Newspapers
(1857–1870)
Staunton Vindicator
May 22, 1863
Page 1
Page Description:
This page contains a reprinted list of deserters from the 52nd Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, a copy of Governor's Letcher's proclamation calling for elections, a poem, war news, and advertisements.
A Christian Hero
(column 4)
Excerpt:
"Whether Jackson, when an obscure Professor at Lexington, ever knew his own capacities is doubtful; but after the war had disclosed his wonderful genius, he must have been as conscious of his strength as the war horse . . ."
The Northern Press on the Death of Jackson
(column 5)
Excerpt:
"Stonewall Jackson was a great general, a brave soldier, a noble christian and a pure man. May God throw these virtues against the sins of the Secessionist, the advocate of a great national crime."
Casualities [sic] in the 5th Virginia Regiment
(column 6)
For the Vindicator
(column 6)
For the Vindicator
(column 6)
Shameful
(column 7)
Page 2
Page Description:
This page also includes war news, a list of killed and wounded from Rockbridge and Carpenter's Batteries, political notices, advertisements, and legal notices.
Still Dodging
(column 1)
Gas! Gas!
(column 2)
Our Sick and Wounded
(column 3)
Excerpt:
"Let the spirit of emulation again purvade [sic] the ladies of our town and county, and may they be frequent visitors at the couch of their unfortunate defenders."
The "Wilderness" and Chancellorsville
(column 3)
For the Vindicator, The Governor's Election
(column 4)
For the Vindicator
(column 4)
Died
(column 5)
Died
(column 5)
Died
(column 5)
$2,000 Reward
(column 5)
Copartnership Notice
(column 5)
The Physicians of the County
(column 5)
To the Physicians of Augusta
(column 5)
Announcements
(column 6)
American Hotel, at Staunton, Va, For Sale
(column 6)
Notice to Conscripts
(column 6)