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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05
NOTICE OF fOEECLosrRE,

! Y
Whereas Pelatiah Wcscott, formerly Of Pcnobscot
in the County OF Hancock and state of Maine by
deed Of mortgage dated the ninth day of December,
in the year of Lord one thousand eight hundred
and siNtytwo and recorded in the Hancock Registry
of deeds volume III page 1876, conveyed TO us, Chas
g. Cate, John Dresser and John ". Dresser al OF
CaStne, in the County of Hancock aforesaid certain
pieces parcels of land situated in PenohScot
aforesaid, aud bounded and described as foll0ws TO
Wit: the first piece south westerly b. land owned bY
Robert Wcscptt aud Nathan Cunningham, south
castcrly by the town road and north eastery by
land owned by Robert Nescott containing sixteen
acres more or lcsa-and the second piece bounded
follows beginning AT the town road ut the north
corner OF land owned by Edward Wight, thence run
ming NightS side line to lands owned by pelatiah
Perkins. thence northcrly said Perkins line as
to contain sixteen and one haf acres, and the third
piece bounded a follows beginning at land owned
by j GRAY, running south easterlv by lands owned
hv William Perkins. north casteTlY h land owned by
l. las lttleieid, and thence to the first mentioned
bound containing eighteen acres more or less, to
which deed, recorded in the Hancock Registry of
Deeds in volume III, page 96 reference may be had.
Now, therefore, the condition OF said mortgage hay
ing been broken We claim to fureclosc the sans
vided, and notice hereby given that We commence
foreclosure of said mortgage ON this day
CHARLES A. CATE,
JOHN DRESSER,
JOHN W. DRESSER,
BY their Attorneys, Z. s +. HALE,
Ellsworth, Feb 3D. 1854.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05
DISASTERS.


Sch Elliott, Duncan, from Rockl md, was below
New Orleans 18th ult., going UP to that city with
her cargo of lime on fte, which had been burn.
ing since the lst, and it doubtful if she would
be saved.
Br brig Archibald about $50 toas where from
or bound not stated, wrecked near West
Quoddy on the night Of the 10Th ut. The vessel
was condemned and sold at auction to paties in
Eastport Me. She had a cargo Of COCO bushels
Of potatoes The vessel and cargo sold for Sl9G2.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05
Just Received.

A NEW lot of those Pad Writing Desks a
"A variety of all Linen Note Paper; Paper
Knives Envelopes, etc.
Also, the following new books Cartons
Nights md Days on the Battle Field" "Kich
and Humble" and "In School and Out j." of the
Wood,ille series; "Dck 0uslow among the Red
skins and other new and interesting publica
tions.
For sale at WYER & DuREo.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05
GROVER & 3 AKER'S
CELEBRATED
Sewing Machines.


The Grover Baker Machines have taken the
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g. Its seam can be removed In altering gar
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.. Watchn. and varying the tensions upon
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Ellsworth, and will be sold at the lowest rates, by
SAWYER & BURR, Agents
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05
IN 40 Farm for Sale.

Tie In ,a]ls farm 50 called, in Sullivan, contain
Jag about 10 acres Of land, good buillings shore
privileges of wharf, &c &c., fr sale cheap. In
quira of +. &. INGALLS, on the premises.
- Sullivan Jan. o, lsei. s2m3
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05
For snIe,

The Farm formerly occupied By the late Samuel
Grant situated the head of Branch Pond, in Els
worth, containing one hundred and ten acres
Said lot has good ill age, grass and paSturage: il
well watcred aud wooded and cut last wear fifteen
Of hay. II has also thrifty orchard II house,
barn and other outbuildings.
IL il bounded southcrly b. the shore of the pond.
has a good exposure and is every way desirable
place for Il farmer
session given immediately, application to the sub
.cribur at Ellsworth, and reference may be had to
Mrs Samuel Grant ON the premises.
CHARLES JARVIS.
Ellsworth, Feb /, 1861, 3wa
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-02-05

Madame Zad0c Porter's
Bdisdm has been in use by
the public for over Is ) ears,
and has acquired its present
sale simply by benz re IN
men1ed by those who have
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
The Exception BiiI,

{ The general exemption bill, as reported
to the House on Saturday from the Military
Committee, by Mr.. Miles, is very much the
same as heretofore as regards the classes.
but ig very marked in its restrictions aud
specifications
The clause in relation to the press is very
materially altered, amounting almost to q
| revocation 1t exempts zone editor of
each newspaper being published at she time
of :he passage Of this act and such practs-
cal printers aud pressmen as said editor may
certify on oath to be indispensable to the
publication of such newspaper"
The clause exempting the owner of s
teen field hands is repealed.
The bill exempts ministers Of religion in
actual charge # congregations. pho hare
not been enyag I'm buying ard ::Ss. ILL., for
nroft. Phvsi9s.ahs o. i'top years contin
uous practice" rho hare 70: been buying
and selling y = p0rfs. The exemption Of
teachers is restricted to colleges theological
Summaries and military academies,
! The only new feature IN the bill is that
granting exemptions t 0 the officers aud in-
| dispensible employees Of the James River
and Kanawha Canal Company.
The Secretary Of War is authorized to
grant exemption aud detail to such planters,
farmers, overseefs and other persons as he
mag be satisfied will be more useful to the
couatry in their several pnrsuits than.iathe
military ssrvice.- Dispctch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
JUST RUN THE BLOCKADE

THE subscriber very respectfully Informs the
Il Citizens. Especially his friends) Of staunton
and its vicinity that he has just received direct
from Wilmington, variety Of articles, which they
are respectfully invited to call and examine.
Having Loot his former stock Of goods By the
Yankees, during their stay in Stanton, which
was to him very serious loss. He confidently relie
ueoI a generous public for a iber al patronage.
Amongst the variety of articles received he bega
leave to enufaerate the following.
Bleached Cotton Gents Shirts and Collars,
white and 'colored, Colorcd Shirts at s25. Pins
and Needles, CASTLE Soap, Factory Goods for
Gents wear. suspender Buttons, Superior Cot
Cacoes, assorted, very cheap, French Coraetts
Superior quality, Spool Cotton. white ard colored
Gents Drawers, do Fine Silk Scarfs. and Fine
Silk glazed Caps, Suspenders, Toweling, EnvoAl-
ones, Letter paper, Pens and Pen Holders. Fancy
Soaps, Dress Combs, Fine Smoking and Chewing
Too acco, Cigars, Powder and Shot.
All of which will be be sold on accnmmo6 ating
terms, at the Store house formerly occupied by l..
b. Waller, next door to the Marble yard, Main
Street. a cali is respectfully solicited.
C. e. MOODS
Sept 2--tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

WOOL w a NTED.

The undersigned very Respectfully informs the
citizens OF Augusta and the adjacent counties that,
having furnished hin,self with complete set Of
machinery. he will reestabiish his Factory in the
county Ct R.ckbridge. and commence operations
in the course Of six weeks. Having removed to a
place of safety his stock of cloth, prior to the de-
sruction of his Factory, at Port Republic. by the
fankeet, he is now prepared tc exchange cloth
for wool, upon the following terms: One yard OF
cloth for two pounds Of clean washed wool.
In order to make it convenient to those
who wish to make exchange, he has made ar
Fragments with Mr.. A. Lynn. at the Vindicator
office, Ststnton, to receive and receipt for the
wool The cloth viii be delivered at the same
place if desired.
hose not disposed to barter their wool, will
find purchaser by calling on Mr.. Lynn. who
will pay She highest market price.
Aug. l9--tf "A. u. TANQUARf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
Casualties and Losses Of Imbcden's
cavalry Brigade in Six Months.
HID. Q,Rs IMBoDss's Cav BRIGADE. !
December 9th 1864.

II h. ~ kS 4MO0O1No OAy Dkl0AU0, !
December 9th 1864.
| The Following is the official report Of
the Reg;meu,al Commander Of casualties
and losses in the three original Regiments
Of this Brigade from she LIST Of May till the
Isl OF Nov. 1864. The aggregate "pres-
ent for duty" in these Regiments was less
than 1900 on the LIST Of May.
Il, the 10Th "a. Cavalry Col G. ". In.
III boden.
Killed officers 8, Enlisted men II. Total
90.
W ouaded Officers 10. enlisted men
100, Total 15a
Capsurat Officers I, enlisted men SO,
6al4o Aggsegate 1870.
In The gard ~ LaYa5ry Gel Ro. White.
E.ills,s 4 Officers i, salisied men Is.
Total 26.
Wounded-Omcers 4. enlisted men 1875,
Total 100.
Captured Officers 4, enlisted men. 70,
Total II. Aggregate 2s2.
In the 62ad Mounted In aatry Col. Geo.
FL Smith.
Killed Officers Z, enlisted men 81, To.
tai So
Wounded Officers %. enlisted men
1851, Total $50.
Captured Officers 8, enlisted men 1l9,
Total 1877.
Missing fate unknown Is. Total 15.-
Aggregate ,480.
Recapitulatton.
n st.,a - @ 9 II. enlisted men o.
Aggregate 1O4.
Wounded-O 40, cuiisted men
1876. Aggregate $50
Total killed and wounded 6i3
Captured Officers Is, enlisted men
231. Aggregate Pa.
Missing, fate unknown Is.
Aggregate losses and casualties 902.
Horses killed 228 Much of the fight
ing was on foot. Hence the loss Of horses
was small
Respfy Your obi: servt,
j. p, IMBoDsN.
Brig. Gent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
Notice to the Citizens of An
gsssFa. (kseyosaeI the Limits Of
The Town Of Stauns0m.)

HAVING received portion of Augusta County
Ii Quota of Cotton Cloths. add Cotton Yarns,
We are prepared to distribute to parties entitled
to it in the following order, viz First to the fam
lilies Of Soldiers; Second to persons in INDECENT
circumstances; and third to Citizens generally
each head of family VII be reauired TO bsip: or
sd Certificate from ysr,cc ui ,ny 1c.ee Sc
to the number his or her family; the Cash % ust
accompany each application. Pers5ns wishing to
make deposit in advance on their orders can do so
those making such deposits i'll advance, to have
the preference of others in their respective classes
who rpsKc Gzcc!: ,.awa,rces Par,ics I'll
oosc- thosa calling first will be served Hrst
The goods aill be found al Mosby 1 Tzy.cr's cid
stand Beverly st. Staunton.
IECK TAYLOR, Commercial
October 2eth 1864 If
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
q 0 { t .
(From the British Army and Navy Review
Before Richmond.


From the British Army and Navy Review
Before Richmond.
"Grant will hurl .hnnderbols
At the heart of the revolt"
We shall see:
Oias-- .na aaYe tried and failed,
Other men bare blencs.S s:ee anailsdl
Facing Leo.
What though Jackson, dear to God,
Lies eneath the battle sod,
Dark and cold :
What though stuart in earth il laid
He who won In rapid raid
Spurs Of gold?
Longstreet IN his anguish lies:
TEARS arc making soldiers eyes
Strangely dim ].
And we hold cur breath and say,
.Does Deaths Anxe: come this way.
SEEKING hin Z,
For the Lord Of Hosts who gaye
These grest Ch.efs-our land 20 save,
Knoweth best.
We to the last man shall fight,
Doing battle for the right
Hit the rest.
On :hen Grant We see the fray
Kill your myriads that you may
Crush til free
But there are or eat deeds to do
Ere your mere enary csew
Passes Lee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
IFrom She Savannah Republican ]
virginia and Georgia.

We copy elsewhere, from the RicL moad
Sentinel, an article on the CRISIS IN TINS
State, 10 which the courage, fortitude aud
lcng and patient suffering OF the people OF
the glorions old Commonwealth OF virgin
ia are held up as an example for US in the
present trying circumstances. we acoep'
the offer, without any of that false feeling
Of State pride that would cause some 10 re,
ject it asa reflection on our PATRIOTISM anu
manhood We have been among the ru-
ined and down trodden prtriots OF Virginia.
talked with them, broken bread at tne'f
boards, aud seen them in all their adversary.
and subliner moral spectacle was never
presented on Gods green earth. Their
patriotism has grown with every sacrihce.
thei. nerves strengthened and emooidened
by every disaster. Men aud women wh"
have lost aud looked upon the complete
desolatiou of their homes and those OF .he'r
neighbors, no have been ground 10 Tue
earth by the Yankee wrongs and Cypress,
ion, are still among the most resoiute ana
patriotic of | or sons and daughters. There
is nothing they are not willing to DO or sui .
fer for the good cause, and every trial seems
to bring out their patriotism With abr'ghtss
hue.
Snch an example, coming from the last to
espouse the cause of Southern Independence.
is worthy Of imitation at the hands OF her
more forward sisters. Certainly they who
were the FIRST to inaugurate revolution. will
not be outstr;pped in courage and patience
by those whom they induced to take up 'le
sword. Let the people Of Georgia read tho
record Of her trials aud strive to initiate her
heroic example in bearing up under similar
visitation. II is NOW our time to suffer- and
throughout the ordeal let us prove ourselves
worthy of the name ofGeorglans.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
MAJ. GESERAa L1sJoEs. Charleston. e..
CO. November, 1910.

1.-The House of.Assembly refused, on the
recommendation of Congress, to raise any
black corps" It would appear from this
thai Congress recommended this measure to
the State, or at least to South Carolina |
"Fort Mcultrie on Sullivan's Island. SIN
miles from the town, supposed to be The key
Of the harbor. is in a very decayed state
and without ditch, pickets or d6at,;s to it.
The repairs of that also are delayed from the
same canse. The want of negro laborers.
Two floating batteries haze been recon
needed to cover the bar, and they would
undoubtedly answer the most valuable pur
pose as no heavy ships can come over it un
less they take out their guns, or they are
80 much careered as they cannot work them.
These also, though indispensably necessary
to the safety Of the harbor, are upproyi-
ded
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

EeoccuprISa The authorities in Geor-
ga have determined at once to take militia
~ possession Of the country Sherman has
left. We learn from the Confederate that
Lieut.. Col. Luther J. Glenn has been or
dered TO Atlanta to commend that post. and
proceeds there at once. The Gate City 10
now considered safe, and refugees will no
doubt rapidly return to their homes Col
Mitchell goes 10 Marietia as con'mandant
of that post. Thus. one by one, the towns
evacuated by Sherman arc taken posses
sion Of By their righsiul owne:s. = Aohf79Hs'
kpueas
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
VOL. XIX.
TERM =

~
Tv,o ..ylyDICAT0R" is published weekly, at
r.n ~ ltars year; six Dollars for six
m,aths; Four Dollars for three months
Invariably IN ADVANCE:
.nsssrrssarSrs inserted at T NO DOLLARS
scnara of eight lues (or less) for each inser-
t,1a. Larger advertisements in the same proper
az Unless the number of insertions be marked
anon the manuscript, they will be inserted until
ta-hid and. charged accordingly.
nsg- A liberal discount made to those who ad-
yertise by the year.
-, ,ta business though occasional changes in
~ far of the advertisement may be made during
ass- Transient advertisements payable IN ad-
vanas; all athssa VIII be- considered Cue when cal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

OFFICE SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANIES !
Richmond, March Oath 1864,
TINE Stockholders of the Washington and New
l. Orleans, Richmond, Charlottesville and
Staunton, Lvnchpurg aud Abingdon and East
Tennessee Telegraph Companies, are hereby no.
titled that the five per cent. tax levied by the law
passed l7th February 1864, on the value of all
shares held in telegraph or other companies, will be
paid BY the undersigned at this office, and they viii
therefore omit the stock held in any of these com
panies in tx cir lists to assessors.
E. MCCARTHY, Auditor
Southern Telegraph Companies,
Avail =.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
HENRY LAuRESs, President of Congress.
: November, ITS.

"Where il virtue, whore is patriotism
now; when almost every man has turned
his thoughts and attention to gain and
pleasures, pratising every article Of change
alley or Jonathaus ). when men of abilities
disgracefully neglect tho Important duties
for which they wers sent to Congress, tempt
ed by the pisiful fees of practising attor-
neeys; when members of that body artfully
start point, succeed. and then avail them
selves Of the secrets Of the House. aud com.
nence mononnli..ars and accumula.es til.
r r"ol!o DEBT for thalf private emoluments ?"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

"The unparalleled patience aud magma:
nimity with which the army. under your
Excellency's command. have endured the
hardships attending their situation, unsup-
piled as they have been. through an un~
commonly severe winter, is an honor which
posterity will consider as more iilustrious
than could have been derived to them by a
victory obtained by any sudden and yigo-
rous exertion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
0pF1CEVA. CENTRAL. RAILROAD,
Richmond, Jan. IL, 1864, J

NaAyGE of Schedule-On and after Friday,
~ january 10Th, 1864. the Mail and Passenger
Train will leave Richmond daily for Stanton ant
will leavs Stanton at 6 As A Nj and arrive in Rich
EnonG at o'clock N,
TIE Accommodation train between Richmond
nd Go, donsvile is discontinued until further no
90 I'D WHITC0MB, Gen'l Supt.
Jan IS 1864.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
GEs. GREENE, West Point, Nov. 1873.

II have no doubt but that every State
bordering upon the enemy viii apply for a
proper force to protect them against their
ravages To comply with these commands,
will hazard the safety of the whole army
Divide your force and you will fall prey
il every quarter; aud I am persuaded,
were you to adopt the plan, it would be 50
FAX from affording them that protection and
security, which they promise themselves
that it would become one Of the principal
causes Of the enemy's making inroads, and
committing aepredations upon them ("
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
Revolutionary Extracts.

PETERSBURG, Dec, 1863. g
Editor ofthe Seattuel:
senG you some short extracts from hot
tsrs written to Gen. Washington during
the Revolutionary war, and which arc 10
be found il Sparks. Correspondence OF
the American Revolution" They arc in,
terssting az ronruE upssss the events Of the
present war. c. G.
Gov. Lrv1sa'roS, Of New Jersey. writes
in February. 1878:
II am SO discouraged by our public mis-
management and the additional load Of bu
siness thrown upon me by the yillany Of
those who pursue nothing but .coumul ating
fortunes to The ruin Of thier country, that I
almost sink under t."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
HARTMAN & BELL,
Attorneys Gt LEVY
S T A U n r @ Y, V A

STA NToN, VA.
ET- H. nARMAN may be found at the Offic
Nv .ornserlg occupied by James II. Skinner
gsg =a3 vii give prompt attention to business
cas- rs-s1 &c eae firm.
Eaarsarr % 1858. -
~ ~ '&QA%s NOTICE --DR. ". CHAPMAN
has rsga7yea his otBce to Main Street oppo
~ lagas's yasrs-As viii Dc pl sased to see
sl.s
ast,a Oe.1bsc IL =.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
Railroad Notice.

OrrlcE Va. CENTRAL r. R. 1o.l
RICHMOND, October 18th 1864.
4 RTICLES Of Freight shipped to Waynesboro
IA Fishersville or Stanton must he removed
from the cars Immediately on their arrival 40 the
Company mas no depot at either point and will not
be responsible for losses after their arrival des
tinations. nor can goods DE suffered to remain in
the cars for storage.
Il. D. WHITCOMB,
Henl. Super't
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

TNROM 10 tol5cts per pound, according to guam
Il tity and quality, will be paid for clean linen
and Gotten rags, delivered at the ''Yindieator'
Osiies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
NEWGOOD !.
At Whites Corner

At Whites Corner.
AMES A. PIPER would be pleased to see his
~ old friends and customers OF the well known
stand. 'tWHlTE'S CORNER" where he is pre-
pared to sell, among variety of goods, the fol-
lowing leading articles, viz
One yard wide Brown Cotton.
Cotton Yarns, from Nos.5 to II.
Raw Cotton.
Calicocs. Woolen Goods.
Black Alpaccas, Irish Linen.
Black Cloth, Cassimeres, ElanHsl.
Pins and Needles, Writing Pape".
ALSO
II large Tot Of QMeessssC1se,
Such as Cups and Saucers, Pitchers, Basins and
Ewers, Dishes, Plates, &c. &C., together with
large lot of Looking Glasses, Smoking and Chew
ing Tobacco, Rio Coffee, Tea, Soda Extract Log
wood, Copperas Nails, &c. &c.
He is also prepared to receive and sell anything
at Auction or on Comlniss ion.
Sept 1s64.--tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
w n. TNTnE.Ds

r WISH to hire for the coming year No /. Ser.
i want Girl, from twelve to fifteen years old.
G. YEAKLE
Dr.. Young's old Stand.
Nov 18-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23
Miscellaneous A1ieles.-

Extract of lockwood, Coperas, Cap and note pa
per Envelopes. Lead Pencils. Hats of different
styles and qualities, Tobacco. Chewing aud Smo-
king, Cigars, Black Pepper, &C.,
The above comprises in part the assortment OF
goods now in store, and will be constantly receive
ing fresh supplies throughout the
l take this method Of returning my SINGER
thanks to the people of Stanton, and The County
for the very liberal encouragement extended ia
me whilst engaged in business at former period
and hope by strict attention to busiress at this
time, and adopting the wholesome method of quick
sales and short profits, that shall still return
their good opinion. and consequently receive q
share of their patronage.
N. B. Country produce Of all kinds taken In ex-
change for goods.
Staunton June 8-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

ne growing extfavagance OF the pe6-
pie and the increasing demand for the arti
Gle of forage. in this quarter, have become
a very alarming affair. Hay is from sixty
to eighty dollars ton and upon the rise
Corn is ten dollars bushel and oats four,
and every thing else that will answer for
forage in that proportion Casting is nine
shillings amile, by the ton. and people
much dissatisfied with the prices"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-12-23

BLANK CHECKS on both the "VALLEY" and
CENTRAL BANKS ON hand, and for sale at
he V:Spr cAToa OFFICE.