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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-09-14


The signal success that Divine Providence has
recently vouchsafed to the operations Of the united
STATES fleet and army IN the harbor Of Mobile. aud
the reduction Of Fort Powell Fort Gaines and Fort
Morgan. and the glorious achievements of the array
under Major General Sherman, in the State Of
Georgia, resulting in the capture Of the city Of At
lanta, call for dsvout acknowledgement 70 the SD
prene Being in whose hands are the destiBioe of
nations.
It is therefore requested that ca next Sunday,
in all places of Worship in the QnreI Staes thanks
giving be offered to Him for His mercy in preser:
wing cur national existence against the instrgent
rebels who 80 long have beso wasing cruel war
against the Government Of toe Uuited States tor III.
overthrow and also. that prayer may he made t,r
the Divine protection Of brave soldiers add the
leaders IN the Geld. who have ottea and gal
lantly periled their lives in bathing with the en-
envy, and for blessing and comfort from the Father
of Merces to the sick, wounded, sad prisoners, aid
to the orphans and widows of those Who have fallen
in the service of their country and that He x,li
continue te-support the Government Of the United
States against al the efforts Of public enemies and
secret foes ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-09-14

N Us. MILLER CONTINUES TO Acc.
IsA l"'r'a's i ,,:ders BY III. day, week. or no~.
August /, ts6A. IT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
FIGHT AT PORT WALTHALL.

A fight occurred at Port Walthall
five miles from Petersburg, on Saturday
last. 1t ragged from II to 4 10 o.
clock, with an intermission Of half an
hour. The enemy greatly outnumber-
ed us, but were handsomely repulsed,
and retired from the field, leaving
some dead and wounded. The heaviest
fighting was on our left, near the rail-
road, where chiefly South Carolinians
were engaged. Our casualties are IT'S !;
about thirty killed. Prisoners taken
say they belong to Gilmore's corps, and
are recently from Florida, and that
Butler commanded in person. The
enemy lost heavily -prisoners say two
thousand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
Work by Mcneil,

From a telegl aphic despatch dated
Woodstock, May the 9Th, we learn that,
on Monday, the End inst, Mcneil with
so men struck the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at Piedmont, in Hampshire
county. burnt bridge, destroyed ma
chine shop, two freight trains of Gov
eminent stores intercepted and destroy
ed, express overhauled, important mail
matter secured, nine engines burnt, and
six sent up the road under full head Of
steam without engineers. Piedmont is
within six miles of New Greek, where
there is Yankee force. MeNeili's loss
one man and two horses killed. The
damage will amount to 4 or 5 millions.
Thirty-two horses captured and 113
prisoners paroled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

. STAUNToN, Va May I'd, lSG4.
BY virtue Of an order made at a District Court of
she Confederate States for the estern District of
Virginia. held at Stanton, on the and day OF NAV,
1854 referring to the subscriber for settlements the
accounts Of the several Receivers of the said Court
respecting all matters in their hands which have pass
ivelv and also OF all monies since then Collected and
received prior to the settlements directed by said or
der. Notice is hereby given that /. have appointed
the rat day of the term Of the said Court to be held
ut w ytheyle, on the Ath Monday of May, 1854. for
the settlements aforesaid at which time and place
will proceed to execute this order, continuing from
day to day until the said settlements completed
May SITS &c. BOWER, Comm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10


ONIONS OEIoNsi ONIONS = The Columbia
ssSouth Carolinian.'' thus spreads itself ON this
odoriferous subject
The necessity of plentifully planting this veg
etabie s'aromatiquea during the present season
cannot be too warmly impressed upon our pro-
ducers. There is nothing in the entire catalogue
OF sgarden tvucks' which will be more welcome
90 our soldiers there is nothing more refresh
ing, healthy, or convenient for transportation !;
and certainly, as an adjunct of army food, moth
ing could be more savory. In France the onion
has become almost natural vegetable, and
whether IN camp or on a campo ign, it is the
constant companion of the soldier. It is rec
commended by the surgeon, is the pride of the
cook, and the delight of the mess. In our own
army the first article robbed from garden is an
onion. Many time have we seen the poor fell
lows on a long journey nibbling Justify al the
oderiferous bulbs, and with piece Of dry bread
and handful of salt, making the meal denied
by the necessities of the march. We say, there
fore, plant onions the soldiers say plant on
ions the generals join in the request, and let
it, therefore, go forth in trumpet tones through
the length and breadth of the land, PLANT on
TOMS t3s7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Mr.. EDITOR I'll wish to call your attention
and that of tho public, to the fact that a great
many persons have left this county and Rock
ingham for Yankeedom. If / am not mistaken,
there was law passed at the last session of Con-
gress, confiscating the property of all such per-
sons. Now wish to know if such is the fact
why it is that the law has not been enforced
against all such persons. They will, on peace
being proclaimed, return to enjoy their property
as though they were true and loyalFto the Con-
federaey. hope the subject will receive that
attention which it merits.
JUSTICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

FRYE DOLLAR NOTES. Some persons
had baerinduced to believe that when
Congress met it would put FIVE dollar
notes OF the old issue on ali equality
with Treasury notes of the new issue
It will be seen that a resolution, intro
duced by MFR. Swan, of Tennessee, was
agreed to by the House of Represents
tives on Wednesday last, declaring it to
be inexpedient to pass any act for this
purpose. The vote was yeas 81, nays 8.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
RAID IN TIE WEST

We understand that Dublin Depot,
on the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad,
is threatened by a force of the enemy.
of five regiments and len pieces of az
tillery, and that the Salt Works in
Washington county is threatened by
force of ten regiments. A few days
since, probably Friday or Saturday. six
hundred of the enemy came to Lewis
barg in Greenbrier county.
/. s. After portion OF our paper was
worked off we received the news that
the enemy had taken the Salt Works.
Gen. jenkins wounded and in the enc.
ny's hands. The enemy being in large
force will probably aim to take Lynch
burg. Dublin also captured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

az We think it probable that the
enemy have, by this time, advanced
upon Genl. Johnston, and that when
We get the news we will hear of great
battle there. Genl. Johnston's army is
in good trim and fine spirits and will
make gallant fight. Tho past and
present weeks will be memorable ones
in our history.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
TO ROAD MAKERS.

desire to have the
STANTON AND PARKERsBURG TURNPIKE
repaired as far praeticabe as soon as possible
By re opening the side-dtches, filing up ruts and
leveling the road, removing loose rocks and repair
ing culEers.
~ viii, therefore, receive Sealed Proposals, until
the Goth day of May, 1864,
from al persons who may desire to enter into Con-
tracts to repair said Road or any part thereof
aooVe. Security for the performance of Contracts
viii be required and the work be completed speed.
iy the time to eextended according the extent OF
the Contract.
Address, Sealed Proposals. TO me at Staunton, Va
May 10-St g. W. BERLIN.
Superintendent of the S. t. P. Turnpike.
Yindieator COPY. - - stA. 49,. -.tEl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

How To MAKE SUGAR FROM SORGHUM, We
have a letter from Mrs. DR.. Ewing, of Bed
ford, describing the process by which she sue
ceeded in making sugar of Sorghum syrup
The syrup must be male of cane thoroughly
ripe, Boil until the Syrup becomes very thick,
clarifying in the meantime with lime water or
soda. When the syrup has been reduced TO a
proper consistency, pour it eff into shallow ves-
sells, not to be disturbed until 1t graduates. -
After this is done separate the syrup by straiHiDg
through muslin or other open cloth. Then
spreaa6he sugar, and let it dry In the shade
The boiling may be done IN eitI.er iron or cop
per kettles. The sugar made by Mrs. Ewing
Is Of Sorghum Esised from the black Seed
There is animpression that only the red seed
plant win make sugar, but this is a mistake, as
Mrs. E's experiment proves. As to the yield,
she says thatsof two tablespoons full of syrup
she made one CT sugar. She thinks, however,
that this Is not far test OF the YIELD and that
the quantity can be increased.
Now that it is proven beyond doubt that SUI
gar can be made from Sorghum, let every farms
or prepare to produce not only enough for his
own use, but to sell TO others, and there win be
no further lack of that most useful article OF
consnmptio LgacA6ang Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
2QnA REWARDtl

RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 18th of
April, Negroes A negro woman, named SARAH
about 20 years of age, about feet or inches high
very black skin, with short upper llp and long white
teeth She sneaks in rather Yaukeelike style when
addtessed. She was raIsed in Hardy county, and
sold in Richmond by E. Ell. Stokes for Mr. Ward OF
Hardy county HARRY, yellow boy, rather under
size and Ohm, yellow boy, 20 years old, very
time aud in the same lot. i wit give the above re
wad, Slo0 for the capture of either of them and
their confinement so that can rreover them
May 10-4ts* w. H, THACKSTON. s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

An IMPORTANT SUGGEsTIo N.-A Con-
federate officer. in the field, and one
who has seen hard service, says the Dis
patch, suggests that the comnandants
|of stationary posts throughout the Con-
federacy be required by the Govern
meat to take possession of unoccupied
lands in their vicinity, and work them
for the production OF vegetables, corn,
and other articles Of food essential to
the support Of the army and people
In this way they could raise an album
dance for their own support and thus
relieve the Consmissary Department
Of a heavy draft. Such an employ
ment would also add to the. health of
the soldiers, relieve them of the tedium
of camp lie, and in every way promote
their comfort.
Every plan for increasing the supply
of food should receive the hearty sup
pert of the Government and people
We, therefore, commend this sugges
ton most cordially to the attention of
the authorities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
Z. MAgzY,
Seeratar

CULTIVATION OF THE SoIL.-The jour-
nails of the country, says the Richmond
Dispatch, can do no better service to
the Confederate cause than to keep be-
fore the people the vital Importance OF
this subject. Every energy OF the people
should be devoted to. production. Eve
ry resource that experience, ingenuity
and practical skill can suggest should
be tested to the utmost to produce food
forslnan and beast. The military danger
is one which we can look in the face,
and of which there need DO no terror,
But who can fight against efficiency Of
supplies ? Not OR soldiers, except those
in stationary camps.) for they are COM
batting different enemy. The men
who cultivate the soil compose an army
tot inferior in importance to that which
is in the field. We invoke them to
spare no pains in the performance OF
their duty. If one crop fails, try anoth-
er. We should be glad to see our scien-
tifc agriculturists giving their attention
to this subject, and publish such hints,
suggestions, ard advice as will be Of use
in increasing and diversifying produc-
lion. The hands of every man not in the
army should be in the fields, and the
prayers of good men should rise as earn
asfly to heaven for bounteous harvests
as for successful battles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
VIM. A. BURNETT. D. G
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT, |
reil Qkfh 1874

ApFll zotAg 1904
On motion it ia ordered, that sbs order of this Court
entered on the 2zd day of Feb, 1854 be, and the
same is hereby so modi6ed as to empower the County
agests authorized to procure and distribute supplies
to the families of soldiers, disregard the Emit of
prices prescribed by said order and purchase such
supplies as may be absolutely necessary for tie sup
port of the needy families of Soldiers at the best pri
ces 1t which they be bought, and that in making
Distribution and sale Of such supplies 10 the Soldiers
families the sad agents. at their discretion, in
of absolute necessity may furnish the supples requir
ed to protect such families from actual want even to
aa amount greater than can lie paid for out Of the
funds allowed to such families. aud that such agents
shall keep accurate Of the and renOr
the same Tor levy at the next June term; and that
the said ORDER is further modified so TO authorize
the said County agents to make the purchases aud
Imrressments authorized by said order, NOS only with
In their respective Magiseral Districts but anywhere
within the county.
And il is further ordered that hereafter the families
of persons who entered the Military service as subst
tutes for others, ard who are now and NAV continue
active service shall be provided for as other Sol
dleIs families, such substitutes being low liable 10
service themselves under the act of Congress.
- 49, Copy--Teste,
May Sgt WM. A. BURNETT, D..
NOTICE .s-salt in exchange Tor Grain, at Fish
IN ersviile and Waynesboro'. bushei Of Salt for
s bushel of Corn or Rye. bnshel of Salt for two
bushels OF Oats pound of Salt for pound OF heat,
six bushels salt for a barrel of -four. Persons who
have made engagements With Mr.. Hooke can have
them complied with at the places above named. The
salt is atlhese places. They will find an agent at
each of these places at all times.
r. K THOMPSON,
Nav s-sts* Agent for Va. Saltworkss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

SENTENCED TO DEATH Andy Har-
man, Of Pendleton county, a member Of
Imboden's command, charged with de-
sertion and connection with the Swamp
Dragons, was last week found guilty by
the Court Martial which has been in
session in Harrisonburg for some time,
and sentenced to be "shot to death" on
Saturday last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

CULTIVATION OF CHINESE SUGAR CASE.--We
have time and again called the attention of our
farmers to the great necessity of cultiyating the
Chinese Sugar Cane, from which to make their
own sugar and molasses, but the Importance OF
their doing SO would justify repetition of the
advice daily. The farmer who has plenty of
syrup can get along with one third of the meat
he would otherwise use, and in this view, If In
no other, in the probable great scarcity OF pork
another year, the suggestion should command
their warm approval The idea of doing with
out sugar is mo- be thought of for moment
It will deyolve, then, upon cur farmers to make
their own sugar, and they, can do SO at small ex-
pense of time and trouble. To enable themGto
enter Understandings upon the work, we APP
pend the directions for the cultivation of the
Chinese Sugar Cane-with the method OF making
both sugar end molasses successfully practiced
for several years by an intelligent and practical
farmer of Bedford county which will be found
of much interest to those who have never Guilt
waited the article:ef
First, Good soil is requisite. It should be
driiied in rows three and half feet apart. and
thinned out TO single stalk SIX inches apart in
the row, and cultivated as corn.
When in the dough state strip OIL the fodder
or blades, haul it to the mill and tap it.
: The mill may be of wooden rollers. Cast iron
ones viii press out one fourth more of the juice.
Eyaporating Shallow sheet iron pans are
best, but iron kettles viii do. Keep up brisk
fire, skimming all the while until it has reached
the desired point that is of the consistency of
Molasses, and it is equal or superior to New
Orleans best.
Yield 200 gallons per acre~double that has
bseu made.
plug, Set them Iasaa warm room and I'LL up
with syrup to gfan6iote. In from two TO ten
days, according to temperature and quality of
syrup, draw out the plug and let the Molasses
draw off.
It is valuable as forage crop. The yield is
heavy. 1t fattens horses, cattle and hogs, aud
improves the quality and quantity of milk and
hutteF. Lynch. Repub lican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
FIVE DoLLAR NOTES.

Finding that others viii not receive
from US flee dollar notes except at dis
count of 80 1-3 per cent, we cannot af-
lord to receive them except at the same
discount. From this date, we must be
paid either in the new issre at par, or
in the old issue subject to discount of
33 1-3 per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
MISCELLANEOUS.


NJ u n A -
v Sc Nt In The Court of Augusta
County April 25th, 1854 We doth APPOINT the fol-
lowing named freehoders Of the County to superin-
tend the general election to be held the 9Th Thurs
day IN May next for the eeetIon of Clerks Sheriff
Commemorative Attorney, Justices of the Peace.
Constables Commissioners of the Revenue Oyerseers
OF the Poor Surveyor and other County officers that
may be to elect as required By law Aud the Court
doth also appoint the officers hereinafter named to
conduct the said eecton, at the Court House and
each other place of voting in this county, viz:
At As Court Houss- Commissioners VIM p Tate,
VIVA. b. Kayser, Thornton Kerry, G.. c. Francesca
aud David S. Young. Officer, III. Fl. Peck.
Second Djstriot-Johu EyaAs, John Trimbls, VIM
III Slanker, CARRIER and VIM II Donaghe Off,
Ger, VIM Belthis.
CFai9seaIs-Dr BashaW, Luke Woodward, VIM
4. rTmstrong, A Young, and Supple. Officer, Jas
NJ King.
Atddge5rook. -Riijah Hogshead. Mcphesters Nc
Cutchen. VIM Dunlap, VIM Thompson, and Samuel
Kerr. Officer, ThomasS Coalter.
GrtsnosHs-John New ton, Lewis Bzmgardner, Jno
Aerrets, John Shultz and Adam M Hawps. 0ficer,
John ToWbeTman.
Sseart's Draft-Adsm MeChesnay, Hugh G Guth-
RE, Thomas Jonnsen, Joseph Long and Jacob Van.
Lear OAcer, m L TaaLeaT
Fsshersoass- franklin McCue, John Brcwn. Geo
7. Antrim, VIM Caldwell and John Hamilton or
fcer, Philip Sehmucker
Eese Hps-James Stout, Ersswell, Nathaniel
Kerr, Thornton Stout and Geo G Robertson. Of
kcer, John Myers.
M. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ByeLly, j j NOnderliek,
/ DR. Walker, James A Patterson and Abraham Mohler
Officer, Benjamin Craig
Ii. Sidnsg.-A Il. Ross, John McCue, Isaac
Parkns Thomas Parke and Robert Harnsberger
Officer, Chas Hyde.
-Ap,sag Esg 3 ally Dsnlap, Theophilus Gamble,
VIM II Gamble, Jaeob Shreckhise, and Dr. Samuel Z
Hendren. officer, VIM D Poe.
Ut Scion John G Fulton, Samuel Bell, J Err.
vim, DAM Forrer and Andrew b. Rodgers Officer,
Robt Eubank.
ChtreResHs. Harvey Bear, Bfhraim Gaeding, DR.
Joseph Wilson, Henry seig and Sterrett, Or
fcer, B Lightner.
Segoops's DspOt-6Feorge Wilson, George Shuey.
g Wayland, Jacob Baylor and George f. Hoover.
Officer Geo W Swoope
MiJepoy-Wm Rush, A NJ Moore, Jas Henry,
d McGutin and john III Rush. Officer, DR. A J Ham
ilton
Assop9rt- Frank Hiie, John C Ectard, Or John
MeChesney, James Martin and Wm Steele. Of
6esr S Turk.
Dserfsl6. Jos Mann, Jacob Beck. Renix Hodge
Dr. Wm AcCutchen and Jas Crawford. Officer, Thos.
E Montgomery.
SAeyqedo.-Wm Bridge, Dsu2 ] Shaw, G Stu.
art Samuel Hunter and Jonathan Balsisy Or
Ger. Philip Kihan.
ParpGssus-Thomas Hogshead, Edgar Crawford,
Chesley Kinney. James Byers and Martin Whitmore.
Officer, Jas A Hamrck.
Voynesboro'-Wn w. King, r. Terrell, John B.
Smith, John Bell and Wm WithIOw, Jr. Officer,
VIM L Mowry.
VIM. 4. BURNETT. D. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

GEN D. Fl. H1Ll-A correspon-
dent of the Augusta Sentinel says
Gen. d. Ell. Hill is now acting as
valuntee. aid to Gen Beauregard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

DoNAmoN.-Edward W. Spiller, Esq,
of Atlanta, formerly of Baltimore, has
RENTED, by Southern Express Compa-
ny, one thousand dollars, TO be used by
Col. Kane, at his discretion, for the
Mary land lire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
-
ANTI-LICENSE Law

~ F.. I II
When pissed by the Legislature, we publish
ed the ANTI LICENSE LAW, but as it may have
been overlooked BY some, or its character for
gotten, we re-publishi it below:
A BILL to prohibit the granting of ordinary
licenses at specified places ia the Common
wealth.
SECTION l. Be it enected by the General AS
sembly That 1T shall not be lawful fer any court
of this Commonwealth to grant license to keen
an ordinary to any person within city or
town, or within five miles of the limits thereof
or at any depot, station or other point OF any
railroad.
SECTION 2. Any person who shall, without
nrst naylng obtained an ordinary license sell by
retail, wine, ardent spirits, or mixture there
OF, ale, porter, or beer, or such like drinks. to
De drunk IN or at the place Of sale, shall, In
addition to the penalty now prescribed by law,
iorieit the tenement where the sale is made. if
ne Is the owner thereof, or such idterest as he
may nave therein ii he is the lessee and shall
moreover forfeit the stock of liquors on hand
and all tho personal property used insuch bnsi-
ness.
This bill shall be in force from its passage.
Who 'PRooLAImED WAR. n--The New York
Times, an accredited leading Republican paper.
and the especial organ in New York of the Adj
ministration, in its issue of the 9Th March, 1864
in an editorial taking issue with Thaddeus Ste
vens for stating that the rebel States are bel
igerents and shat they are no longer in the
Union, writes this down as q fact that cannot
be gainsayed:
The Confederacy wanted peace, and sent
Commissioners to Washington to receive it,
We would not receive them, and proclaim
ed war They accepted war The question
who fred the first gun is nothing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

s Supplies designed for our SOL
diers sent TO the Quartermasters Office
to the care Of n. K. Trout, Esp, will be
forwarded to their destination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10
JUSTICE.
For the Spectator.

1t lis understood that Mr.. a. ]. CARRIER declines
reelection as Overseer of the Poor. We desire
to see JOHN TRIMBLE elected in his place.
May 10, 1864. MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

W The news from West ofthe MIS-
sissippi is still favorable. 1t is report
ed that Gen. Price {OLD Pap has Gen.
Steele surrounded, and will capture his
whole command. The news from all
quarters is still bright and cheering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

sA Ono hundred aud twenty wound
ed soldiers arrived here yesterday even
ing. Our ladieo, like angels of mercy,
ministered to their wants, and furnish
ed them with refreshments before they
were sent 10 the Hospital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-10

1880 AOOOUI IsEM IN 10, &c =
issued to them last Fall. They are much needed to
equip the Reserves" and 1t is hoped that no time
lay will seriously barrass ths organization OF the
present force and Officers failing return them will
be held strictly accountable under the law.
BEVERLY RANDOLPH,
May 10 st Major Oam'g Staupton Ord. Depot