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uaRINDING SEED CORN.

We understand that Gen. Imboden
announced in a speech in Harrisonburg
that it was useless for the men between
IS and SO years of age to apply for de.
tails, as he would not call them into the
field except in case of great emergency,
but that he would call the boys between
II and is years into the service imn1e-
diately. President Davis is reported TO
have remarked that putting boys into
the military service was grinding up
the seed corn" 1t would seem that. the
'sseed corn" of this section is to be sent
Immediately to the mill to be ground
up. The stress of circumstances which
will Justify the ssgrinding ofseed corn"
must be great.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
DETAILS.

In speaking Of the propriety of grant
ing details literally in the county OF
Rockbridge, the Lexington Gazette
says:
off details are not granted literally,
the farming interests Of the county will
suffer greatly. Indeed we cannot see
how any more men can be spared from
this county. There is now good reason
for apprehension Of suffering, OH ac-
count of the scarcity of provisions, at
this time, and if the productions of the
county are to be still further reduced,
,aZ taking away more labor, starvation
b come upon many of the people du-
ffSg the next year.
We think that the people at home
are generally disposed to produce all
they can, and to spare all they can to
the army"
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From THE BLAcKyArER.--The co, res

From THE BIAcKwArER.-The cores
pondent of the Petersburg Express on
the Blackwater, gives detailed account
of the infamous conduct of the Yankees
and negroes during the late raid into the
counties of Isle of Wight and Nanse-
mond. The negroes were turi:ed Loose
on the women and children in Suffolk,
and robbed every house in the town.
Watches, jewelry, &C., were stolen from
the persons of ladies, aud every indigni-
ty and insult offered them. Two of the
most respectable ladies in the town, la
dies of high social position and refined
feelings, being found with no male de-
lenders near, were grossly insulted with
propositions and attempted violence too
indicate to appear in print. These la
dies were forced to defend themselves
with knives against great, black, grea-
sy, buck negroes, whilst their friends
were away in the army. This fendish
proceeding has produced sensation in
Suffolk which has been equaied by
nothing that has transpired since the
war commenced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

IMPRESSIyEC CEREMONY AT DALTON.
A most Interesting and impressive ceremony
took place at the Episcopal church in Dalton,
Georgia, on Wednesday week, in the condrma-
ton, by Bishop Elliott, of four Generals Of the
Army OF Tennessee, viz Lieutenat Gen. Har-
dee, and Generals Gsyan, Shupe and Strahl.-
The last named General was first received into the
church by baptism, and then the rite or confr-
nation was administered to him with the others.
The Atlanta ssConfederacy, ]" referring to the i'm
pressiye ceremony, says:
An immense concourse, civil and militia y,
witnessed the imposing spectacle, including the
COMMANDMENTS hief, and nearly every General
officer in the army. The Rev. DR.. Quintard and
others of tae the Episcopal clergy Dictated
The Ceremony of 'sthe laying on hands, !" was
performed by the eminent Bishop of this DID,
cese, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Stephen C. Elliott.
The protestant Episcopal church Of the
South claims at present among its members
some OF the most eminent civil and military off
GERS Of the Confeceracy, including His Excel
lency the President, General Lee, General
Johnston and Lieutenant General Hardee, VIII. Is
a Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana is now 1T
the head of a brave army, and in striking dis
tance whenever the Phi!istines of tho North
may next assaiI our lines.
What sublime spectacle is presented to the
world. How grandly moral the contrast must
appear to our sister nations abroad with the pa-
tient and unfaltering Davis, the liberty martyr
ed Jackson, the heroic Johnston, the veteran
Hardee, and the great Lee, sscor.muning with
the angels in Heaven" and Lost of other no.
BILE defenders of holy caEse against such men
as Lincoln and BeecEer, the profane Butler,
the sacrilsgious Brownlow and Andrew Johnson,
to say nothing Of Turchin and the horde of les-F
ser lights "a infamy, bearing deSoation with the
torch and axe over peaceful land The God
o. Battles will be with to the end. The right
eous judgment of the world cannot hesitate
between antagonists so widely different.
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OBfTUARY.
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l M aranr

FROM the dannloai Guo.J mefoufy.
The "Mercury" contains the following account of
the death of DIR. Geo. B. Trim BILE. son OF Mr.. Jno.
Trimble of this county:
We regret to learn that DR.. Geo. 3. Trimbe. most
estimabe citizen, residing near Sants Fe, IN this
county, came to his death quite suddenly on Friday
enng last 1t appears that he had been busily en-
gagged and in his usual health ell day Rr day, and to-
wards night commenced feeding bis stoek--had some
difficulty with his horses at the stable, and IN some
way was hurt by one of them from the stable he
went to the cattle lot and returning to the house
his wife became uneasy, and weL out TO look for him
after searching for some time, she found him in the
cateslot, dead, leaning against pile of wood with
his hat OF, his hesd resting upon hand and the
other hand resting upon his left eide. After leaving
the stable it coectured that he became sick at the
heart from the interruption or bursting of blood
vessel, caused IL the injury he received at the sta
ble and reaching the pile of wood mentioned, he
laid his hat upon the wood and in the position in
which he was found, aimed to rest or support him
SELF and there breahed his last He was heightened
gentleman, and an enterprising and industrious cit
Ken He leaves wife and host of friends to la-
ment his sntmeiy end.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

The stNew York Metropolitan Record" In
speaking of the prospects of the South accom-.
plishing her freedom and Independence, says:
'sAs to tho freedom and independence of the
South, we have no approximations. Her people
can never be conquered, and, if that were pos.
sible, Abraham Lincolnis not the man to &C
compiish that subjugation.''
In speaking of Virginia, the same paper says
ssGrand old State, may we never see the day
when you shall have to bow beneath the yoke oil
the oppressor. If that day should ever come,
then will the friends of freedom, the lovers OF
true heroism and manhood, mourn over the sad
fate Of a great people, who fell while fighting
for liberty and independence, fell on the same
soil that gave birth to Washington, to one whose
name should have been sufficient to save the
great Commonwealth from the tread of the heart
less INVADER
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HEADERS. U. s. Forces, I

L OFRGOtu|t }
GENERAL-An extended spirit of desertion
prevailing among the recruits received from the
North, in some Of the regiments of my CON-
mand has led me to mako some inquiries result
ing in apparently we'll AUTHENTICATED inforna-
ton, which beg leave to cor.municate to you
in this unofficial manner, deemIng it required
by humanity, no less than by our common de-
sire to benefit the service.
There seems 10 be little doubt that many, in
fact, think am justified in saying the most,
of these unfortunate men, wer3 either deceived,
or Kidnapped or both in the most scandalo
manner, in New York city, where they were
drugged and carried off to New Hampshire and
Connecticut, mustered in and uniformed before
their consciousness was fully restored.
Even their bounty was obtained by parties
who were instrumental in these nefarious trans
actions, and the poor wretches find themselves,
on returning to their senses, mustered soldiers,
without any pecuniary benefit. Nearly ell were
foreigners, mostly sailors, both ignorant of and
Indifferent to the objects of the war in Which
they thus suddenly find Themselves involved.
Two men were shot here this morning for
desertioa, and over thirty more are now await
ing trial or execution.
These examples are essential, as we ell under
stand but it occurred to me, General, that you
would pardon me for thus calling your atten-
ton to the greater crime committed in New
York, of kidnapping these men into positions
where to their ignorance, desertion must seem
like Yindication of their own rights and liberty
Believe {ne to be, General, with the highest
esteem, your obedient servant,
81. WIsTAR.
To Mai. Gen. John A. Dix, New York city.
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o7 motion it is ordered that the order of this Court
entered on the 9ad day of Feb, 1864, be, and the
same is hereby modified as to empower the County
ageas authorized to procure and distribute supplies
20 the families Of soldiers TO Gisregard the limit Of
prices prescribed By said order and TO purchase such
supplies "a may be absolutely necessary for the sup
port of the needy families ofodiers at the best pr-
ces at which they be bought and that in mekfnp
distribution and sale of such Supplies the Soldiers
fass the sad agents. at their discretion in cases
OF absolute necessity ey furnish the supplies requir
ed 70 profess such families from actual want even to
an amount greater than be paid for out of the
unds allowed TO such families, and that such agents
Shall keep ascurats accounts of ths and report
the same FOR levy st the next June term and that
the said order is further modified SO as to authorize
the said County agents to make the purchases and
endorsements authorized By said order not onIy with
In thor respective Aagisteral Districts but anywhere
within the coanty.
And it is further ordered that hereafter the families
of persons who entered the Military service ss substi
tutes for Others, and who now and may continue
IN active Service shall be provided for az other SOL
diers fai les, such substitutes being now liable to
service themselves under the act of Congress
Copy--Teste.
Nay S-2t WIN. a. BURNETT, d. c..
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LIBERAL AND PATRIOTIC OFFER.

We copy below, the liberal and pa.
triotic offer of Hon. E. M. Bruce, mem
Der of Congress from kentucky, to ev-
cry Kentucky soldier who has been dis
|abled from service during the war. Mr.
Bruce has displayed considerable gen
crosby toward his fellow exiles since
this unfortunate war commenced and
has expended, with lavish hand, large
sums Of money on the gallant Kentuck-
| ians who are in the service and to those
scattered over the Confederacy. His
last munificent offer to educate all dis
labled soldiers from his State, cannot
tail to endear him in the hearts of his
countrymen, and we feel certain that
| the blessings he designs to confer upon
his countrymen, if it cannot win for
him brighter name, will cause many
men to recollec~ his generosity, with
feelings of earnest gratitude.
We trust that the Kentuckians to
whom the offer is made, will not be
slow in accepting the. advantages of a
good education, but viii avail them
selves of the liberality of Mr.. Bruce
The following is the offer made to them:
"We are authorized by Hon. E. NJ.
Bruce, Of Kentucky, to say that he will
pay the tuition Of every Kentucky sol
der who may have lost a leg or an
arm, or been otherwise disabled in the
service during the war, who will attend
school. Having earned their board
and clothes, if they elect to waive a
discharge, they have now an opportu-
nifty to secure good education. All
teachers in towns, places IN which hos
pitfalls are located, are desired to see all
who are entitled to the benefits intend
ed, and induce them to go to school,
All bills will be paid on presentation to
Mr. Bruce, of Richmond, properly au
thenticated. He advises all to study
1.-THE English grammar, penmanship, and
mathematics, thereby preparing them
selves Tor clerical or commercial pur-
suits and the great battle of life after
peace shall again reign in our distracted
land. As the Kentuckians are scatter.
led in every town in the Confederacy,
we hope the press will generally copy,
Thereby advising the soldiers of his op-
lportupities."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

CossoRIrTtos OF MARrLANDsRs.-An order
has been published by the Bureau of conscrip.
tion at Richmond which will require all Mary
landers within the conscript age we presume.
though this is not statedJ to enter the service
in the Maryland Line. We append the conclu :
ding portion Of the order which declares that
ssthey will be expected to report in person eth
er to Major General Ely, at Stanton, or Col.
Bradley T. Johnston, at Hsnover Junction, Va.
for Incorporation with the Maryland line, falling
to do which they will render themselves liable
to be considered alien enemies
We suppose from this, that Maryland is to be
fought for, and all her sons in the Confederacy
are expected to help in the good work of redeem
ing their noble old State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

REMOVAL or THE RHNA1ss or HEsRY CIV
The remains of Henry Clay, after an interment
OF twelve years, were removed last week, upon
the death of his wife, and placed side by side
witt hers, beneath the beautiful monument O.
recfed to hismemory in the Lexington, Kentucky
cemetery. The Wreath of immortelles placed
upon his coffin by his friend, the gifted poetess,
Mrs. Ann s. Stevens, prior to the removal of
the body from Washington, was found to be in
an almost perfect state of preservation, being
but little faded, while glod ring, bearing the
initials SCI w." which rested near the wreath,
shop.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

We learn, from the London Inden,
says the Sentinel" that the Southern
Prisoners Relief Fund, under the con-
troll of committee of merchants, have
collected in Europe, in the last twelve
months, nearly $4,000, which sum
has been expended in relieving Confed-
crate soldiers confined in Yankee pris-
ons. The managers of the fund are
assisted in their efforts by ladies in the
Northern cities, who visit the sufferers,
and give them such aid as the
means at their disposal admit of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
LIT. E. C. RANDOLPH.

1t. E. G. Randolph who received two
wounds on the 9th of June, 1863, which
have disabled him to this time, has now
gone into the field again. It. Randolph
has acted the part of brave soldier
and gallant officer ever since he entered
the service. Major General J. E. B.
Stuart, Brig. Gen. B. H. Robertson and
Brig. Gen. VIM. E. Jones ali testify to
his gallantry and efficiency as an Off
Ger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst. by the Rev C. Beard, Mr.. JOHN
H. FAUBER, and Miss ELIZABETH T. BEAR, all
Of this county.
Near Middlebrosk on the 18th inst, by the ReT.J.
II. Crawford Mr. DAVID B0SSERMAN, and Miss
SAKAH HEMP, all of this county.
On Thursday, the 18th w.t., by Rev. J. b. Davis
Mr.. HENRY B. SEIG, of Augusta, and Mis- MATTE
A. DAVIS, of Rockingham.
On the 2nd inst. in this place, by the Rev. Mr.
Dice, Mr. JOHN W. TRAYkR, @. s. A., and Aies
MARGARET r. POWERS, CT Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
REMOVAL OF LADIES,

The ladies who have been engaged
in signing Confederate Notes in Rich
mond have been sent fioln that city to
Columbia, South Carolina. The places
of those who have resigned, in conse
duence of this order of removal, will be
supplied by ladies from the Calf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

An ExAMPLE.-The Southern Cburehrnan saws.
IVY understand, from source entitled to re-
spect, that General Lee has been eating meat
only twice week. We think it very likely the
uenerai could get meat in abundance, but be
Will not fare better than his men,"
Many people at home have meat in abundance,
WINE many etners have none at all. The for
mer are furnished with q valuable hint in this
noble example of Gen. Lee. Though not in thsl
hsl they may yet do much for their country,
ana contribute materially to the benefit of ths
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DIED,

at the residence of Joseph Layne, near Mcdowell
Highland county, Va, on Sunday morning, the Ath
inst, of constipation of the bowels, FREDERICK
SWAN, an old man, age not known. Mr.. Swan has
teacher never having followed any other occspaton,
in which calling he was much esteemed by al his
patrons
Richmond and Petersburg papers please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03

Blown uP.-Within the past few days a Yam
kee schooner in York river was blown up by
torpedo. An eyewitness, who concealed him.
self when 1t appeared in sight, says the vessel
was completely destroyed, and number of
men were thrown into the air. There were
several others some distance of, which weighed
anchor and FASTENED down the river as fast as
their sails could carry them. They were fish,
Ing for oysters. a 81 Ia -
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~ By reference to the advertise
ment of the Enrolling Officerit will be
seen that all the reserves are required to
attend here on Thursday next, the 5th, for
the purpose Of receiving arms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
Faoa JouNsos,g AanY.-A Despatch from Da

ton, dated april 29th, says:
GA large force of the enemy, consisting of in
fantry, artillery and cavalry, attacked the pick
cts on the Ringgod road this morning, captur-
ing ten and wounding several. The pickets re-
treated nearly to Tunnel Hill, when they were
met by reinforcements, and turned upon the
Yankees, and after short engagement drove
the enemy back. The loss on either side is
small, and the affair is regarded as reconnois-
sanee to discover our position. The enemy was
also reported moving out slowly from Cieve-
land, yesterday, in the direction of Red Clay
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-03
THE WAY. THE YANKEE ARMY
IS>RECRUITED.

The letter below from Gen. Wistar, COM
manding the Yankee forces at Yorktown, says
the ssLYNoHBURG REPUBLICAN," gives an insight
into the way in which the Federal Regiments
for the conquest of the South are recruited
Nc sooner does an Irishman or Dutchman land
upon the shores of the 'sbest government under
the sun, than he is drugged INTO state of insen
sibility, and in this state hurried off to militia
ry rendezvous, sworn in to support the dynasty
of Abraham the First, decked ont In military
toggery, and when he comes to his senses finds
himself irrevocably pitched in thes Yankee army
We have had frequent limitations before,
from pasties returning from the North, of this
process of making sssoldiers of liberty" but we
have now the testimony in the handwriting OF
one of their Generals. We have reason to be-
leve that the majority of the Yankee army
in Virginia is composed of these kinds of re.
cruits. They may serve the purpose Of SWELL
ing the ranks, bat they will never make soldiers
capable of standing before the veterans of the
Confederate Army. When Lee meets Meade
this fact will BIO demonstrated, and Lincoln will
be taught that ssdruggedo, "swindled'' and
fskidnapped soldiers cannot be relied upon in
battle, even if they can be kept from DESERVING
their colors long enough to fight one.
AS showing the kind of material we have to
fight, Gen. Wistar's letter is important. He
writes from
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TO TEE PEOpIE OF AUGUSTA

In response to the call made upon me in the last
number of the Spectator by MANY Voters" and
at the urgent solicitation of large number Of my
fellow-citixens, / announce myself Candidate Tor
the Office OF Clerk of the Circuit Court OF Augusta
am fully aware of the responsibilities that attach 70
the position but trust that DO not over estimats
my capacity when express the hope that will be
able to fulfil the duties of the Office to the sstisfac-
ton of the public.
To those with whom am not acquainted, ii may
be out of place to say that am adisabled soldier
from this county, Che "West Augusta Guard. 5th
Va. Regt at the battle of Chancellorsv'ls- Being
permanently disabled from further service to the
country in the field, am induced to turn my atten-
ton to civil pursuits and promise if elected to the
position now seek to devote 60 it's duties all the
energy and industry, and whatever of talent may
possess.
nv claims to the people of Augusta, whose arbitra
ment whether favorable unfayorable will cheer
fuIlv snbmit JOS. N. RYAN.
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20 Congress assembled yesterday,
Monday, the End of May. A consider
able per centage are new members
They will legislate within the sound of
hostile cannon.
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Preparing for Action.

From the indications the great battle
between the armies of Lee and Grant
cannot be much longer postponed. Both
parties are busy preparing for action,
and the preparations on both sides seem
to be nearly completed. Grant, more
than week since, sent $500 suffers to
Washington city, and had $4,000 addl-
tional beds prepared III the hospitals In
that city for the wounded. Burnslde's
forces, $4,000 sh ong, consisting, it is re-
ported, of 200 whites and 5000 ne
groes, passed through Washington city
on the 25th ult. 1t is not known, as
yet, whether he will join the forces OF
Grant in the front Of Lee, or will 60 to
the Peninsula We suppose that, as soon
as his destination viii be determined,
Gen. Lee will bring On the conflict be-
fore the complete preparations of the
enemy can be perfected.
The Government at Washington is
straining every point to put n,en in the
field. The drilled men in garrison and
and heavy artil cry batteries in the Nor
them towns are being sent to Washing
ton to relieve the garrison there and
permit them to be sent TO the 'front.'
Gov. Parker, of New Jersey, has receiv-
cd orders from Lincoln to raise ne "
regiment for the heavy batteries in that
State and permit the old regiment to
90 into the fed.
The Washington Republican says that
on Saturday week, Governors Lewis, of
Wisconsin, Yates, of Illinois, Stone, of
Iowa, Morton, of mdiaaa, Brongh, of
Ohio, and Blair, of Michigan, Jointly
rendered the President of the United
States 5000 men, to serve one hun
dred days, to be clothed, armed and
equipped by the United States Govern
ment, the men to be raised within the
limits of theseveral Northwestern States
named. The proposition was accepted
by the President, and the Secretary OF
War was subsequently instructed to re-
ceive these troops. -Four or five of the
above named Governors have issued
their State proclamations in Washing
ton city, and sent them forward en- Sun.
day week.
What preparations Gen. Lee is making
to meet tl-ose formidable preparations
OF the enemy, We will not state. That
the conflict is expected to occur in q
short time is evidenced by the fact thai
the sick and wounded in the hospital
in the city Of Richmond have been sent
to Petersburg. Gen. Lee is clearing the
deck for action" ''The next gale which
sweeps from the East may bring to our
cars the clash of resounding arms.n