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Staunton Spectator: February 2, 1864 Go To Page : 1 | 2 |

Military Bill
(Column 4)

Summary: Prints a transcript of the military bill currently in the Confederate Congress that would make it more difficult to obtain an exemption from service and that would require men between the ages of 17 to 18 and 45 to 50 to enroll in service.

The Tax Bill
(Column 5)

Summary: Prints a transcript of the tax bill in the Confederate Congress that would increase the amount of taxes levied on property.

The Small Pox
(Column 6)

Summary: Offers suggestions for combating the small pox epidemic that is making its way through the Confederacy.

Legislature
(Column 7)

Summary: Provides a summary of the recent proceedings of the Virginia legislature, including a bill to make the suppression of gambling more effective.

A Trio of Important Bills
(Column 1)

Summary: Urges readers to save the copy of this week's Spectator so that they will know exactly what is contained in the military, tax and currency bills.

Tableaux Vivants
(Column 1)

Summary: Announces that the presentation of tableaux vivants will be repeated on Thursday at Union Hall. Proceeds will again be given to the M. E. Church.

Virginia Hotel
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that the Virginia Hotel has reopened under the proprietorship of Messrs. Smith and Beard.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Smith, Mr. Beard)

Execution of a Spy
(Column 1)

Summary: Notes that Spencer Deaton of Tennessee was hung as a spy in Richmond last Friday.

Come Up to Work
(Column 2)

Summary: Urges the people of the Confederacy not to shirk their duty and to pay the taxes the new tax bill has levied.

Origin of Article: Richmond Whig

Reaction
(Column 2)

Summary: Responds to those who question the service done by the press for the cause and notes that it has been the newspapers that have lifted the spirits of Confederates time and again.

Origin of Article: Lynchburg Republican

A Plea for the Farmers
(Column 2)

Summary: Urges the Secretary of War to be lenient in granting exemptions to small producers.

For the Spectator
(Column 4)

Summary: Offers readers insight into the camp life of Valley troops. Notes that the soldiers in the Stonewall Brigade are in good spirits, and reports that Rev. William E. Baker of Staunton recently preached to several Virginia regiments.
(Names in announcement: Rev. William E. Baker)

Trailer: M.

For the Spectator
(Column 4)

Summary: Urges readers to support William J. Nelson, Esq., for sheriff.
(Names in announcement: William J. NelsonEsq.)

Trailer: Middle River

For the Spectator
(Column 4)

Summary: Calls upon Joseph Kline, Esq., of Mt. Sidney, to declare his candidacy for magistrate.
(Names in announcement: Joseph KlineEsq.)

Trailer: Many Voters

Day of Fasting and Prayer
(Column 4)

Summary: Prints a transcript of the resolution declaring April 8 a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer that recently passed the Confederate House of Representatives.

The Currency Bill
(Column 5)

Summary: Prints a transcript of the proposed currency bill, which would eliminate redundant currency and shore up the Confederate treasury.

Our Prospects
(Column 6)

Summary: Praises the cheerfulness with which the people have responded to the recent tax, military, and currency bills.

A Faithful Slave
(Column 6)

Summary: Reports on the slave named Robin that preferred imprisonment to taking an oath to the United States when he was captured with General Morgan's troops in Ohio.

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: Rev. S. Gaver married James Johnston and Lizzie Armentrout on January 27 at Rose Dale, the residence of the bride's father.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. Gaver, James Johnston, Lizzie Armentrout)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: On January 28, Rev. R. C. Walker married William A. Hanger and Maggie J. Shutterlie.
(Names in announcement: Rev. R. C. Walker, William A. Hanger, Maggie J. Shutterlie)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: On February 18, Rev. R. C. Walker married James G. Whitmore and Nannie J. Williams.
(Names in announcement: Rev. R. C. Walker, James G. Whitmore, Nannie J. Williams)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: On February 23, Rev. R. C. Walker married William C. Stubblefield and Nannie E. Wise.
(Names in announcement: Rev. R. C. Walker, William C. Stubblefield, Nannie E. Wise)

Married
(Column 6)

Summary: On February 23, Rev. R. C. Walker married C. B. Hood and Jeanie K. Wise.
(Names in announcement: Rev. R. C. Walker, C. B. Hood, Jeanie K. Wise)

Died
(Column 6)

Summary: John W. Stribling died at the residence of Mr. Madison Bettis after battling typhoid pneumonia. He was 40 years old.
(Names in announcement: Mr. Madison Bettis, John W. Stribling)

Trailer: A Friend