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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

REVOLUTION IN EURoPE.--The New York Her
aid AYERS that stroag revolutionary element is
at work in every Empire Of Europe, which will
soon unseat the reigning monarchs, and that
Louis Napoleon himself will either have to sail
with the storm or be overwhelmed with it,
The United States, according to the HERALD, is
the inspiring cause of this universal discomfort.
We should scarcely think the spectacle of Re-
public converted into a despotism would ami
mate the friends of liberty anywhere to extraor-
binary exertions. But what do European revo-
lutions amount too Even when successful they
only give birth to short reign of miserable
demagogues, and then despotism, stronger than
ever, leaps once more into the saddle. So far
as the Confederacy is concerned, we care not
how many revolutions there are In Europe
They will relieve this continent of good many
Red Republicans. whom we can we'll afford to
spare.-DIspATcH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

ABE LINCoLN's FLORIDA CoNvENTIoN.-An of
fcer in a New York regiment, engaged in the
recent Florida fight, writes as follows to rela-
tive in Buffalo
ssI have had my foot shoot off, and may lose
part of my leg, al for being delegate to the
first political convention Abe Lincoln has held
in Florida
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

The working men Of Washington
City of nearly every occupation, are or
ganizing SO as to be able to. compel an
advance of wages somewhat in proper
ton to the increase cost of the necessa-
ries of life. They demand an advance
of about % per cent, and will strike
if the increase is not granted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
ENGLISH NRDEN AND

ENNGLIsH HKUEN AND
IL FIELD EEED..--
have just received the following seeds all of which
were imported direct from London through the Ord
nance Department:
~ 10 Cabbage Seeds, six varieties,
81 lbs Mangold Wurtsle Beet,
L. lbs Onion Seed, which natures 6rst year,
is Id Field Carrot
5 Id Double Parsley,
10 lbs Spinach,
10 lbs Stone Turnip,
lbs Broccoli, IL lbs White Lettuce,
10 lbs Caulifower,
. 5 Id Curled Cress, lbs Okra
These 81 ed are vastly superior to those raised in
this country Therefore the Government desires them
to De thoroughly distributed in the country
For sale at P. h. TR0UTS
May S-2ts Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

Gen. Fitzpatrick has been disgraced for the fall
ure of his late raid, and more particularly, we
suppose, for the exposure made by the captured
Dahlgren papers. He has taken an Ssaffection-
ate FAREWELL Of his troops, and gone to Gen.
Sherman. He has made his last raid against the
shatefuP' Richmond,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
THE PRESENT CONGRESS.

In speaking Of the present Congress the Rich
mond enquirer" thus speaks of Hon. VIM. G.
Rives
tsOne Of the new members Is the Hon. VIM.
G. Rives, Of Virginia. Opposed az we have
been in former times TO this gentleman, we can
not withhold our hearty admiration of his course
during the war. 1t has been patriotic and ele-
yated-worthy of him ane of the district which,
without reference to former party divisions,
unanimously called him from his retirement to
the public councils. All will desire to see Mr..
Rives placed in some position where his great
abilities and long experience viii best qualify
him for usefulness to the country. He would
do honor to any position in the gift Of the body.
We hear OF no oppositionto the present Speaker,
and presume there will be none. As contest
for this the first position in the House, is not to
be expected and hardly to be desired, it would
seem, consequently. fitting assignment for the
speaker to appoint Mr.. Rives at the head of the
Committee on Foreign Relations. His profound
acquaintance with the principles of public law
and his ripe experience in diplomatic positions
give him claim to the post which ne othe
Representative can possible CONTEXT. It Is, we
hope, barely sufficient to suggest his, for we can
not imagine that any one could doubt for me-
ment the propriety of the selection. The po-
sition may become at any day one of the frat
consequence, and Mr.. Riyes is of all others the
proper man to fill it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

MY experience in last Summers campaign, and IN
lN the few short marches have made since, warns
me that my efficiency in nay present capacity % Cap
ed on account of severe wound in left shoulder, the
effects of which seem to be lasting and fearing that
win be unable t. render the service likely to be re-
ouired of me in the field, l. in compliance with the
renuest of MANY of my friends, announce myself a
Canddate for the cerksnp of the Circuit and County
Courts of Highland, State of Virginia.
Mar side J. G. MATTHEW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
LENGTH AND WEIGHT OF THE YANKEE

LENGTH AND WEIaHT OF THE YANKEE
DEBT.-A silver dollar measures / II
inches in diameter. So placed edge
to edge will make one foot in length, and
S24 so placed will make one yard in
length, and s42,24o SO placed will make
one mile in length.
The Yankee debt being S4oo, 900, 900,
divide this sum by 81, $40 aud he lengtht
OF the Yankee debt in dollars placed edge
to edge will be found to be ,696 miles,
1899 yards and 3 inches. Allowing a
silver dollar to weigh an ounce, 16 to a
pound, 1000 pounds to the ton, and the
Yankee debt would weigh 125,ooO tons.
Our own debt has no incoasiderable
longitude and ponderosity, but we will
not calculate it at this time. Sufficient
unto the day is the evil thereof"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

a The Yankees that we report
cd last week as marching towards
Lewisburg went as far as Sewell Noun
tain, removed the blockade in the road
and retired. A force of the enemy is
now reported to be in Poeahontas coun-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

YANKEE RULE IN PLYMouTH.-Th follow ing
orders are copies Of hand bills posted in the
town of Plymouth. 1t will be seen that Brig.
Gen. Vessels is model after Lincoln's ewn
heart, and undertook to ssrun the churches' and
the schools besides. This is the school order :
NOTICE.
The inhabitants of Plymouth are hereby no.
titled that FREE SCHOOL, for white children
will be opened under competent teachers,
ON MONDAY, 18TH INST,
in the Episcopal Church.
The attention of parents and guardians is call
ed to this important subject and it is expect
ed that all children between eight and fourteen
years of age will attend the school. Those O.
yer fourteen may attend if they wish.
Lieut.. Col. Motif, Provost Marshal, will in.
stitute careful inquiries, and report such fami-
lies as neglect to avail themselves of the adyaa-
tages thus offered.
BY command of Brig. Gen. Il. VESSELS,
Andrew Stewart,
Assistant A. General
Plymouth, n. c., April 14th, 1864.
And this is the order for running the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

The Legislature OF Virginia at its last session
passed bill approprating half million of dol
lars to fesd our destitute hungry citizens within
the lines of the enemy. Ofcourse the Confed-
crate notes could not be used advantageously
for such purpose, as they are not current to
very large extent within the enemy's temporary
borders. The Auditor has accordingly made q
call on the Banks Of tho State to lend their own
notes or Virginia money for this purpose and
we are glad to find that the Banks are freely re-
spending to the call.
The Monticello Bank of this place is doing its
par, having agreed to loan ten thousand dollars.
1t is net yet ascertained what response viii be
made to the above call by tho Farmers Bank Of
this place but it is believed that their Board
will decide to respond TO the call, though to
what amount has not been decided. -sCkalottes-
vile Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
Presentation of a Flag.

Some days since an interesting cor
responIence appeared in the Richmond
Enquirer arising out of the preparation
anL presentation of beautiful flag by
Il lady of this county to the 3lst Regi-
ment Va Infantry, commanded by the
brave Col. John S. Hoffman. Untortu-
nately a typographical error was made
in the name of the lady--it was printed
LEE when il should have been SEE, the
donor of the gift to the gallant Regi-
lnent of Northwestern veterans being
Mrs. See, the wife of the Rev. 9. S. III.
See, near Fishersyille, in this county,
From the battle of Allegheny Top to
tat of Gettysburg, no Drawer band of
men has withstood the shock of battle
than this Regiment, and no Regiment
IL the service has truer or more heroic
commander than Col. j. S. Hoffman,
We rejoice when woman gives honor
Nsoidier; it always either finds or
kn a hero.
Neublish the. correspondence
erate Court-Judge
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

Private w. II. Kremer, of company
G, 18th Virginia cavalry, Rosser's com
mand, was accidently drowned recently
at Quarry Falls Dam. in Rockbridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
SIS Lieut., A D c &AA A G.
Plymouth, N. c., April 18th, 1864.


MORE YAaEEAs CAPTuRED.-On Sunday last,
"a inst, squad Of Yankee cavalry came up the
turnpike this side of Winchester on horse steal
ing expedition. At Cedar Greek, they were
met by q few Confederate scouts, under Capt.
J. Sturgis Davis. The Captain tried to get a
fight out of them, but they would not stand CD
to it. So he spurred after them, driving them
into Winchester and beyond, capturing II men
and about 20 horses. The prisoners arrIv ed In
Woodstock on Monday. Among them was a
burly Dutch Captain, said to belong to the 1st
N. Y. Oavslry who has been particularly active
and unfeeIing in stealing horses. There was
great rejoicing along the road, at seeing him a
prisoner. He told one Of the guard that his or
ders were to take every seryiceabe horse he could
find and he was faithfully executing his COM
mission when he was so unseasonably inter
rupted. Some Of the stolen horses were recap
tured.
There was no fighting of any consequence.
and no one hurt on either side. On Monday,
Capt. Davis attended his scout toward Front
Royal, and 1t is reported that he had picked up
some more Yankees.
The Yankee force in the lower part of the
Valley is now very small. Their chain of pick
cts which they had been keeping up along the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has been with
drawn.-Rock. Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

The loss by the fire at Wilmington,
N. O., on the night of the 2Sth ult., is
estimated at S5,000,0o0. The Conted
crate Government LIST one million, and
individuals four millions. Insurance
only $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

y The Iro''- Clad A..osrmarls at Plymouth.
A gentleman VINO Gas on board the Confed 81 ate
ram Aibermarit, Informs US that she struck the
Southfelds slnidships, cutting into her about ten
feet, the Yankee vessel sinking rapidly, and be-
ing fastened SO tightly to the Albermsrle as to
bear Ter bow under till the water ran int the
port holes. In endsAvOring to clear her OF the
wreck the crew had hand hand fight with
the Yankees, using pistols and eutlasses, in
which we lost but one man, although the Mama
was pouring shot after stlot into them. When
the Southnelds sunk the boats Of the Albermarle
picked up eight men, one of whom has since died
which are all that were saved out of q crew Of
one hundred and seventeen. The Albermarle did
not succeed in striking the Mama with her ram,
but damaged her so much with her guns that she
afterwards sank. It is said that one shot from
the ALTERNATE killed and wounded twenty OF
the crew of the M,ams.- SENTINEL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

~ Gen. Elzey and Staff arrived
here yesterday evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
justices of the Peace.

In reply to the questions whether the
Secretary of War would exempt JUST.
ces of the Peace under 45 years of age,
and whether Gov. Smith wonld certi-
fy their elections, the Richmond "Sen-
tinel' says:
"The Secretary of War, as We are in
formed, will rot exempt any justice
of the peace under As years of age, ex-
+cept upon the certificate of the Gov
.ernor; and the Governor has determin-
ed, as a rule, not to grant such certif-
cate, except it might happen that all
the magistrates in a district were under
IS, in which case he would grant GER
tifeate to one of the number
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
NOTICE.

Until further orders church call win be soun-
ded at the Provost Guard on Sundays, at fifteen
minutes before II A.. N. and at 2 Is PM The
call to be repeated promptly by the drums of the
several regiments and dstachments. The an
noyance caused by entering and leaving the
churches during the performance of Divine SER
vice, and by tho practice Of splitting ON the floor
is excessive, and it IL hoped that these evils will
be corrected without the necessity of individual
reproof
BY order of Brig. Gen. H. W. Vessels,
- d. f. BEEaLE,
81 Lieut., A D c & A A A G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

A LII Members of co. d. will attend here on Thurs
IA day next, for the purpose of receiving arms
BY order OF the Enrolling Officer Prompt attendance
is required. JOHN NUNAN,
May Sit Captain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

A No. / fresh milch COW for sale. Enquire at this
IA office. NAV Sit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

w : - THORNTON BERRY
as candidate for Justice Of the Peace, for the LIST
district In the County of Augusta.
New NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
Congress and The Cultivation OF the Soil.

To Maj. Gen. John A. Dix, New York city
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-02

MILrTARY.-Col. Potter, A. A. Provost
Marshal General, issued a circular yester-
day to the several Provost Marshals in Ohio,
authorizing them to accept substitutes for
one, two, or three years.
The War Department has promulgated
an order allowing the one hundred days.
men having less than sixty days to serve,
to re-enlist at once for one, two, or three
years. If seven hundred men re-enlist in
the same regiment, the old organization
will be retained; if not, then the force will
be organized into one or more companies,
and the officers will be selected from the
original command by the Commanding Cen
eral of the army or department. The men
can, If they desire, enlist in any regiment
from their own State. ..a .... ....- DO.
The following Ohio officers have resigned
Captain John L. Morgan, Goth Ohio; Lieut..
NJ. w. Goss, 9th o. V. c.; Lieut.. John Q.
McIlvain, Gath Ohio. ...... ....
Second Lieut.. George w. McCracken, of
the 1st o. V. l., has been honorably dis
charged on account of physical disability
resulting from wounds received in action.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-02

age them, and finally they fell back to the
rear out of the range of the volleys of can
lister and .musketry that were plowing
through their ranks. Their losses are very
heavy, particularly In officers as will be
seen by the following figures:
23d U. s. colored, 10 officers killed and
wounded, and 400 men, including missing !;
2Sth u. S. colored, IL officers and about $50
men killed, wounded and missing; 9th u.
s. colored, 6 officers and about $50 men kill
ed, wounded and missing; 29th U. s. color
ed, 8 officers and about 275 men killed,
wounded and missing; 31st u. s. colored, z
officers and about 200 men killed, wounded
and missing; 43d U. S. colored, 6 officers
and large number of men killed, wound
ed and missing; 39th u. S. colored, several
officers and about 250 men killed, wounded
and missing.
The loss in the I'd division of the 9th
corps, General Ledlie commanding, was
very severe. and is estimated ut from 1000
to 1900, while many make the figures larger.
Among the missing, regret to announce
the name of Gen. Bartlett. He succeeded
in reaching the fort with his command, but
having accidentally broken his cork leg, he
was unable to get off the field. He, how
ever, held possession of the ground for sew
eral hours, and only surrendered when all
hope OF escape was gone. Some two hun
dred men, both black and white, were with
him at the time, few of whom managed
to get back to our lines. Nearly all Gen.
Bartlett's staff were captured at the same
time.
Col. Marshall, commanding the I'd brigade
of this division, was also taken prisoner,
with several of his staff. Also, Col. Wild,
of the seth Massachusetts,, reported to be q
prisoner; Col. Gould, 59th Massachusetts,
lost a leg; Maj. Buxton, 10th N. Y, also
lost a leg, Lieut.. Col. Barney, I'd Pennsyl-
vania, was wounded; Major Prescott, 57th
Mass was killed; Lieut.. Col. Boss, 31st U
S. colored, lost leg.
This division having been great deal in
advance of the rest of the line, held Its
position for several hours, but was finally
compelled to fall back, suffering severely
while doing so. The loss in the First and
Third divisions was also severe. The latter
have four hundred in the hospital. The
Eighteenth corps occupied part of the line
on the right, but their loss was not very
great. We took about two hundred and
fifty prisoners, mostly South Carolinians
and five battle flags. All quiet in the
morning of Sunday, the 41st. -.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-02
CleYeIanh NInrLai-

FL0UR-XX red $40 eO91O so; Xxx white siO 20
oil 25. Some brands of fancy country mills and
city made, being '2695Oc advance over the above
rates.
WHEAT--Sale reported to-day was two cars red
on track at u on. 1raHs g'H-Hf.E4
C0RN-T'he inquiry is very light, and the market
rules dull at 81 3O9l 30 for shelled and 81 20 for
ears 81 a.
0ATS1Dull and nominal at se9so on track.
BUTTER-Quoted firm at 3i935c for Western Re-
serve and 3l@32c Central. '. 'Nt.
CHEESE.-Market firm but quiet at l59l7c for
large, shipping lots; 179isc for small lots selected
EGGS-The receipts exceed the demand. and the
market is rather dull at range Of l59lsc.
HlGHWINES-ConsideI frmer. and none
could be bought at less than 75c, and most Of the
stock on hand Is held at higher rates. Lt-a4
ALC0H0L-Held at 81 52s93 81 for 90 per cent;
81 S399l 81 for Neutral Proof Spirits.
LAKE FISH--White Fish, per half Dbl, % 80:
Trout % co. Pickerel ~ 25; Herring $5 75.
MAkT-Steady at $40 90 per bushel.
2593Oc.
AMP r y ygoe =; follows Pres,
$l4; Pale Cream sll 90; Por;er Gil.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-02
From PennsyIyanin.

HARRISBURG, Aug. 1.-Information has
been received here that rebel cavalry
force is proceeding in the direction of Bed
ford, Pa. Gen. Cadwallader, in command
of the defenses, has arrived here and open
ed an Office in the Capitol building. Capt.
g. N. Turnbull, of the U. Engineer corps,
with surveying party, is now making
surveys with the view to the defense of the
Susquehanna river at the various fords be-
tween this city and the bay.
Gov. Curtin has issued proclamation
calling the Legislature to meet on Tuesday,
August 9th, to devise means to make the
military powers of the State Immediately
available tor State and National defenses.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-02
Grant Unable TO Hold all the
Ground Captured sac Panic in
Pennsylvania.

BALTIMORE, Aug. IA letter from For
tress Monroe says later advices from the
front show we were unable to hold all the
ground gained in the assault on Saturday,
1t being mostly commanded by an inner
line, and that the works taken by our forces
were recaptured by the enemy. We took
800 prisoners in the assault. Loss on both
sides probably from 1000 to 5000.
Reports from Gettysburg and Emmits-
burg represent that panic exists there and
throughout that country, the people believ-
ing the rebels are approaching in large
force. This mornings train from Frederick
came in as usual, and brings the report that
great excitement prevails there on account
Of Hunters order for the expulsion of reb-
ell sympathizers beyond our line. The train
from Sandy Hook arrived this morning. No
rebels on the road.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-08-02
FUEL FOR THE STATE.

OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATB,t
CoLuMBus, Ohio. July 80, les4.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at the Office of the Secretary Of State. until
Monday, the 9Th day OF September next, at
Il O'clock, NJ,
for furnishing the State of Ohio with fuel for one
year, follows: % ~
10000 Bushels OF Cambridge or Hook.
ing Coal,
of the best quality equal at least to the lower vein
Of Hooking Coal and free from slate, slack. and
dirt. ~ lf nl1iLTF.- Efi.
25,OOO Bushels OF Coke,
to weigh not less than 40 pounds to the bushe TO be
made from Hooking or Cambridge Coal and kept
dry. t&.kl
SO Cords of Wood,
the same to be dry Hickory, Beech, or Sugar. four
feet in length, straight, and well split.
The quantities above named to be increased atthe
option of the Secretary of State.
The fuel to be delivered, without charge for such
delivery. at the State House, Columbus. Ohio.
Proposals to be accompanied by samples, and to
specify the kind quality, and price Of the fuel pro-
posed to be furnished. ...- III. ..t .
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bond.
with approved security, in the penal sum OF not ex
ceeding twenty thousand, less than five thousand
dollars (as required by law,) conditioned for tho
faithful performance Of such contract as may bo
awarded.
The bids to be made and the contracts to be award
ed in accordance with the terms of the act entitled
An act to provide for the, purchase Of stationery,
State ocers psssed March I IL iss and An act to
amend sections four and six, and TO repeal section
FIVE" Of the above entitled act, passed March >.
1863
Bids to be endorsed the envelope. Proposals for
furnishing Fuel for the State"
Fuel furnished by the contractor, must in all
cases be equal in quality to the sample. 1hts rule
w. W. ARMSTRONG,
augl-dtd Secretary Of State.
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