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Stattttlra : Sjertator* STAQNTON.VA. TtJESI* \Y, JULY 16, 1861. Atfeatlon, Delinquents. Those who know themselves to be indebted to the "Spectator Offloe" for advertising or job work are most respectfully aod earnestly request to pay up as soon as possible. Bills for job work are due as soon as the work is completed, and for advertising as soon as the time for wbicb ad vertisements were ordered to be published ex pires. Auy time given on such bills i. an indul gence to the person cwirg them. frW° Io our absence,, persons wish ing to settle accounts due the "Specta toi*" Office can do so by calling upon Mr. J. Addison Waddell, who is authorized to receipt for us. A Few Words to our Subscribers. We bave been determined to issue the tator v a. long as we could possibly do so, wheth er at a profit or loss. Until we had furnished three soldiers trom onr office for the army, we continued to issue a whole sheet, and since then we have continued the publication of the paper by issuing a half sheet. We were determined to continue its publication, though at a lose to our own pocket, and had just received a large eupply of paper lor tbat purp.ae, when the call for the services of tbe company to which we and the hands in our office belong appeared—thus making it impossible to continue its publication We know that the good aDd generous subscribers of tbe "Spectator" will not complain of us for discontinuing its publication under these cireum stances. We promise them that its publication ■will be renewed if we ever return from the field of strife. We hope tbat our enemies will be conquered, and fiat odr subscribers and friends will enjoy long aDd happy lives in the free and. independent Confederacy of Southern States. Fight on Rich Mountain—Gallant Fighting but Disastrous Defeat. On Thursday last, at three o'clock P. M. a portion of Col. Parana's command (formerly Col. j Heck's) numbering only about 250 were attack ed by 4000 of the enemy. Our small force fought bravely and repulsed the enemy twioe, but was finally forced to yield to overpowering numbers. A dispatch from Col. Scott, of the 44th Regiment of.Virginia Volunteers, to Gov. Letcher, a copy of which was received bere on Sunday, states tbat our loss in killed was 150 and that tbe loss of tbe enemy was between 300 and 500. The came dispatch states that every officer of the Buckingham company was killed, and that all tbe company but fifteen met the same sad fate, acd tbat all the Buckhai non company, of Up shur, were killed with tbe exception of twenty. Oapt. Curry's company of Rockbridge suffered a very great loss in tbe engagement. Capt. Curry himself was wounded and taken prisoner. We have not learned whether seriously or not. We understand that a portion of tbe Oburcbville Cavalry were engaged and that the commanding officer, Capt. Sterrett, was shot in the side\if the bead, though uot dangerously wounded. It is reported that tbe gallant veteran, Capt. Ander son, who commanded the Lynchburg Artillery was kill. J, but not till all of the men at the can non bad fallen, aid be bad himself loaded and fired it three times after tb. death of bis men.— 001. Pegram, it is supposed, was wounded. He was taken prisouer. Col. Scott, with his, regiment, arrived at the place of battle about the time tbe fighting ceased. His men, it is reported, were anxious to give bat tle to the enemy, but he deemed it more prudent not to do so. He retreated to Beverly where some of tbo.e who had been engaged in tbe bat tle united witb him. It is supposed that tbe force of the enemy at Rich Mountain was about 10,000, though only 4,000 were engaged in fight ing our brave, gtllant and heroic little force of only 250. These 250 were stationed on tbe mountain between Camp Garnett and about two miles from tbe former and about six from the latter place. Tbe enemy passed around on tbe mountain and came in on the rear of Camp Garnett located at Rich Mountain, abou 8 miles from Beverly. The camp at Laurel Hill, under the commas of Gen. Gar* eft, is upon another road about 1 miles trom Beverly, and separated from Cam Garnett at Rich Mountain,a distance of 12 miles with a high mountain intervening. The fore of Ihe enemy which was threatening an attacl upon the camp at Laurel II ill was supposed ti be from 18,000 to 25,000. P. S.—Liter ur elligenco satisfies us that ft. first reports were greatly exaggerated. The re port now is, that our loss in kille 1 is not mor< than 50 and may not be more than 20. Tne en emy bad 9000 ajrainst our gallant little force o only 250: Col. ll.ck destroyed his wagons anc camp tquipage at Camp Garnett and left it.— Tbe enemy afterwards made an attack upon thai encampment, supposing thnt our force was _tili there) but found that they were firing upon an evacuated Camp. About 1000 ot that force ef fected a union with Col. Scott iv his retreat, and about 500 went in a differ, ut direction. Up tc this time (Monday morning) they have not been beard of. Gen. Garnett, it is supposed, is re treating in good oider through Hardy County Our forces whic;i retreated Irom Beverly anc Camp Garnett, are now on the East side of th. Alleghany mountains. Still later. feino* tbe abuve was written, w< bave learned that the 1000 of Col. Heck's com mand made a sand on Ghent Mountain instead of connecting with 001. Scott, as above stated, wbo retreated to the East of that Mountain.— This stand of C.I. Heck's men at Cheat Moun tain, supporttd as Le will be by Col. Scott's reg iment, the 12ih Georgia regiment and the North Oaro-ina regiment, renders Tygart's valley and atlEtet of it perf.ciy safe. Col. Soott should have made a stand on Cheat Mountain. £.Tbere is co cau: c of alarm—all will yet be well. We would counsel the people to remain calm and composed, and to increase, if possible, their brave, firm au J determined purpose to re pel tbe luthless invaders or die iv tbe effort. STILL LATEJi.—K dispatch was received here last Light sating tbat Geu. Garnett was killed on Saturday, tbat bis command had been routed, and tbat Col. Pegram'_ (formerly Heck's) command had surrendered. Killed and Wounded. TLuB following is a list of fie killed and woun ded of our forces iv the engagement which took place on Tuesday, the 2d inst., six miies from Martinsburg: Killed— Geo. Rure and Johu Farrish. Wounded— Lfiwr.Dce McNamara, Authur D McClnre, Lt-vi Suapp, Uriah Blond, Geo. Echol, JameaT. Avis, John Doyle, David Kennedy, James Peters and Philip Maphis. The following pers >ns presented themselves in the Washington Congress as members from Vir giuia. John S. C* lule, R V. Whaley, E. Pen dletou, W. G. i,,,.0, fir) d 0 . H. Upton, ( his last admitting rl«t he had edited a paper and X«_Wed in Ouio six months since.) Prom a Georgia Soldier. Mr. J. M. G. Medlock, Editor and Proprietor j of the ''Central Georgian," is a soldier in the Ist Georgia Regiment which passed through this place a few week-* since. The following is an extract from a letter of his, written at Beverly, tc bis paper: 'The citizens along tlie road from Rich mood to Stounton treated us very kindly.- More en thusiasm 1 have not seen anywhere. At Waynes boro', in Augnsta county, Va., we found tables spread with an abundance of provisions for every man on board. We all paitook freely of the good thiDgs set before ns, gave three hearty cheers for Waynesboro'-but especially the la dies—bade ib.m farewell, and went on our way rejoicing. At another station, (I regret I have forgotten the name of tlte place.) the citizens heard that our regiment was to pa-s up the eve ning before, and made gnat preparations tor giving us a supper, but they had mistaken the tune and were greatly disappointed. Some ot the ladies of that place visited our regiment af ter we got to Staunton, bringing baskets of pro visions along with them. This is emphatically a land of milk and butter, and the milk has flowed freely to the weary sol dier wherever it was to be had, with a few ex unton we were also treated kindly. an hour iv the day passed without { being sent to the camp for our com a same spirit th_»t animated the heats Miters in the days of '76 is still to be Did Virginia, and in other Sc.tes. All | my acquaintances know that I have ever been a devoted friend of woman ; but l have now great reason to be more her friend than ever before. Her hand has ever been ready to supply the wants of the soldier as he passed her door, and her generous heart always responsive to those «og virtues which render ber almost di- The memory ot her kindness has sunk to my heart of hearts, and will there be cherished to the remotest period of my life. But I have not language sufficient to do justice to the subject. I shall never forget a kind lady in Staunton, Mrs. A. B. Cowan, who, with her own hands, prepared provisions for me sufficient to last several days. Everything good that she c.»uld crowd into my haversack was put in, and then a bundle placed in my baud. Her kindness aud that of her family brought ho__b so forcibly to my mind that I found-a tear welling up in my eye. May God bless her and her household. But I have already devoted too much space to %*_" Districting the State. The Convention on Friday week adopted tbe report of the commute on the arranging of the State into Congressional Districts, in a form somewhat modified Irom tbat first presented.— We publish it below, as it now stands, the law ol First District —Middlesex, Accomac, North ampton, G:<su_ester, Mathews, Lancaster, West moreland, Richmond, Essex, King and Qaeen. King William, Northumberland. Second District—Norfolk County and City. Princess Anne, Nansemond, I?le of Wigbt,South amptoD, Sussex, Sutry, Greensville. Third District—lleuiico and City of Rich mond, Charles City, New Kent, Hanover, Eliz abeth City, Warwick, James City and Williams burg, York. Fourth District—Dinwiddie and Petersburg. Chesterfield, Powhatan,Amelia, Nottoway,Cum berland, Prince George, Goochland. Fifth Dbtrict—Prince Edward, Brunswick. Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Charlotte, Halifax. Appomattox. Sixth District—Pittsylvania, Patrick, Henry. Bedford, Franklin, Carroll. Seventh District—Albemarle, Campbell and Lynchburg, Amherst, Nelson, Fluvanna, Buck - Eighth District-Spotteylvania, Louisa, Orange, Madison, Culpeper, Caroline, King George, Staf ford, Greene. Ninth District—Fauquier, Rappahannock, Prince William, Fairfax, Alexandria, Loudoun, Warren, Page. Tenth District—Frederick, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, Clarke, Shenandoah, Hardy, Jef Eleventh District Augusts, Rockingham, Pendleton, Highland, Bath, Pocahontas, Alle- Twfclfth District—Botetourt, Roanoke, Mont gomery, Floyd, Palask', Giles, Craig, Mercer, Monroe, Greenbrier, Raleigh, Fayette. Thirteenth District—Wythe, Smyth, Grayson, Washington, Scott, Lee, Wise, Buchanan, Mc- Dowell, Tazewell, Bland, Russell. Fourteenth Disf.—Kanawha, Boone, Wayne, Cabell, Putnam, Mason, Jackson, Roane, Clay, Nicholas, Braxton, Wirt, Wyoming. Fifteenth District—Lewis, Wood, Pleasants, Tyler, Richie, Doddridge, Upshur, Randolph, Tucker, Barbour, Harrison, Taylor, Gilmer, Cal Sixteenth District—Ohio, Hancock, Brooke, Marshall, Wetzel, Mai ion, Monongalia, Preston. The Militia Called Oat. All the militia force North of James River and ! East of'the Allegbanies has been called out. — i The ruthless enemies of the South, to the num > ber of one hundred thousand, are now upon the ( soil of our beloved State, and it becomes the i duty of all who are able to bear arms to rush with alacrity to the fields of danger that they , may be driven from our State or be made to find their graves beneath the green sod of the valleys. We hope that no one in this time of the State's great peril will hesitate to repair as soon as pos sible to the proper place of rendezvous. We hope that the patriotic masses will arise as one man in the majesty of their strength and smite their enemies as they deserve. We would ex hort them to "Strike—till the last arm'd foe expires, Strike—for their altars and their fires, Strike—for the green graves of their sires God—and their native land." Militia called out. The following regiments of Militia have been ordered into service: the 155 th regimert, Greene; the 3d, Orange ; the 82d, Madison ; the sth, Cul peper; 34th, Rappahannock, the 44th and 85th, Fauquier; the 37th, P.ince William; the 56th, 57th, and 132 d, Loudoun; and the 60th, Fair fax—in all twelve regiments. They are ordered to report itrmediately to Gen. Beauregard, at Manassas Junction. P. S.—Since this call was made, another has been issued calling upon all the militia North of James Ri/er and East of the Alleghany Moun tain. Ex-Gov. Matthew., of Mississippi. This gentleman has staked his sdl in this war. His two sons and his son-in-law are in General Johnston's army, attended by four negroes; and the old gentleman himself spends most of his time in camp, ready to take a turn, whenever the euemy shail show himself*. Another Ex-Governor of Mississippi, Governor Brown, is also in the field. He has a company ot his owu raising, oalled "Brown's Rebels," who are in position for the enemy, whenever he may appear. A Distressing Accident. On Friday night last, three soldiers were kill ed by the upsetting of a wagon whilst comiDg down Cheat Mountain. They were Lieutenact Brightwell, of Prince Edward, and Lieut. Mc- C.Dnel and a private (whose name we have _M_g heard) of the Richmond Z>uave9. A Horse Presented to Gov. Letcher. On Monday last, some of the citiz.nsof this place presented a horse to Gov. Lea iter. The presentation speech, on the part ot the donor.i was delivered by Rev. Geo. B. Taylor. We were not preset t, bnt understand that the speeches, both of Guv. Letcher aud Rev. Mr. Taylor, were quite appropriate to the occasion. A writer in the Richmond Whig, sign ing himself "Southerner," suggests an amend ment to our State Constitution, forever inhibit— iDg auy one born in »ny of the free States, and not at this fitne a resident of one of the Slave Stages from emigrating to and settling ia the State of Virgi-ia. STAUNTOK SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. Copy of the Facts found by a Court of In quiry, at Beverly, Va., in the Case of Col. G. A. Porterfield. [Famished by a private Reporter] A Court of luquiry, cods', 'ing of Col. W. B Taliaferro, Lieut. Col. John Pegruin and Capt. Da L r gnel, C S. A., reported tho following a? their decision in the case of the surprise of the Virginia forces at Phillippi: "After mature deliberation, the Court find the following to be the facts of the case: A force of Virginia troops, consisting of some six hundred effective infantry, or thereabout., and one hundred and seventy-five cavalry, or there about- 5 , sufficiently well armed, but badiy and insufficiently supplied with the necessary accou trements and ammunition, were stationed at Philippi, Barbour county, Va., ou the moining of the 3d of June, 1861, where they had been tor six or seven days, under the command of Col. G. A. Porterfield, Virginia Volunteers. Ou the morning ot the day just indicated, at between daybreak and sunrise, the command was attack ed and taken by surprise, no alarm or intimation of the enemy's approach having been given by the guard or infantry pickets, until the enemy were within some four hundred yards of the place, and had commenced the tire from his ar ■ry. By the examination it is shown that a a and picket guard, as strong as was consist with the effective torce of infantry present, was reguWly detailed and posted at distances sufficiently tar out to accomplish the object in view, provided they knew and did their duty, which latter is strougly to be suspected, from the fact that although in advance, they failed to give any intimation of the approach ot the enemy—a conclusion which is strengthened by the official report of the mounted officers out with the scout ing parties on the night ot the 2J inst., that they had neither seen auy infantry pickets ror been challenged by its sentinel, going trom or return ing to the town that night.. It appears that immediately after the arrival ot the command at Ptiillippi, the officer in com mand, Cul. Porterfield, took measures to place his force, which was raw aud new in service, Kr a course of instruction, and to select, in pinion, the best fitted to instruct the senti tnd guards in their duties. The testimony shows that while there was a certain degree of ooufusion in 6ome quarters, that a portion of the command moved from the town in good order, and that the whole force nearly, alter passing some distance from the town, je-lormed aud pro ceeded in order. It is shown iv the evidence that an expectation of attack or movement upon Phillippi, ehortly to Ile, was entertained generally among the and others of the command, and that mi ce, how well founded is not known, was it from time to time ot the strength and ed iuteut of the enemy. The testimony •th that this had so far produced its effect _duce the officer in command to call a gof hi. offioer. ; that the result of their taiiou and deliberation was an almost, if anituous, decision ir. favor of retreat; that Gol. Porterfield returned to the room, from be had been absent a short time, their o was conveyed to him, to which beseem :to accede; yet dettruiin.d to make a r examination of the ammunition on hand, prepare the baggage and train for remov moment's notice. No orders to v arch at articular time were given, so far as can be ed from the testimony, although v appears he testimony that au understanding, or im m, was had or euteitamed by soma that ivemeut would not take place till mt rning, some believtd it contingent upen the weather. The record will disclose the tact of a difference ot construction as to the hour of re- B, ot the orders given to the officer in com d of the cavalty company from which the tiDg party or parlies weie taken for duty on light of the 2d. te testimony of several witnesses bears evi ■e of the cool, delib.rate and self-possessed mot ot Col. Porterfield on the momjng ot the The court having been directed to express its opinion, as well as report the facts, presents the 1. That the commanding officer having re ceived information deemed by himself sufficient to prepare for an early retreat, erred in permit ting himself to be influenced by the weather, so far as to delaj the execution of his plan. 2. That tlie commanding officer did order dis position to be made to prevent surprise, but a misunderstanding as to the time at which the beauts to b. called in, and a total want of proper vigilance on the part of the infantry pick ets, caused a surprise which distinct and definite instructions, properly executed, would have a 3. That the commanding officer erred in not ad ancing and strengthening his pickets beyond the usual limits, under the circumstances. •i. That the commanding officer exhibited jon thbt occasion decided coolness, self-posses-.ion, and pers nal courage, and exerted himself, aslar as possible, to tff.ct a retreat in good order' The number of the Federal lorce attacking Generals in the Confederate States Service. The following is a list of the Generals appoint ed iv the Provisional and Regular army ot the Confederate Slates: GENERALS IN THE REGULAR ARMY. 1. Samuel Oocyer, Va., A<!jutaut General TJ. S. A. 2. Joseph E. Johnston, Va., Q M. General U. S. A. 3. R »bert E. Lee, Va., Col. of Cavalry TJ. S. A. MAJOR GENERAL. IN THE PROVI-IONAL AliliY. 1. David E. Twiggs, Ga.., Brigadier General U. S. A. 2. Leouidas Polk, La., Episcopal Bishop of Li. BRIGADIER GENERALS IN THE PROVISIONAL ARMY. 1. P. G. T. Beauregard, La., Capt. Engs. U. S. A. 2. Braxton Bragg, La , Cant. Artillery, TJ. S. A. 3. M. L. Bonhain, S. 0. Congressman from S. C. 4. John B. Floyd, Va., U. S. Secretary of War. 5. Ben. McCullougb, Texas, Major Texas Rangers. 0. Wm. H.- T. Walker, Ga., Lt. Col. Infantry U. S. A. 7. li.nry A. Wise, Va., late Governor of Va. 8. H. R. Jackson, Ga., late Minister to Aus tria. 9. Bernard E. Bee, S. C, Capt. Infantry TJ. S. A. " 10. Nathau G. Evans, S. C, Major Infantry U.S.A. 11. John B. Migruder, Va., Major Artillery U. S. A. J 12. Wm. J. Ilardee, Ga., Lt. Coi. Cavalry U.S.A. ' 13. BeDJ. Huger, S. C, Major Ordnance U. S. A. 14. Robert S Garnett, Va., Mxior Infantry U. S. A. There bave been other appointments made, but they are not yet known outside of the War Office. Generals Fauntleroy, Winder, Cocke Ruggles and Holmes, are iv the Proisioual Ar my of Virginia. General Theophius H. Holmes, Gwynn and Gatlin are in the Provisional Army of North Carolina. Generals Pillow and Ander son have appointments as Major Generals in Tennessee. Major Gen. Jere. Clemens commauds iv Alabama. For the Spectator. Mr. Editor,—Will you permit me, in a very brief paragraph, to do justice to one of the Com panies from this County, that was a part of the force Col. Harper had with him in the late fight near Martinsburg—l refer to Capt. Grinnan's, the "Ready Rifles." As it is invidious to draw com parisons, where ali behaved so well, yet this Company deserves especial mention, because it was the junior member of the noble regiment from this County, aud is composed in great part of boys. The Capt., I learn, fought like a Tro jan, and his zeal was emulated by the youngest member of the Company, and it was with great difficulty the Company could be induced to re treat at all. All will concur with me that Old Augusta has had no cause to blush for any of her sons on this field, and has cause for thankfulness that the list of killed numbered but one, "tieo. Roup," of Capt. Doyle's Company, a most wor thy, industrious and excellent young man, who displayed a noble and unselfish spirit in his last moments, when he urged his four comrades who were carrying rim off the field, "to let him alone and make their escape, 'twas better to leave a dying man to his fate, than four should be killed to save bim." His comrades will keep green his memory. Jubxiok. A Sunday in Camp at Yorktowu. A letter from an officer in one of the Faye'te ville companies gives ns a description of fin ad dress of Col. Hill, at Yorktown, a to v Sabbaths ago:^ "Yestetday was emphatically a day of rest to us all. We had only to undergo an inspection of arms and attend dress parade iv ti>e evuniig, which was a light day's work. At night we had a good sermon from Mr. Yates, our Chaplain, and a plenty of good singing. After Mr. Yates had finished, Col. Hill gave us a fine address, full of good advice and counsel, every word ot which was exactly fitted to his hearers. He has cut off all spirits of every kind, and not a drop is to be had in camp; he is down on profanity, and told us las. night, that he knew that many regarded swearing as a sort of necessary atrache to a sol dier; that it ga.'e emphasis and eclat to the speech, but he said 'no greater mistake could be made; that for his part he would be afraid to trust the courage of a man who had to holster it up with whi-key and profanity.' The G>d-fe_r ing, moral soldier was the man to depend on. — He spoke of Washington, Cromwell and others ot a like cast; said they were men to be success ful ; that the en- my seldom saw the backs of snch men. He told us that three times tince we had been ta this camp the long roll had sounded, and we had promptly answered, expecting in a few hours to meet the enemy, and risk our chances of success. He said he would, however, venture to say, that under these circumstances, many of us had called upon God for help, who had neg lected to do so while we felt secure. He appealed to them to know, it as soldiers and fair men this was reasonable and proper. He appealed to the mor.il men in camp to let their influence be felt; said that a few might scoff and deride at first, but they would be fe-v, aud if the-e men did their duty in all the varied scenes of camp life, these scoffers would see it and soon hang their beads in sh9iue. Thus he went ou for half an hour; uot a man leit his place, not a word was said, and snve the constant coughing of the sick, we had perfect silence. I confess this will give you but a poor idea of the best speech I ever heard, faking time, place and circumstances into consideration." Federal Troops Robbing a Virginia Bank. The following, trom the Wheeliug Intelligen cer, a Black Republican paper, givts the de'ffils ot anotler feat ot the brave Linco.n army. The achievement has beer briefly noted by telegraph. The robbery was committed in the name of the State of Virginia, through the bogus. Governor of the ''Pan Handle" and his convenient tooK If the Wheeling paper reports the facts in the case, it is the most infamous transaction we have yet heard ot: Capt. John List returned to this city last even ing, having in his charge twenty-seven thousand dollars in gold, taken from the bank at Weston, Viiginia, where it had been pliced to the credit of the Western Lunatic Asylum, by the State authorities. Oapt. List was commissioned by Gov. Pierpoint to go and take charge of this money, the Work <>n the asylum having beeu stopped, and there being reasouable apprehen sions that the gold might fall into the hands of Letcher's Govermeut. The Capt. proceeded to Grafton, and upon making known his ol>j_ct to Ge'-. McClellan, in less than twenty four hours, a regiment of men, under 001. Tyier were on the march. The expedition leit Clarksburg on Saturday evening, aud marching all night, reachei Wtjston on Sunday morning 5 o'clock. The people were all a-leep, but the five band wh'Ch accom pauied the expedition aroused the drow.-y pop ulatiou by playing the Star Spangled Banner: — Col. Tyler took possession ot the place, aud o:ipt. List weflt down aud demanded the m ney in tne name of the State of Virgiuia. No resistance was made, aud tbe money was forked over — Some of the Bans m.v thought the amou.it ought to have beeu takeu iv currency, bm Oipf. List said he didn't think so, and that was id] of it. The troops captured some tw_nty-odd pi issu ers, all of whom were released upon examina lion, except the following, who were bmught up to-Gr._J.on and..placed under guard: .J_me* T. Jackson, George J Bn'cher, W. E. Lively, John Kearns, jr ,and J. Shumae. Again.t the*e there are especial charges. A gu:ird of six nieii ac companied the mo ey to this city, and last night it was t-afely deposited in the Notttiw.-i. m Bank, and will be used by those to whom ii t. nly belongs—the tiue State Govemmt-nt."' i For the Spectator, Camp Near Winchester,) July 12ih, 1861. \ '■ Mr. Editor: —We Had iv the Richmond daily Examtner an article copied from the Stannton Spectator, which gives an account of the fight ■ near Martinsburg on the 2nd inst. We write you simply to state that your correspondent does not give a correct statement. Although w«have no desire for honor and glory, jet-we wish to have justice done to all parties. Your co.res " pondent, if he belongs to tlie sth Regiment, otrgiit to have known that the regiment is not entirely ; composed of companies from Augu-!a. There ate two companies from Winchester and one trom Lexington. Only one of the companies ' from Winchester was ou the ground, the other • being off on specal duty tie night before, the i tight. The Staunton Rifles, Capt. Hat-mar, were out ou picket aud exchanged shots with ihe eu emy, and iv the morning barely with their lives. The West Augusta Guard-, (for whom we entertain the greatest respect,) and the Rockbridge Rifles, Capt. Letcher, Constituted the advance guard. When we 6r: i e:d iv sight of the enemy, both of these companies w.ie de ployed as skirmishers or. the right of the ro-.d, the remainder of the regiment advancing in solid coiumus into the road. The West Augusta Guard opened fire, and the Ii ickbridge Kitl.s support ing them ou the right and advancing in a Hue with tlie road. The tiling was pretty severe on both sides. The Bod platoon of tiie R .efcbridge Rifles was at one time taken for the enemy — They had one man severely wounded, Mr. L. MeNamara, and another had the top of hi* head scraped by a Minnie. The Continental Morgan Guards, Capt. Avis, deserves great credit for their brave:y. You will confer a favor by cor recting the mistake in your next issue. Fair Play. The Late Col. Dreux.—The New Orleans Delta pays the following tribute to the memory of Col. Charles D. Dret x, who was killed in a skirmish near Newport News. No young officer left this State for the scene of war with a brighter promise of distinction — not one left behind a larger circle of loving act. admiring friends than Col. Dreux. He was the idol ot his commaud, composed as it was of the sons of our first citiz.us, nearly all native Lou s ianians, and young m.v of the loftiest _et>timents of honor and chivahy. Of an ancient Creole Fiench family, born in this city, educated at the Military Institute iv Kentucky, endowed with talents of the highest order, and with a heart overflowing with generous feelings and aspira tions, and with all the qualities for command, Col. Dreux, though a very young man, was ad mirably adapted to lead our youth iv perilous '.nterprises. His fine presence, quick eye, admi rable self-possession and dauntless bearing, sup ported by his o'her high military and moral qualities, enabled him to control and direct this fine body ot Louisiana youths, with the control, power aud precision oi veteran troops. As cap tain of the Orleans Cadets, the first volunteer company in this city to offer their services to the war, Capt. D.eux no soouer appeared on the field of active service, at Pensacola, than the eyes of his commanders and superior officers were fixed upon him, as an officer who was des tined to achieve high distinction and renown in his profession, and who could be safely trusted to conduct tlie most important military move ments. When the battahou of volunteers was ordered to Virginia, Capt. Dreux, as Senior Captain, became Lieut. Colonel, a promotion af terwards ratified by the votes of the officers of the b.ttalion. A Word for Husband..—Do hoc j_s t with your wife upon any sutj.et in which there is danger of wounding her feelings; remember sh. treasures every word you utter. Do not speak of great merits in another man's wile, in a way to imply faults i:i your own. Do net repnach your wife with personal defects, for if she has sensibility you inflict a wound to heal. Do not treat your wife with inattention in company.— Do not upbraid jour wife in the presence of a third party ; her sense of your disregard for her feelings will prevent her from acknowledging her fault. Do not enter awi your wife by praising the beauty and accomplishments of oth r women, if you have a pleasant home acid a ehe.rfi. 1 wife, pass your evenings nodal your owu roof. Do not be stem au i silent iv your owu hou.e, aud iemarkable lor your sociability elsewhere. Liberty. BT H. LANSING BUEEOWS. Once an angel strayed from Heaven To the earthy sphere below. Where tbe orange flowers blossom And tbe silv'ry streamlets flow; And the fragrance ot the tlow'ret., Rising up through Heaven's dome, Pleased >he lovely angel, and she Nestled in her Southern home. There the blossom, of contentment, Peace and happiness she spread; And dismayed, discordant demons From those happy hearthstones fled; While the mortals felt her presence In the air, around, above. And in gratitude they learned the Angel Liberty to love! Once across tbe briny water Came a monarch rch and great, To enslave that mighty people Whom he learned to scorn and hate; But the angel, rising grandly, Led the people to the field, And they fought, and fought right nobly, Till they made the monarch jield. Then again the holy angel Strewed the land with fruits and flowers, And the sisters, Peace and Plenty, Built anew their fragrant bowers ; And the streamlets laughed their music To the bowing of the tre.s, And the mortals felt the angel Kissing them in every breeze. But there came a rough invader From the cold and cruel North, And the angel, blanched with terror, Called her bold defenders forth; And they came with sword and belmet, And their armaments all bright. While the angel still beside them, Nerved them for a bloody fight. Once they met the foe in battle, And the angel bright was there, And they slaughtered him at the B.thel, Where Jehovah answered prayer; Where the holy angel flitted, There the soldier stood content, •And in death he was too happy That for her his life was spent. Southrons! up and fight for freedom, For the angel Liberty! See! sbe lives in every blessing And in every memory ! Rouse yourselves and lift her banner Higher in the flaunting breeze, Raise it on every hill top Till the victory it sees. A Significant Incident.—The Texas Chris tian Advocate says: "A Texas plauter having responded in person to one of the bite calls of Col. Van Dorn for ser vice in the West, his negroes were left in tbe care ot bis overseers. One night, ac a late hour, the overseer was awakened by a noise at tbe "quarter." He immediately arose and went in the direction of the noise far enough to ascer tain that it was the voice of prayer. Drawing still nearer, he discovered that the prayer meet ing was a special occasion for the benefit of the master who had "gone to the war." Earnest prayers ascended that his health and life might be spared, and tbat God wonld grant him a safe return." NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. We have been taught by our fathers that the Militia, composed, of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural and safe defence of a free State. In time of need, there fore it is proper to resort to this natural re source. We are called upon to defend all that is dear to lreemen. We are called upon to drive from our land an insolent loe, who is threatening us with subjugation and overthrow. Confident that every true Virginia possesses the nerve and the soul to give bis haml and his heart to prevent this fell purpose—the Militia is called to arms. This call will not be unheeded. Having received through the Secretary of War a requisition from the President of the Confede rate States, calling into immediate service the militia of all the counties North of James River and East of tbe Blue Ridge, as well as all the militia in the Valley of the State, North of James River, it is proper that this call should b. promptly met. It is proper at all times to be prepared for any emergency, and to offer resist ance with the energy and power necessary to en sure success. If required, we shall rely upon the entire force of the residue of the State. Ev ery man that can bear arms, must in turn give his willing assistance. Never in the history of nations has a people so eagerly and promptly met every call upon them. No one will cease his efforts now until we have been crowned with victory. Now, therefore, in conformity with the requi sition of the President of the Confederate States, I, John Letcher, Governor of the Common wealth of Virginia, by the authority vested in the Executive by law, do hereby require the counties designated in the list heretofore annex ed to assemble forthwith at the several places specified, in the most prompt and efficient man ner. Under this call every field officer, in the coun ties designated, will immediately call out each company remaining in his regiment not hereto fore ordered ; and where, from any cause com panies have been diminished below their requir ed strength, two or more must be united, and the oldest company officer, among those thrown to ir--A.r,will_assu_ne tne command of the company thus formed. Company officers of every grade will forth with summon their men, aud the commandants will take care immediately to enroll all persons heretofore omitted, who are subject to militia duty within their respective company districts, and report their companies and the strength of each to the commandant of their regiment. Commandants of regiments, as soon as com panies are reported, will organize them into bat talions, and dispatch each battalion, as formed, to the place of rendezvous indicated. If but one battalion can be formed, tbe Commandant of tbe regiment will take command until a regiment be organized. When assembled at the rendezvous herein designated, the senior officer present will unite the battalions into reagents, keeping those belonging to the same regiment together, and the senior field officer of the regiment or regiments, where two or more are united, present and capa ble of duty, will assume the command of it. Commandants ot regiments will forthwith ap point their Regimental Quartermasters and Com missaries under tho law of the State, and will or der them to proceed forthwith to the place ap pointed for the rendezvous of their regiments to provide for the militia as they assemble. Each member of a company will provide him self with any arms to be obtained, without re gard to the description, whether rifle, musket, carbine or shot gun, and carry with him all the ammunition suitable to his arm that he can pro cure. When regiments are formed each com mandant will immediately report to the Gover nor the number of arms necessary to complete the arming of his regiment. Officers and privates of the militia in the active volunteer service of the State will continue in that service, and are exempt from this call. !— •*— i Given under my hand as Governor, l. s. J> and under the seal of the Commonwealth ~v~ ) of Virginia, this 13th day of July, 1861, and in tne 86th year of the Commonwealth. JOHN LETCHER. By the Governor; GEORGE W. MUNFORD, Secretary of the Commonwealth. List of the Counties and Cities from which regi ments are called, and tne places at which they are to rendezvous : WINCHESTER.—Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Frederick, Clarke, Hampshire, Warren. STASBURG. —(except those Companies already or dered to Beverly,)—Shenandtiah, Hardy, Page, Pen dleton,Highland, Rockingham, Augusia", Bath, Rock bridge. CHARLOTTESVILLE.—AIbemarIe, Nelson, Am herst, Fluvanna. RICHMONU.-Goocbland, Hanover, Henrico,Rich mond. GORDONSVILLE.—Louisa FREDERICKSBURG.—Stafford, Caroline, Spott svlvania. "WILLIAMSBURG.—James City, Elizabeth City, New Kent, York, Wat wick, Charles City. WEST POINT.—King William. TaPPAHANNOCK—Essex. GLOUCESTER POINT.—King and Queen, Glou ccstcr. AT THEIR COURT-HOUSES.—Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex. REPORT TO GENERAL BEAUREGARD AT MANASSAS JUNCTION, AS HERETOFORE OR DERED BY ADJUTANT GENERAL, —Greene, Orange, Madison, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Fauquier, Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax. All newsnapers within the counties designated will be publish the foregoing three times and trans mit accounts to tbe Executive Department. July 16. 1».1.—3t. NOTICE] - rpHE CONFECTIONERY AND RESTAURANT J_ establishment of Wm. Wholby, in tbe town of Staunton, passed into my hands as sole owner on the :;ist day of May last. All debt, contracted previous to that time, appertaining to that business, remaining unpaid, >ili be presented to me for payment. I earnestly ask a continuance of tbe liberal patron age extended to my predecessor, promising to put forth every exertion to merit it. July 16, 1861.—31. JOHN B. SCHERER. For the Spectator. To the Bath Virgiuia Grays. BY A LAD. OF BATH. Bath Virginia Grays, adieu, adieu. We know you re are brave, although you are few; With hearts true as steel, and ready to go, Weie the boys of old Bath to whip back the foe, Husbands and sons and brothers, adieu, To your friends and your rountry we know you're true, Like brave men, you waited not for persuaders, But rush'd from your mountains to repel the invaders. We know that you go to do and to dare. To fight for your liberty in which we shall share; Then, a heartfelt adieu to the boys of old Batb, Trusting in God you will conquer at last. And when you return, may the missing be few ; With a prayer for your safety, we bid you adieu. j At night in the tent, through the day in the field, I May God be thy armour, thy breastplate and shield. Gen. Jackson's Motto.— Those who are con [ tinually repeating the motto of Old Hickory, "The Union must and shall be preserved," sin uld not forget the words he used on the same occa sion. They are as fellows: "But the Oocstitution cannot be maintained nor the Union preserved iv opposition to public feeling, by the mere exertion of the coercive powers confided to the General Government. — The foundations must be laid in the affections of tbe people—iv ihe security it gives to life, lib erty, oharacter and property in every quarter ot the country, and in the paternal attachmont which the citizens of the several States bear to one another, as members of one political family, mutually contributing to promote the happiness of each other." Another Veteean Gone.—Matthew Seay, one ot the tew remaining veterans of the Revo lution, departed this life a few days since, at his resideLce in Henry county, at the advanced age of oue hundred and four years. It is said thai the old warrior was so much exercised over the present war and his inability to engage in a sec ond struggle for Freedom, that a general pros tration of his system was the result. Quietly and calmly he breathed his last, with a blessing upon the Southern forces in the field. He has gone to reap the reward of his labors. Peace to the manes of the patriotic dead.— Dan. Reg. Corn Beer.—Soak one pint of corn, and boil it until it is soft; add to it a pint of molasses aud one gillon of water; shake them well to gether, aud set it by the tire, and in twenty-four hours the beer will be excellent. When all the beer in the jug is used, just add more molasses and water. The same corn will answer for six months, and the beer will be fit for use in twelve hours by keeping the jug where it is warm. In this way tbe ingredients used in making a gallon of beer will not cost over four cents, and it i» better aud more wholesome than cider. A little yeast greatly forwards the working of the beer. Episcopal Convention. —The Episcopal Con vention of the Confederate States, lately in ses sion at Montgomery, adjourned on the och in*t., to meet at Columbia, S. 0 , on the 16th October next. All matters in discussion have been re ferred to two committees. ' MARRIED. __ On Thursday evening, the 4th inst., by the Rev. F L. Way, HitNßr T. Wartmann, Esq., one of tbe Edi tors of the Register, and Miss Annik R., daughter of Maj. Abram Byrd—all of HarnsouOurg, Va. On the 11th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. John Pinkerton, Mr. R. P. Eu bank and Miss Diana M., daughter ot Mr. David M. Kyle. TH.X MARKETS. STAUNTON MARKETS. WHOLESALE PKIOES. Reported by F. N. Powell __ Co. July 16, 1861. {New Superflne * 5.50@5.75 FLOUR.-I Extra 2 (Family, 7.00^7.00 I Rye, 0.75@0..< GRAIN.-{ Oats, 0.35@u.37 ( Corn, (New) 0.60@0.60 BUTTER. Fresh Roll u.ls @0 IS LARD 0.12@0.14 BACON, 0.12@0.13 pt Lump, per Ton, 10.00@0.00 f I_A» __-_. * Ground> 12.00@0.00 1 Ashton, 5.00@5.0C SALT. 1 Marshall, 4.00@('.00 (G*«undAlum 4.00@0.00 RICHMOND MARKETS. Reported forthe Spectator byW.D. Tompbins dtßro. Richmond. July 13, 1861. FLOUR—-The market is dull. We quote sales as wanted at *SV. to $6, Extra S6>£ to %f>%. WHEAT.—The market not opened yet. CORN—6O. OATS—4S to 50. BUTTER—Best table 22>£@25, wanted. BACON—Hog round 17@18. LARD—I 4to 14>£. HAY—Best timothy will $1.50. BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, The President of the Confederate States of America has made a requisition upon Virginia for three thousand men, that being the quota of Virginia, in the additional force now called out, and it is re quired that Volunteers ottering for this service shall be received for, and during the continuance of the war, and it is proper that the requistion should be promptly complied with : —Therefore, I, J<hn Letcher, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by vir tue of authority vested in me by law, do hereby pro claim that Volunteers for this service are desired, and w.U be accepted in companies for, and during the con tinuance of the war, to the number of three thousand men. Each conpany to be composed of one Captain, one first Lieutenant, two Second Lieutenants, four Sergeants, four C'irporals, two Musicians, and from sixty four to one hundred privates, the officers to ne elected by the companies respectively. And for the purpose of organization and instruc tion I do hereby designate Richmond and Staunton as points for the establishment of camps, and each company as it is formed will repair to the camp near est to it, there to be mustered into service and to be organized into battallions and regiments. It will not be a pre-requisite in accepting these companies that they shall be armed, altuough it is hoped many of will be. And I do further proclaim that all companies, bat talions or regiments which were formed and organ ized on the first day of July (the present month) for a service of twelve months, will be received into the volunteer force which was in process of organization prior to the present requisition for the additional force; and thereafter all companies forme 1 and or ganized must be received for the war, until the said additional force of three thousand men is raised. ■—*—> Given under my hand, as Governor, and un j I der the seal of the Commonwealth, at Rich |L' 8. j mond, this third day of July, 1861, and in —r-— the 85th year of the Commonwealth. JOHN LETCHER. By the Governor: Geohge W. Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth. The several newspapers throughout the State will insert the foregoing Proclamation three times in each of their papers, and forward their accounts to the Ex eutive Department for payment. July 9, 1861.-3t. THE HORSE, ''LEGION." HAVING procured the subscription to purchase and present this horse to the gallant "tribune of tne people"—lien. Wise; and being informed that two persons have been making themselves busy in reporting that I raised m>re than I had to pay lor the horse, I take this opportunity to say that the report is a gratuitous and base slander Mr. Bickle, the owne-, would not take less than $300 for the horse, (having refused $2;">0, >ot the price tie gave $-5 and I gave #25. Including these two sums, the amount subscribed was #2»5, th-owing on me the additional sum of $15 One of the gentlemen making the fuss subscribed $5. He has not, and s all not pay it. It is the almighty dollar, and not the law of truth and justice, wbicb influences him. I shall publish the names of the sub scribers hereafter, putting the discarded in italics. July 9, 1.61. GEORGE POAGE. A VIRGINIA LADY, WflO has had considerable expeiience in TEACH ING desires a situation either in a village or private family, or as Teacher or Matron in a large school. She will give instruction in the English branches and Music. Satisfactory references can be given. In consideration of the present state of tbe country but a small salary will be required. Applications directed to Box No. 135, Charlottes ville, Va., will meet witb prompt attention. July 9. 1861.—tf. TO THE CATTLE MEN OF VIRGINIA. I HAVE «mployed the services of R. 11. Crockett to assist me in the sale of CATTLE, SHEEe and HOGS, in this market, aud hop. from our experience in tbe business to share a liberal patronage. We are prepared to receive stock from this date, and propose U) do STRICTLY A COMMISSION BUSINESS. JNO. G. MOFFETT, of Augusta. Richmond, May 7, 1861.—2m.—Vin. copy. LEAD, PEWTER, TIN ! ALL persons having LEAD, PEWTER, or TIN will bring it to Staunton and report. A fair price will be paid for it for the Ordnance Department of the C. S. A". I hope all persons having any, or knowing of any, will let me hear of it M. G. HARMAN, July 9, IS6l.—tf. Quartermaster. ~~ f lOO,DOO~TOSPEN D~! r F*HE undersigned wishes to invest his entire estate ± in YOUN-r AND LIKELY NEGROES, for which he will pay thk highest cash trick. Address him at Staunton oi Middlebrook. April 2. lSpl^hn^^^^^JASJjj^AßSON. MRS. WINSLOW, AN Experienced Nurse and Female Physician, pr seats to the attention of mothers her SOOTHIiiO SYRUP For children teethino, which greatly facilitates the process of leetbing, by softening the gums, reducing inflammation—will al lay all pain and spasmodic action, and is TO RtiGU LA TE THE BO \VELS. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to your selves, and Relief and Health to yonr infants. We have put up and sold this article for over ten years, and can say, in confidence and truth of it, what we have never been able to say of any other medicine —never bas it failed in one single instance to effect a CURE when timely used. Never did we know an in stance of dissatisfaction by any one who has used it. On the contrary, all are delighted with its operations, and speak in terms of highest commendation of its magical effects and medical virtues. We speak in this matter "what wb no know," after ten years'ex perience., and pledge our reputation for the fulfilment of what we here declare. In almost every instance where the infant is suffering from pain and exhaus tion, relief will be found in fifteen or twenty minutes after the syrup is administered. This valuable preparation is tbe prescription of one of the most Experienced md Skillful Nurses in New England, and has been used with never-failing success in thousands of cases. It not only relieves the child from pain, but invig orates the stomach and bowels, corrects acidity, and gives tone and energy to the whole system. It will almost instantly relieve Griping in the Bowels and Wind Colic, and overmore convulsions, which, if not speedily remedied, end in death. We believe it the best and surest remedy in the world in all cases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHCEA in Children, amine from teething, or from any other cause. We would say to every mother who has a child suffering from any of tne foregoing complaints—do not let your own prejudices, nor the prejudices of others, stand between your suffering child and the relief that will be sure—yes, absolutely sure—to follow tbe use ot this medicine, if timely used. %_T" Full directions for using will accompany each bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simileof CUR TIS & PERKINS, New York, is on tbe outside wrap per. Sold by Druggists throughout the world. Principal Office, No. 12 Cedar St., N. Y. Price only 25 cents per bottle. For sale by DR. W. B. YOUNG, Staunton. June 26, 1660.— lyif. TO THE MEN OF AVUUBTA. I HEADQIJABTBB3, STAONTON, Va., ) July 2, 1861. I AM ordered to invite you to form more Volunteer Companies. The services of all will be required to drive back the invaders—to defend our homes.— The sooner it is accomplisbed (as it MUST BE even tually) the better. Early victories on our side will ensure a speedy peace; tardiness, retreating or de feat from want of sufficient force now may make the war protracted and desolating. The Militia will be called out. All who have to go will prefer going as Volunteers. This county has done nobly; she was the first to strike tor freedom, and, for a time, had the largest representation in the field, but is now being outstripped. There is still a reserve of as gallant men as ever lived, ready to sacrifice every thing in the struggle. You are the worthy dependents of a war like race Recollect the deeds, in the wars of free dom, <>f your brave ancestors; appreciate the proud position the county occupies, and come now, with one heart, like Washington said the sons of West Augusta would come, in his trying time, "and lift your bleeding country from the du3t «nd set her free." M. G HARMAN, Maj Com'dg By order of M'ij. Gen. Lbk. Hkadqijabt_R* Depaktmbst of N. W. Va., ) Camp at La. rkl Hill, June 24, 1861. ) THE friends and relatives of the Volnuteers in the Camus under my command are respectfully in formed that, for the present, they cannot be permitted to visit those camps, unless upon public business, or for the purpose of volu .tet-riag their services to the State. The preservation of strict discipline, and the necessity of economizing provisions which are ob tained l-om a great distance and at much expense to the Government, will, it is hoped, render the proprie ty of this order apparent to ail and secure a cheerful acquiescence in it. R S. GARNETT, Brig. Gen. Commanding. July 2, ISfil.—2t.—Vin. copy. CHEAP GROCERIES ! A. M.BKUCE, R. G. BICKJ_E'S CORNER, STAUNTON OFFERS FOR SALE VERY LOW SALT, N. O. aad Cuba Molasses, Extra Golden Syr up, Rio, Laguira, and Old Government Java Cof fee, Green and Black Teas, Loaf, Crushed, Powdered, C, Extra C Coffee and Bright N. 0. Sugar, English Dairy and Pine Apple Cheese, No. 1 Herring, (new.) Potomac Shad, (new,'', No. 1, 2, and 3 Mackerel. Cod Fish, Sugar Cured Bacon Hams, Soap, Adamantine and Tallow Candles, Rice, Pure Pearl Starch, Stone, Wood and Willow Ware, Cotton Yarn, Tobacco, Ci gars. Confectioneries, Ac, &c. Also Old Rye Whiskey, Cognac Brandy, Peacb Brandy, Holland Gin, Wines of all kinds and Grades, Champagne Cider, Philadelphia and London Porter, Philadelphia and Scotch Ale. A. M. BRUCE, Corner of Beverly and Augusta Sts. Staunton, May 29,1860. STRIBLINQ SPRINGS, 13 MILES FROM STAUNTON, WILL bt open for Visitors alter tbe f l .b Alum, Sulphur aud Chalybeate »a- ffciJ * l\_\ ters just at band. JHBfr Tbe Stages leave Staunton on Mon-flSc days, Wednesdays and Fridays, until the loth of July, after which time they will leave daily, connecting with the cars trom Richmond, arriving by 6 o'clock. P.M. A plentiful supply of Ice. Terms —$25 per month. Private contracts made for families by the season. Analysis of the Waters sent, on application, by mail. Telegrams sent from Staunton, by express, when desired. CHESLEY KENNEY, June 25, 1861. Proprietor. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE, to wit: ESTRAY HOG. Taken ui> by George L Bowman, on bis land, the 24th day of March, 1.61, of the following description, to wit: A BOAR HOG, of black and white spotted color, crop off the left ear and slit in tbe same, and an underkeel in the right ear, about 20 inches high, and supposed to be one year old. H-Ctmct Teste June 25,1861- 3t.* WM. A. BURNETT, D. C. A NEW SHOE STORE. THE subscriber takes great pleasure in informing the public that he has opened a BOOT AND SHOE STORE, JjustoppositehisFAN'CY STORE, where he will sell Boots, »hoea, Ladies' Shoes, Gaiters, and all CSJ_^^^ M kinds ot SHOES, of the best qual- JEr~~Mm* ii.v ou the very lowest terms. He would respectfully ask all to give him a call. June 25, J. 61. GABRIEL HIRSH. NOTICE, BUTTER-MAKERS! HAVING established a considerable trade for BUTTER with .Southern matkets, we would ad vue our friends to beat their Butter free from milk, put it in packages of from 5. to 7ofbs, and have tbem strong and well nailed, so as to bear re-shipment, sending it in just as they may g»-t a package ready. TYLER & SON, General Commission Merchants, July 2. 1861.—4t. Richmond, Va. H_^_JFi__ES_! I SHOULD like to employ an industrious, faithful CARPENTER to do a small job of work on my Farm near Jenning'a Gap, the work to commence about the 20th of this month, (July ) I can be seen at my Office, in Staunton, or on the Farm. July 2, 1861. —St. REUBEN D, HILL. BEYOND QUESTION WE are now receiving a supply of TOBACCO tha* for quality and variety, cannot be surpassed in the State, comprising all the different grades, running up from a very low price to the choicest chew that can be had. Merchants will phase examine our Stock: before laying in their fall supply. R. J. GLENDY, Staunton, Sept. 25, IS6O. per C. T. Cochran. CARPETS AND MATTINGS. 'pAPESTRY BRUSSELS, Super Ingrain, Venetian J. and other Carpets. Plain and thick Canton Mat tings, Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Continental Cur tain Lace and Satin Damasks, just opened by DAVIS A. KAYSER. Steooton, April 9,1881. NEW GOODS.—I would call attention to the fact that I went to market before the present troubles commenced, and now I have in store a large and beautiful stock of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, of the latest importations. My stock of La dies' Dress is very large and varied, embracing many new styles and fabricsr sold cheap for cash. April 30. latit DAVIS A KAYflfiß. HIDES, OIL AND LEATHER G. L. HOFFMAN & CO., 84 W. LOMBARD ST., BALTIMORE. MD KEEP constantly on hand all kinds of SHOE AND SADDIERY LEATHER, consisting of American and French Kip, American and French Calf Skins ot all weight. Wad Upper, Linings Bind ings, Ac, Oak and Hemlock Spanish and Slaughter Sole, Shoe Skirting, City aud Country H._._,_,_- Leather. Best lair and No. 2 Skirting- Fair4Ba Black Bridle, Breeching. Fair Bag, Pad Skins, Ac** Best Cod Liver and Neat Foot o_l. W Consignments of Rough and Sole Leather so licited. N. B.—We sell low for Cash or approved r>ao_r Oct. 16,1860—1y. t G~kTND »^TON just received by WOODS A GILKESON Staunton. Jan. 22, 1860. ■