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9th of the Code, relating to she election q

ter 9Th of the Code, relating to the election Q
Judges. ~ .a
!. Authorizing the payment of sum of none,
to Wm J.. Morgan, for q slave condemned to b
hung. .e,es.
/ Rsfundpg part of licerse tax paid By Pete
81 Engleman. 49, ss s-rss
i Incorporating the Catawba Railroad Conpa
1ny.
! 10 amend the 5tb section of the act to pro
vide for the production and distribution of saf
passed March Both, 1863. ~
/ Authorizing the employment BY the Confed
crate Government, Of the collectors of take
and Commissioners of the Revenue, with an q.
mendment. ~ st5,sfs ss ..,if
/ The committee to investigate the alleged abu
ses of conscripts at Camp Lee madea report
generating the officer at that institn tion from
/ blame ~ 4Eg5 tsl - 81 1921
The bill to providefor the purchase and dis
tribution Of cetton, cotton yarns, 60, which Lao
been returned from the house with various a.
mendmenta, was taken up. Some Of the amend
ments were adopted and many others disagreed
| to. ~ aof fsf ssg.s ) 6,st
/ The execution Of the joiot order of the day re-
suited in the election OF Col. John n. CIsrkson
as Superintendent of Salt.
Adjourned. ~
In the House bill was introduced amending
the law to provide for the voting by persons in
the military service and refugees in counties and
corporations other than those to which they be-
long. 81 g
After the execution of the joint order of the
day, the House took arecess until night.
Intbe Senate on the 1osh, a jo int resolution
from the House, authorising the Auditor to set
tie the accounts of Mr.. W. F. Ritchie, Public
Printer, was discussed and tabled. c
70 fboh INF 0ip
increase in the rates of tells on railroads. canals
&C., were concurred in.
House bill to provide for the purchase of shoes,
blankets, and other articles of clothing for the
troops of this State in the service of the State
or of the Confederate States, was rejected.
A bill to amend and re>enact the 10th sec
tion of the Code, so as to increase tie allow
ance for clothing for lunatics in Jail, was pass
ed. air
Also, bill authorizing snd directing the pay
ment of the "Dixie Boys"
Joint resolutions in relation to the defence of
Richmond against the recent raid of the enemy
were referred to committee.
Recess till s P. M.
The House passed the Senate bill exempting
State officers from service in the Confederate
army.
A letter from Gen. Bragg, in response to
House resolution inviting him to privileged
seat, was read and ordered to be spread upon
the journal.
The following bills were passed:
Confirming the character of the Richmond |
Glass Manufacturing Company.
Increasing tho fees ard compensation of |
sherifs and sergeants for keeping prisoners.
Amending the Code concerning and fixing the |
pay of country patrols.
Amending the act to suppress gaming, and |
making it's provisions more stringent.
For the relief of Thos Ne Hundley, Commits I
'ioner of the Revenue for Mathews county.
To increase the compensation of the Clerk of |
Circuit Court.
After the passage of several other bills, the
House took recess till P. nj.
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aglse FFom the Examiner.
Ho! prefundnm.

In Richmond when the cash was low,
And "promises" were alltne go, IS
Then rapid, constant, was the flow
Ofthe paper currency.
But Richmond felt another fright,
When Congress passed billon night,
Commanding, as they had the rigat,5Y saa
The funding of tie currency.
By committee, both sides arrayed.
Endorsed the bill the other made,
And said together, "Who's afraid
Ofd-d responsibility Z"
Then quaked the holders of the "stuff;"
Then were the brokers 'sup to snuff"
And bought of bonds and stocks enough,
BY funding them SO rapidly.
Tis noon--yet scarcely is begun
Upon the Treasury the run,
Where Dutch and Yankee, Jew and Hun,
Meet in stock jobEery.
But b CHER yet the bonds shall 90,
AID on the market scaraer grew,
And small notes shall premium show,
Der larger, funded hastily.
All, few shall not be April foopd,
Though BY the keenest brokers school'd,
When Congress, with discretion ruled,
Shah gobble up its progeny.
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G100 REWARn,-Ralaway from nv resi-.
plOU dence, near Waypesboro', on Sunday
night, the 25th of February, negro woman named
TX 7" belonging to the estate Of Jacob Harnsber-
ger deceased She is of ordinary stature copper col
ored about 3S years of age and had on home. made
cotton dress. The aboye reward will be given il ia
March S-3t GEO. HARNSBERGER, Ey'or.
In This is to forewarn
ell persons against trespassing upon my land passing
through the fields, throwing down fences cutting
timber &c as will in future enforce the law against
all persons thus trespassing uptn my lana.
March S-f GEO. w. THOMAS.
near Hebron Church.
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a G.. EAKLE, has just arrived from Dixie,
NJ with .6ne assortment of DRUGS and u
MEDICINES, consisting in part. as follows: NJ
Soda, Sulphur, Indigo, Copperas, Alum, AS fk
safoetida Cream OF Tartar Davis Pain Killer EPSON
Salts. Castor Oil, Gum Arabic, Gum Camphor, Sweet
Spirits Ntre, Basa, Copavia, Sugar OF Lead, Iodide
Potash, Chleroform Caomel, Borax, ard Strychnine.
Persons in want Of articles In his line wolld do well
to give him q call at DR.. Youngs old stand. Every
available means will be used in keeping on hand a
general assortment of Drugs aud Medicines.
Staunton, Sept A. l663-a ses
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IRGINIA HOTEL,
" stanton, Va.

FIR. SCHEFFER, PROPRIETOR,
Would respectfully inform his friends and the tray
cling public generally, that he has reopened the
above named Hotel in the
EurOpean Style,
and is prepared to furnish comfortable Rooms, with
good and clean beds, by the
Day, Week or Month.
The former Dining Room of the Hotel is kept by
Messrs. Smith Il Beard, as Restaurant, where
Meals served at all Hours in the day and night,
thus giving travellers the opportunity either
ry their provisions call for what their appe-
tites may desire. ~
az The Stakes of the Hotel are also rented, and
Kept open for feeding horses. SAI
Feb. I'm Rock. Register and Lex. Gazette
copy and send bill to Proprietor.
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ADyr AND iNsP'R aENL's OFFICE,


ADJT AND INSP'R GENL'S OFFICE,
RIcHMoND, Feb. 1864. II
GENERAL ORDERS,
The following Order is published for the informa
ton Of all concerned:
4 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
s M War DEpARrMENr, y
{ KIcFnoED, Va, Feb. l, 1854.
EXCHANGE NOTICE, 40. 8. s
:AN prisoners heretofore held by the United States
authorities. whether officers, sOdiws ci0iGas. re-
ceiyed at City Point before the lst of January, 1854
are hereby declared exchanged. 2 -
II. Al officers and men of the Vicksburg capture,
who reported for duty at Enterprise, Miss, at any
time before the 14th November, 1868, and whose
names were forwarded to me by Major General John
H. Fol- ner, are declared exchanged.
III. All officers and men of the Vicksbnrg capture
belonging to the lst Tennessee Heavy Artillery, who
reported Tor duty at Marietta, Ga and whose names
were Forwarded to me by Ge A. Jackson gfs dsclar-
ed erckanged ~ is R0. HULll,
s.e,~< Agent of Exchange.
By order, - f.ss
fSfgned) S. COOPER,
a = ss,Sas Adjt and Insp'r General
& - Confederate newspapers publish six times and
send bills to the War Department..
Feb 9-6t 4
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FOR THE SPECTATOR


In your issue of the 1st Inst, call is made
by "Citizens and Soldiers of the Greenville Dis
trict" on me to announce myself as candidate
for the Office of Sheriff at the next Election The
estimation placed on my qualifications / fear
does me more than justice, yet it is gratifca.
ton to one who has attempted diligently to
discharge his duty in public as we'll as private
life, TO have the evidence of friends that his eff
forts have not been without some reward, and
for which I tender to the SOLDIERS and Citi-
zens' my grateful Acknowledgements. / must
be allowed to respectfully decline being can
didate at this time for different reasons-First
there are two gentlemen willing to serve the
people before you for your yotes-Secondly,
deem it the duty of every one that is able, to
render such aid as he can in the great struggle
we are making for our Independence, requiring
where il can be done without detriment TO the
public interest, such Offices to be filed by those
who are unfit tor military duty-Lastly, as | am
enlisted for the war i conceive it to De my du-
ty to attend exclusively to the duties assigned
me until the last fee shall be driven from our
soil, provided Divine Providence spares my life
No nan feels under more obligations to the peo-
pie OF this county for public tavors than my self
and to that generous public terder my graft
tude.
March 18th 1868. r. TURK.
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From FLoRIDA.-The enemy, in their retreat
after the battle of Oceln Pond, threw away13O,
600, cartridges, which were picket up by our
troops. The powder being wet was valsseless,
but the balls were takea care of.
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AN AFFAIR OF HoNoR.-The "South OaroliE
iani' contain a correspondence between Brig
Gen. N. G. Evans and Col. J. W. McMaster, by
which it appears that on the 25th ult., the for
ner challenged the latter for having traduced
his character, and that the latter refused to give
the required satisfaction on religious, mill AIRY
and patriotic grounds,
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WATERY PorAToEs. We every day hear COM
plants about watery potatoes. Put into pot
piece of lime as large as a hens egg, and
how watery soever the potatoes may lave been,
when the water is poured off, the potatoes will
be perfectly dry and mealy. -
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NTOTICE.-AH persons having claims against the
IN ConmissaFy Department for supplies contract.
ed for prior to the 18th day OF Feb, 1864
them for payment before the 25th inst. If they
presented by the time specified, they will be paid
the present currency at par, its equivalent in
the new issue, WIN. M. TATE,
Major Gommissary, Sd Dist. Va.
OFFICE SUBSISTENCE,
STAuSToN, Mar z. March SITS
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NOTICE.-The creditors, and Iegatees of the
IN following named estates which l represent
viz James Lucas, decd John Armstrong, decd ;
Hugh y. Harris, decd Samuel Lucas, decd, ard
VIM. McChesney, decd. are hereby notified to call
me on or before Saturday the 2Sth inst andreceiye
the amounts due ,hem, or will fund the same &C.
March 8--3t* ]. n. CALLISON,
MiddIebrook Va
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orrICEsvA. oENTRALR. r..

81 fsa9&l ss5 R1cRMoNp, Jan. llth 1864. s.
TyHANGE OF FSCHEDULEs--0n and after FRIDAY,
4 January l!th. 1854, the Mail and Passenger
Train viii leave Richmond daily. for Staurton, at
o'clock A. M and will leave stapnton at6;45 A. N.
and arrive in kichmond at r. H.. The Accommo-
dation Train between Richmond and Gordonsviie ID
discontinued until further notice
80 sse II. d. WHITCOMB,
Jan 1e-tf General Superintendent.
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G100 REWARD.-1here was stolen from
eDlUU the subscriber, at Staunton, on Thurs
day, the 25th of Februarya horse of the following
description
the of the breast strap and also off both sides and
legs by use of the harness, about years olo l51S
hands hi gh. He PAGES and walks well. The saddle
and saddlepockets were taken at the same time and
the latter contained some blank receipts with Major
Thos. E. Ballards name upon them. The above re-
ward will be given for the delivery of the horse to
VIM. A. Burnett or such information will lead to
his recovery. ARCHER Z. MITCHELL.
March l-2tsx
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THE DALTON correspondent OF the Columbus
(GA) Enquirer, writing, on the 29th ult., of the
late movements in Georgia, says:
"For the first time since my connection with
this army, we have had no stragglers. Herestto-
fore, when a battle was pEograess.Dg, many
q q the soldiera would avail themselves OF every
Imaginable pretext to get to the rear. This
S indeed gratif, ing. not oaly to those men who
tand square up to their duty, but to our Gener~
ais also, Our streng is increasing daily"
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~ o o ID M At C HI e S.
N ! have removed my Friction Match Aanafac-
tory to the corner known as "Bickie's Corner" on
Augusta street. opposite the dry goods store of Mr..
Owen c. Morris, where 1 shall be prepared to fur
nish Matches by the Gross or Box. These Matches
are extensively used in Staunton and Richmond and
thought be fully equal any sold in this
ket. shall always have supply on hand, as the
mandatory is kept constantly in operation.
Jan 26-lyr d. r. BLACKBURN.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

M'CORKLE, sLUSK. &c CO.,
JORDAPS POINT,
Lexington, Va.
TTAYING taken the old stand of McCorkle d Lusk
II at the Point, for the purpose of conducting the
Commission And Forwarding Business,
solicit the custom of the old and public gem
orally Their Lumber House is large and well adap-
ted to produce intended for shipment, being situated
Immediately on the Canal, where boats can come up
to the very door, Will also run in connection with
this house, two regular BOATS with careful and
responsible Captains making transportation OF goods
and produce as safe and quick as any other line.
They are also fitting up store room, which viii
soon be ready, when they will keep as good stock
a. the times win admit of, and will sell them too on
as reasonable they can be bought elsewhere
Goods &c. must necessarily be high during the war
but we will adopt the old motto, and endeavor to car
ry it out viz z:-ssQuck sales and small profits
We will also trade for adj kinds of produce.
Freight to be shipped by Packet Boats must be de.
lIvered here. &t
Persons bringing produce house will pass the
toll bridge free of toll.
All persons indebtedfto the old concern of McCorke
& Lusk will please come forward and settle their ac-
counts. CALV1N McCVKkLE,
A. NJ LUSK,
NAV Ie--tf JOHN GIBSON.
saT Staunton Spectator ana Lynchburg Virginian
please copy and send their bills to this ofhce-Le1
Gazette. -s1--
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AND FOR SALE PRIvATELY.-A.

AND FOR SALE PRIVATELY.-As
- agent for Judge L. P. Thompson and brother,
have heretofore sold 1000 of land stu
ate Birch river, in Webster, Braxton and Nicho-
las counties, and wishing to close out my agency
offer for sale tS other tracts OF 2500 the other
1900 acres both having Improvements thereon, sit
uate said river and also two tracts of wood land
one on Anthony's and the other on H6ward's creek,
Greenbrier county, Va. Address
March 8-3ts* J. ii. CALLISON,
Middlebrook, Augusta county, Va.
dpE0 REWARD.-On Thursday night, the Sd
DOU inst, was stolen from the stable of Mrs.
Letchew near Midd.ebrook, sorrel mare about Is
hands high. She is sound with the exception of
lameness in the left fore foot occasioned by shoeng
gravel. She is light made animal with star
in forehead and q little ewe-necked viii pay the
above reward for her deliverance for information
that will lead to her recovery.
\ March S--2ts* BARBARA BEARD.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
s,ss TREASURY DEPARTMENT., @. S. Al
4. ss RICE AoND, Feb. 20, 1864. {
NOTICE IS TO FUNDING

ive 5 d. a. q
n RICE NoND, Feb. 20, 1864. 8
TTREASURY NOTICE AS TO FUNDING
IL UNDER ACT OF FEB. II, 1S64.-s So
Notice is hereby given t all holders of Treasury Notes
not bearing interest, that they may exchange the
Immediately, st the Office of the Treasursr As
sstant Treasurer, or any Depositary, for certif-
md that the said privilege willcontnne untilthe
of April ensuing after which all notes the de-
nomination of Eve dollars can be funded only at 66 2S
cents to the dollar. except ono hundred dollar notes,
which, after that date are longer receiyabIe for
public dues and only be funded at an ADDITIONAL
reduction of ten per cent per month.
The certificates issued, together with the Bends for
which they may be exchanged receivable for tax
es Of the year 1854 at the full amount expressed on
the face without interest, ami are not subject to the
tar imposed for that gear other bods and credits.
The short time allowed should admonish all holders
promptly the notes. and not risk the chance
of exclusion by the pressure hich will occur at the
end Of the month of March,
(Signed) g. G. MEAMINGER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
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DEPOSITARY'S OFFICE,
STAuN1oN, Feb. 26th, 1854.
am prepared now to recsive money for four per
cent bonds under the provisions Of the foregoing act
Persons will facilitate business very much By arrang
ing their notes into denominations before coming to
the office. A. +. KINNEY,
March I-5ts Depositary.
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DIR. JAS. H. HARRIS.
SURGEON @ DENTIST.

Graduate of the baltimore College of Dental Surgery,
sNTILL spend Cour. week and the two weeks fol-
Wv lowing OF every moth N Hsrrisonburg,
where he will be pleased wait all those wishing
his professional aid All operations guaranteed equal
to any. Office in HilPs Hotel.
Address, Mt. Meridian, Augusta county, Virginia,
or Harr:s6nbuIg, Rockingham county, Va.
~ Old Gold Plate wanted.
Feb 6-6mO
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Tue YANKEE PRIsoNRRs Upwards of three
bandred of the Yankees-white and black,
wounded and well--captured at the battle OF
Ocean Pend, on the 10th ult., have been for
warded from this point to places of safety far
ther in the interior. Nake City Floridian.
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HORSES TAKEN UP
Ii On Sunday,
the 24th day of February, the subscriber took up
three estray Horses, the farm of Mr.. Geo. Miller,
near Summerdean, Augusta county, of the following
description:
1st, Dark Bay,
Is hands high, shod all around, few wLite spsts
caused by the saddle.
I'd, DARK Dappled Dun,
black name and tail, about II hands high, shod all
3rd, Light Bay
pony, some white in the taco, shod all Ground,
The owners of these horses get them by pay
ing for keeping and cost of if they prove
the ownership of them. $3.50
March 1--3tsx ISAIAH NJ MAYS.
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LIEUT.. DIxoN.-We regret to learn that 1t.
Dixon, who blew up the Housatonic, on the 18th
ult., was either loss or captured by the enemy
on his return. A despatch was received in the
city yesterday morning, stating that he was
last seen heading in the direction of Fort Sum-
ter, between which and himself were two lines
of the enemy's picket boats. 1t was expected
that his fate would be ascertained by the next
flag of truce. Mobile Advertiser.
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- sires to get situation as teacher in private
family. She teaches Music, French aud the English
branches. She will furnish her own piano She can
furnish satisfactory recommendations. Address
Marsh a-4ts' s,S s. 81 Staanten, Ys.
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u xC III A N G E.

II C III ANG G E.
have few kegs of Nails, and some "A cot
ton Sheeting which | will exchange for Flour and
Bacon. 2 yards Cotton for 3 lbs. Bacon and 90 yds
Cotton for barrel of Flour. N. P. CATLETT,
Agent for Old Dominion Iron Works,
Stauptop. March SITS
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NOTICE.

The undersigned has removed to Er. Young's old
stand where he will be pleased to his friends and
customers. Having purchased of DR.. Young his en-
tire stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c., and having
EMPLOYED an excellent druggist, he will carry the
Drug business hoping to receive liberal share of
patronage Cash required on delivery Of al articles
Ct. G. YEAKLE.
Nov 24-tf
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nOTEL FOR SALE OR RENT,-My
IL Hotel in Greenville is for sale or rent. Per-
sons wishing to purchase rent said property can
call and examine the If not sold or rented by
the 18th inst will sell the samo at public sale on
said day, together with the furniture, fixtures, &c.
March a-2tsA GEO. DAUGHERTY
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APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION OR
DETAIL

TIL is required by the Bureau of Conscrip-
tion that all applications for exemption or de.
tail, except for service in the military bureaux,
departments. &C., shall be made in writing to
the enrolling officer of the appropriate county
or district, and be supported by the affidavit of
the applicant and other testimony under oath.
The enrolling officer will endorse his opinion on
each and every application, and transmit it TO
the comnandsEt of conscripts for his approval,
with certificate for approval. If the enroll
ing officer approve the application, be may
grant certificate of exemption for a period moi
exceediog sixty days, which shall remain in
force for that period unless countermanded by
the commandant of conscripts. Every applicant
for exemption or detail whose claim shall be re-
fused by the enrolling officer and commandant
of conscripts, will be allowed an appeal to the
Bureau of Oonscription and the War Depart
meut. But until the application has been made
to the enrolling officer and the oommandant OF
conscrpts, applications will not be entertained
by the War Department.
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THE "Mississippiann is informed that q Mr..
Jarman, highly respectable and gallant gen.
tleinan residing in the neighborhood of Aber-
deem, waa captured aud shot by Grierson in his
recent raid. After he was dead, the fands sew
cred his head from his body, qua-tered him,
and left his remains hanging by the road side !
Their excuse for this hellish aot was that Mr.
Jarman and few others had fred on them in
their passage through the country. According
to the report of Gen. Forrest, Grierson's loss
was 800 1875 killed outright, 50mortally woun-
ded, 100 severely and slightly, and the rest
prisoners Our loss 25 killed
, 1864-07-24
UD Contractors.
SUBSISTENCE OFFICE, q. S.
NJ ARMY, No. - sos.n s1asxr.

rrpc1cnEnrf1I7 7rrT1r IT &
~ ARMY, No. Ept71u STaxxr ,
Httr1Nrl1rH Mn JnIe 3srh 1axs (
EEALEp PR0P0S lis, IN d1plic4tc. vii IA r..
GtesE e al mn 0"Ga npG, og Angnst
DsrsT;Eept Ell VIII lh1' ~a' o'1'ee o'@'e' saoAs'eae"
-Four ThonhAnd f4,0N0) Head Of Beef
Cattle, on the hoof,
aaths ss:ts cns q Baltimore Md
IN lots Ct Dion one thousand esch every 40 tel
days: 70 b- weighed gt1tn and halt days after
SriitAl. ~ tae t1psntt o. thb cntrAetor ThtY mubt
ATtf1fe 4boat 3 % tasfteei bundled pou3d4
ErC1 1s weight. Bulls Stage Oxen. CoEy Heaters lad
Hcrn1eee Cattle will BE- rejected. '07