Apply at this office
Feb l7--lf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-08-14
FROM THE ARMY.

Nothfng of interest was received on yester7
day from Gen. Lees army. 1t has been def
nitely ascertained that the enemy's lines ex-
tend now from Warrenton tu Falmouth, and
down the Rappahannock to the several fords
near Brandy Station.
From the Valley, we learn that several
thousand Of the enemy's cavalry, reported to
be under Gen. Kelley, attempted to cross the
North Mountains a. Brooks Gap, nine miles
wost of IIarrisonburg, ON Monday and Tues
day successively, but were defeated each time
by Gen. Imboden with heavy loss. Gen. I'M
boden's loss is said to be about twenty killed
and wounded.
Passengers report that after the fight OF
Tuesday, Imboden, finding the enemy largely
superior in numbers, retired to Big Spring,
on the Valley turnpike, nine miles north OF
Harrisonburg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-08-14

| tho thousands OF our brave and beloved comrades
whose blood has hallowed the battefelds of this
Revolution. here enter our solemn protest against
any policy other than that which claims and de-
mands the recognition Of our independence and
tho firm establishment of Our separates nation
aisy.
aliesolved, That we have confidence in the ability
OF our beloved President, Jefferson Davis. and
worthy commander of the Army of Northern
Virginia, General Robert f. Lee, and under them,
with the blessings Of God. we pledge renewed
devotion to our cause and will contend with una.
bated energy and zeal for those principles of self
government so dcarly priced by every lover of
Constitutional Liberty, believing that the Dc
fender of the Right and the Avenger of the in
jured and oppressed will soon or late vouchsafo
to lis the blessings of an honorable Peace.
Resolved That the meeting appoint two dele
gates to meet in general Convention to confer
together rs TO the best means Of subduing
spirit uf disaffection at home, and promoting
harmony of faction, a unity Of purpose and in BE.
curing the just and precious reward of those who
nobly aud valiantly contend for their Constitu-
tional Rights.
Resolved That these resolutions and the pro
ceedings of this meeting, be published in all
North Carolina papers friendly to their object,
and also in the Richmond Enquirer"
Delegates, Surgeon John F. Miller aud Capt.
john a. Roberts.
The meeting then adjourned.
WIN. LAWRENCE, Chairman.
en%fS 9S"' a. G. Ar%pIi. rSpDi Secretaries.
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NEW MUSIC.

We have received from c. Nordendorf, the
composer professor of music at the Female
College, Dsr7ille, Va, two new songs,
Southern Troopers Song and "Shc Forev-
er." The former is dedicated to Gen. J. +.
B. Stuart and his men, The latter is very
sweet composition. and will, no DOUBT, be
much sought after.
One sad fault, however, with the music Of
the present day, is that the songs are set
upon TOO high key. Composers seem to be
falling back into the notions Of the pilgrim
fathers, and suppose that the beauty of sing
ing consists in being able to screech the high
es, note and growl the lowest, and in going
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-08-14
TIE LATE TRIP UP JAMES RIVER.

The Petersburg Express" ofyesterdny learns
from purity who has seen IN individual Just
from Fortress Monroe, that tho late Yankee gun
boat expedition up James river suffered very
much in damage of craft as well as loss of men
The wooden boat id said to have been rddlcd by
our field pieces froin.the shore, and many livcs
were lost. The Captain Of the boat. whose
name VIC did not ascertain, fearing she was abou
10 sink, made an effort to escape to the ilon.clad
and willie in the act WAS struck by solid sho
Of the invaders are said to have been killed
and many wounded. The boats. too. were very
much damaged.
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8ifkmouo Enquirer.
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1868.
BY TYLER a. ALLEGRE

From every quarter OF the country the evil
dsnce Of rcviving confidence is coming up.
The disasters oil Tieksburg and Port Hudson
east for time gloom Of almost desponden-
o. over the land many fairt-hearted regard
Ell all rs lost but time has worked manifest
change III the public mind, and thanks to the
madness that rules in Washington, the pros
poets before the people of the Confederate
States, if they should be subjugated has con-
yince all tha, destruction is preferable to sub
mission The timid see no hope from Lincoln
and the brave ask no favors. He must con-
auer L he would conGscGte; there is to be no
Welding no submission it is to be war on
and war ever rather than submission to the
vile wre,ches who tyrannize in Washington.
This reviv;ng confidence will tell before
long uron the ranks OF the army; the skulk-
ers and strag.:lers will find the ranks in tho
hottest battle Il cooler place than home, with
f.,he-, mother, sisters and friends all shout
ing iscrace into the ears Of the r, -eants.-.-
To the aid Of public sentiment Will come the
swift messengers of authority to arrest, try
and shoot the cowardly wrctches who have
deserted their comrades. If there are any
fathers and mothers who, under the prompt
ings Of III unwiSe affection, will receive their
skulking sons into their homes 1T them re-
member that the unfortunate object of their
love is laying up debt which will be dis
charged only with his life. The proclamation
oC a,nncsty Of the President means speedy
death 70 those who do not embrace its provi-
sion-, and return To their commands. Trenty
d0ys o.: respite is given ,hem-seize it, mis-
guided men, and return to honor and your
ronn,ry's service; disregard it; and you
add % your jisgraceful death the dishonor Of
vour Parents and friends. Let none suppose
. tha, mercy will be extended them if they re-
main after the twenty days. Let them not
hop" tha; they can hide away from arrest
the mountains and rocks cannot cover them
from he search that IS iu store for them
,her cannot spend their lives in concealment
even if they could avoid arrest during the
remainder Of the war. There is but one es.
cape. and that is by voluntary return tc
duty.
Already many are acting wisely and returning
and as they take their places in the ranks, the
black rechrf that their desertion had made, il
destroyed and they are restored to their once hon
ored places. Our streets tell by tho crowds that
pass that these unrsa ecting soldiers have regret
TOD their conduct and returning to their posts
Before the twenty days have expired we hope
tina: every soldier, now aosont without leave
wi, have returned to his post, and then the
clouds that now lower will pass away. Conf
dence will be restored, and when the army moves
II will be to victory
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-08-14
LATEST FROM The UNITED STATES

The agent o; thr Pre-. Association l:;t,
furnished the following news -uinlnury. copied
lIuu thu B;,l,im.rr American u!' Tues
day, llth inst
Ger. Meade has :s~u"d au order an:iouncin.
severe measure! of retaliation against the dis
loyal farmers residing ~ the line OF the
Orange and NlexurLiria Railroad. between
Aicxnndri;. and WarrentUir, who aid Moshy
i'll his guerrilla raids. Vl.ey ar" e. De made
responsible for ali damage committed On the
ralrn"t by guerrilla force, 10 j." impressed
, H. !ah1rrr> irr th" repair vi tie road, and
their Housea 10 be taken for government Use.
With III" exception or the captu"" "t Il NUM-
bcr ug A,sby'> gurriilaS, there j. II" acriyr
, moycmcn; of Gnueral Ngair'> array /, ic re-
ported.
Cox. Seymour, az New York, has addressed
II letter T. he pr".;drnt relative to tho
draft. IN which he complains Of the injustice
done 10 ;iie State ly the mode C! rnrnlimnnr
ass SIX: for Il ~uancn-ion pf the daft until
the errors can l". corrected. II, states that IL
! large body OF The people believe tbr con-
Scriptun act 10 he unconstitutional, and
claims that is legality should be tested in
the counts. The President replies very briefly
IiC A'i'iis''L '''t>'l'l - NhS i'tiIl tIc
draft in New York" lie promises to sec
that justice shall he iGnc, and will no, object
to see the cons:itntiouali;v Of rhc con<crirtiun
tested. But at present no time can hc wasted
or n guncut used if We would prevent the
rc6"l from turning upon oar now victorious
soldiers.
The President has orierc! that three pr>o-
hers from South Carolina shall hc held in close
confinement ~ hostages tur three negro seq
men captured on the yln.boa; Isaac Smith, and
wh" are ROW in prison al Charleston.
The iri-,atr Hartford, wit! Rear Admiral
,Farrnglit II board, arrived ~ New York nn
the !';h and were received with S:rlutc> from
the American, French. and .pani>h war ycs-
rclS in port.
AZ lie la,cst dates from Eirkshnrg General
Banks had iu>t arrived there an . visit IT, Gcn
Grant. The British Consul at Ncw O-Ir;.n,
and the commander e.: Fr"ncI. nan-"t-war
in port, accompanied Gen. Banks on his visit
TO Niuk,lur.:
The Nashville "In;ou' is officially authorized
to .nn"uncc that Gen. Johnson proposes issuing
wri:s of election for II Legislature, at thr very
earliest practicable ,!ay
ihc expedition up James river was accom-.
panied by the turrct iron cul Sanramom and
gunbcats Comm Barney aui CnhGSsrt. \ nr-
peIo Was exploded und"r ihr bows rl the Bar
ney. lifting thcm completely hut OF the water
anI throwing great quantity o! water high in
10 thc air, which tal upon the Lcc!; Of the boat
washing overheard fifteen OF her men, including
Lieut.. Gushing. the commanding officer Mai
Gti. Foster was upon thjs boat. The Barney
and Cchas5ct were injured by shots from lied
pieces.
RrturnS from thh;y-eigh; rounr;rs in Eem.
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| MEETING OF NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS,
NEAR ORANGE COURT HOUSE, AUGUST

MEETING OF NORTH CAROLINA IROOPS,
NEAR ORANGE COURT HOUSE, AUGUST
|. SrII, 1862.
Alta meeting Of the members of the 3tth rcgi.
ment North Carolina troops, held this day,
On notion Colonel Wm. Lawrence was called
70 nreside over the meeting and Lieut.. James c.
| Todd and Sergt Major George A. AtYell were
appointed secretaries.
The Chairman, Col. Lawrence. explained the
object of the meeting. and committee of Surgeon
John +. Miller. Lieut. Thos. C. Haltom, Corporal
Hamilton Koonce, Company A; Sergeant D. n
| IIamrick, Company B; Corporal A. D. Flack
Company C; Sergeant Joel Corriher. Company
D.; Private Benjamin F. Carpenter. Company E;
| Lieut. Jacob HoGue. Company F; Sergt Chas.
B. Todd, Company G. Lieut.. VIM. McNit'ag,
Company II Lieut. Thos. ?. Phillips, Company
| /: Corporal NJ +. Reeves, Company X, were
appoiuted to draft resolutions expressive of til Q
sense of the meeting.
The Committee then retired, and reported
through their Chairman. Surgeon John L. Miller,
the following resolutions, which were unanimous
| " adopted:
Whereas, we have heard with painful regret
and modification that there exists in North Car
olina a small party whose political sentiments are
mt valianco with every principle of Southern
Rights, derogatory alike to the patriotism of our
noble ol State and the gallantry OF her brave and
ch;valrous sons, and, whereas, we have also wit
messed with equal regret and indignation the
course pursued by the Raleigh (N. Co. Stand
ard " relative to our existing national difficulties
"a course that has fostered spirit of desertion
in the army and produced many croakers at
| home. therefore.
Resolved, That the political sentiments enun'
ciated by the "Standard" and all who sympathize
| with its policy, whether dictated by wounded
spirit of disappointed ambition, an opposition to
| the present administration, or a sympathy with
those who seek our destruction meet our most
decided condemnation, as being traitorous il,
principle, ruinous in their practical effects and
| rejecting alike upon the character Of North Car
! olina and the heroic conduct OF her gallant son:
! in the field.
Resolved That he wlio in the hour of our
country's greatest need, SONS the seed Of discors
| and strife among those who should be united as
| a band of brethren against common. powerful
| and insiduous foe, is al enemy to us and to GU!
Constitutional rights. whatever may be his pro-
| tes,ations to the contrary.
Resolved, That we, sons of North Carolina and
aoldiers of the Confederate army, i'll the name o.
| our Revolutionary prestige; in the name OF al
! that freemen hold dear and by the memory o'
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FROM GENERAL LEES ARMY.
FROM OUR Own CORRESPONDENT.
Army OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
hu1uof IN 1St1

ARMY VI NORIEEhN ' lhflS La
August 10, 1863
Quiet reigns in camp, and the troops are
having long spell for rest.
1t would, of course, crafty morbid curl
osity if the ezac; positions of the seyerai corps
Of this army o9Iyi be noted from time to time
and heralded through the press; cannot, how
evor, crafty this anxious solioitude for news ut
a probable cost ofinjury to the country, whose
welfare we all hold dear
The enemy are still supposed to be in heavy
force near Warrenton, where Meade is busy
recruiting his shattered columns and making
ready for another advance, when the weather
shall be more propitious. Just now it is
quite out of the question to think of battle,
as the dog days are III full blast"
The pickets of the two armies are now
within less than one hundred yards of each
other; so near that they occasionally trade
tobacco for coffee and exchange newspapers.
Gen. Vim. Smith Governor elect is here
on visit to the army, and looks 10 be in fine
health and great buoyuncy of spirits.
| was struck yesterday in passing the ar
my post Office with the size of the army mail
which is daily sent of, it being not less than
hrec Gour barrels full Of letters daily. Thus
You see the boys do not forget home folks
The mail which is received is nearly as large,
and hence wn may infer that the army con-
tributes very largely to the post Office revenue.
Yesterday being Sabbath, divine services
were held in many Of the camps. Gen. Lee,
with his usual habit, was present and seemed
deeply interested in the services, as he was an
active participant.
Inspections are of duly occurrence, and the
calls Of the President and General Lee are be-
ing properly responded to. None should tnil
to do 20, as this is the time when every man
ought to be ut his post.
At least - thousand Of convaescents
have returned in the last few days, and every
day brings more. The army s today strong
er, by - thousands, than when it rccrossed
the Potomac; bu: still there is need for more
man, if We would he prepared for the enemy
and the overwhelming force which he expects
to hurl against us during the fall campaign.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-08-14
FRIDAY MORNING. AUGUST 13, 1863.
With q roll On IL slur, or sfuccaio, from the first

with roll On slur, or S'uccaiD, from the first
ledger line below the staff % the first ledger
line above. This is one sud objection to the
Scotch melodies which. although almost uu-
surpassed in sweetness, are Yet rarely sung IN
consequence Of tn" extremity to which they
su above the scale.
Tie songs HOW called tor arc those which
may be sung by the hearthstone and i'll the
camp simple, not complicated ana full Of
.iugcs." Let them be nelodious and within
bounds The notes upon the five lines and
the four spaces Of the staff are sufficiently nu-
mernus to compose the sweetest song. and Tct
bring it within rurgc of the human voice.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-08-14
MEETING OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
SOLDIERS.

The proceedings of meeting Of Il portion
of the North Carolina troops-the 34th Rcgi-
men;--publshed by US this day, will be read
with great interest and satisfaction. The re-
hukc 20 the Raleigh Standard" administer
cd by these brave soldiers Of North Carolina,
comes from the best quarter for good results.
The voice of those most interested, who in the
f.ld have experienced the effect of the
standards" bancful teachings, ought to
h@v" good effect upon that paper. In cor
robvra,ion Of these resolutions, we will state
that a letter from IN officer, whose position
cnables him to know, informs us that the de-
'er:ious among the North Carolina troops are
confined to those regiments in which the
Standard" circulntes. and that its treasona-
BE teachings are the principal source of the
de,ertions that now injure the army.
The North Carolina soldiers owe it to them
se',es, as we'll as to the country and it's cause,
iA"; the teachings Of this iniquitous paper
Se"rd no; longer be permitted to iuiiict inju-
y upon the service.
We hope the General Convention" men,
ti"nei IN the fifth resolution is to be a Con-
S""t'"n Of Delegates from every North Caro-
Tina regiment, and that this Convention will
f!eAk .erth words Of warning to the Stan
"17l IL such tones az to be felt and respected;
'F II cannot be disguised that the teachings
Q! The standard" upon the minds of the new
"~AscrIpts before they have become inspired
~ that esprit da corps which renders the
u: soldier proof a5aiust its insidious treason,
"Ss poisoned the minds Of many of them, and
''.zardei their lives by desertion.
The soldier who commits the crime of de-
sertion Is not more criminal than the wretch
IS whose teachings have dissatisfied him with
the service, and induced him to desert his
"''orS The soldier may be punished, and
pay the forfeit of his crime with his life;
Nut the real criminal secure in Raleigh con.
Hnnes his wicked and reasonable course, in
'shded to ruin the country and PROSTATE it at
Tue fo"tstool Of its enemy Is this wise or
Just! viii the people of North Carolina
longer encourage a Journal which teaches
oesertlon' which seeks TO dissatisfy the sol,
0'eFs and people with the cause for which
saey are struggling and fighting?
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PICTURES OF OUR GENERALS.


This war has unmasked multitude of he
roes, and As the contlictripcns dcvolnpes more.
The army of the Confcdcracy, in truth, is all he
roic. The history thntreoords its triumphs and
tribulations will give to the ashes Of the dead
and the lnurcls of the living one comprising
halo, and our Walhalln will be built in the
heart and the memory of the people. Wehare
before US an array Of pictures-splendid pho
togrnphs they are, from the fine art gallery of
Minnis and Cowell. Of this city-which give
us lifelikc and artistic counterparts in print
of those distinguished representatives Of the
Southern army, whose names have passed into
proverb of greatness. Radiant and i'm
pressvc among them appears the face of the
lamented Jackson, which Mr.. Cowell, during
visit to his camp near Fredericksburg, am
brotyped only two weeks before the battle in
which he fell. The mingling of sweetness of
temper and frmncss Of character in
this countenance make it picture upon
which the eye might dwell forever. 1t is q
face that nwakens love and nnimates the sen.
timent of respect. which, under the conscious
ness that its original is dend, increases to the
deepest veneration. Another gives us mag
nifcent other SELF of Lee-a grand physigno-
my, noble front, the same in every feature.
of person and dress, we saw but few days
back, moving rapidly amidst the noiseless
streets Of the tented city. Here, again, is
the gallant Ewcl, and his illustrious confre-
res-Hill, Longstrect, Hood, Pickett, and the
long list of Generals of the Army Of North
ern Virginia. The collection embraces pic
lures of nearly all the prominent general Off
Gers of the Confederate service, living and
dead, and forms a study which every patriot
will delight in and every artist admire
These pictures will be placed on sale, ms will
be seen by the advertisement, on and after
Saturday next at the gallery of Messrs. Min
mis- 4 CowelT, No. eli Main street, in every
style of the art-plain coored, large, small
framed, or otherwise They are souvenirs
for the Southern heart. Albums must have
them; parlors will be blank without them.-
Let them circulate. .