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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19
A CORRECTION.

The Buckingham Register" says tina
we did injustice to the Provost Guaro
of Harrisonburg in stating several weeks
since, that some persons mistakins
the Harrisonburg Ffoyost Guard for the
Augusta Home Guard enormously sta
ted that portion Of the Home Guard
ingloriously fled OF the near approach
of the enemy" We are pleasedzte heal
that the arrisonbug Provost Guayd
did not run, for then we are satisfied
that no running was done except by the
Yankees. Our statement was made I'M
der the following circumstances: Whist
in Rockingham we heard some OF the
citizens Of that county charging that
some of the Homo Guard ingloriously
fed on the near approach Of the enemy.
a portion of the Home guard and the
Provost Guard ofIIariscllburg were the
only parties present on the occasion spo-
ken Of by these citizens.
Upon inquiry, we learned, that the
Home Guard did not run as reported,
and as the Provost Guard of Harrison
burg was the only other body Of troops
present, We S, ppoaesl that those persons
clainin tobe eye witnesses of the scene
who made the charge mistook the Home
Guard for the Provost Guard. This is
the s-hcad and front Of our offending"
It would no,y seem that those persons
were altogether mistaken, and that in
fact there was no running done save by
the Yankees. May this always be the
case, and may the citizens Of Rocking
ham alwavs be willing to stand by the
nobln song of "Old Augusta"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19
NEW A DVERTISEgIENTs.

M UslCIANS WANTED FOR THE 52d
1AA VA. RECT.
SrAUNToN. Jan. 10th, 1864
Regiment, to form either Band or Drum Corps. ac
cordlng to circumstances. Men who have recenfIv
oeen caiied into service will nd this favorable on
portunity tor pleasant situation. Apply at once.
Jan l9-2ts. JAMES RI. SKiNNEp
Co.One. sod Va Raot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

Tor HIRE-A Colored Woman of excellent
IL character, without eucumbrance to do kitchen
work. Apply at this office.
~ Vim. copy-Jan 10 If.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

We have endeavored to consider the
proposed law, with out prejudice or ex-
element, but have failed to find in it
one redeeining feature. It is either the
protoundest folly or most dangerous
and wanton assault upon the public lib
erty, and we cannot believe, thai after
due deliberation, the Congress will be
found So wanting in craftsmanship, and
so false to the public interests, as to
enact it into. a law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19
AUCTION SALES.

MONDAY. THE 25TH OF JANUARY,
N IS64.-.I will sell at the Auction Room, on the
Corner OF Beverly and Augusta Streets large lot
Shuck and Hair Mattresses, Looking glasses, Plates
Chairs, Tables, Washstands 8 Ply Carpet, &c. &c.
Ian 19-1t. IT. Ill. PECK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

INIOTICE.-The subscriber has in his possession
servant boy named ssStanford - Is or 10 years
kage who says he belongs to DR.. Frederick Dawson.
sof Loudon county He will be given up to the owner
when satisfactory evidence is furnished that the true
owner calls or sends for him.
Jan-3tS* ROBERT VANIEAR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19
YANKTIG CONGRESs.

The Yankee Congress new seem de-
tetmined to shore with big auger.'
Howe, of Wisconsin, with the view OF
showing CAS- how be knows Show to do
it" introduced a bill in the Senate re-
oucs!iny lincoln 10 call ont one million
Of volunteers for ninety days, placed I'M
der the command Of Gen'l Grant Grant
it. and what will be the result? Why,
as soon as they arc out, we Will request
our President to call oat ten million of
volunteers for .55ue minutes, just long G.
noueh for them to make a breakfast of
Lincoln's one million. On the 18th, the
Yankee Congress passed a bill by vote
of 50 10 "a, to put every member ofCon
gress under fifty years Of age in the
field. We can't promise to pit oss'
members Of Congress against them, fol
whilst they are willing to. put every
body else in the army, they have shown
no disposition to go i'll themselves. The
Yankees are not yet ready for peace
nor are we, SO the war will continue t.
wag along.
HON. MIR. MILES AND HIS CHAM
PAGNE.
From the local column of the erich
n ond Examiner, we learn that the dwel
ling house of Hon. VIM. Porchee Mile
was burglariously entered en- Monda,,
night week and robbed Of aasaae basket
of champagne.
The owner of these s'nine baskets Q
cbamnaone" is the chairman of the mil
itary committee who reported a bill dc
claring ssthat from and after the passag
of this act, all acts and parts of acts ez
cmpting persons from military servlc
be. and the same is hereby repealed
except in so far as they relate to the O
ficers of The Confederate and State Cox
ernmenis."
It will thus be seen that Mr.. Miles
though taking good care to exempt hin
self, is sufficiently patriotic to desir
TO put "every other man" in the army
whilst he remains at lone and enjoy
not only his otiatD1 cum dagaoatate, but th
contents OF his nine baskets Of chan
paq7ae. Whilst he sips the sparklin
wine Of La belle France, those h
would send to the field of slaughter spi
the ruby wine ct lite. This is the dl
ference and "ilothing more Quoth til
Raven, s'nothing more" How muc
flour and meat would the money czpe1
ded for thesessnine baskets Of chan
pagne," have purchased How man
soldiers families now in need coul
have been relieved by the money sper
for these ssn;ne baskets Of champagne
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

NMALL FARM WANTED,--
y wish to buy farm of less than two hum
dred acres, healthy, improved, aad convenient to
Staunton, with good water and wood. Tho dwelling
house and necessary out buildings must be in fair or
der and the land good. The farm not to be more than
Is miles from aunton, and river, and, also,
peach and apple orchard. Tie title must tie good.
Enquire at this Office.
= la 2--tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

NOTICE.~.The subscriber has in his possession
IN servant Boy, named "JoHN," about II or 10
years of age who says he belongs to Mrs Grgsby, OF
Fairfax county He will be given up to the owner
when Satisfactory evidence is shed that the true
cwner calls or sends for him.
Jan l9-3ts LEWIS DEFENBAUGH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19
4 FINE NURSE FOR sALE.-T1e sun.

! a FIN z F1OftNE FUR SALE,--The suO- y
IA scriber offers for sale, of the finest Horses
in Augusta good saddle horse, and said to be a
3 minute horse in harness, years old, sornd and a
beauty Call and see him at my stable Mrs. Points
New ST., rear of old Valley Hotel.
Jan l2-3ts T.. PENNINGTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

a DMiNisTKATOKsS SALE.-I will oi1er'at
n pub ic auctlon, in front of the Court House of
Augusta county, on MONDAY, the 25th day OF JAM
airy, that beiag Court Cay Negro Boy, about s
years of age belonging to the e. tate of A. Patterson
decd. III. Ii. PECK, Admir-.
Jan 19-1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

January 10th, 1864. !
First Lieut.. HOPKINS HARDING, Company A, 10th
Va. Regiment Infantry, Walkers Brigade, Army
Northern Va, resident of Northumberland county,
Va was reduced to the ranks By sentence 0fa Court
Martial fo~ misbehav:or before the enemy at Getys
burg Pennsylvania the 1st and 3rd days Of July,
1868. By order OF
Brig. Gen. II. Fl. WALKER.
RoBERE M. GRINNELL, A. A. General.
Ian I0-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-01-19

r AND FOR SALE...I offer for sale q tract
II Of 900 acres of Land lying five miles east OF TO
sEea Depot and within half mile of the Railroad
Also tract of 100 lying Bratton's rum four
miles from Goshen Depot. Both tracts are well tim
bered.
Messrs VIM. Wilson or VIM. l.. Ayers residing near
Goshen Depot will show the land and state 'erms.-
Ny address Is Dublin Depot:
Ian 10 ats VIM MCLAUGHLIN.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

intend to favor this city With a series Of their de-
lghtfnl entertainments opening al Masonic Hal
next Friday evening.
Everything heretofore exhibited IN the way oil
little people j thrown entirely into the shade by
these wonderful curiosities Commodore Foote
l. a thorough scholar; and "a comedian. actor
orator and dancer. be has no equals; while his
elm sister i very intelligent and refined 10 her
conversation and department, aud sings and
dances in the most charming manner. The pro
hciency in the polite arts acquired by these little
wonders under the kind instruction Of one OF the
most talented musicians in America, Miss NJ C.
Elinger) Is truly surprising
The Commodore and his little sister will be
assisted by the Justly celebrated pianist and vo-
calist. Miss Ellinger; by Col. Small, the Female
Character Dancer: our old friends. the Cont
mental VOcalists, Franklin aud Smith; and by
Prof @ II Brooks. the Blind Pianist All Nio-
hnist. These constitute a combination which for
curiosity aud talent cannot be excelled
II Attention il called 10 the fact that on
Friday. My 6. l-64. Walker. Mckernan <
Goldsberrv will offer for sale at auction the resi-
dence on North Illinois street adjoining Cunning
hams Confectionery on the north, and opposite
the Governors mansion. The house Is two
story frame. new and contains twelve rooms.
NC iOt u 81 . leet 'front.' Oy A~O ieee oeeP' a."
has good assortment of fruit trees. shrubbery,
&c. we'll. cistern. stable and carriage house. At
the same time will be sold the vacant lot adJoin-
ing the above on the south: 80 feet front by l2O
feet deep.
At the same time, will be sold the vacant lot
adjoining the above named lot. on the north.
Size. % feet front bv 100 eet deep
The three lots together have front
of l24 y feet, and separately or together const :
tlte one of the most desirable localities in the
CITY. The sale should he attended by all who
contemplate an investment in city property.
m3-2
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03
&C., &C., &C., &c.
from Washingten.

WASHINGTON May 2.-The Star saws the cav
airy expedition sent out from Vienna last Thurs
day, under command of Col. Lowell. returned &c
that place yesterday. after having visited Lees
burg and Upperville
portion of Mosby's guerrilla band was en-
countered. when a sharp fight ensued. resulting
in a loss to the rebels of killed. 4 wounded and
% taken prisoners.
Col Lowell lost killed and 4 wounded. BE
returned safely TO Vienna with the % prisoners
captured from Mosby. % horses and large
quantity of contraband goods
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03
Foreign NEWS.

NEW YoRK. May 2-The steamship CITY O
Washington. from Liverpool the Doth. via
Queenstown 18th. has arrived.
The steamship Bavaria, which left Hamburg
for New York on the 18th, was captured at tho
mouth of the Weser by Danish irigate. She
had a large number OF passengers, and was val
ued at fl20. 900.
The steamship Hsnsa was stopped at the same
place by the frigate. but after ex minaton OF
her papers was allowed to proceed
Cyrus Fields had been giving banquets ia
the supporters of the Atlantic Telegraph. Mr.
Adams and Mr. Bright were present and ex.
changed courteses.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

81 900 RywARD-The above reward will be
given TO any person who can furnish prescrip-
ton for coughs. colds. whooping-cough, asthma.
and consumption. which Is equal to Dr. Strck-
lands Mellfuous Cough Balsam. This balsam
will cure the above complaints also splitting OF
blood and night sweats One fifty cent bottle
sufficient for any one to try. The worst cases
OF chronic cough. asthma. whooping cough and
primary cases OF consumption are cured hy DR.
Striekisnd's Melliiuous Cough Bassm. IL can
be had at any druggists IL Is different from
any other cough medicine we have known in
this country r.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

% AT the war meetings in the 9TH and 9Th
wards Saturday night last. Mr James Ssillen.
the veil known miller and one OF our most re
spons'bie citizens. appeared and said TO those
present. that he did not propose now TO give his
money but he proposed to give his BODY. and
eAheo upon all OF his age TO pat down their
names IS volunteers straightway Not one man
responded 10 Mr. Sklens proposition. The
ooAsrs OF the rich. 10 seems. in this var are
considered sufficient Offset for the blood and the
lives OF the poor Who fall periodically ON the bat
ueneld- That's so. Comment 10 unnecessary
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

ExTORrIoN or Gas COMPANIES Under this
hend the New York Herald of Thursday has the
following comments upon the extortions of the
gas companies of that city. The remarks OF the
Herald will apply with equal force to the exior-
tons of the Gas Company of indianapolis. At
the price which il has charged for gas, 80 10 per
thousand feet. il has made exorbltant profits.
Out of its earnings il has built splendid works,
and laid hundreds of miles of pipe And now
when it should exhibit generosity to the people
for the profitable privileges it has received. it
proposes to add to their burdens by increasing the
price of gas so rs 10 continue the numerous
prnits OF the company There are capitalists
who are willing To establish another company, If
they can obtain the privilege. and furnish gas at
the old price II the City Council has the power
10 do so. il can not do better service than to
grant the authority Competition will not only
keep down the price To a remuneratlve profit, but
also improve the quality. Gas at s. 80 per
thousand is \ dear light. but rs convenience at
higher cost is the consideration IN favor OF It's
use We copy the Herald's remarks with the
hope that it may call public attention TO the mat
ter. and lead to some remedy to defeat the exer-
tons of spectators:
From evidence recently given before com
mittee of the British House of Commons II ap
pears that, although the maximum price OF gas
furnished by the thirteen London companies IL
only dollar and halt per thousand feet. the
average dividend paid by them Is ten DER cent.
Ia Liverpool the price ranges under dollar. and
the average dividend Is also ten per cent II j.
the same in Birmingham. Manchester. Bristol
and Wolverhampton. In some places the price
runs as low as hfty-eight cents Making due
allowance for differences in the price of coal.
transportation. &c there Is no just reason why
gas should cost with two dollars and half
and in some places three dollars thousand
The gas companies lay in their stock of coal at
low prices: their facilities of manufacture are as
great as. il not greater than. those of the London
companies. and the competition - less. There is
not a COMPANY in operation in any Of our sea-
hoard cities which is not in position TO furnish
gas as cheaply. and pay as large dividends a.
the London companies II il were not for the
corrupt influences prevailing at Albany We might
now be in the enjoyment of cheap light without
interfering With the just profits of the capital en-
barked in these speculations IL i disgraceful
that the consumer should be compelled TO pay
for his supply more than double what il Is worth
by the shutting out Of competition. We trust
that in the next Legislature some one will be
found honest and energetic enough to expose the
combinations by which the price OF this indispen
sable article is kept up. and to introduce mes
sure by which they may be defeated
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

FIVE Business STANDS AT ArcrIoS-Four
doors southwest of the Bates and the Palmer
House. on Kentucky avenue. will be offered by
Spann 4 Smith. on Wednesday next, at 2 o.
clock. on the premises. There are mprov ements
on the ground renting at $500 per annum on old
leases. m3-2
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03
SeW YORK Market.

SeW YORK Market.
NEW YoRK, Nav 2.
Cotton quiet and firm at s3@S4 for middling
upland. lower.
Flour. State and Western, dull. and Zoe lower
81 25(a7 35 for extra State; s. 6O67 30 for ex
ira Round hoop Ohio; SS.OO@oI5 for trade
brands; market closing heavy.
Whisky 6rmer at 81 l6dl 90
Wheat dull and nominaly lower at Sl.700
|. 10 for Chicago Spring; 7l@l.13 for Milwau.
kee Club l.77dl Il for Winter Red Western.
Corn dull at 81 SO. in store. Oats in request
at s76sSc
Pork higher at 500 50 for old mess
Beet market quiet at s@911s far country mess
6d1 tor prime
Gu; meats at l21a@l234 for shoulders. l5@
1917
Lard quiet at l4@l4sz
Butter steady at 30@ 32c
Cheese, l6dlSc.
Money dull at 697: large supply. Sterlin.
exchange lower and dull At lO9 for currency
Gold dull and lower; opened at 1874 closing a
7714c prem.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, May 2.

"A>hiNIIOs, NAY =.
HOUSE
The House referred to the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs the resolution of Mr.. Blair calling
on the Secretary of the Treasury to state The
amount of debt has been incurred by the several
States to aid in suppressng the rebellion. and
declaring, as the judgment of the House, that al
debt. legirmately contracted should be assumed
by the General Government
The House then took up the resolution of Mr.
Harding. offered last December, declaring that
the Union is not dissol, ed, and whenever the re-
belllOn in any one of the seeded States is put
down subdued. either by force or voluntary
submission TO the authority of the Constitution
and laws, such State shall be restored 10 all its
rights and privileges under the Constitution, in
GLIDING the right TO control its own domestic in
situations free from all external control
Mr.. Harding, of Kentucky, said the question
turned on the fact whether the Union is dissolved
or not, and that whenever a rebellious State is
subdued or voluntarily returns to its allegiance,
il is State in the Union, with all the rights be-
longing TO it under the Constitution.
Mr. Upton. of Michigan, moved to lay the res
oluiion on the table.
The motion of Mr.. Upton was adopted 81
to 80
Mr.. Frank presented the resolutions of the
Legislature of New York, affirm ming and declar-
Ing that the proclamation OF President Lincoln
declaring the extinction of slavery not only
necessary, but wise, statesmanlike and con-
stituIiOnal measure. and SHOULD be made the
fxed law of the land, and requesting the Repre-
sentatives and instrucung the Senators from that
State 10 support an amendment To the Constitu-
ton of the United States prohibiting slavery in
any State
Referred to the Judiciary Committee
no thanr In,
ton declaring that powers not delegated to the
United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited
by it to the States, are reserved respectively to
the States. ana that the Executive can neither
directly nor ind ectly exercise any of the powers
thus reserved. or lawfully restricted, or Obstruct
the exercise thereof by the people.
Mr.. FarneswOrth moved that the resolution be
referred to the Committee on the Rebeious
States
Mr. Cox moved TO lay it on the table, in order
to get square vote
The motion was disagreed to.
Mr.. Cox now asked for vote directly on the
resolution, which he merely offered in the Ian
guage of the Constitution but the House refused
TO concur in the resolution by vote of ~
against So
On motion of Mr. Wilson. of Iowa, a reso-
luton was adopted, calling on the Secretary OF
the Navy to furnish all the information concern
ing the construction of rebel ram which made
the recent attack on our forces at near Ply
mouth. also WHY the construction OF the ram was
not prevented and precauton taken against the
action
A letter was received from the President Civ
ing the Information called for. respecting the as
signment OF Blair to a command in the army.
The message referred To the committee on
elections and ordered it to he printed.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

sE- Messrs Hume. Lord 4 Co. wishing to
retire from the trade. will dispose of their present
large stock OF well selected dry goods at old
prices. The attention of ladies shopping l. re-
spectfully called to this announcement Hume.
Lord & Cos establishment is one of the fore
most in the West. and the goods they offer are
oil superior Now is the chance for bargains
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

~ The grand ball OF the Fenisn Brotherhood
takes place to night at Military Hall. IL will un
doubtedly be brilliant affair Beautiful women
aud gallant gentlemen will be there. A splendid
supper vii! be served under the superintendent
of Mr. John Bossey of the Palmer House. Of
whom all speak in the most complimentary
terms FOR his liberality on former occasions in
affairs of this kind
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03
--
FOR SALE.

FENHAT LHT or GROUND ADJOINING IN THE
II north OF the block Of hulcings built by Kirkland
FitzCihbon, Meridian street. the Union
Depot leo feet front by 2lO feet Deep will be ,od IN IS
80 feet lots, the whole Of il lot This is
suitable locality for wishing to purchas business
properly he wholesale business OF the city Will be
concentrated this street and he property can be
boz ght nearly oLe-fourth the price OF Washington
street property II has been demonstrated. by actual
sales that there have been many goods sold by houses
this street any Washington street, and in our
branch Of the business solo when IN bus ness more
tobacco whoe~ae than any three houses Mashng-
ton street. The lscsy Of this ground, for whole, ale
business has greaer in the saving Of draw
age than any other Location the city can be
delivered the pavement by all the railroads This adj.
vantage will baf the rent of a store-room on
Washington street.
For Terms, enquire Of
2. Kirkland
Or ]. r. RYAN, corner ofNsrylsnd and Meridian 81 $
Aarl3-dlm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

The THEaTRE.-A splendid bill is up for rep
resentaton to night Miss Braddon's famous
Aurora Floyd. and Buckstone's admirable come
6asts OF Our Country Cousin. with that peerless
Queen of the Drama. Miss Sallie ST. Clair, in
both pieces; which afford wide scope for
the exercise OF her wonderful versatility sud in
dramatical treat rarely offered in these
degenerate days of gag and fustian. Mr.. Riley
and the entire company appear
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

cE- Charles Carter. former policeman, was
not so badly injured as were informed. in the
melee at the Exchange Saloon on Saturday
night last Mr.. Carter left early during the
disturbance. and appeared next day on the
streets. looking very we'll The person beaten
over the head with bricks ia, are told. from
Chicago; he was very seriously hurt; our inform
ant mistook him for Mr. Carter
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

Ice leg Fish. Oyster and Ice Dealers.
Hotel and Boarding house keepers, Brewers.
Butchers and private houses. can be supplied by
the week or season, by applying at Joseph Pari-
settle, southwest corner of Market and Illinois
street. MAJ 3ts
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

ATTENTION. LADIES All ladies that work on
mems clothing. either custom shop work. are
requested TO meet at room number "a, third story
Talbot 4 News Block. next building south of
the Post Office on Tuesday, May 5. at o'clock
p. n. as business Of importance will be trans
acted. A general attendance is desired
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-05-03

IL just received, fine stock Of new and
beautiful Scotch Goods. for spring wear which
will be made 70 order in the best of style at very
low prices. by Heitkam. Merchant Tailor Call
and examine the stock and satisfy yourselves, ut
No. IL North Illinois street. l9-tf