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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23


The following resolution, introduced in the
House Of Representatives, by Mr.. Farrow, of
South Carolina, was adopted by both Houses:
ssReverontly recognizing the providence of
God in the affairs Of men, and gratefully remem-
bering the guidance, support and dellverancc
granted to our patriot fathers in the memora-
Bile war which resulted in tho independence of
the America Colonies: and now reposing in Il i'm
our supreme confidence and hope, in the present
strug gle for civil and religious freedom, and for
the right to live under government OF our own
choice, and deeply impressed with the convic-
ton that, without Him, nothing is strong, moth
ing wise and nothing enduring in order that
the people of this Confederacy may have the
opportunity, at the same time, OF Offering their
alterations to the Great Sovereign of the UNI
verse, OF penitently confesSing their sins AMI
| Strengthening their vows and purposes OF amend
ment, in humble reliance on His gracious and
Almighty power, ass ~ ntFes
ssThe Coagress Of the Confederate States lie
solve, That tit be recommended to the peopl
of these States, that Friday, the Sth day OF a
lpril next, be set apart and observed as day OF
humiliation, fasting and prayer, that Almighty
God would SO preside over our pubic coun-
ellis and authorities !; that He would SO inspire
| cur armies and their leaders with wisdom, cour-
| age, and perseverance and so manifest Himself
| in the greatness Of His goodness and the majes-
ty of His power, that we may be safely and sue
| cessfuliy led through the war to which We are
| being subjected to the attainment of an hOnora.
bic peace; so that while we enjoy the blessings
of a free and happy government, we may ascribe
TO Him the honor and the glory OF our prosper
ity and independence"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23
TRIa ar IapoRrANT BILLS.

In this issua, we publish in full the
Military, Currency, and FAX bills. Our
readers would do well to save this copy
ofthe Spectator" as they will have
frequent occasion to refer to the iinpor-
tant bills it contains. 1t viii beseen by
reference to the Currency bill that Con
fe ,ierate notes above the denomination
of SIS. must be funded or converted into
/ 4 per cent. boads by the 1st of April Or
be subject to a fax of thirty three and
one-third per cent, sand that Confederate
notes Of the denomination of S., must be
funded in like manner by the LIST Of
July or be subject to a similar tax. Such
notes as will not be funded by the times
specified will be exchaageable for the
notes of the now issue at the rate of three
dollars OF the present issue ior two OF
the new. The notes below S., are not
. affected by the currency bill.
In the language of the ssExaminer,"
the new, legislation depends for its sue
cess upon lis prompt. energetic, zeal
Gus execution. II requires TO be admin
istered by a corps Of men in good earn
est about their work, fully impressed
with It's vital importance, and strongly
actuated by a sense OF individual respon-
sibility. Ii the assessments could all be
made in sixty days, and the colec-
ton of taxes completed by the first OF
June, there W Guild be no more trouble
about a redundant currency, nilnpov-
erished treasury, or scanty subsis.
tence. There is no great abundance Of
money in the hands Of the agricultural
classes ard q prompt collection Of tax
es, by bringing into market all that
they have for sale, will provide ample
subsistence for the armies and the cities.
In connection with the tax collections,
let the railroads be required to trans
port freights at reasonable charges, and
with the Old saftcy and certainty; let
Government abstain from its systematic
seizures and robberies let the tax-pay-
ers sell their produce for what it will
bring in open market; and there will
be three lresalts.
The general supply of provisions will
be increased the redundant currency,
will disappear i'll promptly paid taxes
and with the success thus ensured to the
new hnanclal laWS, prices Will tDegin rap
idly to adjust themselves-to a healthy
standard More depends upon prompt
and faithful collection OF taxes, than up
on any thing else. Health and retolma
ton in all the business Of the Govern,
ment and of the community, depend
chiefly upon the energy with which tho
taxla is executed. Let this work be
done with expedition, and supplies arc
brought out from the inteElour society
is disburdened OF All excessive ciicula-
ton; the Treasury is replenished ;
prices gradually right themselves spec
ulation tunables to the ground the man
kets again become nee and open te
AL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23

A PLEA FOR THE FARMERS. new
military bill exempts only farmers who
employ fifteen field hands. This viii
exclude a large number of our most &C
tive, industrious and successful produ-
GERS. We have several cases in mind now
says the Lynch. Viiginian, where farms
will be0left without single white man
to superintend them and, of course, the
product OF such farms will be COMPARE
lively nothing, The loss OF the country
in production must, therefore, be very
great The fourth section Of the exemp-
ton act, invests. the Secretary of war
with ample power to exempt or detail
such other persons as he maybe satisfied
ought to exempted on account &C public
necessity, land to insure the production OF
grain and other provisions for the army
and families ef sol9iels," and we are
gratified to learn that the enrolling otti-
Gers arc instructed to be as lenient as
possible towards this class of persons
We cannot doubt that thes.Secretary will
give. this spbiect the fullest and fairest
Consideration, and relieye the smaller
farmers, in such cases as we haze cited.
they first signitying their willingness to
accept exemption On the terms stipula-
ted in the bills viii ch viii tend greatly
TO insure supplies of food next year at
more reasonable prices than now pre-
vail.
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CAPTURE OF A STEAMER. (
DUBLIN, Va, February Is.

70 General S. Cooper, a. and T. General: 10
.dOn the Sd instant, Major Mourman, with de-
tachfnent Of forty men OF tho Sixteenth Virginia
cavalry, captured the armed steamer B. 9. Lera
at Windfreela, Putnam county, Virginia, with 9
valuable cargo and twentT- nino prisoners, inclu-
ding Brigadier- General G. r. p Sceammon, com
handing forces in, kanawhaa Valley, captain
two lieutenants Of his staff sGeaeral Sceammor
and two officers of bis staff are there now, and
less yon order otherwise, in charge Of Lien
tenant ~ entigan, the gallant young officer who
boarded the boat with only twelve men. Co
lionel Ferguson, whom sent with his regiment,
the Sixteenth Virginia cavalry, to the Lower
Kanawha some weeks since, has made SCI era
captures, and rendered " aluable SERVICE
SAMUEL JONES, Major General. q
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MARRIED.

At Rose Dale. theresidence OF the brides Father,
On the 9th of January, by the Rev. S. Gaver, Mr..
JAMES JOHNSTON, of Lexington, Va, to Miss
LIZZIE AhMENTR0UT, of Augusta. ,rn
L Loved and beloved, her own sweet will
1t was that made her fate;
She has fairy home-but still
Theirs now seems desoiate,
They may not wish her back again,
Not for her own dear sake.
o, Lowell to bind one happy chain
How many thou can st break!
Vim. Rock Register and Lex Gazette please copy.
On January 2Sth, by Rev. R. G. Walker, Mr.. VIM.
A. HANGER and Miss MAGGIE j. SHUTTERLIE.
On February 18th, by Rev. r. C. Walker, Mr.
JAS. G. WHITMORE and Miss MAMIE j. WILL
LIAMS.
: On February Esd, by Rev. R. c. Walker. Mr.. VIM
G. STUBBLEFIELD ard Miss MAMIE L. WISE
and at. the same time and place Mr.. G. b, HOOD
and Miss JEANNE K. WISE. ns9e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23

In REFERENCE TO PRISONERS the
Oath ,lltimo Col. Ould proposed to Gent
Hitchcock that the prisoners on each
sideshall be attended by the proper
number of their own Surgeons, with
power to receive and distribute eontribu.
tons of food, clothing, and medicines,
and liberty to make reports through the
a gents of Exchange of matters relative
to the welfare of the prisoners. Two flag
OF truce boats have since arrived, but
no answer returned.
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Oun PRospEcrs.
With the exception Of som

With the exception Of some little
canseless panic about the new curren-
ecy bill, it is gratifying, says the Lynch
burg Virginian, to witness the buoy
ancy of our people, the cheerfulness with
which they respond to the late iegisla.
ton Of Congress-, and the hopefulness
with which they looked to the opening
of the next campaign. We hayenever
witnessed a better spirit than that
which now prevails !; which may we'll
be regarded as anguring the most happy
results. The public conf dence is great
~ strengthened, and the belief. is more
than ever prevalent that this year will
terminate the war. We were never
more confident ourselves, and have an
abiding faith that the great body ofthe
people will exert their energies to SIS
tain the country and its cause, the war
wilt end, in blaze Of glory for the
South ere the frosts Of another winter
shall fall upon us. Let all be up and
and doing trust to God for the result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23
VOTE ON THE MILITARY BILL.

The following IS the vote upon the Military
Bill, as passed in secret session
YEAs.--Messrs. Bell, Boteler, Boyce, Breck-
inridge, H.. W. Bruce, E.. NJ. Bruce, Burnett,
Chambers, Chambliss, Chiffon, Chrisman, Clark,
Conrad, Dargan, De Jarnett, sDupre, Elliott,
Funston. Garland, 4Gartrell; Geods, hatsrldge'
lima, Lander, Lewis, Lyon, Lyons, Machon,
Mclean, McRea. Miles, Miller, Perkins, Pugh,
Read, Russell, Swan. Vest, Where, WEIGH and
Wright of Texas-yeas A. -
NAYS -Messrs, Arlington, Ashe, Atkins, Bal
dwin, Barksdaie, Bridgers, Ciapps Clopton, Col
lier, Curry, Ewing. Farrow, oster, Gather
ham, Hanly, Holder, Jones, Martin, Mepoweii,
Mcqueen, Menees, Munneriynn, Preston, Bans,
Sexton. Simpson, Singleton, Smith Of North
Carolina, Staples, Strickland, Trippe and Mr..
Suaaknr--uayS
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VIRGINIA HOTEL.

It will be seen by the advertisement
bf the Proprietor that the Virginia Ho-
lei has been re-opened for the accom-
|nodatlon ofgucsts. The Proprietor fur
dishes lodging, and Messrs. Smith and
Beard fulnish, in the most paiateable
Ind approved stvlc,all that is necessary
b satisfy the cravings of the ''inner
han" The guest pays only for what he
kats, and can eat whatever he calls and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23

8 REPORTED CAPTURE OF Col. FEReUsoN.
1t is reported (says the Lynchburg Re
pu6Jicaas) that Col. Furguson, who was
sent with his rcgim ent (the 10th Vir-
giuia cavalry to the Lower Kanawha
by Major Gen. Sam. Jones, and who,
tie latter says, in his official despatch,
has made several captures, and render
cd valuable services, was captured by
sbushwhackers whilst returning to his
command from cscorting General Scam
moi and the other prisoners into our
lines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23
FoR THE SPECTATOR.

This spring is the regular time for the cleo
ton of suitable mea to serve as Magistrates
and with view of increasing our armies, we
think that the office should be given to citizens
over the conserlpt age, and therefore place in
ranks, many young men throughout the county
who have been, for, the last eighteen months,
screened by their Magisterial robe We there
fore call upon Joseph Kline. ESQ, Mt. Sidney,
to announce himself, believing him to be man
thoroughly Informed, lin the laws that govern
the Constitution of the STATED and OF fair and
impartial discretion, 5.ys - s
1t ses MANY VOTERS. {
Mt SIDNEY MAGIsr ERR Az DIsTRIcr.aa
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TABI FAUX WANTS.

Tableaux Nivants will be given at
Union Hall on Thursday evening, the
|R5th inst, the proceeds to be applied to
the payment Oft the debt on the M. b.
Church of this place. The Tableau Civ
len on last Thursday evening, was a de-
|cided success, and its repetition has been
Urgently called Tor. But the Tableaux
|Viyants to be given on Eext thursday
evening, Will be- it is believed, much
more interesting and entertaining than
The former.
The music will be Of q superhero order,
The Scots OF Charlottesville having been
Engaged for,tife occasion.
Admission $500.
Tickets can be had at tie stores OF
b. A. Armcntrout and z. n. Powell,
Ind at the door.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23
PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY.

A billintroduced by Mr.. Miles, oil
South Carolina, on the sabject of promo
items in the army, and which passed
both Houses of Congress Wednesday, is
likely to give lively satisfaction to our
soldiers,as it does then, the justice which
has long been denied them. It entities
every soldier, distinguished for gallant
and meritorious conduct, to promotion
whenever there IS a vacancy IN his regi-
mert. Heretofore, these promotions
have not been made except in the COM
paratiyely rare instances Of vacancies in
the companies; but the bill referred to
Denlarges the field, ard enables. tho mer-
itorious soldier toProft by all contin-
gencies Of vacancies in his regiment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23
AFAITHFUL SLAVE.

DR.. b. 7. Marshall, of Morgan's COM
mand, had with him servant man nam
ed Robin, at the time both were cap
turcd with Morgan in Ohio. Robin
was urged by the Yankees to enlist in
their army, but spurned the proposition.
He was then told that If he would take
the oath of allegiance to Lincoln, he
shonld have his liberty !; but his reply
was :" I viii never disgrace my family
by such an OATH" The consequence
was, he was incarcerated in dungeon,
which failing to produce the desired
effect, he was taken to Camp Douglas,
where he is now kept, having suffered
imprisonment seven months rather than
take tic oath Of allegiance to the Yankee
Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-23

REACTION. When this unholy war
was thrust upon us by the universal
Yankee patton, thesad spirit Of necessity
impellcd all to rush to the rescue Of
our threatened liberties No foolish
exultation was exhibited at the prospect
of a fight on the battlefield, which, it
was confidently felt, would prove vic
torious to our arms. We fought the
enemy, and after a desperate struggle
we drove him to his strong hold in
Washington Even then, naught but
cheerful gratitude arosein the breasts
of the nation. Each succeeding victory,
and they were numerous, failed TO elatc
Us as a people, and We still had hopes
Of an carly peace. 1t failed to come,
whilst the defeats suffered by the enemy
only stimulated him to- greater efforts
for our sutjugation. Tie tide of war
at last e5hed back upon us, and dismay
settled upon the public mind. Then
the Press with clarion notes came to
the rescue, and sounded a cheering
charge to the people, and the nation
| was aroused from its dependency.
Again, as it fell out, our prospects
looked dark, and no hope of an early
peace was apparent. Our campaign
IN Pennsylvania was a failure, and Vicks-
burg and Port Hudson fell, Again the
Press sounded notes as cheering, and
the people were invigorated thereby. A
lull in m ilitary movements, and the
usual Dragging OF the enemy of the ina-
nense3 armies they were going to bring
against us in the Spring, had lately the
/ tendency toebring gloom upon the pub
lie mind. The Press again entered the
arena, and by argument and with hope
full words have dispelled the doleful as
pect that SO lately lowered over the
country. We see a decided reaction
going on. Busy preparations to meet
the invader in last great strue gle is
everywhere going on. Women are
busy plying the needle and the aistaff,
The old ,nen and non contrabands are
preparing for crops of food, the patriot.
ic III every neighborhood arc soliciting
subscriptions of flour and bacon Tor the
army, and tho latter are -enlisting, de-
termined to meet the foe with the Prov
ess that becomes Veterans of so MANY
fights. Courage then, and let us all do
our duty in the crisis.-One crushing de-
feat this Spring to the enemy, and the
end will not be far distant. Who can
truly say that the Press has done no
service to the. cause !-Lynch. Republic
can
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THREE MARES STOLEN-.- -


THREE MARES. .STOLEN-.-
i 5000 REWARD
Sto.er, som slime last week, from Rosser's camp,
ar Timberville, Rockingham county, Three M ares,
OF the following description; LIST, Julia,
Dark Bay,
~ years old tins Spring. no white marks except a
sralf spot between the root the tail and the hip
DARK Bay,
star in the forehead, left hind foot white with
black spots around the edge of the hoos about nine
years old supposed to be in foa This mare is said
to have been sold be tween HaIrisonburg and Staun
ton. Sd, Betty,
A Bright Bay.
years old this coming Spring; right hind foot white
d small spot in the forshehd head oval
will pay $500 reward for the three mares,
5000 each fer either, for information by which
they may be obtained.
Feb 16-tf HENRY TANQUARY.
Staunton Spectator insert till forbid, and charge
Mr. Tanquary.- Rock. Reg ;stss'.
NELSON COUNTY, to wit: TO THE CLERK
In OF THB4COUNTY COURT OF NELSON Co.. {:
We, Jacob Qrist, Henry Doom and Daniel McClain
three free holders of the said county, do hereby cer
fly that by virtue of warrant directed by john W.
dickinson, a Justice OF the said county, We have
this day on our cath, viewed and appraised horse
taken up by James w Garter on his land an es-
tray, and assess the value of the said estray ct Three
Hundred Dollars 5a Tins T5p saa coor 6rsat
intermixed with gray hairs, but which would be
noticed unless you close to him, small staF
the forehead marks of saddle his back and has the
appearances of being used as a cavalry horse, very
low In order and somewhat Scared about the fore
legs; name and tail sorre Mother marks or brands
about the horse. Given under our hands this I'd 1Sy
of February, 1884. JACOB CR1ST, -
Feb 16-3t HFMinsr U0OMS,
- DANIEL McCLAIN.
ronv--teSte
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coMEUp TO THE WORK.

Citizens of the C9nfederacy, you have
called for legislation TO save the coar-
try..Y our Representatives have re
spondcd. You have been eager; they
have been deliberate-more SO than you
thought proper. But they have done
their bestto meet your wishes. 4ou
have demanded to be taxed and taxed
heavily. The tax bill is before you,
anplein extent, heavy but not too heavy
a weight You have cried cut against
the redundancy of the currency. 1.-THE
currency bill presented for your inspec-
ton does not, in your opinion, dimin-
ish sufficiently the volume ofcirculation,
remenlbe- that Congress meets again in
May. You hare insisted that the army
should be filed up. Your Repyesen-
tatives have complied by putting every
man and boy from II to so in the milf
tary service.
Now it will not be for the want OF
efficient laws thatyou will become bank
rurt or be beaten in the field. The
question is, win you obey the laws
made at yourrequest and obey them
cheerfplly, OF will you begin to find
fault and evade them! WIFI you pay
your debtor it is your debt, not the
debt of your Agent here in Richmond
AND will you win your independence
by lighting for it, or viii yQR not?-
That's the whole question.
Nothing human is perfect; there is
no law without a flaw. You can find
faults il every one of these bills, if you
hunt for them. No difficulty about that.
\ on can tell lies about your incomes
and make false returns of yoar. sales. =
In this way, you can ensure the failure
of the best currency bill in tie world.
In Ike manner, you can defeat the mil
.tary bill. You can get sick, dod e,
lskulk, or in some way escape military
duty at home and SO compel your Gov
ernnent not to put allits veteran trai1i-
ed troops in the field, but to keep them
! out Tor Indispensable guard and post
duty-perhaps to keep enough of them
out to prevent us from winning victo-
4 ries.
People of the Confederacy think OF
these things. After all, if rests with
you to redeem your credit and make
/ good your Independence. Come up to
| the work like men, and the thing is
j done. Shirk it, and you and your chill
dren are forever done for.-RicA. Wig.
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We would remind the benevolent
That a book is now opened at the Valley
Bank for contributions to the Relief
Fund for the family of the late Doctor
Wright. of Norfolk. Those who wish to
Invest their confederate money in a
kocd cause woa!d do well to enter their
names in this book.
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FOR THE SPECTATOR.

We desire to call the attention of the people
to William ). Nelson, Esq, as gentleman en-
inently qualified 10 fill the Important office OF
Sheriff of Augusta county. Mr.. n. is charac.
terized By sound, practical sense, high intelli-
gence, good business habits, and unquestioned
integrity. "a
We hope he will at once announce himself.
i Feb 23-1t MIDDLE RIVER.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. EDIroR. Permit me through your couns 10
tender to sCitzens and Soldies and to the Citizens
citaeions ofmany persons, my most grateful acknowl
edgments for the hattering call which they have been
pleased to make upon me.
They requestmy consent to Be candidate for the
important and respoI sble office of Cerk of the ooun
lty Of Augusta at the ensuing election in May next.
These Considerations induce me, in addition to
nouncing myself candidate for the offceo say that
have been for ten years employed as Deputy Clerk
of your Court during the greater part of that time
have scharged to the best of my ability the whole
duties appertainlg to the Office For the manner In
which have discharged my duty, simply refer to
the Bar, the Magstracy the Sherefs and The people
who have had opportunity ofj1dgng for themselves
to say whether am qualified Tor the position now
sought Having spent greater portion of my life in
the Clerks office, come before the people OF Angus
ia upon my own merits, such as they are, and ask
your support regardless ofany outside influence that
may be brought to bsar against me, in this dark
est hour of peril and trouble.
The Office is yours and you alole have the power
and right to beStow it where you please. 1t is my
undoubted privilege to be candidate for your suffra
ges and lshall endeayor to satisfy you that the pub
lie interests will not be compromised by my election,
and that mine will be very materially promoted.
1t is not my intention wish to canvass the co1n-
y for the purpose of seeking votes, the dutes Of
the office require my attention in and as know the
people fully capable and will hestow, without pref
u6iee parialty. the one,ous and varoas datas Of
The office of county clerk upon the person deserving
the position
upon me- cannot be doubted. aud that it is my duty
to consent to them is equally clear. Undersan
ding that the worthy gentleman, Gen. Imboden, the
present Incumbent will not be candidate cleo
on have to say that itbs the pleas OF the
people o: the county to confer the office upon me, it
will be my purpose to devote my time. energy and
bility to serve honest scharge of the du-
ties as your Clerk. Yours Respectfully,
Feb 18th cts. WILLIAM A BURNETT.
MTE aIe authorized TO announce
w Fe4 WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
Candidate sor the Office of Clerk of the County
Court of Augusta, at the ensuing election in May
next. Feb. 16-tde
WEare authorized to announce
T w lsE.11s JOHN J. LAREW
candidate for The Office of Sherfalty for Augusta
county. Feb 1e-tdez
MTE are authorized to announce
wv Mc. SAMUEL PAUL,
as Candidate for the Office of Sherifalty for Au.
gusta county. Feb 23-tde*
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j The Confederate States Bible Soci-
ETY. have been advised that thirty or
forty large boxes are at Nassau, waiting
an opportunity. to be sent forward.