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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
The mississippi.

The Meridian Clarion says there are in
dications that we will have lively times in
Mississippi very soon. The sixteenth ar
my corps is reported moving out from Mem
phis to occapy North Mississippi, while re-
inforcenent5 are being thrown into Vicks-
burg to Cooperate sia jackson and Csnton.
Such is the prevailing report, and the fact
that our cavalry have already encountered
the Yankees at Messengers ferry, on Big
Black, strengthens the belief, as does Gen.
Folks order declaring that no more pass
ports viii BE granted to 60 outside the lines
under any circumstance, whatever. No
matter Hhat move tire Yankees propose
making they will fnd us ready to confront
them. We Eave some Of the best fight ng
troops In the land and a department COM
.mander Of ackn owledged ability, who is
golden opinions from all our people for bis
industry, perseverance, and unrelaxing Wig
lance He has Lee il the West and For
rest il North Mississippi. and is supervi-
ing affairs himself 10 the direction Of dan
gers. !.
! re- The. steamer Advance brought, on
.nef recent trip, 10 900 pairs of shoes, IL,
600 blanissts and 5000 pairs Of cards.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
A Utah correspondent says !:

The only passable fair women that have
seen are inmates of Brigham's harem.
While driving out, some few days since,
oyerhauled the modern Solomon, who was
going into the country on bender, in COM
pany with number of his concubnes
The carriages, each drawn by four fine
horses, and accompanied by outriders and
baggage wagons. formed train half mile
long. | had a fair view of the stock, horses
and women. The former were magnificent
animal the latter from fair to middling.
'Some were fair and some were plain,
And some were frightfully on the Tans"
I noticed In the party women of forty
and girls Of twelve or fourteen. l have in
vain endeavored to ascertain the number Of
Brigham's wives. but no one here knows
[ doubt if the old sinner himself can tell
Men frequently marry sisters.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
The Florida and Keargarve.

la France states that the Florida has
challenged the Kearsarge to fair fight,
which the latter having accepted, they in.
tend to so a few miles out to sea and settle
their differences at cannon range The
Florida is about ready for sea, and some Of
her officers, who have been for some tins
past 10 Paris, in plain citizens clothing,
have mounted their uniforms The Rap
pahannock still lies at Calais, and there is
still some hope that the French authorities
vii! net allow her to depart NJ. Drouyn
de L'huys, in bis correspondence with Mr..
Dayton upon the subject, acknowledge
that there is distinction to be made be-
tween the position occupied BY the Florida
and Georgia, which came into French ports
for repairs, and the Rappahannock Wish
entered Calais to fit as vessel Of var.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
What Our Enemies Expect.

The Atlanta Register has seen q copy of
the United States Army .d Nauy Ga9cttee
which contains review of the features of
the opening campaign. l't IL writer, said to
be distin s.. :sned military expert, believes
mat the great body of both Northern and
Southern armies must be concentrated In
Northern Georgia. All other movements
are mere diversions in favor of Gen. Grant.
It is thought that fifty thousand Yankees
will be required to prevent Polk and For
rest from reaching Grants rear from AVest
Tennessee, aud that at least one undred
thousand men will be wanting to protect the
mountain passes leading from East Ten ues-
see into Kentucky. Longstreet and Polk
will seek to effect junction in the rear OF
Grant, and thus compel the evacuation OF
Chattanooga.
General Joe Johnston's army is said to
be 10000 strong, composed of veterans who
cannot be beaton by less than three times
their own number. Their spirit and court
age are evinced in their rapid re enlistment
for the war. The question, then. arises,
how far it is possible for the Federal Gov
ernmeni to collect troops enough to meet
alt these palpable exigenees; and if the men
are secured under the new draft to replace
those whose terms of service expire, how
far can they be relied on TO cope With the
veterans that Polk, Johnston snd Lonestreet
will lead into tho field?
The prospects f. tlenext campaign are,
reasonably en,agh, not deemed very brill.
liant by our foes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
Death OF Major Burrouges.

We announce with deep regret, says the
Petersburg Express. the melancholy and
untimely death of Major Edgar Burroughs,
late of the Princess Ann Rangers, ani ac-
lively engaged in the Confederate servive.
Major 3, it will be recollected. was arrest
ed at late hour Of the night at his resi-
dence In Princess Anne aud carried off to
Norfolk, where he was tried by military
commission, ordered by Butler, and senten-
ced to Death. Before the execution of the
sentence, he was seized wirh the smallpox
and removed to the Portsmouth Hospital
Whlle rapidly eonvalescing, he attempted
few days since 50 escape from the hospit-
al, and was shot By one ofthe negro guards
outside, and MORALLY wounded. na. sur
yived only twenty-four hourg.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

A MONSTER CAKe.--The largest cake
ever made in the world is now on view at
toe shep Of Mr. j Aanatt, eonfeelan err.
ST. Gilea's, in this city. 1t weighs 5000
lbs, stands seven feet high. aud is eighteen
feet in circumference. There have been
used in the manufacture of this monster
cake $50 pounds of flour, 5000 eggs. Gvo
barrels of currants, two cwt of orange and
lemon peel, 500 pounds. of butter, 400
pounds of sugar, besides other ingredients.
The care wife~5e CIT By the Mayor at the
annual considerations of the Churchman's
Union, which is to be held in the Con Ex
change on the 4th Of January. 1t contains
20O tlckets. the possession of which will en-
title the holder to various presents, COM
prising two elegant plated baskets,
gold rings, gold baskets. silver fruit knives.
silver thimhles, wedding rings, eto.-Or.
ford eng J Chronicle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
p &c. * - m p :
A Declaration for Peace.

In the Yankee House of Representatives
on the 25th ult.. Hon. Fernando Wood de-
livered speech in opposition to resolu-
tion explanatory of the confscation act
His concluding remarks are reported as fol-
lows:
The administration and the party in pow
er were opposed to the restoration of the
Union and desired continuance of the war
BY which to accomplish designs of partisan
advantage: The ruling elements were ia
naticism and corruption. Thus the war is
sustained. Under the plea Of patriotism
the must damnable deeds were being perpe-
trated. This war must cease. It was COM
menced without cause and has been prosecu-
ted without glory, and viii end in national
.mpoverislmcutj disintegration and ruin -
Those who favored the war, favored disu-
flon. Peace is the only hope Of restora.
ton. 1t was idle to talk of the policies OF
the war. 1t made 40 difference what were
the policies. The result would be the sub
version Of republican institutions and utter
destruction. He was opposed to the con.
duct Of the South, but was equally oppose
to the conduct Of the North. under the Re-
publican policy. Both were for dissolution.
Let US, Therefore, attempt peaceable solu-
ton OF the difficulty Peace must come
sooner or later. Why not procure it be-
lore both sections were exhausted and al
their material interests, DESTROYED. Mr..
Wood appealed earnestly to the boosted
spirit OF Christian civilization, of progress
and of common humanity, to show itself
into tue arena and save the American peo-
pie.
Peace! peace! God -four fathers, grant us peaee
lace IN onr hearts-at thine affairs, peace.
Peace in the red waters and their bghted shores:
Peace for the leaguered cities and the hosts
Thatwatch and bleed around them and within;
Peacefor the homeless and the fatherless
Peace for the captive on his weary way,
And she rude crowd who jeer his helplessness
For them that suffer, them that do thus wrong
Shining and sinned against-U God, for all.
Fora distracted, torn and bleeding land, s.
Speed the glad tidi,g-- g;ve vs. girerus seaees
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
list Of Daseriers from the 52nd Kegi-
Mari. Va Volunteers.

rgsIE following named persons, members Of the
5lnd zsS's "a. Volunteers, are now ebsent
WIT, 1T l.ag- and are rcgkrtiea as deaertera. A
reward $50 eaaA via be nas for their Apprehen-
sion aaa delivery - their respective companies -
e3o,ay4ny a :-plivates lno L Ayler. Dcerfeld
Wn i3h Riehaonsi -3lbstitutel; VI IN Bosser-
fa.a a.ar Ryaa,s; D Baard Mint Spring; "
~ a siqa l)esrfield Jonas Heller, Stauntoa; Da
zle {nater, Nit SaaeF; John I Hunter, do;
4.t,ues K i,a.t John Ieslncup. Charchville;
SiGsaA Niils.eai. New H"pe john MOONEY, do
k.oAard Money, 90; Juss Parish, S switzef,
7'""''' HoBT c. DAVIS,
Capt Co. A
c,moaur a--rris 4.es Thos t,arter, John 2
,'4<.aier Vim Cail}tess. Thos j Clark. IVY N Il
Eyans Tsta.a z ffetweii, FraEgli Gardner, John
{ KRAFT W:n II 4ernd'n, Waynesbdro John
& ezauaar. u Il Gay, Epts Siliings. Sherando !;
S*n GCl4rx Azaerry Myers. New Hope Harr-
..bcrg: Van 9ildie. Daerield " Carpenter res
5eace u,t known; Em Jones. {substiluts;) .Robt
'''--F''-' A. J. THOMPSON;
Capt Co. B.
c9ncany Corp. n T Gale Stanton rri
ats5 TN ,}1at. i E (IJna, q Il a Curry 4 s
81 eo.c Union Church Benz Helm Mississippi );
- sss4 Hauph"egs. 1untnardean; Nm Jones,
ia Aersan>;; Ut7rield W Mooney. smeltz.
ysf4vaeshoro z b Riddle, Moesv Greek; G kog
.gs John u ciproose peelfeld Samuel h Slus-
,sf, Cross heys; Giovanni Eetinella (snbsttnteJ
JOS. CoYNER.
LIT. Comd'g Co. G.
F,-unan~ n --Priyatcs Sanue! BosserInan. Ben;
Eh:k. " al u Fuck b hetfic"hc 3eSse heh
-aayer.pf'le !; Il Mich vi. jas Shlpp, North Noun
ais n " Moore, Dsggg' NOISY Creek :!
sanas;;.
4. Atna aAI' Capt %, u
s'anpauS E.-PrTatea dohn Armstrong NJ.
i tptd. Aisxan.iar Hans. Gollierstown; Joseph
S&sh, xaGdei 3 4le, Aekr's pfsek; near Lex
A<''A Yaos. II. WATKINS,
Capt Co. r.
T4nosev .-friTates y CrousehoFnt . n
Chandler Mt 3iAauy~-J II cfoss, tFan's } GfaEf
&. hedinaa herman sabstitHte-A knapp, Shensn-
tp4h y i4aadas lloyd, Aisewenger, sm,th,
NJ Esn<er. issrfisonearS--J SWitzers Jno Sto-
rct, Heagsf, aayz9n-
ms. EbAGAkD y hh.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
The Alexandra Case

We are rejoiced to learn that the Court
of Evehequor of Great Britain has refused
to grant new trial in the Alexandra case.
which decision will cause the ship to be re-
leased. This is an important decision to
the Confederate States, as it comedies our
right to purchase or have built ships of war
in British ports, and will probably lead to
the release of those formidable iron clad
rams of which Old Abe and Seward seem to
have such wholesome dread
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

M q +.

the ssylNDICATOR" ia published weekly, at
five Dollars q year, Three Dollars for
six rnouthss Two Dollars for three months,
Invariably IN ADEA n CE:
nor square of eight lines Tor iess) for each inser
sion. Larger advertisements in the same proper
tion. ),
SE- Unless the namber Of insertions be marked
anon the manuscript, they will be inserted until
forbid, and charged accordingly.
nss~ liberal discount made to those who ad-
vertise BIZ the year.
;,,5n4diate basineas,-though occasional changes IN
me form ofths ADVERTISEMENT may be made during
xg~ transient advertisements payable in ad-
vance; ell others vii: be considered Cue when cal
Iatit or.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
Claims of Slaves Impressed by the Con
federatc Authorities

In accordance with the requisition of the
Chief Of the Engineer Bureau, the Presi-
dent has recommended an appropriation by
Congress to meet the claims presented, or
that may be hereafter presented, for slaves
impressed by the. Confederate authorities
and lost in the public service.
The sum OF 708, 900 is given as the ell
tire estimate for the State of Virginia, al
an average valuation of $4,000 for each
slave escaped or deceased, and includes
those employed Oh the Richmond defences,
IN the Peninsula, earlier in the war, and
other PORTIONS Of the. State
Reasoning by analogy. for want Of abso.
lutte data, and extending the calculation tc
the other States of the Confederacy, in al
of which heavy losses have been sustained
among the negroes impressed for labor or
the defences, the bureau has arrived at the
sum Of $3.f08, 900 as the minimum prob.
ably required to meet this class of expendi
lures.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

A SENATOR'S OpINIoN.-The Columbi
Carolinian :.%..'A Senator now in the
Confederate Congress writes home to rela-
tive in South Carolina that in two months
from this time cur currencv will be worth
more than it has yer been during the war;
to buy little and cautiously and to sell free
ly. The advice is from source which
makes it worth remembering" -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

GEN HARDEn.-The marriage of Lieut..
Gen Hardee wasannounced sometime since,
but to whom was not stated. The Green's
.boro' Gala Beacon states that the General
was married on the 18th ult., to Miss Mary
T. Lewis Of that place
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

tits already known that her Royal High
ness, the Princess of Wales, has given birth
to Prince, and that her Royal Hlghness
has passed through the perils of maternity
safely and well. The papers by the last
mail from Europe give full report of the
novel and romantic circumstances Under
which the accouchment took place. The
'happy event. occurred about nine o'clock
at nigh, and the Princess had been on the
same evening to a skating party on the lake
at Frogmore, and was enabled to take part
in the sports and to witness the animated
scene in which tho Prince of Wales played
a conspicuous part. and did not return to
the royal residence at Frogmore till late
period of the afternoon. In few hours
after the return of her Royal Higness, the
following official bulletin was issued at
Frogmore
FRoemoRE, Friday Evenig.
Her Royal Highness, the Princess CT
Wales, was confined Of healthy prince at
too minutes before nine, p. m. Her Royal
Highness and infant prince are doing per-
fectly well.
=. H s1rvrKrsd. N. b.
ri. BRowE,- NJ. D..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
CoNscR1pr VS.. CoNsoR1pr.-A few day

CoNscR1pr VS.. CoNsoR1pT.-A few days
since two sub enrolling officers for the coun-
ty of , in this State, enrolled and cars
ried to the Camp of instruction, at Deca-
tur, a discharged soldier, and on their re-
turn home stopped At Marietta to have 8
bust before returning to the discharge
of their arduous duties. ln the meantime,
the commapdant of the Camp of Instsuc-
ton ascertained that the coDs,ript. lust
brought to camp, was very intelligent
man, and conferred upon MIN TIE appoint
ment Of Enrolling Qficer .5r the said -
county, superse9ing tie other two officials
alluded to, and Sent them forward with his
papers ard new official position. 90 ar
rislng at Marietta he found the late dis
turbers Of his .rest," the two defunct en-
rolling officers, in the midst Of their spree,
enrolled them aud carried them to Che
Camp of Instruction, without their having
an opportunity Of informing their friends o.
their new "cbange of base" -Aaanto
Confeaeracy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

All advertising for less term thSn three months,
sill be charged FOR at the usual ratos.
4sg~ Professional Cards not exceeding seven lines
Inserted one year for Slosix mnnths for ~ DO.
Gsg~ Announcements of Candidates So; to be
paid ia advance.
arnrivata character or intended Or calculated to
ote any private enterprise or interest, Wii Dc
charged for rs advertisements.
7zss~ Obituaries will be charged FOR at the rate
Of Trs CExFs per line. They must In all cases be
acco-np; MED BY the money.
~ Office on New court house Street, oppo-
cite Brandebargs Old Stand, ahe nesr the w.
Hotel,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

JEFF. DAVIS AND FoRr SUMTER The
Hartford (Conn. Courant, in an article On
the war, tells the following anecdote, we
know not upon what authority:
Scene: Jeff Davis parlor at Washing
ton, shortly before the arch traitor left to
consumate his infamous crime Present,
Mr.. Davis, Mrs. Davis, and a lady from
New York, Hhom we will call Mrs A, A.
conversation ensued between the ladies rel
alive TO public affairs, and the demand from
South Carolina for the surrender to the
State authorities Of the United States Fort
Sumter. Mrs. A. asked Mrs Davis what
they would do if the Government refused
to give up the fort. Mrs D. replied
I'VE will fire on it; the fort belongs to
South Carolina, and she will have il, let
the consequences be what they may y
Mrs A.. in astouisbment, remarked,
"What, fire on Sumter fire on the United
States fag!" EYES," says Mrs Davis,
1--WE will FIRE on Sumter, and the flag which
waves over It must come down" Mrs. A.
amazed at the spoken treason Of Mrs Da-
Wis, again said, "Fire on the flag! shoot
down the flag Of our country! What dc
you suppose will be the effect in New York
city ?" 1.-THE effect in New York Cit, =
says Mrs. Davis, stwill be that tea thou.
sand strong arms will at once rally in tina,
city to the support Of the South.' Mrs
A more and more astonished, turned tc
Mr.. Davis, who had taken no part in the
conversation, and asked him if he had no,
werd Of rebuke for such language. Mr.
Davis replied by saying his wife was mis-.
taken relative to the effect in New York
city of firing on Sumter /; that not ten thou
sond but twenty thousand n,e,s Of chat city
would rally to the standard Of the South.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

The SUBSTITUTE CoNscRfpTs. We learn
from the Examiner chat Governor Smith
has come to a certain understanding with
the Confederate Executive which viii as
sure the ezen ption, for thirty days, Of those
substitute-conscript enrolled in the second
class militia. In the meantime it is hoped
thata permanent agreement will be effected
to placethis force entirely at The disposal Of
the State. The new conscripts entitled to
the temporary exemptions will get appro-
pirate certificates from their: militia officers.
This viii be very comforting .informatien to
those who are embraced il the arrange
ntansss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12
Poetry.
FLOR the vindicator.

[For the Vindicator.1
To Capt. J, A. P. Wharton these verses
are afectionately inscribed, by his friend
HOWE Y. PEyTON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

Upon the banks of the sweet Shenandoah
An honest farmer earn'd his d Ally bread -
His step had lost its frmness, and the snow
Of many winters rested on his head:
But he complain'd not Of his humble lot,
For peace and sunshine dwelt within his cot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

He had an only daughter bright child,
OF wondrops beauty and SURPRISING grace,
| Whose face was as an angels when she smiled,
And shed genial freshness round the place;
| And we'll he deem'd the presence This daughter
The sunlight Of his cottage by the water.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

And then his conscience smote him with remorse,
And cloudy years of crime rolld DER his soul,
But fiery passions urgd him on his course
And drove him forward to desperate goa I:
Still when he heard that silyery voice, his breast
Was touch'd with pity-but the feeling passd.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

He enter'd in that humble cottsge door
And found himself an honor'd, welcome guest
And by his courteous bearing triumph'd Ger
Distrust, if such assaild the old mans breast,
And with the fatterer's honied words of art
Obtain'd possession of his victims heart,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

She had not been neglected in her youth
And grew in knowledge she grew in beatty !;
Tn unconscious look Of innocence and truth
WAS on her brow and lofty sense Of duty
She seemed as twere brief sojourner here,
The unborn dweller Of some higher sphere.
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And thus she sat absorbed in silent thought,
Her rose check resting on her lily hand,
" lille fancy valid her sleeping heart and brought
The maiden bushes which the breezes fann'd,
But could not drive away for their bright hues
Were shifting as the sun-lit morning dcrs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-12

The days few by and she had learn'd to love
With most deep and passionate devotion
But beuty's eye had long since ceasd to move
In him aught save the surface of emotion:
Yet, IS he watch'd the bushes Ger her stealing
He almost deem'd he felt nobler feeling.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-12-05

~ sooa = thsy usse eollestod . ppoeon-
esrted signf3 30 osds, whes eeonen1e,
Dsvsspo0 u shs Usitod Gestes ftiSseu
Lancaster sprsng = board sish sever
tn'iy armed boats crows and aasouspsd
= tbs astoaishsd pa1ssagesS ~ had isken
possession Of the StrAmer. eaGcje0t evi.
deocs was as once discovered proving the
reality Of the plos, uhen The Salvador vas
taken 70 sss over ; msrina miles, accom-.
Panied By the lancaster.
Papers revealing the whole affair. in.
stsacsions from the rebel Secretary Of the
Novy, Mallory, small arms Of all kinds.
hnndc1fs. ke.. were found 10 possession
q the pirates. Who we're then transferred
70 the Lancaster and The Salvador pyo-
cseded on her voyage. The Lasoasser re-
tanned 70 Pasams With tue prisoners.
Before reaching Pssams the leader oi
tie pirates made full confession. Ths
na6es Of the piEatse are T. E. Hoeg,
o. Baltimore, Captain +. A. Swain. exc
cutivs o6icer; ]. 8. Black, paynaster ];
=. B. Lyon, sailing mastef; Jno. WiddIe,
chief engineer T. J. Grsdy. assistant 60.
gisser, Ond Joseph Higgins, papmaster's
elssk.
Hogg vas recently captured 10 the Iris.
tam shsnty while running the blockade
81 WiImington. His Instructions from
Asllosy show be has rebel commission
and sailed from Wilmisgton for Havana,
shsre hs nads up bis gang They have
Confedsrates I'll slong the coast who wsrs
% join them. Hogg's instructions we're
after getting possession Of the steamer to
eapture Caiifornis steamer with its
treasure, aud il not able to get the treas.
are acroes the Isshmus 10 deposit it with
. reliable English House in Valparaiso, or
send il 70 Europe By . French man-of.
var.
On the 18th Admiral Pearson, com
mandiGg the Americsn squadron 10
the Paci6c. accompanied By Con
sui Me Kee, Of Psoama, and the
Consul of Aspinwaii vai.ed on the Pfe-l-
dent Of 6Grenads In Panama to ssk permis-
sion TO pass the prisoners aeros. the 18th
mus in order to send them to New York
The President refusrd permission on the
ground that he is not empowered to do
%. bat il ]. presumed they will BE- taken
on thc responsibility of sn American off
cisl.