Staunton Vindicator

Calls on Southerners to pull together in unity and spirit, encourages those in the service to rally to their duty, and encourages those who have deserted to rally to the calls of President Davis and General Lee to return to their stations.

The editor encourages readers to support President Davis and the army officers he has appointed instead of second guessing them after the defeat of Vicksburg.

The editor notes the excessive heat of the past several days and recommends that readers treat themselves to ice cream in John Christian's eating establishment.

The editor calls attention to the notice calling for the collection of guns and other supplies belonging to the government or captured from the enemy. All such items are to be taken to the quartermaster's department.

The Wesleyan Female Institute begins its fall session on Wednesday, September 16. Reverend William S. Baird is superintendent.

Announces the opening of the Wesleyan Female Collegiate Institute's fall session on September 16, 1863, and describes the facilities and program there.

Rosa Lee Wilson, 2, daughter of W. H. and C. Wilson, died in Staunton on August 11.

Three slave men ran away from M. G. Harman's the night of August 9. William Marshall, about 20, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches, very black and smooth skin, good face, smiles when spoken to, wearing dark gray roundabout and pants and a cap with a little red tassel. Nelson, about 23 or 24, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches, very black, wearing gray cap and white coat. Charles, very light mulatto with straight hair, wearing a soldier's jacket, belongs to Mrs. Blight of Fauquier County. Harman believes that they are trying to reach Fauquier County, that Charles is their guide, and that they may be with three others who left the Central Lunatic Asylum the same night and are also from Fauquier County. Harman offers $200 for the return of William and Nelson, or $100 for either, and $25 for Charles.