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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
no THE PEOPLE OF AVGuSTA.

Tn response to the call made upon me in the last
number of the, slSpeeta.or. by MANY Voters. and
at the urgent solicitation OF large number OF my
fellow citizens, announce myself Candidate for
the office OF Clerk of the Circuit Court of Augusta co.
am fully aware of the responsibilities that attach to
the positian but trust that do not over.estimate
nv capacity when express the hope that Will be
able to fulfil the duties of the Office to the satisfac
ton OF the public. "a ssg Fss5 :. Il 4
To those with whom am not acquainted, it may
not be out of place to say, that am disabled soldier
having lost leg while in command of company
from this c,unty, (ths " West "A augusta Guard" 18th
Va Regt } at toe battle of Characteristic. Being
permanently disabled from further service to the
country in the field. am induced to turn my atten
position now seek to devote to its duties all the
energy and industry, and whatever of talent may
possess.
nv claims to the people Of Augusta, to whose arbtra
ment, whether favorable unfavorable, will cheer
fully submit JOS. N ny AN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
n.IY,noRE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

ms MINISTER'S Of the Baltimore Conference ID
Virginia were convened IN bfidge"aso''
iugham county, on the 10th inst. inere "S'1 :,
over so Ministers present. The Rev. Nor'e'
wilson presided An anniversary missionary
meeting was held on Saturday, the 18th, winch
wasaddressed by Revs.Noryel Wilson, bali anu
]. Landstreet, after whose addresses the sun y
S. 900 was subscribed tor missionary PURPOSES
The proceedings of the Conference were wy
hormonious. The Conference adjourned on 4no
aav to meet at New Market, in Shenaanooan
County, on the End Thursday oil MATCH ioO''
The following is q list of the appointments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

nHaEE MARES STOLEN
5000 REWARD
Stoleu som etine last week, from Rossers cnmp,
nf or Timbervle, Rockingham countFf Rnree Mares
Of tie following description; 1st, Julia,
A Lark DAY,
1o yeary old this Sprilg, no white marks except
ali spot between the root of the tail and the nap
A ID ark Bay,
star in the forsheef left hind foot white, With some
black spots aroun the edge of the hoof about ming
yeai old sed to be in foal. This mare is ssid
to ave been sod between Harrsonburg and Stau6-
to d. Sd, Betty,
A Bright Bay,
years old this coming Spring; RICH, hind foot white
a small spot IL the forehead head oval.
I will pay 5000 reward for the three mares. or
5000 each fer either, or for Information by which
they may be obtained. $1,000. ..---l...-s E,
Feb left HENRY TANQUAkY.
Staunton Spectator inserttilE forbid, and charge
Mr. Tanquary.- Rock. Regster. q. :.
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HEADQUARTERS, ARMY N. VA, }
18th Nov, 1868.
70 the President Of the CITY Council,

10 the President Of the City Oouacid
Richmond, "a:
SHINY attention has been directed to a res
olntion reported in the newspapers as having
been introduced in the body over which you pre-
side, having for its object the purchase by the
CITY Of Richmond of a house for the use of my
family. L assure you, sir, that no want of ap-
probation of the honor conferred upon me by
this resolution, or insensibility to the KIND feel
ing which prompted it, induces me to ask, as
most respectfully do, that no further proceed
ings be taken with reference to the subject
The house is not necessary for the use of my
family, and my own duties will prevent my resi-
dence in Richmond.
should, therefore, be compelled to decline
the generous offer, and I trust that whatever
means the City Council may have to spare for
this purpose may be devoted to the relief of the
families of our soldiers in the field who are more
in need of assistance and moro deserving of it
than myself.
have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your ob't servant,
r. E. LEE, Geni.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
MARRIED.

By the Rev. Robt ). Taylor, on the 10th ult at
the residence of the brides father, Mr. GEO. T. An
MENTRDUT, Of Alleghany county, to Miss ELIZA.
BAREs OF Rockbridge.
On the 18th inst, by The Rev. Mr.. Dice, Mr.. JOHN
W. BUTLER, and Miss ADELINE BATEMAN, sof
Augusta county, Va ssg anN tsA ~ F~ss
On the 18th of March, by Rev. Jacob Hildebrand,
Of the Thinker Church. at the residence of the prides
father near Hermitage, Augusta county, 1t. ELISHA
WILFONG, Of PocAhontas county, memter OF the
slst Va. Vols, and Miss MAGGIE RHCKMAN.
On tie 10th inst, in Greenville, by the Rev Mr..
Gaver, Mr.. GEORGE FITCH. of the 5th Va Infantry,
and Miss HESTER A.. NcGILV RAY. sf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
Forthe Spectator.
Iapt. Wm. Il Balthis

CUpt. nm. II ID0GtISGSs
SIR "A number of the citizens of Staunton
desire you to become candidate for the Office
of Seargen of the corporation. It is a matter
of public notoriety that within the past year a
number of horses have been stolen in the streets.
many Teat houses have been plundered. and
other robberies committed. general sense Of
insecurity of the rights of person, and property.
prevails throughout the community.
The people desire to see these evils correct
ed,many ofus believe thatif you were entrusted
with the administration of the poiice.t they would
be corrected. Your intelligence and high char.
acter as a man and your gallantry as soldier
give the best assurance that you viii not shrink
from the discharge of your duty in the enforce
ment of the laws.
As you have been disabled from active mill.
tary service in the field, by serious wounds re-
ceived in the defence of your country it is prop,
er that your countrymen should testify their
appreciation of your courage and capacity by e.
lecting you to this position of honor and respon.
sibility. We therefore ask that you will de-
clare yourself a candidate.
MANY VOTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
FUNDING.

Those blessed or cursed with funds
have been rapidly funding during the
past week. Up TO Saturday last, the
Depository at this place had received
fifteen hundred thousand dollars Isl, 800
O0O). The funding tide is just now
at its flood, and as much more will be
funded before the ebb will occur
Those who need 4 per cent bonds or taa
money should lose no time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The communication from the army,
signed "many voters, . calling upon 1t.
Jos. n. Ryan to become a candidate for
clerk of the circuit court, is not pub
ished for the reason that he has already
anticipated the wishes of his friends in
the army by announcing himself a can
didate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

There is not at present single cotton
spindle in operation in the city Of Lo-
well, Massachusetts. The mill, which for
merly gave employment to about thirty
thousand females, are now as silent as
the tomb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The HAVANA correspondent Of the New
York "Journal of Commerce." says
General Preston, of the Confederate
States, is residing here at the house of
Colonel Charles j. Helm. He awaits
the arrival of the Emperor for Mexico,
and will probably go down to Vera Cruz
70 assist in the honors of investing the
new dignitaries. It is probable he will
be recognized as Minister from the Con-
federate States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
TAXES

AS all of our readers will have taxes
to pay, they will be interested in the
instructions of the Commissioner of
taxes to the Collectors and Assessors Of
Confederate taxes published on the first
page of this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
Under date of March the 14th,

Under date of March the 14th, Lin
coin made call for 100000 men, in
addition to the 100000 called for. Feb.
LIST, 1864 Glendower is still Scaling
spirits from the vastly Deep" "The
more the merrier." Nobody III the
South is alarmed. Lincoln IS still cal
ling for help. Heneeds moro than viii
be granted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
McCLELLAN,S LOSS.

Gen1 McClellan's official statement
of the Yankee loss in the battles around
Richmond from the 26th of june to the
LIST of July, 1862, inclusive, was as fol
lows:
Killed 4, 5S2awounded 1890, missing.
5,958 aggrdae 1929.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Fifteen home guards of Madison coun-
ty, N. O., had fight recently, with
thirty five tories, under the lead of the
notorious Kirk, of Green county, Tenn,
and six of our men were killed. -Four
of the enemy, including Kirk, were kill
ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

A number of the leading and public
citizens OF South Carolina have begun
the noble task of raising a fund, by con-
tribution, for the establishment in Char
lesion, of Home for the widows and
orphans of soldiers who have died du-
ring the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

a. Capt. j. w. q. Smith, Provost
Marshal and G. S. Enrolling officer at
Harrisonburg, hqs2&een transferred to
the Trans-Missis I'd Department and
appointed Enrolling officer in that De-
partment. The best wishes of his friends
will attend him to his new fed OF
duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Gen. Wool has published in one Of
the Albany papers his plan of subjuga-
ting the South. He would have two
hundred and fifty thousand men under
Gen: Grant, and as many more under
Gen. Meade, moving upon the enemy
at once and with irresistible power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

el From this date, we will not re-
ceive, in payment OF accounts, notes
above the denomination OF five dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
rh1nn REWARD..-HoRsEs STOLEN.

db1nn REWARD...HORSESS STOLEN.
DlUU On Saturday night the 19tn inst, there
were two Horses stolen from the stables Of the sub
scriber, about two milss from Middebrook, sin this
county, of the following description One is bay
about Is hands high, about Is years old, with
star In the forehead and dent ndentaton in the
skull Glow the star - - - s.
The other is gray horse, about Is hands high,
and years old. The hair is rubbed Oft Of his sides
by the gear and also rubbed off of the rump in spot
nearly as large as the hand This horse PAGES, and
prefers pacing to trotting. reward of $50 will be
given for the recovery of each such Information
will lead to their recovery. 49,
March 22-2ts* PETER ROWE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The contributions to the Fund for the
relief of the family of the late DIR.
Wright, the Norfolk hero and martyr,
have reached tho sum of twenty thou
sand dollers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The contributions thus far received
by the Society for the relief of Manned
Soldiers amount to more than fifty thou
sand dollars The Society has d great
work to do, and will reed vast sums.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Chase has written a letter to his
friends in Ohio, to say that he will not
be candidate; and requests them to
make no further use of his name as such
for the Yankee Presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Vice President Stephens was seren-
AIDED in Augusta, on Friday night, when
he lnadRa short speech. We are glad
to learn that he is recovering from his
recent serious indisposition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

~ C. YEAKLE, has just arrived from Dixie,
W. with Ene assortment OF DRUGS and >ux
NEDICLNES, consisting in part. as follows: ~
Soda, Sulphur. indigo, Copperas, Alum, As u
safoetida Cream of Tartar Davis Pain Killer Epson,
Salts, Castor OIL Gum Arabic, Gum CamPhor, Sweet
Spirits Nitre, Basam Copavia, Sugar OF Lead, Iodde
Potash, Choroform, Calomel Borax, and Strychnine.
Persons in want of articles in his line would do we'll
to give him q call at DIR. Young's old stand Every
available means will be used in keeping on hand @
general assortment of Drugs and Medicines.
Staunton. Sept. 4. l863-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Gov. Harris, the fit representative
Of the indomitablo spirit betrayed by
through all this war, was
with Gen. Johnston during the recent
near Dalton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The communication signed, sMem-
bers Of Company d, SD Va. Infantry"
is unaccompasGbd by tAe name of the
author, and is therefore declined.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

~ The want of space this week
necessitates tho postponement of the
publication of several communications
on hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
DIR. JAS. H. HARRIS.
SURGEON ~ DENTIST,

Graduate Of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
vHJILL spend Court week and the two weeks fol-
w lowing OF every mo tn in Harrisonburg,
where he win be pleased to wait on all those wishing
his aid All operations guaranteed equal
to any. Office in Hills Hotel. =
Address, Mt. Meridian, Augusta county, Virginia,
or Harrisonburg, Rockingham county, Va.
~ Old Gold Plate wanted
Feb 6-6mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
DIED.

Died, at Glover Greek. Highland county, on the
18th inst, WIN. McCLUNG SIEG, infant son of Jas
NJ. and Frances Y. sieg, aged years, months and
! 4 days. s5.ssss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The Atlanta Coayeder0oy learns from
scouts and citizens Immediately from
the Federal lines, that the enemy's
strength at Ringgo'd and Chattanooga
is under &c, 900 effective men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
In By virtue of the 35th paragraph of instructions
from the Office of the Commissioner of Taxes In Viz
ginia authorizing Joint Stock Companies to pay the
five per cent ad gaorena tax upon their capital stock.
assessed under the Tax of February 18th, 1864 the
Board of Directors of the
CENTRAL. BANK OF VIRGINIA,
have determined TO pay said tax of which the SrocK-
HOLDERS hereby have notice. They will therefore
withhold said stock il giving in their lists Of taxable
property. w. ID. JAMS,
March "a $3.50 Cashier. :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

The price of gold, which had been up
to twenty eight for one in Mobile, had
fallen on the 9th to seventeen for one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

AIY experience in last Summers campaign, and in
lyl the few short marches have made since, warns
me that myefcieney in my present capacity, as Cap
tain of Co E, 3lst Va Infantry is greatly diminish
effects of which seem to be lasting and fearing that
will be unable t. render the sci vice likely to be re-
CURED of me in the field, /, in compliance with the
rsauest of many of my friends. announce myself q
Candidate for the cerksnp of the Circuit and County
Courts of Highland, State of Virginia. s
. Mar side siseFls JIG. MATTHEW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Gen. Patton Anderson hrs been or
dered to the Trans Mississippi Depart
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., G. 8. Al
RICE xoND, Feb. 90, 1864

FTREASUKY NOTICE AS To EFUNOINU
81 UNDER ACT OF FEB. II, 1854 SO
Notice is hereby given all holders of Treasury Notes
not bearing interest, that they may exchange the
sstant Treasurer, of any Depository, for certi.
Gates which Willentile them to four per cent bonds
and that the said privilege will continue until the list
of APRIL ensuing after which all notes the de-
nomination of 1--WE dollars be funded only at 66 2S
cents to the DOLLAR except hundred dollar notes.
which, after that date are longer receivable for
public duss aud can only be funded at additional
reduction of ten per cent. per month. "a
The issued together with the Bonds for
which they may be exchanged are receivable for tax
es OF the year 1864 at the fuH expressed on
the face without interest," and are not sueet TO the
tar imposed for that gear other bonds and credits
The short time allowed should admonish all holders
promptly to the notes. and not risk the chance
of exclusion by tie pressure which will occur at the
end of the month Of March,
(Sicned) c. G.. MEMMINGER,
- Secretary of the Treasury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

GALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Will be sold upon theiaTm of the late William
Kinney, near Staunton, on Tuesday, the 22d day OF
March inst, the following personal property, to wit
II head of cattls, including several mich cows !;
horses and colts -
20 hogs ass
and all the farming implements upon the farm.
TERMS, CASH. Sale to commence at IL o'clock.
Mar l5-tds ADMINISTRATORS.
Vindicator COPY 1t 8ss s.sT
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DIR. ARTHUR

DIG. fAIG i II Y ~
ITAS returnedto Staunton PERMANENTLY. FoRs
Ii eight years liberal patronage he
reviews with much gratitude and ac-
knowledged thankfulness Rejoicing XYfvXka
that he isstillable to serve his old, tried
friends with more experience and improved skill, dill
igence and faithfulness
Oct. Is, 1861.-tf.
d EMOVAL.--DR. ARTHUR has removed his
LII Office diagonally opposite his former place of
business, one door east of W hite's Old Corner.
Oct g. 1851
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v slaunton, Va.

" staunton, Va.
rR. scHnFrER. PROPRIETOR,
cling public generally that he has re-opened the
above named Hotel in the
European Style,
and is prepared to fur nish comfortable Rooms, with
good and clean beds, by the
Day. Week or Month.
The former Dining Room of the Hotel is kept by
Messrs Smith & Bead, as Restaurant, where
Meals are served at all Hours, IN the day and night
thus giving travellers the opportunity either to car
~ their own provisions call for what their appe-
tites may desire.
sy- The Stakes of the Hotel are also rented, and
kept open for feeding horses. a.
Feb % Jim Rock. Register and Lex. Gazette
conv and send bill to Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

GE0 REWARD.-Outhe 18th of February,
eDeJU the servant boy named p easant, !" whom
had hired from the Demasters Estate, ranaway.--
He is seventeen years old gingerbread COLOR of slen-
der frame. will give reward of $50 for his re-
coyery or such information as will enable me to get
him. r. B. PADGETT.
March 22-Stsx gt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

G o ID M "A t C HI E s.
VI have removed my Friction Match Manafac-
tory, to the corner known as "Bicke's Corner, ON
Augusta street, opposite the dry goods store of Mr..
Owen G. Morris, where shall be prepared to fur
nish Matches by the Gross Box. These Matches
are extensively used in Stanton and Richmond and
thought to be fully equal to any sold in this mar
ket. shall always have q supply on hand, as the
mandatory is kept constantly in operation. a.r
Jan 26-1yr d. R. BLACKBURN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Major General Bate assumes command
Of Breckinridge's Division, in Johnston's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

ID About the middle of February
last, the subscriber lest msiaid bond executed
by DR.. J. E. Arboeast to Henry Lowrs for i've hun
dred dollars. Any one finding said bond viii please
notify the subscriber of the fact. a
Mar OFT ss4s,s - s JAS. 7. EUBANK.s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

MANUFACTURED TOBACCO FOR
xl aFAl s A L. E.
have large lot of Manufactured Tobacco for Sale
privately The old issue received, if Sale be made by
Goth instant. 100 5ti' issss -
March 22-1t 8z@s III. Fl. PECK.
WANTED to hire Negro Woman who Is q
w good cook. She can get good home in the
March 22--2ts - & P. II. TROUT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

DEPOSlTARY'S OFFICE,
SrAuN1oN, Feb. Goth, 1864.
am prepared now to recsive money Tor -FOUR per
cent bonds under the provisions Of the foregoing act
Persons will facilitate business very much by arrang-
ing their notes into denominations before coming to
the Office. a. r. AiNNEi,
March 1-5ts s< Oep0Sibary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Major Gen. j. Patton Anderson has
assumed 3ommana of the entire forces
IN Fl0t IA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

ACKs tBILLY.v
- The members of the Church
vile Farmers Club to whom the Jack, g Billy" be.
longs hereby inform the public that he will be used
to subserve the interests of the public Those who
may wish to learn the character of his colts are refer
red to any OF the members of the Farmers Club or to
any others who may have any Of his colts. He viii
stand at the house Of Mr. John Sanderson, two miles
above Churchvi!le. The charge for insurance Will
March 22-4tsx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

ATOTICE.-The creditors. and legatees of the
IN following named estates which ! represent,
viz !: James Lucas, decd; John Armstrong. dec d !;
Hugh T. Harris, decd; Samuel Lucas, decd and
VIM. McChesney Decd hereby notified to call
on me on or before Saturday the 2sth nst,andreceve
the amounts due them, or will fund the same ac-
cording to law before the LIST of April next.
March SITS j. II. CALLlSON,
%- Middlebrook, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

yX7E NJ authorized to announce
W. WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
as Candidate for the Office of Clerk OF the County
Court of Augusta. at the ensuing election in May
naxt Feb. l6-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

OFFICE VA. CENTRAL X. r.,

H 60
OFFICE VA. CENTRAL X. R.,l
.-a slRas RICHMOND, Jan. 18th, 1854.
IHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On and after friday
I j January 18th, 1854, the Mail and Passenger
Train will leave Richmond, dsiy. for Staurton, at q
o'clock A. NJ and win leave Staunton at Gas A. NJ,
and arrive in Richmond at p. d. The Accommo-
dstion Train between Richmond and GordOnsville is
discontinued until further notice.
II. ID. WHITCOMB,
Jan I9-tf General Superintendent.
ITO THE FARMERS OF AUGUSTA
i CoUNTY-The undersigned, Committee ap-
pointed to disburse the funds Of the Corporation for
the relief OF the families of Volunteers now IN the
field prepared 10 purchase wheat Hour corn rye.
and wood. They sell to the above families at about
one half price, and they earnestly request those far
mers who have the above articles for sale to CIV
them call before disposing of them else where;
J. w. CRAWFORD.
W. b. KAYSER.
J.-C. WHEAT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

Nv JOHN J. LAREW
candidate for the Office of Sherifalty for Augusta
county Feb l6--tde*
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ToRsES TAKEN UP

HORsES TAKEN UP
FL -. --'-s,s,s-I On Sunday,
the oath day of February, the subscriber took up
three estray Horses, on the farm of Mr.. Geo Miller,
near Summerdean, Augusta county, of the following
description:
1st, Dark Bay,
Is hands high, shod all around. q few white spsts
caused by the saddle
cd, Dark Dappled Dun,
black name and TAIL about IA hands high, shod all
around.
ard, Light Bay,
a pony some white in the face, shod all around,
The owners of these horses can get them by pay
ing for keeping and cest of advert sing, they prove
the ownership of them. -sses3 as-.al.
March l--3ts* ISAIAH Nj. MAYS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-22

persons having claims against the
IN Commissary Department for supplies. contract
ed for prior to the 18th day Feb 1854
them for payment before the 25th inst, If they are
not by the time specified, they win be paid
the present currency at par or its equivalent in
the new issue, WIN. M. TATE,
hA Major 4 Commssary, Sd Dist. Va.
OFFICE SUBSISTENCE,
SrAUyroN, Mari March SITS