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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15
Loss AND GAIN. ,

The following showsf lieAoss and gam
Of slaves in the counties given between
the years 1860 and 1863, as exhibited
by comparison of the census OF 1850,
and the number listed for taxation, by
State authority. IN 1863:
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC AUCTION AT
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS.
On Wednesday, March Esd. 1864,

We will sell small portion of our Furntare consist
ing of Bedsteads Tables, Table wara such Is Plates
Dishes, &c, few silver-pated Tea-Spaons Britain
ia Coffee and Tea Urns, Chatting Dishes, 80. Toilet
ware, such as W ash basins and Pitchers, Water
Pitchers, &C., Lookinggasses, some Hardware cross.
cut saw &C. fine 3-8 rod iron, large amount of old
Castings also, mill Irons, par. of them new one
or two pieces bleached Cotton Shirtings, IN
TERMS Confederate Eotes Of an issues, even
$D0 notes where the purchase pretty near that
amount. Buyers ought to bring with them small
notes to make change.
The above goods are rare, and daily becoming
gaare 90. Wstny sell because W. have surplus Q!
them as compared with our other stock.
The sale will commeace punctualy at 1917 o'clock,
"Wednesday the ssd, without regard to weather.
Mar l5--lt FRAZIER & RANDOLPH.
GALE OF PERSONAL rROHERTY.-
Kinney, near Staunton, on Tuesday, the 22d day of
March inst, the following personal property, to Wit
II head Of cattle, including several mich cows
horses and colts;
20 hogs,
and e.: the farming implements upon the farm
TERMS, CASH. Sale to commence at II O'Clock
Mar l5--tds ADMINISTRATOR I
Vindicator copy 1t
a VGUsTA RAID GUARDS.
"a STAUNTON, March, Is, 1864. i
The Captains of Companies will, without delay re-
port complete rolls of their companies, showing how
they affected by the recent legislation of Congress-
and giving the age of each member, and any reason
for Which he is exempt from CONSUMPTION.
These reports are OF great Importance. and must be
promptly made.
BY order of Col. BALDWIN,
March 15--lt J. q. MARQUIS, Adis.s
no FARME FRS AND OTHERS-I wish
L to purchase for tn use Of the Richmond and
fredericksburg Railroad Company,
BACON, LARD ard 1ALLOW,
for which will pay the market price in Confederate
money or srscie, if preferred. Apply at store next
door to D. A. Kayssr, Main Street, StaunteG,
Mar ls-l'+ A EaRH /. ( RAFf + 4 /. 10.
AToTICE.-Persons having CLAIMS against nv
IN Department contracted before the Eth al last
February, are notified TO present them 5eors the 25th
instant 9r payment if not they will be paia IN the
ney isege with tue depreciation Of the old.
Mar lS-ss Z. TURK,
Capt. A. q. NJ.
w ANTED-FOUR CHAINMEN, AND TWO
wv TRANSFERS, No1.coAscrpts, TO serve in
my Typographical party of Engineers.
Pay $40 per month and ratiOns. H
Apply at my Office the Togate before the 2ls
inst P. w. OSCAR KOERSER
Macrh l5-lt LIST Lieut.. pr. Engineers.
r UST bought, and am receiving Is tons OF prime
u plaster large lot of cotton CLOTH cotton yarns,
with the original numbers on, machine oil, a large
lot of tobacco of various grades dye SUITS and many
other articles not necessary to mention Also eighty
sacks of salt. Come on with your cid issue Of Con
federate money. D. A. PICKER.
March I5-tf
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vIRGINIANs IN GEORGIA.

From the army correspondence of the
Atlanta Intelligence, we learn that Gen
"A. w. Reynolds, of this State, with his
Brigade, composed of Virginia and
North Carolina troops, assisted by the
35th, seth and 3Sth Alabama regiments
of Gen'l Ctayton's Briga lie, with force
OF 1000 men defeated the enemy with
a force OF 5000 in an important engage
ment within Q few miles of Dalton, in
Georgia, on the 18th of February. The
success of the engagement was very
important as it prevented the enemy
from fanking Stewards Division which
occupied the Gap leading to Tunnel
Hill.
The army Correspondent of the At
Z0ato I'ale5Jageaseen says
The total loss of the Confederate forces
is estimated at not more than two hun
dred in killed and wounded, while that
of the enemy must b ave been very Sc
we're. We captured about thirty prison
ere.
To General Reynolds activity, and
promptness, are we indebted for this
brilliant little success, while / learn
that all the members of his staff heha-
we'd with their usal GOODNESS and GAL
lantry."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

The Secretary of the Treasury has de-
cided that the tax of five per cent. on
coin, gold dust, and bullion is to be paid
IN kind.
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SPEED THE PLouem.-With the di-
minished labor and reduced area OF
production now at command, the tillers
|of the soil cannot afford to waste time
or misdirect their energies. They have
been, and still are, greatly favored in
weather, and have, to the present time,
made good use of their opportunities
They should allow nothing to cause re-
Taxation. The great armies now burn
ishing their weapons for Spring and
Summer of marchings and battles must
be sustained at every cost. They are
lighting not only for political rights, but
for the very property that our farmers
hold, and it is as reasonable as it is ncc-
essary that the property for which they
bear and lisk SO laueh should support
them. No class of our citizens are more
interested than the producers in the sue
cess OF our great Struggle. How would it
be here in Virginia il the noble army
OF Lee had to be removed or disbanded
Tor lack of supplies. The armed ner-
cenaries of Lincoln would Immediately
swarm through the State, like the des-
troying locusts of Egypt. Slaves, hor-
ses, cattle. provisions, everything that.
sustains life, would pass from the hands
of the owners. Lands themselves would
be declared confscated, and sold to
Yankee adventures. 70 avert such. a
possibility, farmers and planters have
as important a part to play as the army
itself, and indoleEce or neglect would
be as base in them as cowardice or de-
sertion among the soldiers. They have
heretofore done well, and answered the
calls that have been made upon them.
But there is occasion now to put forth
efforts. We are sure they.
will strain every neryo.--zeschmaon0s
Whag.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

European news to the asth ult., has
been received. Recognition rumors are
again current. In financial circles, it
is said, that France will act alone in
case of negative rsply by England.
An exciting debate occurred in the
Honse of Commons, relative to the
Laird rams. A motion calling for the
correspondence in the case was rejected,
yeas 1853, nays 17s.
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: A UGgsTA COUNTY COURT cLERK's

~ ESTR4Yl MARE
Taken up, by MIS-. Nancy Wisaman, ON her land In
Augusta county the 18th day of February, 1864, Of
the following description. to wit > S q 50
A MARE OF Sorrel color, with blaze in the face,
left fore and right hind foot white about Ii hands
high supposed to be six years DID, and appraised be-
fore b. F. Mailman, ]. p. by John Sellers, Alexander
McComb and jacob Baylor, at 1900.
- Extract Testel
March 15-3t WIN. A. BURNETT, d. G.
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A YANKEE OPINION OF GEN FoRREsr.-A gem
tleman who was inside the Federal lines lust
before the battle of Cackamauga and in custody
'offhsf anAse 4aenvrsls szDesiss says-shst
the latter inquired most particularly after the
whereabouts of Forrest, and said Forrest wasthe
most dangerous man 10 therefor arruy Said
Davis: Forrest is such id fool he win at
tack anybody at any time ard in any POSITION,
,NEWIADVEsRFISEM
II IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN
IL sthsRozt Office atss3th1nton ,Va Feb. 49, 1884
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sHAqrE ~ aaff = ssr IN nflfu1F RS = 80

Ia a xSAFFAIR. - On Friday the
4tiIs s., CA Ihadeus Fitzhugh and
IA OF lis men crossed Chesapeake bay
to Cherrysfone wharf, n Northampton
county, and there surprised and cap.
tired a Yankee picket Of twe1ty-nfne
men. and destroyed a large amount OF
commissary and quartermaster's stores
and SIX wagons. One schooner and
two steamers were lying at the wharf.
He burnt the schooner, bonded one OF
the steamers, and ran the other across
the bay and beached it high up on the
Piankita ak rigcr,u with the designs ii
possible, of saving itslaacAinery, which
is very valuable. Captain Fitzliugl:
would have extended bis raid beyond
Cherrystone, but one of his menhayine
deserted, he felt sure that the informa.
ton he would furnish the enemy would
very soon bring, down an soverwhel-
ming force upon his little party. He
returned safely to Mathews county with.
out any other casualty than the desertion
mentioned.
The following is the official despatch
in reference to this brilliant exploit:
PIANKIrANK, MATHEWS County,
March 8, 1864.
4 Hon. S. Il. Mallory, Sec'y OF the Navy:
| Sir I'VE have, with the assistance of Capt
| Fitzhugh, 9Th Virginia cavalry, and thirteen Of
his men, captured, this morning, the post and
men at Cherrystone, Eastern Shore, va; also
| the steamer 1Iola,n which gave bond, and pro
pelier ssTitan, y now run into P.ankitenk, ascut-
thing the schooners Mary Parker,aa and burning
upwards Of five hundred barrels of different
stores, six hundred boxes5of crackers, Govern
ment wagons, Sc.
We captured 80 men-pai oled 10 : twenty
prisoners sent on to Richmond. All the mel
i behaved weli.4s a g4@e .ze5se%a7
(Signed) BENNETrfG. Burnley,
Acting Master, G. S. N.
4 (sIgned1 JouM MAXWELL,
Acting Master, G. S, N.
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MISCELLANEOUS. :
MEETING OF TmE RaNES

MEETING OF THE BANKS
"A Al meeting of the Banks of the town Of Staun-
ton held on Tuesday, February 2sd 1884, the follow
ing resoiut ons were adopted and ordered be pub
= as Pspps q this na, town h
Banks located in tbis Iowp will lind It necessary to
give to their depositors including Banks in exchange
lof aePosts at their credit on the LIST of April next
and in payment of certifca es of deposits thea OUT
standing the four pee cent Confederate States bonds
aat orized BY ae ss Section Of the act Of Copgrs
sh.isd "aa act to reduce the Currency ana to aN
February II, 1864 upess said Sepositors OF banks
or any ct them give proper notice in Writing of their
wish that said deposits at credit shall De invested ct
their cost IN the new issues authorized by ss1 act at
ne rae nNea therein proodsd said notice be given
gy the slst 6a.y of March next--on and after which
Gay and until ist day of April next the Benka wil4
| decline TO receive deposits,
"ResoFged. That pa ana after the 1st day of April
pext the present issues of Confederate Treasury notes
viii only be received and paid out at the value given
them ey said act OF Congress; but the chang
ed currency indicated and crihed said act VIII
be rece we'd and payed out at par.
held on Monday, February goth, 1864 the following
resolution was adopted and ordered to be published
in the papers of tie town.
ResOlqsd, That the Banks located in this town VIII
aeciae TO pay checks drawn upon them. Of any date
prior 10 the LIST OF April next, any claims against
now existing, and as now rated and valued-and all
holders of such checks and other claims are requested
TO collect the same forthwith.
DUBLIC NcrICE.-Tbs attept;o, Of The nrh.
~ IS respectfully called to the above resolutions
y the 1anEs located In this town, and notice is here
aY tnat the course therein be pur
EDWIN NJ. TAYLOR,
Cashier of the Valley Bank, Stanton.
W. II. TAMS,
Mar 1-5t Cashier of Contra Bank ofYa.
II o IL s "A l. e.
II Cotton Yarn, from Nc. s, to IL,
A No. article of Molasses,
A few Boxes of Green's Liver Fills,
Good Black Ink, by the quantity. if desired, &c.
live on the main road from stanton to Augusta
Springs, Iear Adam Stover's smithsnop.
Mar LIT 7. MILNE SEY.
" A N T e D
w GARDEN SEEDS and
FLAX SEED.
The highest prices will be paid at
Mar 8-St p. u. TROUT'S
Drug Store.
THE LAST CHANCE i-ALMANACS-An-
i other supply of Dutca English Amanses, for
sale by
Mach 81 R0BT. CowAN.
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VICTORY IN FEORIDA.

The enemy admit that their defeat
in Florida, in what they designate as
the battle of"Oulustee", was disastrous.
They acknowle dye that of less than 5.
900 men engaged on their side they
lost l,5CO in killed and wounded.-
This defeat hes given great dissatisfac-
tion in the North. Our loss was about
500 wounded and so killed.
10 On the passage of the bill impressing the
Salt works of Stuart, Buclaaan, y Co., Walker
voted in the affirmative, and Christian, Shefey
and McCne IN the negative
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

M experience IN last summer campaign, and IN
wi the few short marches have made since, warns
that my efficiency in my present capacity. as Cap
ed on account of severe would in left sholder the
effects of which to be lasting and fearing that
will be unable t. render the service likely to be re-
quired of me ia the field ], in compliance with the
sequegt of many of NY friends, announce myself a
Candidate for the olerksnp M the Circuit and County
Courts OF Highland, State of Virginia.
Mar Side. j. G. MATTHEW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

LET our people plant carly and large
~ Of vegetables. Let every one who
has perch of ground tax it to its ut
most. Let us economist IN consump-
tlon;and especially let MS dony ourselves
meat that the army may eat There
are many who are indulging their fam
lies, white and black, with undated
profusion. There are thousands who,
stimulated by the cry Of scarcity, have
put away as supplies for the year, I'M
accustomed amounts. These things are
very wrong. The army is suffering
while gluttons are surfeiting and negroes
wasting, and while timid providers
are watching their swollen boards. We
must econolnise that we may have to
spare; and out ofwhat we have, wheth-
er much or little, the army must be sup
Dlicd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

WE are authorized to announce
w WILLIAM A. BURN Eft,
es Candidate !Qr the Office Of Clerk of the County
Court of Augusta, at the ensuing election in May
next. Fec. 16-tde
WE are authorized to announce
w JOHN J.. LAREW
candidate fer the office of Sherifalty for Augusta
county Feb l6-tdes
WE are authorized to announce
w Mr.. SAMUEL PAUL,
gusta county. Feb 2a-tde*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

Look to yoasr Gardens, The time for
gardening is now atshand and we would
urge upon all who have a garden to
plough or spade it up at once. Don't
put it off, Delays are always danger
Gus. And in this matter Of preparing
the earth, at a. proper time for seeds,
especially so. Meat is scarce and most
probably in the Summer cannot be had
at all, and its place must be supplied
with something, and nothing will do 50
well as vegetables. Then 60 to work
to-day and never rest until you have
planted suficiency for home wants,
with little to sell. Too much Of "gar-
den truck cannot be raised. No Nat
ter what the distance from market is. ii
will not be a drug, but will command
ready sale at remHneratiye prices. Let
the music of the hoe and spade now be
heard resonnding from every garden in
the South, and we may bid defiance to
General Starvation, as well as to the
Yankees.
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a G a r % .

The earnest call made upon me by "MAMY VO-
TEES through the ..Spectator.'' well as private
for the office of Clerk of the Court of Augusta Coun
(which had filed, hope, to the satisfaction o.
tha psople trola early mannosd until superseded By
full and adequate response Too aged and inirm to
follow successful competitor into the field oil
enterpr'ze to which he was SO soon alured, yet
trust am fully able to discharge the duties ct pa.
stion which long practice has rendered easy, acd has
almost made past Of nv being.
|, therefore, respectfully aunounce myself Can
didate for the County Clerkshp at the ensuing cleo
ton sEss JEFFERSON KINNEY
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COX r e w A r d.

S25 Z = I" A 4 D
We will pay The above reward for the apprehension
of HENRY who left the Elizabeth Furnace on the
9th inst. Henry is about feet or inches high,
of dark gingerbread color rather slender, and ha
free, open countenance. He worked with Mr. j. r.
Timoerzke last year in his wood chopping, and has
wife in Staunton, whore We have NO doubt he will
60 very often. s.@ ~ stsls s'ts+.-
March 15-4tx D. & II. sFORRER
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
$4,000 = -
TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA

In response to the call made unen me in the last
number Of the slSpecta.or," by MANY Voters" aad
at the urgent solicitation of large number of my
felow-citizens, announce myself Candidate for
the Office Of Clerk of the Superiour Court of Law and
Chancery for Augusta county, / am fully aware of
the responsibilities that attach to the position but
trust that do NOT ovsrestimate my capacity when
express the hope that will be able to iul the du-
ties Of the Office to the satisfaction of the public
To those with whom am not acquainted, it may
not be opt OF place to say, that am disabled soldier
having lost leg while In command Of company
from this county, (the West Augusta Guard" 5th
Va. Regt. at the battle Of Charlottesville. Being
PERMANENTLY disabled frCm further seryice to the
cpgntry in tha field am induced to turn my atten-
ton to civil pursuits and promise if elected to the
position now seek to devote to its duties al the
energy and industry, and whatever of talent may
POSSESS.
18th this brief statement, I respectfully submit
my claims TO the people Of Augusta to whose arbtra-
ment, whether favorable or unfavorable will cheer
fully submit. JOS. N. RYAN.
rEO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA II
Il hereby announce myself Candidate Tor re cleo
ton for the Office of CLERK of the Circuit Court Of this
county. A. p. KINNEY.
March 15-tde
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NsHHvuJf 0VIsF - AihH1lefHlanI JHe0b III =
Kiner, Jonathan
Persons calling for letters in The above list viii,
please say they advertised otherwise thew NAV
not receive them. L. L STEVENSON, p M
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MARRIED.

Kexs1 R-Dkvi VII preach in{ lutheran Church,
in Stanton, on Sunday next. March l5-lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-15

g N G IN G G. l. A 8.
At the request of several PARENTS propose to teseh
aSingng Class, the Lecture Room of the Episcopal
church, 90 pupils be obtained from the ages of
Sto 16. 1kFss.f tgs 81
TERMS:-25 cents per lesson, payable at the end
OF each month Further particu lars will be made
xnown on Monday, April 4th, at ?, NJ, when the
first lesson will be givens ~ s. 49,
March 15-3t* E. LOUIS IDE
TOOLS STOLEN.-Thers was stolen from the
l. shop of the subscriber ON Saturday the 5th OF
March, his wagon making tools the Port Republic
road, a miles from Stsunton. He will give liberal
reward for the recovery OF them such information
as will enable him to get them. -
Mar LISTS ELIJAH DINKLE.
DpHLIC AUCTION viii sell, at public
i auction, at my house, in Churchvile, on Satur-
day, the 10th inst, = first rate COW, fresh in the
Spring, SOW and shoats, horse / colt, 2 years
old, saddles and brides, bureau. bedstead and
other articles. = d. ARNOLD.
March 15--1t
Il - II III RE,
Il For the renal pdsr of the year,
Two Negro Girls,
aged about IL and IA years. For terms, &C., apply
to .sr-4ss sS..s.s u GEORGE HARLAN.
March 15-lt* ~.
ERENH GARDEN SEEDS e al kinds from
II the Quaker settlement in London, for sale b Y
CARRIER & PRICE,
March l5-3ts Vindicator copy
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N0TICE.-Persons having CLAIMS against nv
~ Department contracted before the Tia az last
February, are notified to present them for< the 25th
ney issqe with tue depreciation Of the old.
mar la-s;s Z. TURK.
Cant Il A q M
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-05-25

SAD Acsidcnt.--William Decker Of Mshoop,py
while engaged ab out his carang machine, in Me-
bCopany, day last week, has accidentally
caught in the Lchiucry anl had hi left hand
frightrnlly crushed AMI 1aangied. Dr. Becker sn.
put aed to Of the fingers at the knuckle joint, and
third one at the middle jont; leaving OILY the
little fagcr, and thumb entire
The I.ady's Friend For June.--The Jun.
Eumhsr Of this handsome monthly opens with nne
steel engraving Of 'The Young Brood This 10
followed by han asoae eoored Fsfhion Plate
double the size Of those usually ri zen BY twoiol
magazines. Then come number Of wel-executed
Wool ersravings Of the fashions, nceile-work, &c.
such as ladies alone know how. to properly value.
number Of engravings illustrating ARCHERY roR
LADIES" is interesting feature of this Number.
Among the literary articles we note the Marriage
of Conyenen e. 9TH. u.iress Of Nettiethorpe'
Gilustrated) N lbcl's Mission" 'sh,low and Sun
shine" "M4rgarets Cross, Richard Graham
Love-" "The Transformed Village" tiIlustrated),
"a (. Altogether this is very in:c resting numbers
Price 81 90 q year, back numbers fcrnisfged) 20
cents IL single number:
Published by DEACON l. PETERSON, 3ls WAL
nut st. Philadelphia.
A grea, Revolution in the matter Of female
attire has lately been set foot ia which the wiycs
and dau ghters Of the most fashionable and aristo-
ic OF tbs Iani hare pledged their linens their laces
and their sacred silks, that No articles of foreign
manufacture shall during th, ter:u of thrse years
or the war be used or worn by them Except in
of nscc ssity or chocc) Il is thought that Mrs
Senator Sprague-late Miss Kate Chase-Lho goes
into this new Loyal League movement most
heartily will appear very lovely in tow and linen
gown. It IS feared however that :. Mrs Govera-
ments next fancy dress ball, at the White house,
Mrs Cathariae's love Of dress will get the start Of
her Loyalty, and that shc will feel that she hiss
nothing to wear" al as compromise will don
one Of sprlguos best indigo Jlues." Gndigo's ipl-
por.si anl SO is cotton too.) The men, especially
th,ss ia .his locality have such anxieties the
matter of dress. When the hat or coat gots littIo
seedy and threa tbare. they go to tho cheap Dry
good and clothing store of john Veil, aud &c: new
ones Sensible men!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-05-25
What Have We Gained.

The Army and Nary Journal, reviewing
the campaign Of the year 1864, as far as it
has advanced the defeat at Olustee, the
failure at Charleston, the raids of Sherman
and Fitzpatrick, the loss of Plymouth, Padu-
cab and Fort Pillow, and the rccoat dsas-
ters on the Red River, says:
What has been the result, what has been
been the gain of all these operations, which
have cost us in killed, wounded and prison
ers. not less than ten thousand men, or
more than twice the number lost by Gen
Grant in his great operations from Chata
nooga last November The net profit from
all these terrible costly operations is-what
We'll, at this time we hold Fort Williams
But what beyond this can truly and possi.
bly, be set down as the real gains and losses
Of the dozen expectations Of 1854?