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TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA.

In response to the call made upon me in the last
number of the Spectator, = by MANY Voters ant
at the urgent solicitation of large number Of my
fellow citizens, announce myself Candidate fol
the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Augusta co
fully aware of the responsibilities that attach tc
the position but trust that do not oVer-estm ate
my capacity when | express the hope that will be
able to fulfil the duties of the office to the saisfsc
ton of the public.
TO those with whom am not acquainted, it NAV
not be out of place to say that disabled soldier
having lost leg while in command of company
from this county, (ths "West Augusta Guard" 9Th
Va. Regt. at the battle of Chancellorsv lie. Being
permanently disabled from further service to the
country in the field, am induced to turn my atten-
tion to civil pursuits. and promise il elected TO the
position now seek, to devote to its duties all the
energy and industry, and whatever Of talent may
possess.
1 W 18th this brief statement, respectfully submit
my claims the people Augusta TO whose arbitra
ment whether favorable or untaForable, will cheer
fuLy submit JOS. N. RYAN.
MY experience in last Summers cam paign. and in
Ifl the few short marches have made SINCE warns
me that efficiency in my present capacity as Cap
tain of Co. E, s1s Va Infantry is greatly diminish
ed on account Of severe would in left shoulder the
effects OF which to be lasting and fearing that
viii hs unable t.. render the service likely to be re-
quired of me in the field T. in comp lance with the
request OF many OF my friends. announce myself q
Candidate for the clerkshp of the Circuit and County
Courts OF Highland, State of Virginia.
Mar Side. J. C MATTHEW
WE are authorized 10 announce
w WILLIAM A. BURNETT
as Candidate for the Office Of Clerk of the County
Court of Augusta, at the ensuing election in May
next. Feb. ls-tde
NTE are authorized to announce
w JOHN J. LAREW
candidate fer the Office of Sherialty for Auguata
county. Feb l6--tds*
WE are authorized to announce
w rsBAMUEL PA I'll.
as Candidate for the Office Of Sheriffalty for An
gusta county. Feb 2o-tde*
THO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA
Il hereby announce myself a Candidate for e-elec.
ton to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court of this
county. A. f. KINNEY.
March 15--tde
M E are authorized to announce
w JEFFERSON KINNEY,
as Candidate to the clerkshp OF the County Court
of augusta county
March 22-tde
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In CouNo1L April. 18th. 1864.

James 4. Patterson was elected Clerk.
VIM. L. Balthis Chief of Police.
John B. Scherer, resigned his Office
Of Councilmen, and thereupon VIM. FL.
Tams was elected to supply the vacan.
az ~
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soNsoRIPT OFFICE for Va. |

Is RICH0ND, Apr1l 9th, 1864.
This Circular is published by order of Bureau OF
Consumption, for the information Of all concerned.
By order,
Col c. SHIELDS,
Comd't Conscripts for Va.
1t, Jas Il. Binford, 1t. and Adjt. April 12-3ts.
IN ENROLLING OFFICE, 11th CONG. DIS, I
SrAuNToN, April 10th, 1864.
In obedience to Circular, No IA, Bureau of Con-
scription dated April 5th, 1864 Allpersons of the
reserve classes, to wit :-those between II and Is,
and As and 90 years of ages will report at the rendez
Yous designated In the following Counties, on the
Company Officers, and being organized into Compa-
MES.
Augusta County, staanton,,
hath MiIlboro' Springs,
Allegheny g uoylngton,
Highland g Mcdowell.
Any one falling to report on that day win be as;
signed to general service provided tor in General
e'e''' ~ 80 g. 5. PEYToN, Lieut. COL,
April l2-1t. En-. Officer for 18th Cong. Dist.
a CARD Ito THE FARMERS OF SOUTH
IN ERN AUGUSTA For some time pea str
veys have been carried in the Valley, for the pur
pose of furnishing complete and reliable Map of
this section of the country. The WORK has now reach
ed your nelghberhoed. and my surveying parties Will
pass over your roads in the next two months.
These surveys will not alone furnish to the authori
ties the information needed during the war, but will
also supply after the eoGf the long felt need or per-
fectEy reliable HAP of your county.
call you, further so desirable an undertaking.
one tending directly 10 your special good and pro
fit, by your selling to my parties what little train
and Forage they will need for their teams. I haze
e0e- 9napressed any supplies and oe market prices
Unless get your cooperation in this, shall be
unable to prosecute the work. We have but few hor
ses to feed, and will not need much. When my As
sistants call you, let each man but spare half q
bushel of grain, and half hundred of hay, and can
continue the work. Those calling you in my be-
half will each produce certificate signed by me- that
they belong to MY Typographical party.
p. W. OSCAR K0ERNER,
April PITS 1st Lieut.. per Eng'rs.
~ Vim. copy, and send bill 10 this office
OS00 ACRES OF VALUABLE UN.
,CJUV IMPROVED LAND FOR SALE.-FINE
CHANCE FOR AN INVESTMENT Tract of
Land lies in the county of Pendleton, Va the line
beginning at the top of the Shenandoah Mountain,
and running for miles into the interior Of the county
The little Fork River and several of its tributaries
take their rise the land, and water it In various
directions for miles There is an abundance of mag
ncent timber of every description on the land, and
sufficient water power to turn hundred Mills. The
soil is admirably adapted to grazing cattle and other
stock and for that purpose alone might be made OF
immense value TO the purchaser. The more noun
famous portion of the land is said to abound IN An
thracite Coal, and other valuable minerals. Price
1850 an acre, if the purchaser or purchasers buy
the whole tract advertised Confederate money Of
the new issue will be received in payment. Address
BOX sc,
April 12-tf. Staunton. Va.
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ROBBERY OF A CHURCH.

We have been informed that some
graeeless rogue, short tine since, rob
bed Bethel Church, in this county, o.
some brussels carpet, the damask tapes
try which decorated the rear OF the pull.
pit, a pitcher and goblet. This wretch
deserves to be tortured with the scorpi-
or lash of a guilty conscience. Verify,
e will receive his just reward. Retrib.
,ra justice will be sure to overtake
! 5p.S lie win not escape the punish
- : ,,!,she Sc richly deserves.
- We iuvife attention to the ad.
varisernent Of WIN. Fl. Peyton. agent
for tle State.
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BUREAU OF CoNScRIPTION, !
- kIcHMoNn. April 18th. 1864.

CIRCULAR, No. a.
I. Circular, No. Is, current series, is hereby re-
yoked
II. Commandments will retain out Of the reserve
guards aud supporting force and proceed as rapidly
as possible to organize in companies persons of the
said reserve classes already enrolled.
III Commandants will instantly designate proper
rendezvous and order all persons of the cas
to report at such rendezvous the sixteenth 6th)
day Of April inst for the purpose of eeesiu compa
ny officers and being organized into companies.
~ The instant Organization of these classes is
deemed ofthe highest Importance, and all such per-
sons as do appear at the rendezvous on the day
appointed must be enrolled and assigned at the dis
cretlon of Commandments.
Unless otherwise instructed Commandments will for
ward the muster rolls to this Bureau.
By order of Col. PRESTON. Sup.
@. B. DUFFTELD,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-12

FoRREsr's Victory AT UNION Cry
The Memphis Bulletin, of the 26th,
says ssFrom the officers of the steamer
Glasgow, which arrived at a late hour
last night, we learn that on Thursday
morning force of Confederates, esti-
mated at six thousand, under General
Forrest, made their appearance at I'm
ion City, where was stationed cavalry
force ofsome eight hundred men. For
a time there was heavy diminishing,
but the odds being SO great and a flag
Of truce coming in from General For
rest demanding the surrender of the
post and garrison, it was deemed best
to do SO, and the post capitulated at11
o'clock A. NJ"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-12

From TENNESSEE. --latest reliable in
telligence from East Tennessee, repre-
sents that the enemy are quiet below
Bulls Gap.
The citizens of East Tennessee are
undergoing more cruel treatment by
the enemy than at any period of the
war. The Yankees are enrolling ne
gro men, as well as women, for differ
ent branches of the service. Their ow-
ners are held responsible for theirdeliv-
cry when called for.
1t would be imprudellt to mention
any thing of the movements of Gen.
Longstreet's army, or the reasons there
for. The enemy may ascertain this for
themselves Rich. Whag of the It'll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-12

NTAATED Charlie Marshall and Ned Lilly,
wv members Of Co. F, 9th Virginia Regiment,
aStonewall Brigade" Army Of Northern Virginia,
goun ladies' with View to matrlmony. ~
Best reference be given to character, both as
citizens a1d soldiers. ANY lacies DESTROYS of opening
such correspondence, viii please address us as
above. April 12-3ts*
TTOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-The
II subscriber offers for sale his house and lot on
Green street, in Staunton, between the residences
of Edward Staples and Mrs. Miller. If he does not
sell privately before that time he will sell tia public
auction on Monday, the End day Of May, For terms
apply to Rebt. G. BickIe, Esq
April l2-3tsA E. W. SH0TT.
GENERAL ORDERS from the Adutant and Inspec
VI tor Generals office, Confederate States Army,
for the year 1865, for sale by,
April IL IT, RoBV, CoWAM.
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NEW ADVEEsTHsENEENTs.


GOQ0 r w A r. D.-Stolen from
pAOO the stable of the subscriber, near Strib-
ling Springs, on the night of the 3lst of March, TWO
HORSES; One is sorrel horse about l6 handsh high,
blaze In the face, mostly white feet rather short in
body, heavy made, very heavy limbs, years old
The other bay horse. Is hands high, 8 few white
hairs on his forehead there may be little white on
one of his hind feet, little lame in right fore foot
and that foot little smaller than the Others and not
the same shape inside the other foot, also has
lump of hind feet like ringbone, he is very
well made, moro lengthy il body than the sorrel, he
is or years old
will give S10o apiece reward for the recovery of
them, or for information at will eneble TO get
them. DAVID G. uOGSHEAU
April l2-3ts* Stribliug Springs, P. O..
GO0n REWARD-The was stolen from
eDAUO the subscriber, on Thursday night, the
7th inst, horse of the following description: He
was a small bay horse, name cut off to the length of
about three inches of the tushes broken off in the
upper jaw, cleft fore and hind foot from hav
ing had the scratches, some marks from rubbing by
the gear has sore the back caused by the saddle.
Tho reward OF 800 will be given tor the recovery of
the horse and SI0o will be given the apprehension
of The thief. The horse will be delivered to Col NJ
G. Hartman. ALBERT SHIFLETI,
ApTil12
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AND SALE.-Will be sold publicly, to the
4 i highest bidder, on Saturday, the last day OF
April small tract of eleven of land, situated
near CentIeYille, Augusta county, adjacent to the
lands of p. II. Wheeler Landes, and Others on which
there is uncomfortable house. stable. sc. Also good
spring of neverfailng water, the house
This property is in q good neighhorhcod, near the
public road convenient of access and will make de-.
sirable little home for some one.
TERMS made known on day OF sale, -.
AnriI I9-sts SAMUEL PLECKER,
and LEVI PICKER,
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Eliza o. sullivan, Take notice, that in the town
OF Sangersvilte, at the store-house of n. L. Blske
more. on the 10th of May next shall take the den
snip ION o. sunary w.nes ses to De read in my beha
from day to day until completed.
APrli o-lm JOHN O. SULLIVAN
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rTrrT, ba sold at the same time and place all of
w he personal property belonging to the decd,
which is as follows;
One large cooking store, bedsteads, and bedding,
ore safe. One eight day brass clock, book case,
one Ghost chairs and eock king utensils fah-net,
and other articles too tedious to mention. Terms
made knog on day Of sale.
April 12- 8ts* u. a. PLEChEh,
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KICH0ND, AprlI bth, 1861.
This Circular is published by order of Bureau o
CONSUMPTION for the information of all concerned.
By order,
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A Copy-Tests,
- A. F. KINNEY, Clerk.

Mr.. Henry f. Sipes, Take notice. that en- tbs
10th Of May. 1854 at the Office Of George BAYLOR. in
otaunlon' Va VIII take the depoaitons of witness
April Dim ANGELINA SIPES
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II EW ADVERTISEMENTS
AUCTION SALES.
BY PECK & TAYLOR, Auctioneers.

We will sell at our auction Room, en- Friday, 18th
inst, and or brown Ccttons, Cotton Yarns, Cash.
mere Vest Pa tterns Ladies' Hose, Spool Cotton fine
Combs, Hooks and Eyes, Ri5and Boots Hats,
Manufactured Tobacco,
some furniture and variety of other articles.
April 12-lt PECK 4 TAYLOR, Auots.
IUST RECEIVED and tor sale by CafIett
u and Abby, A lot of dress goods, consisting
Of black and white calieoes, Aoushns. cob1rg .,
and Saucers, Knives and Forks.
Also, lot of assorted mails. a. 6, and 16s by re.
tail or by the keg.
WewilI also continue to trade Cotton Cloths, Cot
ton Yarns and Nails Tor Flour, Corn and Bacon.
Staunten, Va. April PIT
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mo THE FARMERs.-Has ng purchased an
4 other large lot Of good Nova Scotia Plaster, and
at reduced price from the former lot. would say
to every farmer come and get and let us raise the big
ges crops that we have ever raised in the Southern
Confederacy. Come without money il you have none
and let rs make the best of this celebrated Ferzer
while we are so much in need of grain and hay Ny
address is Mt. Crawford, Va.
April l2-M $3.50 ~. d. PLfChEhs
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ONE CENT REWARD !-Ranaway, from
~ the subscriber, about ten days ago,
WILL / AN NE Nj AN,
boy about fou rteen years old, who had been placed
with me by the Keeper of the Poor House, years
ago, and understand the law requires me to adj
vertise him, hereby do So and will pay the above
reward of cent, with no thanks. any one that
will return him to me, near Pond Gap, Augusta
county, Va.
April l2-2ts CONRAD WERN Err.
MOTTO e. All persona having claims against the
1v estate of Andrew Sitlington, dec'd of Bath
county either by bonds open account, are hereby
required to present them for payment inatsediatel
Persons knowing themselves in debted to the same,
viii come forward and pay, as we are receiving and
paying Confederate money.
CHARLES SITLINGTON,
JOHN p. PORTER,
Administration of Andrew Sitlington, decd.
April 12--lmo* Millbnro' Springs, Va.
a TTENTION COMPAN Y.-The Augusta
N Raid Guards, No.. will ass emble at Fishers
VILE on Saturday, the 18th inst, at O'Clock, M,
for the transaction Of important business and drill
A full attendance ia. desired.
APRIL l2-ls Al kQlNER, eaps,
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NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.

r IST OF LETTERS EMAINING In
~ the Post Office at Staanton, Va, March 31st,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-12

w , A BLACK BOY,
from IL to Is years DID, the balance OF the year. NY
address is Mt. Or aTford, Va.
April 12--3ts* ID. a. PLECkEh.
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VIRGINIA At rules held in the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county. the
AN DAY OF April 1864 George Craun, and Joseph a.
Craun. Executors of John Craun, Senior, deceased n
Plaintiffs, sN'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-12

" IRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks Office
ofIhe Circuit Court for Augusta county. the
ah day of April, 1864, John o. Sullivan, Plain tiff
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NTE are authorized 80 announce
w WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
as Candidate for the Office Of Clerk of the County
Court of Augusta, at the ensuing election in May
next. Feb, l6-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-12

M @ T G e
IN The Augusta Medical
Society viii meet on rsday, the l4th day OF April
next at 10 A. NJ. promptly.
April 5-2t Secretary.
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New Publications.

book TRADE SALE ROOMS, No. 49S
oE 6!o a. TLEAvTrf A4s!iSaesI, By j. Z. CoOIEr
WEDNESDAY, Nay . and THGR5DAY May DC, I"
,upoRr,ST f: sstFp OF r s srSe ffy BOOKS,
slNGLY AND IN QUANTITIES
AND OTHER BOOK PROPERTY OF Mh'
HENRY q. BONN. LONDON,
ENTIRE STOCK OK S?T TP1oKs n n THIS COUNTRY.
SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. 49,, !.
bs. ordered his ENTIRE STOCK Of BOOKS be sold by
auction without Such an oppOb Ot .e
and the present occasion is owing solely to tie cause
The principal feature th. sale will be tho large number Of
volumes of the books popularity known Bohu, Libraries
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of the Every English and Foreign aahors printed in
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THE A NGIS LbkS bRHRi volumes
This series OF books undertaken with the view oil pre-
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Catalogues ready and BOOKS on exhibition Oh hONDAi
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prp @oooO.
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THE DUPLEX ELLIPTlC lOR DOUBLED STEEL
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the owner Patent aud Exclusive Manufacturers
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DEADY WEDNESDAY, 18th inst,
THE LIFE AND TIMES
OF
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

BY JAMES PARlON
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