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MISCELLANEOUS.

THREE MARES STOLEN---
Il 8 800 REWARD
Stolen, sometime last week, Iom Rosser's Damp,
near Timberville, Rockingham county, Three Mares,
of the following description; 1st Julia,
A Dark Bay,
IL years old this Spring, no white marks except q
small spot between the root 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 foal This mare is sal
to have been sold between Harrisonburg and Stann.
ton. 3D., Betty,
A Bright Bay,
years old this coming Spring right hind foot white
small spot in the forehead head oval.
/ will pay $500 reward for the three mares, OF
5000 each fer either, or for information by which
they may be obtained.
Feb 16-tf HENRY TANQUARY.
Staunton Spectator insert till forbid, and charge
Mr.. Tanquary.- Rock. Register.
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Love UNp1M1N1sHEp By AmpurAr1oN.-The

LOVE UNDIMINIsHED By AMPUTATIoN.--The
following is an old story, but has the merit of
being true as well as apropos to the times
Commodore Barclay, who fought the battle of
Lake Erie against Perry, was engaged to be mar
ried to fine English girl. At Trafalgar, with
Nelson, he had lost an arm. At Lake Erie he
lost a leg. On,eturning to England, feeling his
condition very acutely, be sent a friend to the
betrotted to tell her that, under the circumstan>
ces N viii ch he found himself, he considered
her released from sll engagements to him. The
lady heard the message, ther said to the friend;
"Edward thinks / may wish our engagement
broken because of his misfortune, does he9-
Tell him that if he only brings back to England
body enough to hold the soul be carried away
with him, I'll marry him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

Lady. Wortley Montague, the famous wit and
beauty, made. the most sarcastic observation
that was ever published about her sex. sit
goes far, said that lady, TO reconcile me to be-
ing woman, when | reflect that | am thas in
no danger of ever marrying one!' What if a
man had said thatg But see how another lady,
the unhappy Countess of Lanysfelt, inverted the
sentiment and turned the satire into the most
delicate and generous of compliments. / never
behold a beautiful woman, said Lola Montez in
one of her lectures, "but fall in love with her
myself, and wish were man that / might
marry herr
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POETRY.
The Super1uouS Man,

1t is ascertaned by the inspection of the registers
many countries, that tho uniform proportion Of
eet to marriage, every twenty first is naturally su
erdous.- -aSntsts's Treatise on Population.
have long been puzzled to guess,
And SO have frequently said,
What the reason really could be
That never have happened to wed
But now it is PERFECTLY clear
am under a natural ban;
The girls are already assigned
And Pm supertous man
Those clever statistical chaps
Declare the numerical to run
Ofwomen and men in the world,
Is Twenty to Twenty and one;
And hence in the pairing, you see,
Since the wooing and Wedding began,
Fer every connubial score,
They've got superfuous man!
By twenties and twenties they go,
And g;ddily rush to their fate,
For none of the number, of course,
Can fail Of a ooniugal mate;
And while they are yielding in scores
TO Natures infexible plan,
There's never a woman for me-
For I'm superfuous mani
It isn't that am churI,
To solitude over inclined,
It isn't that am at fault
In morals, or manners or mind;
Then what is the reason you ask,
! am still with the bachelor clan !?
merely was numbered amiss-
And Pm superfous mani
It isn't that am in want
0fpersonal beauty or grace.
For many man with wife
Is ugEer far in the face;
Indeed, among elegant men,
| fancy myself in the van,
But what is the value Of that
When I'm superhuous man
Although am fond of the girls
For aught could ever discern,
The tender emotions feel
Is one that may never return;
'Tis idle to quarrel with fate,
For struggle as hard as can,
They're mated already, you know
And I'm superfous man!
No wonder grumble at times,
With women SO pretty and plenty,
To know that never was born
To figure as one of the Twenty;
But yet, when the average lot
With critical vision scan,
think it may be for the best
That I'm q superhous man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

PLANT MUsTA aD-Every one who has gar
den should plant mustard--white if they can get
it, any kind, if they cannot. 1t is very scarce
and high, and unless something is done soon, it
cannot be procured at all. The cultivation
pays, and pays finely, too. We have heard OF
gentleman who lives near Columbus, who,
by mistake, planted mustard, instead ofturnips.
The crop'yielded largely, and the gentleman sold
hismustard at three dollars pen pound. 0osums-
bus Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

THE Way TO GROW R1oH. Nothing is more
easy than to grow rich. 1t is to trust nobody,
to befriend none; to heap interests upon inter-
ests, cent upon cent; to destroy all the finer
feelings of nature, and be rendered near, mis-
erable and despised, for some twenty or thirty
years, and riches will come as sure as disease,
disappointment and miserable death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

COMFORTING TO OLD MADs.-There is place
in New Hampshire where they never have any
old maids, When a girl reaches the age of
twenty, and is still unmarried, the young fell
lows club together and draw lots for her.
These who lose the chance, pay a bonus to the
one who gets her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

THE EMPRESS EUaENIB.--The beautiful En-
press Eugene is said to be in the highest health.
1t is stated by prees correspondent that recent
ly she was on hunt in the forest of st. Cloud,
and brought down nineteen birds with her own
gun. The writer adds; ''She is possessed of
amazing powers of physical endurance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

PRAoTIoAL AmALGATIoN.--T.he other day Ma
ry Mcdonnell, of Chicago, prefered q charge of
seduction against John Johnston. Mary is a
white woman, twenty-three years of age John
is negro, not twenty years old. He was held to
bail in the sum of seven thousand dollars.
A greenhorn, standing by sewing machine,
at which a handsome young lady was at work,
looking alternately at the machine and at its
fair operator, at length gave vent to his admi-
ration with: "3y golly it's purity" specially
the part covered with caliker.n
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q S0 X e w A X D,

QE0 II f. W A K ID,
Runaway from the Elizabeth Furnace, on the 1st of
March, Negro man, named
HART WELL L,
belonging to E. j.. Baker, OF Louisa county. Said
boy is about feet 10 inches high of bright ginger
about 30 years old. He was hired to Mr. J. &. Tim
berlake last year. and have no doubt but that he
is now lurking about Staunton, or Mr. Timberlake's
chopping, near Staunton, We will pay the above
reward for the apprehension Of Har# ell If lodged in
Jail so that we can get him.
Mar 15-4is* d. Il FL FORRER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

To BE TAxED.-The Secretary OF the
Treasury has decided that the whole
annual compensation of Methodist
Ministers will be taxed as salary under
the provisions of section7 of the tax acts
provided the same exceeds the annual
sum of $1,000. 50 ss a.s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

The DARKEY.-A negro regiment was
recently attacked, near Yazoo City, by
our cavalry, and the last one of them
killed. The men composing the caval-
ry were maddened TO frenzy by the bru-
tai atrocities of these negroes while I'M.
der the protection of Yankee baYonets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

A box "a by is inches, % deep, contains one
barrel.
A box 16 by 1e 1-2 inches, s deep, contains
one bushel.
A box by IL inches, 8 deep contains I
peck.
A box by 4inches, IL deep, contains 1>2
gallon.
A box 4 by inches, 2 2 deep, contains ]
quart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

~ C. YEAKLE. has just arrived from Dixie,
VI . with fine assortment of DIR UGS and 9
MEDICINES, consisting in part as follows
Soda, Sulphur, Indigo, Copperas, Alum, AS -
safoetda Cream of Tartar Davis Pain Killer, EPSON,
Salts, Castor Oil, Gum Arabic, Gum Camphor, Sweet
Spirits Nitre Balsam, Copavia Sugar OF Lead, Iodide
Potash, Chloroform Calomel, Borax and Strychnine.
Persons in want of articles in his line wodld do well
to give him call at DR.. Young's old stand. Every
available means will be used in keeping on hand q
general assortment of Drugs and Medicines.
Staunton, Sept. e. IS83-tf
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WEIGHTS and MEAsUREs.--Persons are fre-
quently puzzled in their daily transactions, to
ascertain what such and such an article ought
to weigh per bushel. Here is a table which all
would do well to cut out and preserve. 1t will
nrove valuable for reference:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

PLAIN TALK.-President Lincoln has violated
his faith, and Congress has violated It's faith
Both have set ths Constitution at defiance in
the prosecution Of the Was.--LQgisgs5ls Jour
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

WE have this day, May 11th, 1868, entered into
w Oo-partnership, for the purpose Of feonducting
the MERCANTILE BUSINESS,
in the town of Staunton, under the style and firm of
P. B. d j. b. H0GE.
M We solicit the patronage of cur friends and
the public generally. p. B. H0GE.
Nav 49, 1855 JNO. B. HOGE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

The news from Mary and reprssa7
the poor negroes as fleeing to
Liacoln's copscsipt 9ttse1s,
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RICHMOND, Jan. 18th, 1854 (
GHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On and after FHIpAY,
" January 18th, 1864, the Mail and Passen ger
Train will leave Richmond, daily. for Staunton at
O'clock A. M, and will leave Staunton at GAS A. NJ,
and arrive in Richmond at P. n. The Ascomno-
dation Train between Richmond and Gordonsvllle is
discontinued until further notice.
II. d. WHITCOMB,
Jan 19--tf General Superintendent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

ITO THE FARMERS OF AUGUSTA
L C0UNTY.-The Undersigned q Committee APP
pointed dsburss the funds of the Corporation for
the relief of the families of Volunteers now in the
field prepared to purchase wheat four corn, rye
and wood. They sell to the above families at about
half price, and they earnestly request those far
mers W who have the above articles for sale to Civ
them call before disposng of them else where.
j. w. CRAWFORD.
w. B. KAYSER.
J. G. WHEAT.
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NEW MILITARY HOOKS.

NEW MILITARY BOOKS.
Cavalry Drill and Sabre Exercise, by Geo. Patten.
Notes on Artillery, by w Leroy Brown.
The Volunteer 8 Hand Book, by Cap. J. K. Lee.
Cary g Bayonet Exercise and Skrmish Drill.
Volunteers Camp and Field Book, by Jno Curry.
instruction for Field Artillery, from Gilhams Man
ual.
The Field Manual for the use of Officers on Ord
nance Duty.
The First Year the War.
The Second Battle of Manassas.
The Partisan Leader.
War Songs of the South.
Napoleons Maxims of War.
just received and for sale by
ec2-tf ROBERT CowAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

CHEAP SoAP--Six pounds of potash, four
pounds Of lard, fourth of a pound Of rosin-beas
up the rosin- mix up all together we'll, and set
aside for five days, then put the whole into a
ten gallon cask of warm water, and stir twice a
day for ten days, at the expiration of which
time you will have one hundred pounds OF ex,
eellent soap. So
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

From NoRTHi .ALABAMA.--The Division of
the Yankee General Dodge has crossed the Ten
nessee River, and isyepresented to be deyasta-
ting the country on Ills side, in the vicinity of
Decatur.
A party of State militia, about seventy in
number, under command q Captain Smith and
Colonel Samuel G. Henry, 6 the 9th Alabama
Volunteers, crossed the Tennessee at Clays-
vile, Marshall county, recently, and attacked a
party OF one hundred Yankee csyalry, killing
FIVE and capturing fifty thine, with heir horses,
arms and accoutrements. The party, returned
with the loss of two men, bringing theN prison.
ers and are now armed with the Spencer rifle,
trophies of their victory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-04-05

The New York Tribune monrns over the OBJ
stacles the government has to contend against.
Zone year ago." says Greeley, ''our cause not
only ran, but leaped and bounded over every
thing; now it merely walks, and sometimes
stpmbles,n
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MIsCELLANEOUS.

LUSK &c CO.,
JORDARS POINT,
Lexington, Va.
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r Asst NOTICE.
NOTTGE
REYOND QUESTION.

ME arenow receivinga supply Of TOBACCO that
w for quality and variety cannot be surpassed in
the State, comprising all the different grades running
up from very low price to the choicest chew thatc
be had. Merchants viii please examine our stock
b. J. GLENDY,
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GOOD TIME TO PAY avail myself of this
VI favorable opportunity to wind up my business,
snd therefore request all persons knowing themselves
indebted to come forward and pay np aslonger ndul
gence cannot be given. All persons having claims
OF any kind whatever against me are requested to
present them Immediately
Jan I3-tf. DAVIS a. kAfSERs i
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co-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

P. B. HoGE.
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HAVENG disposed of our entire stock, We vii
Ii proceed forthwith to settle all amounts due the
concern. Persons having accounts against the same
will please present them. R0ANE ABBY.
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subject to the tax and those not subject shall be
left TO the good faith of each State and the certh-
cate of the Governor thereof shall in each case be
conclusive.
IL That treasury notes heretofore issued, bear
ing interest at the rate of 81 80 on the 500 per
annum, shall no longer be received in payment OF
public dues, but shall be deemed and considered
bonds of the Confederate States, payable two years
after the ratification of treaty of peace with the
United States bearing the rate of interest specified
on their face payable on the 1s of January in each
and every year.
IA. That me Secretary of the Treasury be and
he is hereby authorized in case the exigences Of
the government should require it, to pay the demand
of any public creditor whose debt may be contract
ed after the passage of this act, willing to receive
the same in a certificate of Indebtedness to be is
sued by said Secretary in such form as he may
deem proper payable two years after the ratihca-
ton of treaty of peace with the q. States, bearing
interest at the rate of six per cent per annum pay
able sem-annuaily, and transferable only by spe-
cial endorsement under regulations prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury, and said certificates
shall be exempt from taxation in principal and in
tereSt.
I5 The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized
to increase the number of repositories so as to meet
the requirements of this act, and with that view to
employ such of the banks Of the several States as
he may deem expedient.
TO- The Secretary of the Treasury shall forth
with advertise this act in such newspapers publish
ed in the several States and by such other means
shall secure immediate publicity, and the Sec'y
of War and the Sec'y Of the Navy shall each cause
it to be published in general orders for tho norma>
ton of the army and navy.
II. The 42d section of the act for the assessment
and collection of taxes, approved May lst 1868, is
hereby repealed
IS. The Secretary Of the Treasury is hereby
thorzed and required, upon the application of the
holder of any call certifcate-which by the first
section of the act to provide for the funding and
further issue of treasury notes." approved March
Odd, 1868, required to be ''thereafter deemed to
be bond"-to issue to such holder bond therefor
upon the terms provided by said act.
Adopted February II, 1864
[NoTE.--The AID section of the Assessment
Act, which the above law repeats, allowed tax
payers to pay into the Treasury in advance such
they might choose account of taxes to
against them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
TO the Voters of Union County.

FELLOW CITIZENS: | a candidate for your suf-
frageS at the next ensuing election for Sheriff in the
Comfy Of Union. My connection with the army how
ever, has for some months removed me from that Emi
Lar intercourse with you that would generally be de-
sirable. But trusting that | may have due allow
for this seeming Inconvenience, with view to
repeated expressions of desire that should become
a candidate, have consented to do so-though under
vastly different circumstances from those which sur
rounded four years ago Many of you have realized
the hardsiips of and the dangers of battle; but
without recalling the past let look hopefully the
future, and permit me, in grateful acknowledgement
of the favors received at your hands then, with many
others previous to that time, to ask cordial sup
port If elected, will use what industry and
ability possess fulfill the obligations Of the office
in such manner as hope may ever be satisfactory
you. On the contrary, if | am not elected shall
consider that you have done me wrong and that L
have right criticise because your sufrages
against But am fully sensible of the distinction
conferred, by being elected the position for which
candidate, and shall be proud to receive your
votes as shall ever be earnest and faithful to prove
myself worthy of the responsible trust imposed by the
same. And in conclusion, allow me to hope you will
rcmepher your friend, and the day of election Il
ticket for the same w. H. COLLINS,
Co, A, 4th N. G. Cavalry,
March %, 1864 pd GOrdon's Brigade.
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thereof or of the means of sulvating the same by
reason of the presence the proximity of the
nv. the assessment on such property may be re-
dueed, in proportion to the damage sustained by
the owner, or the tax assessed thereon may be re-
duced in the ratio by the district collector,
satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the own
er assessor.
Sec o. That the taxes property laid for the
year 1864, shall be assessed on the day of the
passage of this act and be due and collected the
first of June next, after practicable,
allowing an extension of ninety days West of the
Mississippi river. The additional taxes incomes
or profits for the year 1863 levied by this act. shall
be assessed and collected forthwith; and the taxes
on incomes profits for the year 1864, shall be
sessed and collected according to the provisions of
the tax and assessment acts of 1868.
Sec I. So much of the tax act of the Oath day of
April, 1868, as levies tax on incomes derived from
property effects the amount or value of which
tax is levied by this act, and also the first section
of said act, suspended for the year 1864 and no
estimated rent, hire or interest property or cred
its herein taxed dd uatorem shall be assessed
taxed as incomes under the tax act of 1868.
Sec 8. That the tax imposed by this act on bonds
of the Confederate States heretofore issued, shall
in no case exceed the intesest the same, and
such bonds, when held by or for minors or lunatics
shall be exempt from the tax in all where the
interest on the shall not exceed one thousand
dollars
TAdopted in February, 1864
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3,7OO BOXES
OF
THE SOUTHERN HEPATIC PILLS

Have been ordered in one day. Wherever known their
continues. Without putting, they have gained
ground by their real value BklS-More than five hun
dred persons are known to have been cured by these
Plls.%ESQ
This excellent family medicine is recommended by
the propretors good for Diseases of the Liver His
correspondents say that they also cure Bilious Rheu-
matism Pneumonia, Chills and Ferers Bilious Feye
Piles and Worms. They are perfectly safe medicine
Peter Walden, Esq, of Dinwddie county, Va, after
describing remarkable in his family Of Bilious
Rheumatism and Pleurisy, says: My Doctors bill has
been heretofore from $I75 to $500 per year. have
used ther4 hese pils) for family, which consists Of
eighteen white and colored, and have not called in
Doctor. This is great saving. They certainly are
the best family medicine ever discovered.
Rev. John w. Potter, of Greene county North Caro-
lima, had suffered twelve years from diseased liver,
which the physicians had not been able to lie
says: 81 commenced taking the Hepatic Pills with no
confidence in them. They acted like a charm on me.
From that hour l have improved, | have pcrseyered
in their use, until now, by Gods blessing, am well
and hearty. had a negro man who, ne believe, WAS
saved from death by dose Of these Pills My Doctors
bill nually from $1,000 $780, but hayo bad no
use for physician since"
Col Jc I'm Wright, of Goldsboro, n. c., (Aug. "a,
1922 IS: 81 have used the Southern Hepac Pills
in my family here and also my plantation in Ala
bama, and always with success. / have valuaoIe
servant girl who had been long time under treatment
for consumption, without receiving any benefit. AZ
most in her extremity was induced 20 try the Hcpae
Pills. Tl.ey were given according to directions and
she is well, entirely restored by them. similar
case occurred among my servants in Alabama. for
liver and lung diseases have perfect confidence IN
them"
Full directions and other certificates will be found
the wrapper OF each box.
Price, So 90 a box. For $50 dozen boxes will he
sent b. mail, free to any part of the Confederacy
Still greater discount to Druggists, others buying
by the gross Not less than dozen need be ordered.
Reiailed generally by the Druggists and in Charlotte
n. c., by 7. SCARF.
The address of the Proprietor is GEORGE W.
DEEMS, Wilson, N. @.
Aug 20, 1853
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TAKEN UP

And committed to the Jail of NeckIenbnrg county.
On the 18th OF February last, negro who saws
her name IS LUCY and belongs Nick Davis of Rich
mond Said negro is about Is years DID, very black
and rather under medium size She says that she
persuaded off from Richmond by man who gave his
name as Robinson. She arrested on the cars on
the n. C. Railroad near Charlotte. N. c. The owner
is hereby notified to forward. prove property.
pay charges and take her away, she will be dealt
with the law directs.
R. N. WHITE, Sheriff.
March Is, 1864 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
For the LEGISLATURE.

Believing that the county of Mecklenburg has been
well represented in the person of JOHN L. BROWN,
who has proven to be prompt, active and faithful
public servant many of his constituents desire his re-
election, and hereby announce him candidate for the
House Of Commons at the election in August next Mr.
Brown good business man. and the services of such
men needed now in our legislative halls.
March Is 1864. pd VOTERS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
Announcement.

MONROE, N. c., March 18th, 1864.
We take the liberty of announcing Col SAMUEL
H. WALKUP of the 48th N G. Regiment, candi-
date for the Senate composed of ii counties of Union
and Arson: Also THOMAS MARSH, ESQ.,, to repre-
sent the county of Union in the Commons in the next
General Assembly of North Carolina.
SEVERAL CITIZENS
March Is te-pd Of Union County.