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MISCELLANEOUS.
THREE MARES sTOLEN---

THREE MARES STOLEN---
L. s. 600 REWARD
Stoer, sometime last week, from Rosser's Damp,
near Timberville, Rockingham county, Three Mares,
of the following description; 1st, Julia,
A Dark Bay,
IL years old this Spring, white marks except 6
snail spot between the of the tail and the hip
bone. I'd, Ginny,
A Dark Bay,
star in the forehead left hind foot white with some
black spots around the edge of the hoof about nine
years old supposed to be in foa. This mare is said
to have been sold between Harrisonburg and Staun-
ton. 3d. Betty,
A Bright Ray,
years old this coming Spring right hind foot white
a small spot in the forehead; head oval.
/ will pay $500 reward for the three mares, OF
5000 each for either, or for information by which
they may be obtained
Feb 16-M HENRY TANQUARf. +
Staunton Spectator insert till forbid, and charge
Mr.. Tanquary.- Rock. Register
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The Mobile Register remarks: Prices will
have to ccme down; that is one comfort out Of
the currency troubles of the hour. People who
have been asking ten prices for commodities of
clothing and food will soon see the time when
they will be glad to take one price. Commo-
dities of many kinds are scarce, as the result of
war and blockade; but money is going to be
more scarce. Whenever that is the case, prices
fall. Heretofore everybody has wanted to ex-
change their bills for commodities. The time
is at hand when they will want to part with
their commodities for money.
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FoRrUNATE.--A correspondent of the Atlan

FoRrUNATE.-A correspondent of the Atlanta
Register says.
During the engagement at Missionary
Ridge, private Burton Weaver was lucky en-
ough to get pair OF shoes, but poor fellow, he
had no socks, and winter was fast approaching.
The regiments were drawing for cloth
ing which had been obtained from the Georgia
Relief Association, at Augusta, and he went for
ward to try his luck. "Fortnne favors the
bravep- SO he drew a splendid pair of well
knit all wool socks, with card attached on
which was written" These socks were knit
for our soldiers by Mrs. Nancy Weaver, of Fan.
MIN county, an old lady, 70 years of age,. who
has six boys in the army Strange as it may
appear, Burton, the youngest OF the six, by
mere chance drew and is now wearing these
very socks; and have no doubt he appreciates
them more than the possession of dozen pairs
knit by strangers.
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WAR Dept, ADy'T GEMS OrFIoE,l
Washington, March -, 1864.}


Washington, March u, 1864.
General Orders No. SO.
The President of she United States orders
as follows:
1st.--Major Gen. Haleck is, at his own res
quest, relieved from duty as General-in>C Chief of
the army, and Lieut.. General U. s. Grant is as~
signed to the command Of the armies of the T.
nited States. The headquarters of the army
will he inWashington, and also with Lieut.. Gen.
Grant in the field.
2ed.-Major Gen. Halleck is assigned to du-
ty in Washington as Chief of Staff of the army,
under the direction of the Secretary of War and
and the Lieut.. General commanding. His or
ders will be obeyed and respected according>
ly.
8d.-Major General W. t. Sherman is as
signed to the command of the Military Diyis-
ion of the Mississippi, composed of the Depart
ments of the Ohio, the Cumberland, the Ten
nessee and the Arkansas.
4th.-Major General ]. B. Mcpherson is as
signed to the command of the Department and
Army of the Tennessee.
5th.-In relieving Major General Halleck
from duty as Generalin- Chief, the President
ossires to express bis appreciation and thanks
Tor the able and jealous manner in which the
arduous and responsible duties of that position
have been performed
By order of the Secretary of War.
4. ID. Townsend, Asst. Adjt. General.
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For the Spectator.
Camp "SroNEwALL BRIGADE, I
Feb. Goth 1864. |

Mr.. EDITOR.
Allow me through the medium
OF your well known paper to direct the attention
OF the citizens of Augusta to one of the most
hardhearted and mercenary acts that has been
perpetrated in our county since the commences
ment Of the war. The circumstances of the case
are these,-At the late battle of '.Paynes FARM
on the 9Th OF November, one of the best and
bravest soldiers in the 9Th, Va. Infy., &C., E.)
fell mortally wounded whilst charging the ener
my ; his admiring and sympathizing comrades,
out OF their own small means, made up money
enough to have the body taken from the battle
field and sent to Augusta County for burial, that
their gallant comrade might rest beneath the
soil that he had SO long defended so braveiy and
loved SO well. The distressed widow of the de-
ceased soldier, on the arrival of the body at
home, took the twenty dollars which is allow
ed by the county to the wives of soldiers for
their support, and wishing to pay the last sad
rites to her husband in the usual manner, went
to prominent cabinet maker.in Greenville, for
O coffin, the usual price of which was twenty
or twenty-five dollars, but he refused to let her
have it on guy terma unless she paid him forty
dollars oash, refused to credit her for the remain
ing twenty dollars, and had it not been for the
of some kind neighbors in making
up the money, this cabinet>maker, whose heart
must surely resemble In durability one of his cof>
tiniplates, would have left the remains of our
beloved comrade unburied yet.
On hearing of the above facts, many members
of the company, although more accustomed to
handling the mgsket than the pen, resolved, to
try to show to their fellow citizens at home that
there exists even in Old Augusta some men as
mean and avaricious as even Yankee land can
boast of. We do not mention the name either
of the deceased soldier or of him who 40 crUellv
treated his widow,as we hope he will take war
ming by this exposure of his degrading and dis
graceful conduct and-"go and sin no more.n
Very Respectfully,
Many members of Co. ssE. !" 9th, Va. Infy.
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Published by request.
Bird of Freedom.


Bird Of Freedom thou art shrieking
Wildly through the troubled air,
And thy gray and sober pinions,
Stains of crimson seem to wear.
In thy pathway once so brilliant
With the futures bright array,
Gresdy vultures darkly swarming
Wait to seize upon their prey.
On the wing no habitationl
Whittier soarest thou, brave bird z
Since thy high and downy eyry
By the despot heel is stirred.
Is thy keen eye fixed as ever,
On the burning god of days
He will guide thee where he always
Sheds his brightest, warmest ray.
They have madly sought to chain thee
Where the frost-king rules the sky,
Dreaming not that thy proud spirit
Fettered thus would droop and die.
Bird of freedom storms are darkening
In thy Northern prison home.
Come where sunny skies are Frightening,
Come, Well rear for thee throne.
And when the dim mists have faded,
Gathered by the tyrant's wand,
Thou wilt soar, and reign forever
Over all this sunny land.
March IL, 1854. ELSIE.
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POETRY.
From the Rebel.
The Vandal--Wh0'S Afraid of Him

From the Rebel
rhe Vandal--Wh0'S Afraid of Him
Oh, who is afraid of the vandal,
He's not worth the snuff of q candle;
He robs and he pillages,
Defeneeless villages,
And fires on women and babies,
This merciIess, poor Yankee yandal!
Oh, what now shall be the order,
For the odius Yankee narauder?
Oh, who is unwilling,
To slav like villain,
Him, who fires on women and babies,
The horrible Yankee marauder?
Let every man up to the battle,
And rifles and musketry rattle;
A fine recreation,
The determination,
OF him who fires on women.
And stops our little ones prattle.
Then who is afraid of the vandal,
That's not worth the snuff of candle,
Who robs and who pilages,
Defen celess villages,
And fires on women and babies
The merciless Yankee,
The horrible Yankee,
The mean and the pitiless vandal9
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THE REVERsE IN FLoRIDA.-s"The reverse in
Florida hangs heavily on the Northern mind.
The New York World says:
The Committee on the Conduct of the War
will shortly take up the Florida affair, with a
view of ascertainiDg who is responsible for that
disaster. General Seymour, who commanded
the expedition, and who is now under arrest, has
been sent for. Mr.. Hay, the presidents private
Secretary, who carried the instructions to Gen.
Gilmore, will be examined by the committee
Both MIR. Stanton and General Halleck it is said,
wash their hands of the affair.
Speaking OF the expedition into Florida, the
World says:
We hear of the final abandonment of the Flor
ida expedition. Jacksonville is to be held, but
the bulk of the troops have been withdrawn to
their old quarters Twelve hundred Union troops
have been sacrificed, but Mr.. Lincoln has not
secured his three electoral votes. Nor are Mr..
Hays prospects for membership in the next
Congress iattering.
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HNo THE FARMERs OF AUGUST.


x G. YEAKLE, has just arrived from Dixie,
W with fine assortment of DRUGS and -
MEDICINES, consisting in part. as follows: NJ
Soda, Sulphur, Indigo, Copperas, Alum, AS q
safoetida Cream of Tartar Davis Pain Killer Epson
Salts, Castor Oil, Gum Arabic, Gum Camphor, Swee
Spirits Nitre, Balsam Copava Sugar of Lead Iodids
Potash, Choroform, Calomel, Borax, and Strychnine
Persons in want of articles in his line wodld do vel
to give him call at DR.. Youngs old stand. Every
available means will be used in keeping on hand
general assortment of Drugs and Medicines.
Staunton, Sept A. lS63-tf
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LINcoLN's DRAFr.-The following is list of
the several drafts ordered in the North. 1t
shows that over tsoo malions of men have been
called for, and yet 'the. rebellion is not crush
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JNo. B. HoeH.
Co-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

ME have this day, May 11th, 1868, entered into
w Co-partnership, for the purpose of conducting
the MERCANTILE BUSINESS,
in the town of Staunton under the style and firm Of
P. B. d j. B. H0GE.
~ We solicit the patronage of cur friends and
the public generally. P. b. HOGE.
MAY l9, 1868. JNO. B. H0GE,
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Go. r, 9th Va. Infantry.
ANECpoTE OF GEN. W1sE.-We heard

ANECDoTE OF GEN. W1sE.-We heard
a day or two ago, says the Petersburg
Ecpress, good story told upon Gen.
Wise, which we believe has never been
in print. Whilst encamped on the PEN
inusula he one day was riding along
some road in the vicinity of his quar-
ters, and came upon one of his wagons
which was fast stalled. The driver
was.a white man. Upon seeing this
spectacle he ereined up his horse, and
looking upon John, said: 'Here is a
fine wagon and team going to destruc-
ton for want of a driver" The latter,
fixing his eye upon the General, Instant
ly retorted: eyes, and here is very
fine brigade, too, going to destruction
for want of Brigadier." The General
soon resumed his journey at a quicken
ed pace.
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The undersigned has removed to Dr. Young's old
stand where he will be pleased to his friends and
customers. Having purchased of DR.. Young his en-
sire stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES &c., and having
employed an excellent druggist, he viii carry the
Drug business hoping to receive liberal share of
patronage Cash required on delivery of all articles.
G. G. YEAKLE.
Nor Off
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DIR. ARTHUE

DIR. ARTHUR
HAS returned to Staunton PERMANENTLY. FeR
Ii eight years liberal patronage he -
reviews with much gratitude and ac- 4fEf5P
knowledged thankfulness Rejoicing UYYyA
that he isstirlable to serve his old, tried A1I1
friends with more experience and improved skill dill
igence and faithfuInesss
Oct. Is, 1S61.-tf.
ID pEMOVAL.--DR. ARTHUR has removed his
lb Office diagonally opposite his former place of
business, one door east of Whites Old Corner.
Oct 6, 1S63-tf
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DIR. JAS. H. HARRIS.
SURGEON ~ DENTIST,

Graduate Of TIE Baltimore College of Dental Surgery,
M ILL spend Court week and the two weeks fol-
Wv lowing of every month in Harrisonburg,
where he will be pleased to wait on all those wishing
his professional aid. Aoperations guaranteed equal
to any. Office in HIPS Hotel.
Address, Mt. Meridian, Augusta county, Virginia,
or HarriS6nburg, Rockingham county, Va.
say- Old Gold Plate wanted.
s Feb 6-6rno
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BEYOND QUESTION.

NTE are now receiving supply of TOBACCO o that
w for quality and variety cannot be surpassed in
the State comprising all the different grades running
up from very low price the choicest chew thatcan
be had Merchants viii please examine our stock
before laying in their fall supply
r. j. GLENDY,
O.. og Conr
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n OOD MA C H E s.
VI have removed my Friction Katcb Manutac
tory, to the corner known as "Bicke's Corner OF
Augusta street, opposite the dry goods store of Mr.
owen g. Morris, where shall be prepared to fur
1rlsh Matches by the Gross or Box. These Matches
are extensly ely rsed in Staunton and Richmond and
thought to be fully equal to any sold in this
ket ! shaIl always have supply on hand, as the
M manufactory is kept constantly in operation.
Jan 26-lyr D. e. BLACKBURN.
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Aa III g = -
oFFICE VA. cENTRALR. r.,

@ II E5zazzsss!:ssg gsEssss5zaaalzsssss
OFFICE VA. CENTRAL r.. r.,
RICHMOND, Jan. 18th, 1864.
THANGE OF FSCHEDULE.-On and after FRIDAY,
~ January 18th, 1864, the Mail and Passenger
Train will leave Richmond dsiy. for Staurton, at 9
O'Clock A. M and will leave Staunton at 6:45 A. n,
and arrive in Richmond at P. M The Aecommo-
dation Train between Richmond and Gordonsville is
discontinued until further notice
II. d, WHITCOMB,
Jan 19-tf General superintendent.
TO THE FARMERS OF AUGUSTA
Il C0UNTY.-The undersigned, Committee ap-
pointed disburse the funds of the Corporation for
the relief of the families of Volunteers now in the
field are prepared to purchase wheat four 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. G. WHEAT.
November 3-tf
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II e. q
- Having disposed of our entire Stock of Goods,
and request all persons knowing
TO us open accounts to forw without de-
lay, and pay up, for to give their notes longer in
dulgence cannot be granted. Those having claims
against us ar requested present the samefor pay
ment. CRAWFORD & COCHRAN.
Oct 2s-tf.
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SORGHUM.


TINE oRPLANrING. In our former articles
on this subject we have spoken of the sselec-
ton of land, Equality OF SOIL" preparation of
soil" and smanuring."
We have something to say now as to the
time of planting. Our advice is to plant early.
There are several reasons for this. In the first
place, the seed of the sorghum is hardy; SO
much so, that we have frequently seen it come
up vigorously in the Spring, after lying in the
ground all winter. Any farmer will find, on ex-
amining the lard cultivated in sorghum last
year, that, as soon as a week or two of warm
weather has occurred in April, the seed dropped
in gathering the last crop have germinated and
sent up the little grass-like blades over the sur,
face of the soil. There is not then the same
danger oflosing the seed by the early planting
Of this crop, that there is from too early plant-
ing of corn.
A second circumstance in favor of early plant
ing, is the hardy character of the young plant.
1t is not so sensitive to frost as young corn.--
Hence it runs but little risk from the late frosts
of Spring.
A third argument for planting early, is found
in the fact that the seeds will not bear deep
covering. They should therefore be put into
the soil before the surface has become very dry j.
In this climate tie latter part of April and the
early part of May often give us very dry wealth
er. We would therefore recommend the early
part of April as the safest time to plant crop
of Sorghum.
Fo1rthly, it should be the object of the culti>
vator to give his crop as long growing season
as possible. II the stalks are well matured, they
make q larger quantity and a better quality of
molasses, than they do when cut green, or when
the process of maturing has been cut short by
the early frost of Autumn. Then give the plants
ample time by letting them have an early start.
Again, besides getting better yield of molas-
ses from al early crop, you get better seed for
the next years planting, or for feeding stock !:
and moreover the blades may be secured in
time to escape Frost if the crop comes to ma
turity at an early period.
Filthy, early planting of one crop, leaves the
force of tho farm free to give attention to 9TH
ers. If the Sorghum is planted early in April,
it will not interfere seriously with the corn
planting. The season for planting corn has
range of at least one month after the 18th of
April. Sorghum may be planted during the
first Is days of April, and leave ample time for
planting corn. We, therefore, recommend ear
ly planting.-Ler. Gazette.
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ESCAPED PRISONERS IN OANApA.-A Nortb
Oarolinian, doubtless Col. Winston. of Rock,
ingham county 0giyes an account in the Greens.
boro Patriot, of the escape of himself and
companions from Johnson's Island. through
Canada, Bermuda, &c. In closing, he says:
1T is estimated that over three hundred es-
capped Confederate prisoners are now in Can.
ada waiting an opportunity to get home. To
the Oontederates, one who knows would speak.
cheer up. Our enemies are becoming iisorean.
lied $4,000 Yankee deserters are now in Can
ada. AS to old regiments re-enlistine it is all a
humbug. Their treasury in failing when
this takes place soldiers who fight under thou
sand dollar bounties will not fight. Cheer up.
God with the weapon of right will conquer q,
glorious peace" : : =
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we have been presented with a specfnel 81
soap made by Mrs. Frederick, of Osangab,. z.
Soath Carolina, out of corn sLucks and lsy.--
Ihe ,soapis of excellent quality, quite hapd.
Its cleansing qualities are very good. Fir
cess OF manufacture is quite sin1fe
your shucks as fine as possible, and .hoik
strong ley until the, soap s sptioient
In the absence of GREASE, this Ia
cal mode of makirg spsp
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having claims against nv
IN Department, contracted before the 18th of las
February notified to present them before the 25tt
new issue with the depreciation of the old.
Mar l5-3.s r. TURK,
Capt. & A. @. M.
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r YNCHBURG HOSE AND FIRE INSU-
IL RANCE COMPANY.--Duri the absenceofthe
General Agent viii attend to the issuing Policies
and Renewals
Office in the cold Bell Tavern"
Dec. "a, 1861, JOEL ETTINGER.
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GOOD TIME TO PAY.-I avail myself OF this
VI favorable opportunity to wind up my business,
and therefore request all persons knowing themselves
indebted to come forward and pay up asonger indul
gence cannot be given. All persons having claims
ofany kind whatever against me are requested to
present them Immediately.
Jan I3-tf DAVIS a. KA1SER,
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FRESH GARDEN SEEDS ef all kinds. from
II the Quaker settlement in Loudon, for sale by
CARRIER d PRICE.
March 15-Sts yindicator copy.
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HAVING disposed of our entire stock we viii
Ii proceed forthwith to settle all amounts due the
concern Persons having accounts against the same
will please present them. R0ANE abby.
Dac IA
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II PERAS, and the various other Dyestuffs for
sale at p. II. TR0UT'S
June I6. Drug Store
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j. w. s. II A YLOR,
GROCER AND
Commission Mlsrtbaat,

FIFTH STREET, BETWEEN BROAD AND MARSHALL,
LPichn07ad, Pa.
Selicits liberal terms consignments of all kinds
of Country Produce. To those who favor him with
their patrcnage he promises the highest market pri
for their produce Also, all orders in his trade
promptly filed Jan 12-6mo*
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THE LAST CHANCE !--ALMANACS S-An-
l. other supply Of Duica English Altman acs, for
sale by
March 81 RQRT. COW AN
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-06-01
From the I25th
OK THE FIELD OF BATTLE,
MAY 25th, 1864.

EDS. CHRoNIcLE:-As many anxious
hearts await the result of the battles now
being fought in the South West, 1 take
opportunity to send you a list of casual
ties in this regiment. In two days fight
near Tunnel Hill, our loss was nine killed,
and forty six wounded.
In yesterdays fight. We lost four killed,
and forty wounded. Among the latter
are Col. Opdycke, flesh wound in left arm;
Lit. Col, Moore, left breast. Sigh; Sergt.
John A. Cannon fright leg severely; Corp.
Clinton Phelps, flesh wound in arm;
Corp. James Lanner, wounded in hand;
Corp. Geo. Simpson, in bowels, severe;
Quincy Latin hand fractured; Leonard
Curtis, left hand slight: Charles o. Fitch,
right foot, slight; Senica StJohn, slight
in foot; Jesse Sample, left shoulder severe;
Wm. Mckinley, right thigh, flesh wound;
VIM. A. Dana, right shoulder, since died.
The above are all that have been
wounded from among Trumbull County
men, as far as can be a~scertained.
The battle is still raging furiously.-
While | write my regiment is under COW
er of a hill resting on arms, moment
arially expecting to be marched again in
TO the thickest of the fight. Yesterday
we chardged and took the first line of the
enemy's works. 1t NASHVILLE leading a
charge, waving his sword in advance OF
his regiment, that Col. Opdycke was
wounded. General Harker was thrown
from his horse and badly bruised by the
bursting of a shell, ~justas we reached the
enemy's works. Both Gen. Harker and
Col. Opdycke are doing well: they rode
along the lines to day, encouraging the
men; but neither will be able TO resume
command for several days.
Gen. Hooker drove the enemy, captur,
ing many prisoners and several cannon.
Many brave men are falling; but the glo.
rious old flag is being born to victory
The beginning of the end draws near;
our men never fought better: they strike
for God and Liberty. Respectfully,
CEYLON.