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On this page are a reprinted list of deserters from the 52nd Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, a long account of General John H. Morgan's escape from a prison in Ohio, war news, anecdotes, advertisements, and a poem.
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Also on this page are war news, advertisements, and notices.
Gen. John H. Morgan
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The editor describes the reception in Virginia of General John H. Morgan, who recently escaped from prison in Ohio, and the speeches made on his behalf.
Directors of the Lunatic Asylum
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Thomas J. Michie, Esquire, General Kenton Harper, Major H. M. Bell, General John D. Imboden, Colonel M. G. Harman, Major John A. Harman, Major John B. Watts, N. K. Trout, Esquire, Reverend James A. Latane, Dr. John A. Davidson, and John Newton, Esquire, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Central Lunatic Asylum at Staunton for three years from November 1.
Names in Announcement:
Thomas J. Michie, Esquire; General Kenton Harper; Major H. M. Bell; General John D. Imboden; Colonel M. G. Harman; Major John A. Harman; Major John B. Watts; N. K. Trout, Esquire; Reverend James A. Latane; Dr. John A. Davidson; John Newton, Esquire
An Appeal from the Army for Books
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John McGill, Chaplain of the 52nd Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, writes the editor seeking books for men to read while encamped for the winter. McGill specifically asks the ministers of the churches of Staunton and of the county to announce from their pulpits the need for books.
Names in Announcement:
Rev. Mr. Baker; Rev. Mr. Latane; Rev. Mr. Taylor; Rev. Mr. Dice; Rev. Mr. Miller; John McGill, Chaplain; Mr. Albert Garber
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The trial of Beverly, slave of Colonel Bowcock of Albemarle, and Spencer, slave of Mrs. Boxley of Hanover, for breaking into the cellar of A. M. Bruce, Esquire, of Staunton, and taking two barrels of brandy, and the trial of John, slave of William Eskridge, Esquire, of Staunton, for receiving the brandy took place last Monday and Tuesday before the Hustings Court in Staunton. The men were sentenced to receive thirty-nine lashes, and their owners bound for $10,000 each for their good behavior within Virginia. "It is likely that 'away down South in Dixie' will be reached by these light fingered sons of Africa."
Names in Announcement:
A. M. Bruce, Esquire; William Eskridge, Esquire
Full Text of Article
The Trial of Beverly.
The trial of Beverly, slave of Col. Bowcock of Albemarle, and Spencer, slave of Mrs. Boxley of Hanover, for breaking open the cellar of A.M. Bruce Esq., of Staunton, and taking therefrom 2 barrels of Brandy and of John, slave of Wm. Eskridge Esq., of Staunton, for receiving the same, took place before the Hustings Court of the town of Staunton on Monday and Tuesday last. The theft was confessed but the evidence adduced not being sufficient to establish the burglary, they were sentenced to receive thirty-nine lashes and their respective owners bound in the sum of $10,000 each for their good behavior within the Commonwealth of Va. It is likely that "away down South in Dixie" will be reached by these light fingered sons of Africa.
Population and the War
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According to the census of 1860, the population of the former entire United States had 730,000 more males than females, with males outnumbering females in every state except New York and Massachusetts. In polygamous Utah, the ratio was nearly equal. The diminution of the male population because of the war, therefore, will not be as disastrous to the future population of the country as might be supposed. Had these 730,000 unattached men been "properly mated," they would never have found the time to arouse the disunion in politics that resulted in the war. The more balanced population that will follow the war should provide the insurance for peace in the future. This article does not seem to be from the editor of the Vindicator but is not attributed.
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The high rate of absenteeism in the army suggests that the government should take action to correct the problem in ways other than enrolling additional people.
Full Text of Article
"If it be true, as stated, . . ."
If it be true, as stated, that fifty per cent, of the army is absent from the field, it is manifest that the efficiency of the service and the general interests of the country will be better secured by the adoption of such measures as will remedy this evil, than by legislating for the enrollment of other classes of citizens. There is a serious defect somewhere, either in the organization of discipline of the army. There has not a single reverse occurred to our arms since the [war] began, which would not most probably have been avoided, had one-half of the absentees been present to fill our exhausted ranks. Is this evil remediless? If it is not, the first duty of the Government is to correct it. If the forces which we have already enrolled are not sufficient to repel the invaders, then the Congress cannot too soon provide for an additional enrollment; but, if by arresting the evil of straggling, unauthorized absences and desertions, the armies in the field can be rendered equal to the emergencies of the service, then there ought to be no additional enrollment, because the social and industrial interests of the country require that every man whose presence in the army is not needed there, should be permitted to remain at home.--Columbus Times.
Married
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Lizzie Crawford Finley, daughter of Samuel F. Finley, Esquire, of Augusta, married Captain Charles Grattan, of Rockingham, at River Side on January 6, 1864, with Reverend F. H. Bowman officiating.
Names in Announcement:
Miss Lizzie Crawford Finley; Samuel F. Finley, Esquire
Married
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Susan S. Wilson, daughter of James Wilson of Augusta County, married George W. Knisely of Lewis County, on January 15, 1864, with Reverend Thomas L. Preston officiating.
Names in Announcement:
Miss Susan S. Wilson; Mr. James Wilson
