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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

ssHERMEs, - the we'll informed correspondent
OF the charleston Mercury, under date OF Goth
ultlmo, from Richn ond, writes as follows:
ssAmld all our sorrows, we see CLEANS of COM
fort III suilen, down-trodden New York, and in
the New French Government in Mexico. To
hold what he has obtained on this continent,
Napoleon must lnterpose an independent Con-
federacy between Mexico and the North. Hence
we take comfort, knowing that every day brings
US nearer the goal. The tug of war is upon us -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

CTRAYED-From the pasture of the subscriber
y on Christians Creek near " m. Hamilton,s, on
the 3lst of July, a large DARK BRINDLE COW, 10
or u wears old but little white except in the face
Gives milk from the two right teats the other two
considerably shrunken. No marks remembered
ANY one giving information that will lead to her re.
covery. win be literally rewarded.
August Isl If Z. h. EDMONDSoN,
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KALORAMA FAMILY scHoOL.--

T ALUKANA FAMILY SCHUUE.-.
IN STA LINTON, III.
The next session Of this school will commence on
THURSDAY, THE 1ST OF OCTOBER, and will close
the last day of the following June.
As the majority OF pupils already engaged are be-
tween the ages of eleven aud SIXTEEN II would be de-
sirable to fill the remaining vacancies with girls of
about the same age.
TERMS;-The session of nine months will be d.vi,
ded into three terms of three months each and the
payment of each term required IN ad0ance.
The price of board will vary as the expenses of liv-
ing increase decrease The price of tuition will be
subject to no variation.
Board for first term, including fuel and lights,
500. washing extrai
Tuition in English, for each term, $1,000
80 I" French /" g g 1000
se 6 Music 25 90
Halfa dozen day scholars can be received
Aug 1876
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

VIRGINIA :--At rules held in the Clerks Office
u the Circuit Court for Augusta County, the Sd
day OF August, 1868.
William G. Sterett, admir- OF DAVID Sterrett decd.
and '. H. a. Sterfett, and Ann E. Sterfett, Pitts
AGAINST
Thomas Stersett James Trimble and Isabella hi wife
and George Tfimbe and Mary Jane his wife, Defts.
The object of this quit is to obtain decree OF Court
to make conveyance of land sold by David Sterrett in
his lifetime, and the Defendants not having entered
their appearance, and 1t appearing by satisfactory
eFidence that they not residents of this Common
wealth. 1t is ordered that they appear here within
one month alter due publication of this notice. and
do what is necessary 10 protect their interest
A Copy--Teste,
Aug Ats. a. T. KINNEY. elk.
(sOLD: GOLD!! GOLD!!!.-.I Will sail
~ at punhc auction, In the town of Staunton in
front ct The Court house, Monday the oath of the
present month"; that being Court day debt ON Sam
uel MORRISON, OF Randolph county, Va, Tor 1880 al
so BOND tor $25V0, Gated Oct 9th 1859 secured by
u ust deed on real estate in Randolph county I
have copy OF said deed that will be shown on day
OF sale. Refugees from Western Va would do well
TO attend. Confederate lunds received in payment
JOHN b. SMITH,
August l1-2ts Waynesboro, Augusta co. Va.
NJ OIICE PHYSlCIANS.-The "Augusta
- Medical Society," will meet punctuallv at 10 B.
NJ, en- the sth Monday OF this month, court day.
BY order, SAMUEL KENNERLY Jr
August lIais-Vin copy I--$s Secretary,
Tor SALE.-A very fine Young horse, which
Il belonged to the late Col. Wrn. d. Stuart he
is years DID, beautifully formed perfectly sound and
admirably fitted for military service.
Aug liz ALEX. Il. "a. STUART.
TIAVING disposed OF our entire stock. we Viii
Ii proceed iorthw tn 10 settle all amounts due the
concern. Persons having accounts against tho same
will please present them. keANE 4 ABBY.
Draif
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

QUESTION OF ECONoMY.--Is an officer of the
army--be he general, colonel, major, or captain
entitled to draw feed from the Government for
horses not in Government service? II the officer
is in the field, and has but one horse with him,
can he draw for two or three more that he may
have at work to his private carriage or upon his
farm I? Scarce as provender is at this time, and
is likely to be while the continues it is very
important that all Government leaks should be
stopped at once, and thus insure justice to the
people and the service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

AND For SAEe.-W1li be sold. IN front of
L. nF off e, in Staunt, n, en- SATURDAY. EJ-
GUST 22D, tract of land containing about 81 acres
aid land lies about mile and "a quarter from
5taunton, adjoining the land OF Geo. Baylor and 9TH
ers fronting both sides of the public road leading
from Staunton to Hebron Church, and, if properly
tarmed, crops about well IS any in the neighbor
hood.
TERMS: Either on Time or for Cash, as may suit
purchaser. GEO. BAYLOR, Agent
Aug 4-tds-Vin copy. for John Il. Riley.
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POSTPONEMENT.-Th sale of the above property
is postponed to SATURDAY, The 18TH OF SEP
TENDER NEXT. August 18-tds.
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DOARDING AND DAY sCHooL

Mrs. Forrest, will resume the duties of her school,
on MONDAY, the 2ist of Sept. address
August l8-2m* MRS. s. FORREST
Eastvood Stann4a, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

YANKEE HoNEsTY.--In the late raid to Rocky
Mount, N. c., (says the Raleigh State Journal, )
the Yankees entered the dwelling of Ex-Gov-
ernor Clark and took from his wife the wedding
present OF jewelry her husband had given her,
and which, of course, she highly priced. One of
the men remarked he thought it hard but, said
he, though officers profess otherwise, in
stealing these things we strictly under or
ders--we must obey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

yANADY FUKNACE AN SAW MILL.
~ With 45o0 AChEo VI LAND FOR SALE
We offer for sale, privately the above nronertv s;t
uated on the so.n side OF South river, eleven mules
above Waynesboro and fifteen south of Staunton, on
INCA are two good dwelling and cut houses good
circular saw miIl and furnace Stack which by
little repair could be put in blast, and we are told
there Is plenty OF ore within one mile of it. Nearly
the whole of the land is well clothed excellent pine
timber mixed with poplar and oaks. There is also,
large quantity of chestnut oak the best for tanning
We Will sell the whole divide it UP in small tracts
to suit purchasers, there being or never failing
each. About two-thisds II he property Is fiat land
and none inaccessible 10 d team for getting the tim
Der Oft We viii lsks Comic deIase money or make
terms 10 suit the purchaser. Address
june 30--3m IRVINE BROTHERS.,
Register copy. oherando, Augusta Co., Va.
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DEBLIC notice.

DGBLiC NOTICE.
The sale of my Cattle
not having taken place. for the want of bidders they
will be of offered at public sale, the highest bidder,
in Staunton, on MONDAY, THE oath INST, being
Coart day. ARCH. p. STUART. =
August 18-1t
+ OST.-0n the Cross Key road, leading from
IL Staunton TO Greenville, grey frock coat small
size, and somewhat worn on the sleeves The finder
will please leave II at the Spectator office.
August I0-It ALBERT MYERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

Administrators Of John s. Ellis, deed.
August l1-tds
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July l4-tds Rock Register copy and SEND ~, 10
this Office - "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1863-08-18

NEGRO TRooPs.-A Georgia paper says that
the only effectual wayto prevent Northern ne
groes from enIisting, and white officers from
commanding them after enlisted, is not to take
either prisoners. Leave them on the battle
field. If our troops are IN hurry to pursue
their retreating foes, they need not give the
black rascals and their blacker-hearted officers
any more attention than the Scotch soldier did
the Frenchman who was begging for ssquarter. !"
II Gamma stop to quarter ye,'' he remarked,
shut I'll cut ye in twa;'' and suitng his actions
to his words, passed on.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

Iron Charleston correspondenee q the Mobile Register
COMING STRUGGLE AT cHAsLtsroS.
The struggle. when IL comes will certainly be
of fearful character. IL will be the shock Of
tremendous forces. the relative powers Of which
are We, untried The long moo,ed question of
the hghiing value of ships against batteries will
be thought To a test more conclusive than any 10
which human warfare has vet subjected H. In
other words. the Monitor on-ciads. which the
Yankees claim 90 be the most impenetrable YES.
sells ever constructed will necessarily come within
point blank range of the most numerous and
powerful batteries that have ever vet been used
IN a single engagement We have good reason.
too. 20 believe that our guns will be managed
with admirable tact and precision. The more
important batteries are manned bv South Caro-.
lima regulars. for whom the credit j. claimed, and
think Justly. of being the most expert and prse-
teal heavy nrtilletists In the Confederate army.
The fort. are well differed. and General Ripley,
who has made the study of heavy ordnance a
speciality for wears, and whose excellence In that
particular branch Of military knowledge is an
admitted fact. will himself take command OF
Fort Sumter M soon rs the enemy makes his
appearance
II I. scarcely possible that any floating thing
can breast unhafmei the concentrated storm Of
heavy metal from the guns of sumter Moultric
and Battery Bce. the three principal works com
manding the throat Of the hatbor, Nor can the
peril oi running this terrible gauntlet be dimin'
ished hy sn attempt to pass under cover of dark.
ness, ~ has been The ease NJ Neksbufg and New
Oretn. So tottuous aud ihttuate u the chan
mel leading Ia the forts tina, the most experienced
pilots of the harbof would not venture 10 bring
In vessel hy nlrht under the conditions witch
the enem, c,nnot escape, via without light ot
landmark 20 guide the way Even when the
blockade running vessels leave the hafbor. II u
ALWAYS necessary To aid their exit hy previously
arranged lights l-hadcd) aud signals. ~ that u II
reasonably certain that the attacking Iron ciads
must either enter IN open day, or incur the lmml
ncnt h,k,r of getting aground upon one OF the
most tteaohetous bars on the southern coast,
which seldom Yields vessels when orce II has
erasped the keel But VI perchance, ic-pIle OF
mnx channel, multiplied torpedocs aud ,hecon,'
hned batteries OF the forts, some OF tho niue
Monitors should chance 10 got Into port. they
would still have Ia encounter u concentrated hte
of batteries. whirtr. ~ the Yankee papers have
learned from eonirabands. cline the shores Of the
interior of the harhor" Aud then viii come the
"tug 1T war" which will determine the pos.e'si on
ct the honored old city.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

n
Who resign OF may resign. or may be dropped
from the rolls. aud those who NAV be cashiered
bv court martial back into the ranks privates.
A special to the Herald from Marfreesboro.
25,h. SAYS:
A de-erter from Gen Hardee's command came
into our lines yesterday He reports Van Dorm
with two and PORES, with one brigade of cavalry
at Columbia. Van Dorm was undecided whether
20 60 to Mississippi or cross Duck River. II ap.
pears to dsy that he has crossed.
Gen Morgan has to-day been demonstrating on
the right. =
The wife OF Gen Braxton Bragg died a, ITALIA
bona Yesterday.
Gen Bragg has been relieved OF his command.
and General Joe Johnston il now chief at ITALIA
homa.
The Chattanooga Rebel. Of the gath. has the
following:
PoHr Hvpsos. March 2l.-Reports of the
sinking Of the sloop- of-war. Richmond from inju
ries received on the 18th prevail nothing definite
being known.
The mortar flee, sill occupies the old position
below. out OF range
Yesterday the enemy fred at our transports.
A large party landed from the transports aud
burned several residences.
Some activity has prevailed among the cnemy's
transports for the past two days but there have
been no indications of another attempt to pass
the batteries
Twenty deserters have arrived Ia the last tao
DAYS, and they are continually coming. They
confirm the previous reports of the demoralixa'
ton of Bankss army.
our batteries sustained no injury IN the late
engagement. and are ready At any time to give
the enemy warm reception.
Fonr frNnsnroS. March 2O--0cncral Loring
has driven the enemy back from this point They
are now IN full retreat To Nazoo Pass.
dispatch 10 the Appeal, dated Pamela, 18th.
SAYS the Fodcrsls engaged IN the raid upon Her
nando. have been defeated.
The enemy have replaced thoi, old by hew
troops. aud have sent their old garrisons TO Mem
phis
II II reported that the Memphis and Charleston
railroad aud the Mobile aud Ohio railroad. have
been abandoned between Jackson aud Columbus
Five hundred cavalry crossed the ColdwaIer
sixty mile. southeast of here. and moved toward
Holly Springs
The Appeal learns of 10 neN movement at
Port Hudson General Banks had fallen back
10 lla fortified camp and had manifested no dIs'
position % advance.
Deserters continue to come In. aud report dts
anecilol IN the Rebel camps
The fleet continues nut of sight The two
vessels from abave have been slowly steaming
up the river They landed and cut down n few
poles OF the telegraph line
NlcKAhuna, March ~ The gnnboata Hart
ford and Monongahela pissed Wanenion about
Go'cl0ck this evening, attera helvy eannonading
OF M hour. arriving safely NJ Swced's Point,
The Richmond correspondent of the Charles
ton Mercury SAWS Gen Lees whereabouts &c
mains profound mystery
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

RETURNED DIR J l. Rocker. late Surgeon of
the lth Indiana regiment. has returned from the
army aud resumed the practice of his profession
i'm CaStletou. in this county. Dr.. Rocker Is "a
physician aud surgeon of eminent ability. and his
experience in the army with the gallant Zouave
regiment will no. be disadvantage TO him.
Failing health compelled his return, but what
was a loss to the comrades he left behind will be
an advantage to the citizens among whom he
makes his home Few men Of his wears have had
more experience in the line of his profession tran
DR. Rocker. and few have left better record of
service Whether in the clmp or in the hospital,
or in the quiet practice at home. he has exhibited
the same cool judgment and professional skill
that in the early stages of the present struggle
won for him the warm commentator of some of
the most eminent surgeons of the army We
most heartily wish the Doctor renewed health
and continued prosperity.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

METROPOLITAN HALL-PEEP O'DY The pro
ducton of the drama of Peep O'Diy this evening
j. the dra matte event of the SEASON Our citizens
are called on to pronounce their judgment on
play the success of which in both hemspheres.
has never been equaled. In London il was pln yed
uninterruntedy for one year and five monihs. In
New York an imitation of IL at Laura Keene's
Theater secured run of more than one hundred
nights, while in Boston. Philadelphia St Louis.
Cincinnati Cleveland and Buffalo, the Conwavs
have PLAYED IL to houses crowded that mo
standing room was the rule, and not the excep
ton Ii is of the class of drama STYLED "sens,
tonal" We presume, because il excites in the
minds of the audience mixed emotions OF grief
and joy. terror and surprise. pain and pleasure
draws from them sympathetic tears. yet before
their ewes are dry comforts them with shouts of
hilarious laughter. IL is truly sensational TO
managers. giving them the agreeable feeling OF
pleasing their supporters and filing their pockets
There is also an adventurous attraction in this
PLAY ut the present moment. The scene being
laid nj the time of n threatened rebellion in Ire
land il embraces those incidental calamltes
under which all nations ut times must suffer.
arbitrary arrests, suspension of the habeas cor
pus act. and traces how innocent people may
unfortunately be punished for the crimes at others
No legislative wisdom can prevent such occur
rences in troubulous tines. and il bad men will
rebel not the least of their guilt is the misery in
which they involve Others who abhor alike the
traitor and the TREASON
We anticipate for Peep O'Day overwhelming
audiences and unhounsed success For our worthy
managers sake, and that of the gifted artlstes,
Mr. aud Mrs Conway, we hope We shall not be
disappointed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27
WATCHES.
MAGIC TIME OBSERVER
The Perfection Of Mechanism

DEING 4 HUNTING AND OPEN FACE, OR LADY's
ID or Geuteman's Watch combined, with Patent Self
Winding Improvement.
Toe New York illustrated News, the leading pictorial
paper Of the United State it, OF January 10 63.
page l4I, voluntarily avs; 1--WE have been shown
pleasing novelty OF which the Hubbard Bros Of New
YORK, are The sole importer Il l. called the Magic
sbmc observer, and l. hunting AMI open face
watch combined tine Il the pretties most convenient
and decidedly the best aud cheapest Tmepece for gcner
al and reliable offered. has within and
necied with IL machinery its winding attachment,
rendering KEY entirely unnecessary The eases Of this
watch composed Of two metals the Of fine Is
carat goh and the inner one Of solid silver II has the
improved ruby action lever movement and IL warranted
an accurate timcpiece."
Price. superby engraved per Of half dozen. 500
sample watches, IN boxes for those pro-
posing 10 buy al wholesale, ssS. lfsent by mail the
postage l. ~ cents.
AddreS. HU BBARD EROS, SOLE INrokrERs.
IS ant e. Nassau. corner john street. New York.
mch2s-ts
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27
GREAT B.sRG.AE.T.
EAGLE CREEK MILLS FORSALg.

SuuAIEp o. Eagle crsst. eight miles sorls~..s
- o. Indisnspeiis, one mile from hechaniesbure on
the Charlottesville plank road Grit mill i ~ b. 81 iess
four stories high, three Of French eurrsUo "a,
wheat and one for eorn-1 N good repair xsw Wsieer
~ barrels per day Has also steam pver -,ss
two good eneines-
Also ss~ MN 70 good order vheh vii cut 1000 fee,
oflumhef Gay These mills have 50 acres Of land spc
two good dwelling houses.
whest sufficient 20 keep the mill running rixht and
day can be purchased the premises the rexon b>fns
among the fines; wheat regions IN the state ne Nil
has always made money for the owners Price elo aoo
Time viii De given on part offhe purchase money n re-
CURED and city or other property tsten par
hckEkNAx PfkkcH.
fsols-dk~s~ Neal Estate Agts. ,Indianspois
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

~ Discharged soldiers can obtain their bounty
who have been discharged nv reason of wounds
received in battle Call or write to (enclosing
stamp) David McKernan, No. West Washing
ton street. Indianapolis. who is the authorized
Agent for procuring pensions. back paw and all
military claims. mch25-6m
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

tn. EXECUTION To pAy--lt has been known
for rome time p,s that soldier of the Ilst fegi'
ment named tiay wns under sentence Of death ior
desertlon Ia the enemy. W. have iareborne Ia
alludv ~ IL, simply because we did not know the
f,ets ln tho case. Yesterday. on Inquiry at head.
quarters, the leading facts developed on Trial we're
gwen ~ " Gay was a school teacher IN Clay
county, aud volunteered in the Ilst regiment last
summer. u Is said. Ia avoid Grim con suit that
was hanging over him lie had no relations there.
ahd has no near relations alive Being n man at
education, he wis made Hospital Steward. aud
served IN that capacity until the battle of Rich
mond Kentucky There he was taken prisoner
and paroled lie remained In the Richmond hos
plta after the surrender for some time and ieigned
sickness himself He took occasion To visit the
headquarters of Gen, Bragg aud there renounced
his allegiance to The United States aud took the
oath of allegiance to the Southern Confectionery
When Bragg's forces Tell back, Ga, was really
sick. aud Tell with other sick Into the hands of
forces. He still had his parole. aud his trea
son, although suspected, was not susceptible OF
proof then.
Gay returned to Clay county. where he re-
mnined after his regiment WIS exchanged There
were many circumstances that pointed to his
guilt. each trifng in itself, but together making
a strong case He was charged with treason. or
with having allegiance to the Southern
Confederscy, but stoutly denied IL until copy of
the oath was found sewed up in the lining of his
p hts. Then he confessed the whole matter His
sentence has been approved by the President and
his execution will certainly take place to-day.
The hour aud the place il is not deemed prudent
TO name
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

eE- Prot. De PAYNE has located himself in
Talbot & News block. Pennsylvania street. near
Postofice. where he will give practical demon
STATIONS of the truth of phrenology to all who
honor him with visit While NJ College Hall
he won many friends HIS delineaaons Of char
acter are remarkably clear. correct aud full
Rooms 20 and 81. I'D stairs. Office hours from
. o'clock A NJ to 9 p. NJ
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

TAKING To CKISoLINE Two soldiers were
ye-terd,y arrested. decked out in pet,icoats AMI
other paraphernaIia that ladies delight in. whilst
taking a stroll along the canal IL NAV be, they
were on a spree; but it was supposed by some
that they were sailing under false colors. to de
sert They were lodged IN the guard house at
the Soldiers Home They we're rather hard
featured ladies: bat il was their awkward mode
Of handling their crnoine that first attracted at
tention 10 them.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-27

USrvrRsrrY SQUARE A meeting of those in
terested in the Improvement of this square will b,
held ut the law office of Messrs- Mcdonald &
Roache. in the Erna Building. on Friday even
ing. 9th inst at ~, o'clock p. NJ. A iull at
tendance is requested, immediate action j,
contemplated. MANY CITIZENS.
March Is. 1863 25-3