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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
BATTLE AND VICTORY NEAR NEW
MARKET

\ On Friday evening last, the forces
under command ofGenl. Itnboden had
a skirmish with the advance guard of
Siegefs forces at new Market, in Shen-
endoah county, in which the enemy
were driven back and q part of them
together with number Of
horses. Ninety,flYe Yankees and two ne
groes prisoners arrived here on yester-
day evening. At that time Gen Brock
enridge was on the march from this
place, On his way to reinforce Genl.
lmboden. He arrived in time on Sat
urday to form his line of battle about q
mile South of New Market, and near
the boundary line between the coun-
ties Of Rockingham and Shenandoah
the position taken being in the county
of Shenandoah. The enemy fell back
and the battle was fought on the north
side of N. Market. On Sunday, the Dutch
General, ''mit all dat ftes nat SsegeJ,"
offered battle and after a severe engage
ment were defeated, with the loss Of a
good many killed, wounded, and priso-
ners, and five pieces of artillery. They
were pursusd SIS far as the bridge a.
cross the North Shenandoah, near Mt
jackson, which the enemy partially de-
stroyed and thus stopped, for the time,
the pursuit, as the river was too full to
ford. The force of the enemy consist
ed of 5000 infantry, 2e00 cavalry and
and four batteries Of artillery. The
strength Of our force, it may not be
prudent TO state at this time, but it was
sufficient to defeat and rout Siegel and
all ssdat flies mat heaa.
Our loes was considerable, though up
to this time monday evening" we have
been unable to learn the extent oft
We have heard that the 62nd Regiment
of Imboden's command lost Z captains
killed and wounded. We have learned
the names of none of these captains ex-
eept that of Capt. Curfence, who was
killed.
The Cadets Of the Virginia Military
Institute participated gallautly and eff.
GENTLY in this battle. Their loss is re-
ported 6 killed and 80 wounded
We have received the names only Of
the following;
-Kal1ed.-W. II. Cabell,- Iones, Chas.
Crockett, Mcdowell, stanard, Randolph.
Badly Wounaed.-Garnet, Whitson,
J. A. Stuart, Shriver and Capt. Hill.
Slightly Wounded. Chas. w. Tur-
ner, j. Wise, Johnston, billiard, Berke-
ley Triplett, Marshall, Watson, and Il.
G. Reed.
Jno. A. Stuart, and Chas. w. Turner,
are from our town and neighborhood.-
The other Cadets from this place, Alex.
II. FL. Stuart, jr., Darlington Taylor,
VIM. Crawford and Carter Harrison,
we are pleased to learn, were not hurt.
L. S,-Since the above was in type
we learn that we captured one hun
died prisoners exclusive of the wound
ed. and that the enemy left 138 of their
dead on the fields which would indicate
a loss of not less that SIX or 700
The casualties in the Captains of the
62nd Regiment alluded to above are as
follows:
K5zzed.-Captain Currcnce.
Wouaded.- Captains Chipley, Basta-
BILE, Hill, Holt, Smith, and Woodson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
GRANTS GREAT PLANS.

Me preparations Of Grant for the
capture of Richmond, says the Lynch
burg Republican, have not been sur
passed perhaps in the annals Of mod
ern warfare, in extent or in combina-
tions. The whole mind aud means and
strength Of the Yankee nation havs
been thrown into the work with Wig
or worthy of a better cause, and moth
ing but. the superior wisdom and cour-
age Of oul. people, aided by the arm Of
God himself, could have defeated their
designs and brought thor gigantic
plans to nought. See what they were,
and then say il we can be too thankful
to the Almighty for our deliyerance.
Grant, with an army at least third
larger than Lees, was to confront that
renowned Southern hero on the Rapid
Ann. Beast Butler, while threatening
Richmond on the Peninsula, was to
float his great armada of forty thou
sand men up James river, and sudden
II landing them at City Point, was to
march on to the capture of Petersburg
and the Bluffs which protect Richmond
by water. In the meantime, the raid
ing parties of Grant were to cut Lees
connections with Richmond, those OF
Butter were to destroy the comnluni-
cations of Petersburg with the South,
while Averi!l was to cut cur Western
connections through theheart Of Vir-
ginia. Thus isolated, as our armies in
Virginia would be, and cut off from all
reintorcements and supplies from the
South and West, it was doubtless
thought by the leading heads at Wash
|ington that Ice would be compelled to
fall back on Richmond without fight,
mot only to feed his army hut ia prevent
that city from falling an easy prey TO
Butler. That done, Grant was to press
after Lee and lay siege to Richmond
on the north, while Butler was to do
the same on the south side of the river
and by water. OF course had those
pans all euceecaed, as they were de-
Isigned and expected to do, Lee might
have been compelled either to abandon
Richmond and Virginia, or to eapitu-
late to Grant and the Beast.
Such was doubtless the akelcton Of
Grants grand scheme for the capture OF
the Confederate capital and the final
Isinash up of the rebellion. In eyeral
minor particulars it was successful. -
Their rading parties cut our connections
and destroyed to some extent our com
Ilnunications, but in all essential partic-
ulars, the scheme has thus far been a
great failure, Richmond and Petersburg
were better protected than Butler ex-
peGted, and he was unable either to
capture these cities, or brighten off Lee
from the front OF Grant. Grant found too
that Lee was not exactly in a running
humor when he crossed the Rapid Ann,
and instead of retreating on Rchmo nd,
as was expected, he dashed into the in
vading columns and put them on big
run towards Fredericksburg-a route
which was not in their original pro-
granlme.
These two slight mistakes in Grants
admirably laid plans threaten to prove
fatal to his success, and unles Provi-
dence kindly interposes in his behalf
pretty soon, the fate of himself and OF
his wicked nation are sealed forever in
the calendar of perdition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

scribes:
CAMP NEAR SPorTsYLrASIA G. H.,
5 A. NJ, Wednesday, May 20, 1864.
Ny Dear We have now been week on
the path, fighting more Q. less, daily. /
have not lad time to write before. We repuls-
ed all the attacks of the enemy on our left on
Saturday, and pressed them closely. We buried
on that day 1900 Yankees, in front Of our corps
alone and left fally 900 unburied The enemy
moved on down the river that night and We fol-
lowed and kept along their flank on Sunday,
skrmishing as We went. Rosser and the rest OF
the cavalry fighting their advance with desperate
yalor-losing many killed and wounded.
Gen. Early was put in command OF HIlls
corps, az Hill was sick, Anderson ofLOngstreets,
he being wounded. The lines marched net more
than l to ! miles apart. Oar cavalry fought
back the advance of the enemy at Spottsylvania
g. H., but had to yIeld. They wished to pass
that way by the Brook road, but just then An
derson's advance got there and received them
from behind some breastWorks the cavalry had
thrown up aud gave them decided rspulse, dri-
wing them back and holding them there. The
% corps followed the LIST and the 3rd brought up
the rear and had brush with she enemy in pass
ing. We took up line on the South Side OF the
Ny river, our right being ga OF q mile East OF
Spottsylvsria G. H., and IL mile in 'front.' then
curving Northward and Westward, but nearly
parallel to the Rappahannock river, the enemy
being across the Ny and enclosing segment of
circle, their left being below fredericksburg
and their right near Charlottesville, there Was
skirmishing and manoeuvering for positions and
tortyfying on Monday. Tuesday the enemy at
tackled our lines, first in one place, then in an
other, massng divisions to do it, but we repuls-
cd them in every instance until late in the day.
They advanced three divisions quietly up hill,
orr breastworks being down on the other slope
short distance, and then came rushing over the
hill and carried it by assault, before we could
fire more than rounds, capturing our artillery
there. They run over Dole's and part Of Dam
isls' and the ssStonewsll'' Brigades. But their
triumph was short for the rest of the Stonewall
and Battles brigsdes turned on them in gallant
style and drove them back in rout, re-capturing
our artillery. The enemy came on again but
was served in the same way. They made as
many as eight desperate charges on some PARTS
OF our lines and must have suffered great loss as
as they were repulsed at all points.
In the p. NJ, Gen. Early gave them 81 ack-
son flank, to meet their right, carried lines
OF entertainments and drove them then nearly 2
miles, capturing good many, &C., &c.
We remain in the same position to-day. @.
with Early advanced on tho enemy's right and
l suppose we shall renew the Aght to-day.
Col. Higginbetham Of the 18th was killed and
I think Col. Buckner OF the 44th. We have
great cause for thankfulness at our great success
against such enormous masses. The enemy had
IL, 600 wounded in Fredericksburg day before
yesterday. Yours truly,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

Is. In consequence Of the inter-
ruption Of business operations, the sale
OF the 6 per cent. bonds, advertised
for the 18th inst, has been postponed
by the Secretary of the Treasury until
the Goth inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
25TH VA. REGIMENT.

In the 25th Regiment, James Trusler
was killed. Jno. Pilson has his leg
amputated, and Robt. Ramsey wounded
severely in shoulder. Colonel Higgin-
botham, commanding the Regiment, was
also killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

GEN JENKNs.-The gallant Gen. A.. G. Jen-
kins, who was reported to havo been MORALLY
wounded and taken prisoner by the enemy in
the fight at Dublin, is, we are pleased to learn,
not so seriously hurt as was at first thought. He
was shot through the left side Of the abdomen,
and while seriously is not dangerously wou1ded.
he was not captured by the enemy, but is, we
learn, within our lines and doing well.-Lynch.
Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

- RIcEksSD, VA, May ID 1864
All Confederate oEeers and men who have bsex
delivered at fsy Psnt Virginia, at any time urevi
oss - the Goth of April 1884, are hereby declared 10
% say Ashangeo. Ko. GUILD,
May list Agent Of EXCHANGE
ITO THE PATRIOTIC CITIZENS 0F
Il AUGUSTA:
QUARTgRMAsTE2iS DEPARTMENT.
Stauntsn. Nay is, 1894
The following despatch from Gen Lee has lee.
sezt TO Charlie ttssville, Lynehbkrg and Staantsu.
"Bsrroy all III cora yea from citizens ard
"ssnd ms N once. fpeEsons hsldng corn viii net
"lst you have it, Impress it. prssEsss an impress
tsment will COS be AIRY Wkea TIA uaqntnde Of
s'ths stAks is shoaght sf The Depot Agents on an
Rail RosS aAd Special aeants at all ths thar pro
ciActs IN the county viii rseeiYs and give regents for
Corn or Oats delivered which will Mt and At an
90 rly day the graR Will be retarnsd If REQUIRED =
Let every msA hasi to his nearest precnc, AZ once
what be car possibly spare. few bushels f-om zach
VIII make great aggregate.
Our armies have protected Augusta frcm tha tread
OF the invader Gsa has blessed us vita the DrosDeo
OF an abundant harvest army is Victorious.
81 all ito triumph be rendered for the want
OF supplies which sslfdeRiaI on our n.rt can
and feel assured will hraish, Robert u. lee an.
Peals to Ausass farnsrsthat appsa, must meet with
generous respoaa.
May I'LL II III. BELL Nsior 4 n "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
In the Yankee House of Repress

In the Yankee House of Represen-
tatives, on Saturday week, the report
of the Committee on Elections, declar-
ing MIR. B. M. Kitchen, Of West Vir-
ginia, not entitled to 3 seat as Repre-
sentative of the Seventh District, was
called up and debated, resulting in a
resolution declaring him duly elected
and entitled to his seat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

az The Yankee papers acknowl-
edge that Gen.Steele's army, 1000 strong,
to Gen. Price at Canton,
Arkansas. This increases the family
Of "OLD Par" very considerably.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
OUR Losses IN NORTHERN
VIRGINIA.

Our losses up to Saturday night last
in the battles between Lee and Grant
commencing on Thursday, the 9Th Of
May, were comparatively slight. The
Charlottesville Chronicle understands
that DR.. Gill, Gen Lees Medical Di-
rector, instructed our authorities at Or
ange c.. II. not to approve Of any tel
eoram which should estimate our loss
up to Saturday night at higher figure
than six thousand in killed, wounded
and missing; and the Doctor said that
lie felt convinced that forty-five hun
dred wonld cover our whole loss up to
that time. We have it from high an
thority that Gen. Lee himself estimat-
ed the eneny's loss at full thirty thou
sand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
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. oRsRs STOLEN



Iasrs Esss stoeH. Wednesday night, the lIth in
800, tfoEl vac camp, on Hn. ShumAte's farm, near
sssanton, TWO H0REBS, OF the following desorip
lions
One il snail Bay Horss. 5 or years old, com.
paGHy ouit, about 10 hands high, star in forehead
poth hind feet white, fatally branded with C. g. The
othex 10 Ssrrel mare, about Is Ia hands high rath
er lghfly built slightly spint fors-leg walks
tenderly in tore feet, years old
De above reward will bs giVeA for the delivery of
taese horses to WA. Shumste, near Staunton or Suy
Information whish will lead to THAR recovery, and
ore half viii De given for the delivery Of either one
lnformatioa will be given either to VIM Shumate
Staunton, or G. L. ELLISON
ChapmaR's Battery, LIST Brigade
BreskiErIdge's Division.
Hay Tits Vim COPY and sand bill To this a+fioa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
MARRIED.

On the 10th inst. il 5!auaton by The Rev Wm s.
kEBECcA A. grove. both Of tbs county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
WOUNDEDINH HOSPITAL.

The following Is list of the wounded in the
General Hospital of this place, Of those belong
ing to the 9th, 10th, and 25th Va. infantry, and
18th Va. cavalry:
I@enty,sJsfth Regiment, Va. Infantry.
Co. E. Wounded-Lt H. IL. Propst, elbow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17
INTERESTING LITTER.

We have been furnished with the following in
teresting letter, written by intelligent gentle
man VIII was witness of tAe scenes he de-
scribes
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FIFTH VA. INFANTRY.

We are indebted to Rev. G. s. n. See. Chaplain,
and Chas. S. Arnall, Adjutant, Of the 9Th va
Infantry, for the following list Of casualties in
the 9Th regiment in the battles Of tho 9th and
9th instant
Company A--Lieut. Funk Commanding.
= Killed George w Polmer.
Wounded-Sergt Geo W Grim, flesh wound
in thigh.
Sergt. A McCray, arm slightly.
Z Whitmore: in face severely.
Geo w Noakes, ~ ~
w + Way, chin and shoulder
q G Boggs, in hand slightly.
N i johnson, 90 {.
Company c. Capt Irerey.
Kllled-S srgt Thos j Reeves.
Wounded--Henry L Hamrick, IN foot.
Missing-John Beard.
Company Dit. fright.
Wonnded-sergt Hupp. arm, slight con
fusion.
VIM Wright, in elbow slightly.
Smiley, hand severely.
Company E. Captain Dsmpstsr.
4 Killed-None
Wounded-Sergt J. W Hays, elbow slightly.
Corpl D. A. Greaver, foot
g Jas W B Trotter, thigh
G ADney, ear lightly.
VIM Bowers, back severe.
Campbell, thigh broken
A b Campbell chest serious.
M Campbell, shoulder slightly.
Geo Fitch, head slightly.
Missing-Sergt James w Vines, VIM Layton
and Geo II Kelley.
Company F. Capt. Wilson.
KilIed-None.
Wounded-Captain Peter E. Wilson, in beth
legs severe.
Jacob II Splitter. in leg slightly.
John w Slower,
oompaay O. Captain Hal.
Killed-None
Wounded Capt w I Hall, bowels severely.
Sergt d w Shott, in hand. 1s
Corporal John Weaver, shoulder severe.
Edward Wheeler, neck severe.
s A . Powell, in fsot slightly.
Jonas Greayer, in hand.
Company H Capt. Gibson. s S
Killed-Thos Kelley.
Wounded-Wm H Edwards, back severely.
Geo Gillespie, shoulder slightly.
Jas Walker, leg slightly.
COmpany = Capt Curtis.
Kiiled-None.
Wonnded-Ssrgt Henry Miller, neck severe.
Corporal w G Dudley, thigh broken.
i ytts - bnuAolos ivy revere.
Jonas Sitter, shoulder severe.
Jno Hall, face slightly.
Jacob Wychasl, thigh, flesh wound.
w Hartman, leg
Geo Harman, Sc 0s
John a Whitmore, severe in groin.
A Harnsberger, hand
Frank Alexander, breast (missing)
Company Lit. 7renary
Kiiled-Sergt Jas M Doom, Hartman Hague
and ] w Barnes.
Woundsd-Lieut Z Trenary, thigh, flesh
wound
Corporal W. Grove, in arm.
A Fry, hand, flesh wound.
Frank M Wood, shoulder slightly.
John w Cline, leg.
Missing-G 2 Scherer.
aggregate.
Killed g.
Wounded 48.
Missing 5.
Total So.
We are indebted to Mr. David r. Sfreshuro
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4 upon persons to become
"a all kinds of eopmuni-
accompanied by the
\oTs. Otherwise they
y.
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The FoRs PuIow AgFArR.-The al
lleged massacre of the negroes at Fort
Pillow by General Forrest was under
consideration in the Yankee Senate on
Saturday week On motion of Senator
Howard, resolution was adopted in
Estructing the Committee on the Con-
duct OF The War to inquire into it, and
whether Fort Pillow coald have been
reinforced or evacuated, and that said
committee be instructed to report at as
early day as possible Speeches were
made By Messrs. Howard, Wilson.
johnson, Comes and Grimes. in favor
LOT strict measures of retaliation, man for
man, or two for one.
Capt. CLINTON q. MILLER. we herab,
call upon you TO allow yourself to DO voted for
for Magistrate ia the Wayaesbcro' District, Won
not being liable to military duty. We know YOU
70 be as capable Of filing that Office as any one in
the district, and You viii be supported by
May l4ts, 1864. MANY VOTERS.
"AYNESBOR0' AAGI-TERTAL DISTRICT
w Tm friesas CT Col DAVID s. BELL are
numerous IN the Waynssboro' Mazistenal District,
ano are unwilling that be should remain in retire
mens ~ thls important juncture. His experiences
and unbsnding integrity are the elements demand
ed oy the exigency Of the times. Col Bel is there
oIe pssre the people for the oce OF magistrate and
will be supported by MANY VCTERS
May, 18th, It. Vim. copy.
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The Chaplain adds:
81 make this hasty field sketch and have mere
ly time to say that the regt. during this fight has
endured hunger, exposure TO the weather, hard
marches, watchfulness, passing as many - 40
hours without consecutive hours OF sleep az
any one time, sustaining four attacks frcn the
enemy and making two charges, ssd sH borss
and executed with such spirit as slone could
be eyinced by men verify OF freedom.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

TRAFFIC IN GoLD.- A bill has passed
the Yankee Senate, by a vote OF %
to II, prohibiting the traffic in gold and
foreign Exchange.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

IN THE s3D "a. RnGI-
MINT, UP TO MAY 7Tn. IN THE
BATTLES NEAR LOCUST DALI, BE-
TWEEN THE ARMIES OF LEE AND
GRANT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-17

NOTICE..-Salti in exchange for Grain, at Fish
IN ersyiie and Waynssboro. A oushel ofSalt for
q bushel Of Corn or Rye, busheI Of Salt for two
bushels OF Oats, pound ofSst fo pound OF Wheat.
six bushels salt for barrel of -four. Persons who
have made engagements with Mr.. Hooke can have
them complied with at the places above named. The
sail is at these places. They will find an agent at
ca "a OF these places at oil times.
X. x. THOMPSON,
Hau2 - fS% Aoe, ForV We Del
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ID LASEER.-Jus received
40 BARRELS OF PLASTER
at Staunten Depot. Persens wishing any of tks said
article, can cal aud get, and sette with the Depot
Agent for tbs same. Pc cons who have addressed me
IN -egars TO plaster. will please consider themselves
answered through this notlcs.
May lit D. A. PLECKER.
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TOR HlRE

On Monday next, the 23rd tCours DayI the sab
serber will offer for hire four negro women in front
OF Cstlett Alby's auction room, from that date to
the 10th day of December next.
May 18th, 1t. s. A. USH0UR.
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NO0L CAkDIEG.-

w The subscriber hayiuz
procured q sett Of NEW CARDS. hopes TO be able "a
please bis Id customers and all that may patroniy
him. Wool will be received at Mr.. sAiex Tavlor,a
ct ore, Stanton, and returned when crded.
May l9-4t l0kkFH b. TRlNHLR.