Staunton Spectator

Announces that the Spectator will only be published in a 2 page form for an indefinite period due to wartime paper restrictions.

Asks that the women of Staunton contribute cloth to the hospital at Manassas Junction.

States that the vote in the trans-Allegheny portion of the Virginia showed a majority of counties for secession by a vote of 39 to 22.

Reports the Confederate retreat from Phillippa after coming under artillery fire from Federal troops advancing from Grafton.

Argues that the militia should be allowed to elect their officers anew now that they will be called into active service.

Gen. Henry Wise gave a speech in Staunton.

Notes that Augusta has put its thirteenth company in the field and is assembling a fourteenth.

The ladies of Staunton presented the company banner to the Augusta Lee Rifles.

A letter from the captain of the Greenbrier Cavalry thanking Mr. Mauzy and the people of Staunton for their kindness during the Cavalry's stay.

Reports the release of Randolph, who had been arrested in Staunton on charges of espionage.

Letter from a soldier encamped near Grafton reporting that some of the citizens there harbor Union sentiments and wave Union flags for the troops to see.

Writer warns that there are many Unionists in Wheeling and Northwest Virginia of various proclivities, many of whom support outright the policies of Lincoln.

Another account of the Aquia Creek engagement.

Reports that some powder accidentally exploded while Mr. Finch was making percussion caps.

Charles Long, son of Emanuel and Amanda, died on June 5 at age 7.

James Bosserman, son of William and Elizabeth, died of an ulcerated sore throat on June 3 at age 4.