Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-03-08
For THE SPECTATOR.

ful recipients. ID. LILLEY,
1t. Col. Commanding 25tL Va. Ragt.
For THE SPECTATOR.
Mr.. EDITOR II wish to correct n.iaappre-
hens ion in cali in the Spectator" of the 16.l
inst, signed by 'sMany Friends Of Disabled Sol
diers," on Mr.. Samuel Paul, of Mt. Scion, to
become candidate for the Office of Sheriff OF
Augusta county at the next election.
In that call it is said that sMr. Paul volun-
teered and Joined the SD regiment at its for
nation in the Summer of 1861 and served as a
Lieutenant in one of the companies until the
battle of Gross KEGS, &C." Now the facts in
the case are that Mr.. Paul volunteered, Joined
the ed regiment, and served as praoate--
without any expectation OR desire OF being e.ec>
ted to otfice-until the 1st of May, 1862, when
be was unanimously elected 1st Lieutenant at
the reorganization of the regiment. He served
in that capacity until the battle Of Cross Keys
where he lost leg. As soon as his wound
was sufficiently healed be took charge of tie en-
rolling flee at Stanton, which position he held
until he very recently resigned his commission
and returned to his home 10 Mt. Scion.
l make this simple statement, thinking that
the phraseoogy of the call in question would
give rise to the impression that Mr.. Paul enc
ljoyed the profits and privileges of Office from
the time he volunteered, and believing it to be
more creditable to a man to be willing to en-
dnre the privations and sufferings Incident to
prlvate's life.
Since Lieut.. Paul has announced himself as a
candidate for the Sherifaty, and as he is not
perhaps well known in all parts of the county,
think it proper in this connexion, as neigh>
Dor and acquaintance for many years, that
should speak OF his qualifications for the Office,
and bis claims on the people of the county for
their SURFACES
Lieut.. Paul has beer in public business for
fifteen years; ard as thorough, courteous, and
sagaclous business man, and fair and honest
dealer, be enjoys the fullest confidence of all
who know him, and withal he is kind and
agreeable gentleman in the broadest acceptation
OF the term.
| am happy to believe that 1t Paul is one of
our many noble heroes who joined the army
through purely patriotic motives. Although
Re was CT feeble constitution at tie beginning OF
the war, he never sought exemption from any
Medical Board; neither die the thought ever
enter his mind to get out OF the army by put
ting IN substitute; nor has he ever sought
any petty government contract Or Confederate
or State Office behind which he might screen
himself from military duty.
Although he has been manned nhis eountry's
service, and rendered unfit Tor any of the SC
tive pursuits CT life, yet he has never specula-
be considered one of the most ennobling traits
in mans character, in these times when spec
ulatlon is SO rife, and when the field for specu-
lation is SO varied and extensive-when it re-
quifes more courage to abstain from speculation
than 10 face the storm OF battle.
deem II unnecessary to speak further CT 1t.
PauiS claims ON the people for their support,
for | take it for granted that the people of the
county will ever be mindful of their heroes, and
that Augusta will always take care of her mu-
tiiated sOnsl
Feb. 26, 1864 NOISY CREEK. j
FARMERS APPLICATIONS FOR Elk
EMPTION.
Applications for exemptions to insure the
production of provisions for the army and fam
lilies of soldiers, and for the exemption of over
seers, farmers or planters, Or because their SER
vices will DE more useful TO the public as agri-
culturalists than in the military service, or of
persons between the ages of As and so, because
justice, equity necessity require the detail, or
because their employment is necessary to the
public, shall be made to the enrolling officer in
writing, with the afidavits of the person making
1T, and accompanied with proof OF one or more
credible witnesses. The application should
show with precision the condition of the alleged
private or public necessity, advantage, conven-
fence, justice or equity. Among the facts to
be stated are the ability of the party to produce
the provision or supply the want or requirement,
the condition of the family, whether any of the
members belong to the army, and whether some
person not liable to military service cannot be
procured to perform the service. If the decis-
ion of the local enrolling officer be favorable, he
VIII transmit the same to the CommandaDt of
Conscripts for approval, who may, if he ap-
prove, grant exemption detail for sixty DAYS.
and endorse his action thereon, which will be
transmitted to the Bureau of Consumption. She
Bureau will prepare special instructions to
guide the action OF these officers in reference to
this class of cases.
With the early Spring, there comes
a duty to those out OF the army, as well
as to the gallant defenders of the coun.
try. That duty is diligent labor to raise
supplies of food for man and BEAST
Let there be early and late planting of
corn, taking the chances Of all seasons !
plant large supplies of vegetables; give
the ground all kinds of seeds, and then
strain every effort to make the most out
Of mother earth. This is the duty of
those out OF the army--a duty second
only in Importance to that of the army. |
Vel performed by every farmer, an
enemy more dangerous than those com
handed by Meade and Grant will be
defeated, and the overthrow of Lincoln's
1ireling soldiery no longer matter of
doubt.-E'squarer. |
~ Persons having money to invest |
gill be interested in the advertisement of
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