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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

The spirits of the people b ave reviy-
ed within the past several weeks, and
general impression seems to prevail that
we will defeat the enemy in the chief
engagements which will take place in
the ensuing campaign. Our armies are
in fine spirits and our soldiers IN all OF
them are re-enlisting with spirit which
reflects great credit upon their bravery,
fortitude and patriotism. The soldiers in
the armies of the enemy are re en!isting
slowly and reluctantly, whereas the no.
Die soldiers IN our armies are re-enlisting
with 'perfect rush.'' The armies Of
the enemy will, it is thought, be recruit
ed chiefly by r0aO 1evies, who will be un-
able to stand before our brave and tried
veterans, whose flags have waved in
triumph over SO many bloody fields Of
battle. Whilst we will be stronger in
the next campaign than ever before, the
enemy will be weaker than at present.
We cherish the hope that We will be a.
bic, in the next campaign, to recover
all OF the territory of the South now in
the possession OF the enemy. II this
nope be realized, the enemy will see
that we will be able to continue the wal
tor an indefinite period.
The result of this war will not be de-
termined by numbers or bravery sc
much as by fortitude and persistent
determination. We must be prepared
to continue the war, and must submit
to its evils with patient endurance
lime will crown that party with sue
cess which will exhibit the greater tor
tltude. We have not so much to dreaG
from the enemy as from our own PEG
pie. We can meet the enemy withou
dread, but the apprehension of unwist
Legislation on the part of our Congress:
creates feeling of alarm which tht
armed hosts of the enemy fail to inspire
We should not expend all Of our strength
one deperate effort. We should not alb
stract too many from labor, for it is a
necessary that the army should be tet
as that it should be armed. We must
also, retain reserve Of men for militia
ry service to supply the places of thost
who may fall in battle or be disabled
by disease. The next campaign may
end the war, but wisdom dictates tina
we should make preparations to contin
ne it for longer time, for it is just a
probable, ay more SO, that the mex
campaign may n0tterminate it. Whe1
the enemy learns that we are not only
disposed and willing,- but prepared t,
continue the war for an indefinite peri
cd, they will think of stopping the fur
ther etfusion of blood, but not be
fore.
We should show the enemy that we
are not relying solely upon the opera
tons of a single campaign, but that we
lntend7to protq'act the struggle, if nee
essary, for years, and will transmit it
II needs be, as woful inheritance to
our children. snd children's children to
the third and fourth generation. Wt
should show them that we have faith in
the sentiment that,
"Freedom's battle, once begun,
Decentralization bleeding sire to son,
Though bafhed oft,
Is ever won"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
SUBSTITUTE QUESTION.

The first decision under the law Of
Congress conscripting the principals who
had hiredsnbstitutes, was made by Judge
French, at Lumberton, n. c., on Friday
last, IN a case Of habeas corpus from
Moore county. The Judge affirms the
constitutionality Of the law, and re-
mands the applicant to the custody Of
the Enrolling Officer It appears to be
sustained by the analogous decision Of
the highest courts of North Carolina and
the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
mo TaE VOTERS OF Aug UsTA C0UN-

Gen. Imboben has been written to and authorizes
us to say that he will not be candidate for reelec
ton to the ClerksLip Of your County Court at the
election in May next. We therefore take the liberty
of nominating for that important position, WIN. A.
BURNETT, the efficient and gentlemauly deputy who
has done nearly all the work of the Office for the last
ten years. Mr.. Burnett is favOrably known to
The PEOPLE of the County that it hardly necessary
to say anything in his support presume he will
scarcely have opposition. He was the principal dep
uty for several years under Mr.. Knney-was retain
ed in that position by the present Clerk when he
took the Office in 1858. and since the war, except for
a few weeks in the summer OF 1862 when he was in
the army he has il fact been the Clerk his principal
being in the military service. During Mr.. Burnetts
long connection with this office we have heard
complaint against him courteous, faithful hon
est and dihgent pubic officer
In the Spring of 1859, when the enemy was advan-
cling up the Valley he resolved TO join the army,
against the protestation of the Clerk, who him.
self IN service and was in the 5th Regiment. under
Col Baylor during old s'Stonewalls" celebrated CAM
paign against Banks. Gen. Imboden finding it was
impossible for him to procure any one to- take Mr.
Burnetts place in the Clerks office who i'm all
respects qualified to discharge its duties found he
would either have to resign aad quit the army hl sell
and take charge of the ONCE procure Mr.. Rr ett's
| return to it as his deputy.
As Clerk, bsing exempt from military duty himself
ne proposed to the War Department to continue in
service provided Mr.. Burnett was discharged and per.
mtted to take his place in the Jerks office This ar
rangement was agreed 70 ard Mr. B. returned to the
office az the instance Of BIS principal in order that the
latter might not be wiz drawn from the field at the
very time he was raj sing and organizing his present
command These facts are derived from Gen. limbo
aea ana are stated as an act of justice to Mr. Burnett
10 snow tnat 70 far from seeking to avoid he actual
~ went lht the army two years ago, and WIS taken
from II Ter the public good. He has hitherto worked
LOT saia, CT moderate amount, and is poor with
growing family to support, and having spent his life
IN Clerks Office has earned in our Judgment claim
to this office which no other possesses. We there
fore ask him to announce himself Candidate asst
ring him of the cordial support of
| Feb cit CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS.
/ hISSOLUTION.-The Partner ship heretofore
II existing between A. NJ. Bruce & H H. Peek,
IN the auction business is this day dissolved by mu-
| tua consent
January lst, 1864. AN R2UCE
Feb 9--3ts V,u copy II. PECK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

Coon News FROM THE BLAoKwATER. =
An official dispatch from Colonel Jor-
dan, a. Ivor Station, on the Petersburg
and Norfolk Railroad, Monday night, the
1st inst, says:
s'The whole Yankee force, about one
hundred and fifty men, are our prisoners,
and their gunboat, Smith Brigg, destroy.
ed. No one hurt on our side. -Four
Yankees killed and two or three wound
ed. The prisoners are now at Broad
water. Send down train for them to-
morrow.
1t is understood that this party were
sent out by Beast Butler to destroy a
Cotton Factory at Smithfeld, Isle OF
Wight county.
FROM EAST TENNESSEE. -On the Goth
nit. Major Day captured Tazewell,
East Tennessee, with number of pris-
oners and stores. Tazewell is within
twelve miles of Cumberland Gap.
We have noticed the arrival of two
hundred and sixtyfve prisoners in
Lynchburg within the last few days,
captured by our forces in East Tennes-
see. They were shipped son to Rich
mond."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
ARREST orGEN. RoBT. TooMBs.

The circumstances attending the ar
rest of Gen. Toombs, as reported to the
Richmond enquirer" are as follows !:
General Toomhs had taken the ears
in Savannah qoithoatt a passport. The
officer on the train, whose duty it was
to examine passports, called, in the dis
charge of this duty, upon Mr.. Toombs
for his passport. Mr.. Toolnbs had no
passport, and so informed the officer,
and said that he would not procare any,
adding that he was General Robert
lToombs, and owed allegiance to Geor-
gia and no other Government, and that
bis State did not require her citizens to
travel with passes and passports and
that he would not procure q passport
The officer informed General Toombs
that his orders allowed him 70 discre.
ton, but required Of him not to permit
aaay man to pass without passport
General Toombs, still refusing to pro-
cure passport, was elected from the
cars by the guard. A crowd Of citizens
and soldiers having collected, General
Toombs proceeded to harangue them in
an excited and bitter manner, and in
disloyal and reasonable language
General Beauregard being in Savannah,
and hearing the facts, ordered the ar
rest and confinement of General Toonlbs,
and he was taken in charge by guard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

Col. Crozet, long known and distin
gulshed as a Civil Engineer in this
State, died on Friday last at the resi-
dence OF his son -in-law, DR.. G. S. Mills,
near Richmond.
The Blue Ridge Tunnel was excaYa-
ted under his superintendent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
A RAID TO MADISON COURTHOUSE.

A body Of Yankee cavalry made a
dash to Madison Courthouse on Sun
day week, picking up fifteen or twenty
of our loose soldiers, and Selling as ma.
nv horses. They staid only few min
utes. They were piloted by a traitor
named Robinson who had gone off with
the Yankees, and the object of the visit
was, probably to enable him to remove
,,:- family. which he did.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

Change Of Conanaamdors.-The man
agement of the Department of South
west Virginia. under command of Ma
jor-General Samuel Jones, has been
changed. The President has relieved
Gen. Jones and assigned Major-G General
John Q. Breckenridge to the command
of the department in question. 1t is to
be hoped that this new appointment
will prevent the recurrence of those
raids by the enemy which have so lately
been made a feature of Southwestern
Virginia, or may result in the capture
of some of the raiders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
GOOD NEvsTRoM NORTH CAROLINA


For several days the N. G. parers
have been limiting at an attack on New
bern. N. G. On Monday last the move
tnent on that town commenced, and
the result is given as follows in an 9TH
cial telegram from Major-General Pick
EFT:
K1NsToN, Feb. Sd, 1864.
made reconnaissance within mile and a
half of Newborn, with Hoke's brigade and part
of Corse's and Clingman's, and some artillery,
met the enemy in force at Bachelors creek,
killed and wounded about 100 in all captured 10
officers and 280 prisoners, IA negroes, rlneo
pieces and caissons, 800 stand of small arms,
ambulances, 3 wagons, SIS animals, a quantity OF
clothing, camp and garrison equipage, and
flags.
Commander Wood, C.. S. N, captured and de-
stroyed the u. s. gunboat Underwater.
Our loss was IS killed and wounded.
(Signed,) 6. =. PICKETT,
Maior-Gen Commanding.
/ We regret to learn that in the earliest
part of this engagement Col, Henry N.
Shaw, of the Sth North Carolina, was
shot through the head and killed
by the enemy's pickets. He was in
COMMAND at llOauOKe 1S1duu WliSll ehe.'
post fell, and was member from North
Carolina in the old o. S. Congress.
His body arrived at Weldon Wednes-
day. The following official telegram
notes another success in North Carolina
W1LMINaFoN, Feb. 4
To General s. Copper!
/ On the I'd instant Gen. Martin, with l..e l u
and AID, and Col. Jackson command from Ken.
ansville, broke the railroad at Shepherdsville
driving the enemy from their works at Newpor
Barracks and across Newport river.
/ W. II. c. WHITING, Major General.
l The following official despatch from
Commander Wood, gives the particu
lars of the destruction of the gunboa
mentioned in the despatch of Gen. Pick
cit:
KINsFoN, Feb. 4, 1864.
Hon S. Il. Nol1ory:
The force under my command boarded ant
captured, last night, the United States gun
boat Underwater, four gnns, and ninety me
and officers.
Her position was within musket range of sew
eral strong works one of which was raking th
vessel during the time we had possession, an
her not having steam up caused me to burn hel
, Our loss is twenty killed and wounded, an
four missing; the enemy's unknown.
j. TAYLOR WoOD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
/ADJ'r AND INsP'R GENL's OFFICE,

ADJ'T AND INSP'R GENL'S OFFICE J
GE' NERAL ORDERS,
No. ID.
The following Order is published for the informa-
ton of all concerned:
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. /, 1854
EXCHANGE NOTICE, No g.
l. An prisoners heretofore held by the United States
authorities whether officers, soldiers or cioiaGs re.
celved at City Point before the lst of January 1854
are hereby dseZared eccAanged.
III. AL officers and men Of the Vicksburg capture.
who reported for duty at Enterprise. Miss, at any
Time before the 14th November, 1868, and whose
names were forwarded to noe by Major General John
II. Former, are declared erchonged.
Ill. All officers and men of the Ycksburo capture
belonging to the LIST Tennessee Heavy Artillery who
reported tor duty at Marietta Ca, and whose names
were forwarded to me by Col A. Jackson, are decar-
e9 ecchdnge9. RO. GUILD,
Agent of Exchange.
(Signed) s. COOPER.
AdJ't and Inspr eneraT
Confederate newspapers publish six times and
sena bills to the War Department.. >
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
YANKEEsN NEAR RICHMOND.

A few days since, fl roe of Yankees with IL guns
two regiments of cavalry an three or four more o.
infantry crossed the York River Railroad, near Dis
patch Station, twelve miles East of Richmond They
soon went back.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS
HEAD Gas 18th Va. Cavalry,
TA-t.x

Jan'y. 25th. 1864.
The following parts from paragraph " General or
ders No. AL. Adjutant and Inspector Generals Ofioe
Oct 20, 1865 viii be rigidly adhered to- as to officers
and men absent from this Command. And all persons
failing to comply with the some, will be reported as
"absent without leave" AID dealt with accordingly
Par. " Recommendations for extension of leave
to Officers and furloughs to soldiers and medical GER
tifcates to Officers and certificates of disability for
discharge to soldiers will only be given by anthor-
Used boards of examiners y
recommendations or certificates from private ply
sicans from medical Officer singly, will not be-
received.
Feb. PITS. JAS COCHRAN
Vim. copy 2 times, Col 18th Va Cavalry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
For THE SPECTATOR.

The citizens of the lower end Of the county
desire to vote for VIM. A. Burnett for the of.
flee of Clerk of the County Court, and hope that
he will soon announce himself. His aualifica.
lions are so well known as not to need an advo.
cate. n
Feb 9-1t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

" Writ ADAMS AT WoRK.-It is repor-
ted that Gen. Writ Adams captured on
the 22d inst, at Selsertown, near Match
ez, thirty -fve pisoners and sixty wag-
ons and teams loaded with cotton going
to Natchez, and about eighty negroes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
s. COOPER,
Adit. and Insp. GenI.


ITO THE PREACHERS OF THE BALI
u more CONFERENCE IN VIRGINIA.
Wheareas the condition of the country sill reuders
regular session of Conference impracticable ag
1t did in 1852 and 1865. you are hereby invited to
meet In Bridgewater, Va, the second Thursday
In March next at 10 o'clock, A. M to transact such
business may be proper. E. R. VEITCH
Feb 9--tm
Staunton Spectator and Vind;ca.or and other pa
pers copy tm.-Rock Register
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
YANKEES REFUSING TO RE-ENLIs T

A scouting party from the neighhor-
hood of Cumberland Gap, states that
Wilcox's ninth army corps has been
mustered out of service and gone home.
very few having re-enlisted, notwitl,
standing the large bounties and land
warrants offered them. The enemy's
cavalry force has thus been very much
diminished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
FOR. SHERIFF

GREENvILLE, Feb 8, 1854
Mr. EDITOR AS the time is nearly at hand when
we must select suitable for Sheriff of this coun
Ill that off re any that can DE brought out
we call upon him announce himself as Candidate
Tor the office of Sherifaty in the County of Augusta
he will consent to be Candidate he will be cor
daily supported by MANY VOTERS
Feb Aft =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

EXCHANGE NorIcE.-lt will be seen
by the notice in to-day's paper, that our
commissioner has made further decla-
fation of exchange ofboth citizens and
s6diers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
Recommendations Weber.

RLTAL1ArIoN.-Major Weber, Of
General Morgan's command, and one Of
the prisoners confined in the Ohio pen
Tertiary, recently wrote letter to some
person in the Confederacy, in which he
took the high ground, that no matter
whether they suffered lifelong impris-
onment or died in prison, the Confeder-
ate Government SHOULD preserve its IN
tegrity Of principle, and never recog-
nize negroes as soldiers and prisoners OF
war. For this expressica OF his senti-
ments, Major Weber was placed in a
dark cell and subjected to other indigni-
ties. This coming to the knowledge of
General Morgan, he communicated the
fact to the Confederate Government,
and an order has been issued consigning
Major White, the member of the Penn
sylvania Legislature now held prison
er at Salisbury, North Carolina, as hos
tage for the human treatment of Major
Webber.-Enonaaaaer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
SENTENCE OF ROB,T s. FORDE.

1t will be remembered that in April
last, in Richmond, Robert S. Fcrde,
of Kentucky, shot and killed Robert
Emmett Dixon, of Georgia, Clerk of the
c. S. House of Representatives.
Last week the jury rendered the YER
dict that he was guilty of murder in the
second degree and sentenced him to the
Penitentiary for eighteen years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

From KENTUCKY Persons who have
recently come from Kentucky represents
that vast change has taken place a.
mong the people of that State in refer
ence to the war-that a large number
of citizens, formerly opposed to the
Southern movement for separation and
independence, have changed their views
and the Southern cause is stronger than
ever, and getting stronger every day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
MOVEMENTS ON THE RAPIDAN.

The enemy crossed in large force, on Saturday, at
Mortons ford but after sharp contest, were repuls-
ed by Gen Ed Johnson's division, and driven back
over the river aud pursued. The enemy also at
tempted to at Barnetts ford, but repused
by Gen. Scales North Carolina brigade and Lomax's
cavalry. The casualties ON side were slight
The enemy have all retreated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

VICE PRESIDENT SrEpHENs.-This dis
tinguiahed gentlem an is now at his res
ldence IN Crawfortiville, Georgia, and
has recovered from his late illness, SO as
to beable to walk about, and resume, to
some extent, correspondence with his
friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

ANOTHER CAPTURE IN LEE COUNTY
The Abingdon Virginian, of the 2sth
ult., learns that Gen raj Jones' and
Giltners command captured a foraging
party of Yankees in Lee county few
days ago, comprising about 100 prison
ers, with their arms and equipments,
horses, mules, wagons and all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
FOR THE SPECTATOR.
FOR MAGISTRATE.

The citizens living in the New Hope Magiste.
rial District would be pleased to have oppor-
tunity to vote fer Mr.. John Hanger for the Of
fee of Magistrate, and hope that he will announce
his Willingness to be voted for. x.
Feb 9-1t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
NE W ADvERTIsEMENTS
iDJ'T 4 INSP'R GEN'LS OFFICE. /
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. ], 1854.

ADJ INSPR GEN'IS OFFICE
~ o.. KIcHnoSD, Va, Feb. /, 1854
No. IL.
Exam lining Boards for conscripts win, when prac
employed surgeon. CIV WV
They viii hold continuous sessions in the several
counues Oh fsSI. respective districts to facilitate the
No. 141, 1863, from THU office "'."'
II. Paragraph III. General Orders No. TAI, last ss-
res, rom .als ONO is amended to provide that in
an cases wnsn phere two medical officers on the
Boards 1or tie examination of conscrip.s ecommen-
uaaons anu certificates must be concurred in and
signed Dy both medical officers. BY order
(sigued) s. COOPER,
Adjt and Insp'r General
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

PR1soNERs EsoAPED.-Scventy Yankee
prisoners escaped from the Danville
prison post last week. The escape was
accomplished by the improved tunnel
ing process. Eleven were re-taken i'm.
mediately, but fifty nine were at large
at last accounts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
For the Spectator.
FOR SHERIFFALTY.

1t Is the desire of the citizens in the lowe
end of the county that Mr.. John Bats should an
nounce himself as candidate for the Sheriffalt,
fof Augusta county. MANY VOTERS.
Feb 9-1t+
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

There were large accessions to General
Johnston's army, at Dalton, during the
month of January, and the discipline Of
the army is said to be very fine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

A YANKEE paper says that despatch
from Knoxville announces that the reb-
els had captured and driven off 800
head of cattle. Longstreet has 'schang-
ed his 'front.'" and occupied the rich
Valley Of the Tennessee,up which the
Union army depended for subsistence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
MARRIED.


On the 4th instant, by the Rev Mr. Dice, Mr.. JNO
:: DUNLAP, G. s. A.. and Miss CATHERINE A.
KNOWLES, of Staunton, Va .
= On IN, the 4th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Dice, Mr.. AN
CLAIR. of Staunton, Va.
On Thursday the 4th inst, by Rev. Martin CARRIER.
Nr. ARcHlBLD s. RIFE aud Miss ELIzA JANE bARgEn'
daughter OF Jacob Barger, all of Augusta County. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

MAJOR LAMAR FoNrA1NE-Th brave
young officer, author of Call Quiet
Along the Potomac To Night was,
as many Of our readers are aware,
captured by the enemy in skirnish
near Lawrenceburg, Tenn. He was
dlsmounted at the time of the attack,
and made a gallant resistance, but was
overpowered by numbers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROP.
l. ERTY.-I shall proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, at the residence of VIM. Crawford Links store
On Wednesday, the 18th day of February, 1854, all
my Peraonal Property, consisting of Beds and bed
ding day brass clock, chairs, tables, secretary,
large iron kettle, plates dishes, &C., &c. and great
many other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms Cash or six months credit VITA bond and
approved security. JOHN BOURLAND.
Jan 26-tdsx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09
gENNpEI,,S PILLS

Those who have been using the compounded
by DR.. T. Rennolds, decd, viii be pleased to
learn that they can still be had at DR.. Fuqua,
Lat this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-02-09

HORSE STOLEN.-On Friday night, the 29th
Ii of January, az out three miles from New Hope,
on the.road leading from Staunton to New Hope, &.
horse stolen fom the subscriber of the following
description:
He Is sorrell horse, with white face, and some.
white on his back caused by the saddle, is about l3
years old and supposed to be about Is or IA hands
high. When taken he had on but one shoe, and that
was the right fore foot He is a very slow horse
and walks and trots awkwardy with short steps. A
reward of $40 will be given for his recovery or such
information as will ensure it. Address
Feb2-2ts* JOS. NISWANDER,
Harmitaoe Auousta county Va.