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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
For the Spectator.
TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA.

In addition to the gentlemen recommended by the
meeting, held on Monday last we desire to suggest
tor your consideration the of another
ton with seat in tie House Of Delegate We refer
to Thornton Berry, Esq. Quick perception, of en-
larged and liberal views, possessing sound and dis
eliminating judgment and thoroughly ersant
with those questions of vital interest likely to engage
the attention of the next Legislature Mr. Berry has
every qualification to make you capital representa-
tive. He is. moreover. staunch and unainchfn G
tan and orierman. The elect of such in the
present uncture of affairs vii evince an earnest and
determined purpose on your part to unite with the
authorit common effort advance the best
terests Of the State and county
Mr.B. is requested to announc mselt for the 70.
sltion, with an assurance of our Gial support.
It VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
For the Spectator.

60 the People OF the Sixth Congressional District
composed of the counties OF Roekbridge, Rocking
ham, Page, Madison, Green, Albenare, Botetourt,
Craig, Allegheny. Bath, and Highland:
The time approaches when you will have to select a
suitable individual to represent you in the Con
gress of the Unued States In view of the distracted
co nditon of the country and the suspicion which is
entertained in high places, Of our loyalty it of the
greatest importance that we elect man with clear
record, who take the oath Of office prescribed by
Congress preparatory TO taking his seat.
There are already four Candidates in the field. To
avoid the danger Of being msrepresented We suggest
to your approval the propriety of holding district
convention nominate suitable person represent
us in the next Congress of the Unied States and that
said Cow ention be held at Stanton, Friday, the
Goth of September All the Counties of the Dstl let
concerned in this movement will please that they
are represented in said Conv ention.
The newspapers published in the district will please
copy this notice. AUGUSTA COUNTY.
liz
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
For the Spectator.
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUST t.

A large and respectable meeting at the Court
house, the 18th MT, nominated me- in connection
with two other gentlemen, as Candidate tor seat
in the ensuing Legislature 1he honor was as unex-
pecte6 as it unso lcited by me aud it would be
dlsfngeueous to say that insensible to it. Pri-
vate corsl erations which it is only Zee ssary
fer to- conape; me to deciiNe | this deterrn-
nation the more cheerfully bee of mature aye
and more experience lie found on whom, at Pc
Rod important this. ought to be imposed SO re-
ponsible trust. In Difference to the wishes Of lends
| have withheld my Diet. rmnstion to this moment
Sept 1t n. VAN LEAR.
VIndicator ME aae cNuY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

Captain Anderson, of the Great Eastern, esti-
mates that it would require period of ten months
to provide proper gear for lifting the Atlantic
cable and making the necessary repairs to the
Great Eastern. He suggests the making of
new cable, to be laid in May next, and the pick
ing up and repairing the one which was recently
attempted to be laid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
MIDDLE RIVER.
For the Snectatnr,

Fcf the spectator.
We desire to call the attention of the voters of this
county to mr. JOS. Addison Waddeii, as a suitable
person to represent us, in part in the House Of
DE legates Mr. Waddell combines in an eminent de-
gree the qualities wach viii enable him successful y
TO grapple with the important and difficult probls ms
which Will necessarily occupy the attention of the
aext Legs ature cool and impassiona Judgment,
well disciplined intellect, ndefatgable. ind ustrv
habits Of patient and thorough atinn un lite
wlS higa conscentiousnesS il the discharge Of ev-
cry duty viii h he undertakes.
We hope the people viii elect bin.
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
For the Spectator.
is MIR. TROUT ELIGIBLE

The lst section of the Sd Arcle of the Constitution
of Va declares that "no person shall hold Office under
this Constitution who has held Office under the so
called Confederate Government or under any rebel
lious State Government, BE-
Now, it is well known that Mr. Tro ut held the Office
of deputy clerk of the Confederate Court for the dis
trct of Western Va during the This bel ng the
case, it renders him ineligible to the Senate of Va
1t is unnecessary after the lessons have recently
had, to dwell upon the improperly of electng men
who are excluded from ho lding Office by the Consti
tutor of til Re State.
Sept 5-1t MIDDLE RIVER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
MANY VOTERS.
For the Sneetat

I OF Ip6CtdJOr.
Will you a low brief space in your columns for
the purpose OF commencing the people of this coun
ty Mr.. William throw, OF Waynesboro' as a suit
tble person represent this district in the Senate of
Va. Mr.. WIS high intelligence, excellent sense
practical wisdom, and courteous ers emine atly
qualify him TOR filling satisfactorily and usefully the
important office to which nominate him. We feel
assured that the people of tn county elect one
more alive 80 their interests better informed upon
the vital questions which must occupy the attention
OF the Legislature
Sept. Sit MIDDLEBROOK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
WAsHlNGTON COLLEGE,, YA.-The mex

WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VA-The next
w Session of this School will open September
14th, and continue to June 29th, 1866 The College
ready to accommodate students. Those proposing to
room in College advised to bring bedding. Steps
are pow beng taken to provide new Chemical and
Philosophical Apparatus to replace that destroyed
during the TERMS-Tuition. $50. All other
charges, including rent, $50. Board can be
had in the Families of citizens of Lexington at about
$l5 per month.
Text Books can be procured in Lexington
G. J. HARRIS, Clerk o. Faculty,
Aug 29-St w g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

nea4 From a letter from gentleman of
Savannah, who was recently permitted to
visit the prisoners confined at Fort Pulaski
we learn that Messrs Hunter, Campbell, Sed-
don and Trenholm are we'll treated, and are.
as comfortably quartered as could be expected
under the circumstances. The fort is garri-
soned by negre troops.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
MIDDLEBROOK.
For The Spectator.

5PtCtdtOT
We are not satisfied with the persons nominated on
last Court day. to represent the tate Legsla-
re- and in Congress Will you say to the people of
the County that poll will be opened at all the pre-
Crawford to represent in the House of Delegates
and for George Seawrght for the Senate. Weheart-
lily concur in the p1opriety OF holding District Con
venon TO nominate suitable Gan 1ldate for Congress-
1t* NAKED CREEK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
BROW NSBURG HIGH SCHOOL.

ON the 1st Monday in September, the above am ed
~ school located at Brownsb urg, Rockbridge CO.
Va, will be opened under the direction of the un.
der5gned. The course ofinstruction will be thcro'
embracing all that is usually taught in schools OF O.
high grade.
number of boys can be boarded under the imrs-
diae control of the teacher very moderate ates
payable partly in provisions if desire
Board can also be had in excellent families in the
vicinity. For further information apply to
Capt H. r. MORRISON
Aug Eft Brownsburg Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

n@-The Exploring Expedition which late
ly visited Western Colorado and the Eastern
slopes of the Rocky Mountains, reached Den
YER City on Wednesday last, and report that
they have made important discoveries of coal,
petroleum and shale on the proposed route
Of the Pacific railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
400 arREs GOOD LAND FOR SALE.

This land is situated about midway between Mt.
Scion and Stribling Springs being about three les
from either place, and contains few Acres less than
lO0-has comfortable DWELLING and all
necessary out Buildings, good Barn. about 200 Sc
lect Fruit Trees-the greater portion bearing Fruit
or good Springs water in every field, str cams
running through the land. A frs t-rate site for a
Tannery or Distillery-raturally adapted to Grass,
5 Acres Wood Land and Is Acres IF Watered Mea-
dow.
Persons wishing to purchase can be shown the
premises by David M. Kyle, Esq, who resides on the
adj ming farm, BY R. p. Eubank, at Moscow, Au-
gusta County. Va.
TERMS very accommodating. and the money will
be taken in currency, as it may fall due.
Aug. 29-tf r. =. EUBANK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
Notice.

ASST. ASSESSORS OFFICE
US Internal revenue, I'd Dist, Sd Div. Va,}
STANTON, AUG. 22d. 1865.
A LII Persons. Firms or Corporations in the coun-
IA ties of Augusta and highland, engag d in anv
Business, Trade Professor whatever are required
by the Excise Laws of the United States to procure
LICENSE tor the same, and are hereby requested to
m Ike immediate application to me at my otceon New
Street, immediately above B. Crawfords old Corner
VIM L. HERR, Asst. Assessor,
3rd Division, I'd Colin. Dist, Va.
Aug % ct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

TURNPIKE MOTTO ga nesting of the
Il toekholders of the Warm Springs and Harr-
sonbnrg Turnpike Road Company, will be held t
the Str5ling Springs, in the county of Angus ta on
the 1st FRIDAY IN October next. It is hoped the
Stockh olders will see the mporta of being repre-
sented In he me etrg either in person by proxy
By order of the Board.
M. HARVEY EFFINGER.
Harrisonburg, Aug 29-tm Sec & Treas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
TERMS FOR 1866.


The works will be printed o greatly improved
quality of paper, md while nearly all American Peri
odicals are either advanced in price or reduced in
size-and very generally both we shall continue to
give faithful copies ofallthe matter obtained in the
original editions. Hence our present prices will be
found cheap for the amount ofmater fdrnished as
those of any of the competing periodic ais IN this
coantry.
Compared with the cost of the original editions
which at the present premium on gold would be a.
oout 500 a year, but prices 15) are exceeding
ly low. Add to this the fact that make our annual
payments to the British Publishers for ry sheets
and copyright IN GoLD$l costing US at this time
January, 1861 nearly $3.50 in curreu cy-and we
trust thatin the scale we Gave adopte we shall be
entirely justified by our subscri bers and the reading
public.
The interest of these Periodicals to American read
ers is rather increased than diminished by the arti
cles they cona on our Civil War; and though some
times tnged with prejudice they may still, consiG
erng their great ability and the different stand points
fir ON which they are wr item, be read and stAd,ed
with advantage by the people of this country, Of
every creed and party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

TO THE VOTERS OF ADMINISTRATORS
ne to present to you the of THORNT ON BER-
RY Esq, suitable man to representus in the next
House OF Delegates.
1t4 a VOTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

The New Jersey State Democratic Conv ention
has nominated General Runyou, Of Essex county,
for Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
Blackwood's Edinburgh "Magazine." (Tory.}

The American Publishers continue to reprint the
above named periodicals. but the cost of pr ntln
has doubled, the price of paper nearly trebled and
taxes duties licenses ETC.. largely increased they
compelled to advance their terms follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
BRITISH PERIODICALS,

The London sQurterly Review" CONSERVATIVE. }
The Edinburg "Review," (Whig.)
The Westminster Review, (Radical)
The North British "Review," Gree -Church.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

NEW NOvELS.-A variety of NEW NOVELS
~ on hand. Teachers and others wanting num-
Der of any one kind of books if not on hand can
have them furnished on the shortest notice at less
than the regular retail prices. TERMS CASH. I
can't afford to sell Books and Stationery on Credit
Aug 8-tf RgRT COWAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05
From the indicator.

VIM. G. SterreH, Esq:
We the undersigned citizens Of the County Of
Augusta. believing that you possess in an eminent
degree all the requisites which constitute an eff
Gent representative, respectfully solicit you to
annouce yourself candidate for seat IN the next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

A MASTER OF ARTS or THE UNI.
IA VERSITY OF VA. who has several years ex-
perence In Teaching In the preparatory Schools of
Albemarle aud Hanover, desires situation as Pro
fessor or Teacher in College, High Scaool or Pri-
vate Family. Address,
STAUNTON SPECTATOR, Staunton, Va.
Ayfp OFF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-09-05

W. II. Fl, Lynn, Secretary.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

G5ou. twenty Ees below this city, bier up. She is e
total loss.
She had laid at the landing about halls hour, when
her starbosrd middle boiler exploded, bloing away
nearly fiftvi feet Of the centre of the boat.
Scaling poured through every part Of the boat
rendering egress for few moments a1nost impossible
while the air hllsdwith pieces Of Eyng aud falling
tInbers, boards bricks and Iron.
About five minutes after the explosion the boat caught
Gre ana burned rapidly to the waters edge and sunk.
Chief engineer Nichols burned, and can scarcely
recover. James Cane, fireman, shoekngiy burned,
and died at P NJ There no lady cabin passen gers
on board except Mrs. Healy who, with her child
saved though badly bruised and cut. All the officers
Of the boat with the exception of engineer Nichols
escaped unhurt The books and papers were all lost.
The clerk Mr.. A. McVea, rescued from the safe the
greater portion Of the money belonging TO the boat
There ia no apparent for the explosion. James
Kane fireman and two deck hands, names unknown,
IL missing. Vim. hcqee, fireman; NJ. G. Bren and y.
Stewart Co F. 18th ylvania infantry probably
killed. also two coored women hospital nurses There
were several others severely wounded.
NEW York July 24.-The Charleston Courier OF the
18th gays the l65th New York volunteers Duryea's
Zouayes removed to Morris island for taking part in the
disturbances in the city have exhibited mutinous spirit
since their removal. Gen fillmore sent order de-
handing the coors Of the regiment but the colonel
fused to give them up He placed under arrest,
and the colors landed of the second officer IN
mand He too refused when Gen Hatch explained
that his conduct would be mutiny while the colcnels
would simply be dsobedence of orders he promised TO
deliver the colors When the delivery was made II was
found that only the staff and rubber covers had been
delivered.
was then determined to dsaru the whole regiment.
Other troops were brought forward gun charged with
grape and canister and trained on the mutlneers and
orders given to fire upon them II case any resistance
offered.
The soldiers seeing all further opposition useless,
quietly stacked their arms and marched under guard
to fort Sumter, there to expiate their crime.
/
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STAND FRoA UkDza.-Wi!h this caption, the Vicks-
burg Wing says: We understand that the grand jury
for the southern district OF Mississippi under the aa
horty Of .he United States viii the first session of
the federal court to be held at jackson in November
next, be specially charged to inquire into all offences
Of extortion, bribery etc, committed by officials
The prosecutions will be made in the and by the
authority Of the United States When it is recolected
that TIE criminal process Of the O. g. district court
runs into all the States, that offender whether
in the civil military employment Of the government
can at once be arrested by U S marshal and brought
within the limits Of the State to answer Indictment,
1t will be well for officials to look out
Nor does the process of the United States court stop
here Some Of the officials of the late Confederate
service who think they included in the above,
bad better look out, too. There are some naughty
things that Is the duty of the grand jury to inquire
into, reported against them, also. Judge Fishers
charge will resch them all.
To gentlemen of lesser magnitude, Se venture to
give notice that there is criminal court in operation
here, with presiding officer determined to enforce
the criminal law against all pcculatoIs whether Of high
or low degree
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IsrrasAL REVENUE DrclsloS.--The following cor

TErERsAL REVENUE DECIsIoN.--The following cor
respoudeuee seits an important decision
kEkosTiA, WIS, July 10, 1860.
Hon VIM. Orion, u S. Com. Internal Revenue:
A mortgage Of $4,000 was made in April, 1863
January + 1865 it reduced by payments to $4,000
To the mortgage was affixed pursuant the Law in
force q. its date, a revenue stamp Of So
To an assignment Of the mortgage at the present
time should SIS stamp be affixed as the duty equal
to that imposed on the original instrument" OR should
it be governed by the requirements OF the present law?
II the latter, should it be stamped as mortgage for
100000 or for $4,000 the amount actually due thereon?
Respectfuny YOURS, +. H. HEAD.
TREASURY DEP'r OFFICE, INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, July ID, 1865.
sR-In reply to your letter of the 10th inst, that
mortgage executed in 1858 for $4,000, and stamped
in conformity with the law then in existence, and
duced in January 1865, by payments to $4,000 If as
signed at the present time must be governed as to the
assignment BIZ the law in force, and not by the
Law in force when it was executed IT the stamp 10
proportionate to the present value of the mortgage it
will be sufficient The amount of the stamp to be
affixed to the assignment depends upon the amount
actually due on the mortgage when the assignment 10
made not on the sum secured by the mortgage, with
out regard to reductions made by subsequent payments
Very respectfully, WIN. oRIoN' Co"'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-09

ExrnAoRDIsARY MoDE OF FEEDINe-What do you
think By the way Of such wonder as feeding per
son By eating food yourselfG Yet the Rev. R. A, F.
Barrett Of King'e College, Cambridge, would have
believe it possible lie tells of his being called to see
horizontal position. lie USED to mcsmerizs her, aud
states on one occasion, when che suffering severe
iy In the throat he black PASTE which,
she said, moisened it. Before you ate" she said,
tiny stomach contracted; the stomach is its
full size aud does not look shrunk" (She clair
voyant, and could see her own internal condition.)
Doctor-"But you could not get nourishment go gu
Patient-"Yes, could get all mo system wants" In
the evening, says Mr. Barrett kept her asleep
hour and took tea for her ate dinner and she felt
much stronger for it. kept her asleep hours and
quarter IN the morning and one hour in the eve.
ming eating for her as Usual. What blessing and
saving it will be if people really eat for
otherl No destitute paoperi8m; no more starva
ton London Letter.
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Aug9tf
Orr1Cr Posi- QUARTER. MASTER.

OFFICE POST QUARTER MASTER,
Shreveport, La, Aug. 2, 1855
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received until 10 n
= August 18th, 1885, for supplying the Posts Of
shreveport Mnden, Monroe and Natchtoches La, and
Harshan Texas, with Forage, consisting OF corr in
shuck or sheled and fodder pressed and baed, until
January Ist 1865 Corn to be received by the bushe
ard fodder by the ton.
PAYMENT to be made monthly for the amount Of forage
received in such funds as may be furnished by the
United States for public disbursement but in the event
Of the Quarternaser who receives the forage, being
without funds to pay for it, then payment to be made
soon thereafter funds may be received for that pur
Separate bids may be made for each station one
bid for oil stations mentioned above, at the option CT
the bidder ..==s.
The right to reject any and all bids, is reserved.
No bid will be considered, emanating from persons N
the public service in any capacity
The contract if any be made will DO awarded TO the
lowest responsible bidder provided the bond, which
will be fer $1,000 for each post be approved by the
General Commanding the District, if the contract be
for single post, by the post commander
Proposals must be in duplicate, and each bid must
have copy of this advertisement posted at its head and
be in the following terms, viz
al -, hereby propose to supply the post Tor posts
Of with such quantities of forage. of the kind de
scrbed in the advertisement allowed posted. as may
from time to time be required to furnish by the Quarter
master of the post Tor posts above mentioned and On
suoh days as he Cor they may designate, at --- per
ton or bushel las the case may be.
| enclose herewith my affidavit, that am not inter
ested directly indirectly in any bid offered, except
the one to which have subscribed my naute."
(Signed) -
Bids nav be delivered to tho Quartermastsr of the
JOHN B. PIERCE, 1t "a. A.oM.
Aug. cit Post Quarter Master.
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Proceedings of the Board of Trustees.
MAYORS OrFIcE-C1TT OF SHREVEPORT,

l.
Alta regular meeting of the Mayor and Trustees Of
the city Of Shreveport, the following members were
present: His Honor Jno. L. Gooch, Mayor; II. Tally
4. Dawes, A. Kimble and II. Murphy, Trustees.
n. E. Wright, trustee elect fer Ward No 3, was duly
qualified.
The proceedings Of the last meeting were read and
on motion, the were adopted.
The Finance Committee made no report.
The Street Committee made report
The report Of J. ". Wheaton, Controller, for April
and May 1865, was, motion. accepted.
The report of F. A. Leonard, Controller, tor Juty
1865; the report of w B. Sturgess Chief Marshal from
ibad Sexton, for the months of May, June and July
1865, were, motion, referred to the Finance COM
mittee.
Tho repor: of Jno. McDonough, Asst. Marshal from
July 18th to July 3lst, 1865 was motion, accepted
The following accounts were allowed
Account of James Henderson, Asst. Marshal for
services as such, from May LIST, 1855 to July
Acc is Of Tno McDonouch, Asst. Marshal, for ser.
vices as such, from May lst, 1865 to July Slst,
Acct Of j. b. Gooch, Mayor, for services such,
from May lst 1864 to May lst 1859 600 90
Acct of ]. W Wheaton, Controller, for services
as such from May lst 1866 to July 18th l8655oo %
Acct of w B. Surgess for work done on streets SO 70
Acct of F. X Mulhaupt, for rent of office from
April Ist 1865 TO July 1st, l865............. 69 50
Acct of H. Murphy, for work done on streets ~ "
The accounts of 7. II. Morris for SIT 90 and
81 Is, were referred to the COMMITTEES on
An election for Health ocer to serve for the present
term was held when DR.. G. c. Catett was duly elected
j. W Jones was chosen City Attorney. and +. P.
Leavenworth was chosen City Surveyor to serve for
the present term.
On motion of Trustee Wright it was resolved, That
the ordinance prohibiting the building Of wooden houses
in Shreveport be and the same is hereby repealed.
The Board then adjourned until the next regular
meeting. ,,-
FHzp A. LEONARD Controller.