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The Vindicator, May 18, 1860, p. 2, c. 4:
"Fire Company."
Details the election of officers of the Staunton Fire Company.
The Vindicator, September 30, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Laying the Corner Stone of the M. E. Church."
The Masonic Fraternity will lay the
cornerstone of the new Methodist Episcopal Church on September 16.
The Vindicator, February 12, 1859, p. 2, c. 3:
"Fair for the Benefit of the West Augusta Guard."
The ladies will be putting on a benefit for
the recently-formed volunteer company, the West Augusta Guard, on
February 22.
The Vindicator, April 2, 1859, p. 2, c. 3:
"Training of Officers."
The training of officers of militia in
Augusta county will take place at
Staunton on the 25th, 26th, and 27th of April.
The Vindicator, July 8, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"The Fourth."
Article praises the patriotic Fourth of July services in
Staunton and details the activities of the West Augusta Guards in the celebration.
The Spectator, November 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Military Movements."
The West Augusta Guard was briefly summoned to Charlestown on
November 19 because of fears that some of John Brown's supporters might attempt to help him
escape.
The Spectator, November 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 1:
"Military Movements."
Cadets from VMI, the West Augusta Guard and Spring Hill
Mountain Guard were all ordered to Charlestown on Saturday, November 26,
because of fears
that the Harper's Ferry prisoners might either escape or be rescued.
The Spectator, November 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 1:
"Staunton Artillery."
A new military company, called the Staunton Artillery, was formed.
Officers of the company are listed in the article.
The Spectator, November 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 4:
"Town Meeting."
Report of a town meeting for Staunton, including text of resolutions
adopted regarding Harper's Ferry. Article condemns the raid as the work of Seward and the
Republicans. The meeting praised Gov. Wise, promised that Staunton will fight to defend the
state, and planned to raise money to better equip the local militia.
The Spectator, November 29, 1859, p. 2, c. 5:
"Meeting of the Military in Spring Hill."
Reports on another meeting held in response to
Harper's Ferry. The participants pledged to protect Virginia and expressed approval of Wise and
of the Georgia resolution of support.
The Vindicator, December 2, 1859, p. 2, c. 5:
"Town Meeting."
The citizens of Staunton held a town meeting in response to the crisis
brought about by John Brown's raid. In the meeting, the Staunton residents resolved to continue
to support the governor in his actions to protect the state and agreed to organize volunteer
military companies.
The Vindicator, December 2, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Staunton Artillery."
List of the elected and appointed officers of the Staunton Artillery.
The Spectator, December 13, 1859, p. 3, c. 1:
"Camp Ranson near Charlottesville."
Account of West Augusta Guard's trip to Washington
and Charlestown, including Brown's execution.
The Spectator, December 20, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Return of the West Augusta Guard."
Return of West Augusta Guard and Mountain Guard
from Charlestown. A dinner was held in their honor.
The Vindicator, December 23, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Mountain Guard."
The Mountain Guard was welcomed back to Staunton from
its trip to Charlestown.
The Vindicator, December 23, 1859, p. 2, c. 3:
"Cannon."
The Staunton Artillery received a mounted brass six-pounder, together with their
side arms, from Richmond.
The Vindicator, January 6, 1860, p. 2, c. 4:
"For the Vindicator."
The citizens of Mt. Solon agreed to form a
volunteer company in reaction to the outrages at Harper's Ferry.
The Vindicator, January 13, 1860, p. 2, c. 1:
"The Right Spirit."
The Vindicator is pleased that volunteer militia companies
throughout the state have chosen to have their uniforms made out of locally manufactured cloth.
One of the Lynchburg companies is using cloth made at the Staunton Factory.
The Vindicator, March 16, 1860, p. 2, c. 2:
"Staunton Artillery."
The Staunton Artillery paraded the streets for three hours last Saturday
evening.
The Vindicator, May 18, 1860, p. 2, c. 6:
"Training--Presentations."
"Our city has been enlivened during the week by the presence and
military training of the officers of the different volunteer and militia companies in the
county, under the direction of Col. J. W. Massie, of Rockbridge."
The Vindicator, January 18, 1861, p. 3, c. 2:
"For the Vindicator."
The ladies of Staunton will hold a fair for
the purpose of providing tents for the West Augusta Guards.
The Vindicator, February 1, 1861, p. 1, c. 5:
"For the Vindicator."
"Townsman" makes a number of recommendations to
improve and
protect Staunton. He argues that the town should donate money from the cemetery fund to the
militia, should raise a Home Guard to protect the area in case of war, and should improve Lewis
Street.
The Vindicator, March 1, 1861, p. 2, c. 4:
"22nd of February."
Describes the celebration of the national holiday in Staunton. On the
evening of the 22nd, a very successful benefit was held for the West Augusta Guard.
The Vindicator, March 1, 1861, p. 3, c. 5:
"Attention Volunteers!!"
A meeting of officers was held in Staunton on February 22nd that
resolved to organize a volunteer regiment.
The Spectator, April 16, 1861, p. 2, c. 2:
"For the Spectator."
Announces the organization of several local
militia units into one regiment of volunteers numbered the Fifth.
The Spectator, April 23, 1861, p. 2, c. 4:
"Action of the Town Council."
Item reports that the Staunton town council has made an
appropriation of $3,000 for the purchase of firearms, equipment, and ammunition for the Home
Guard.
The Vindicator, April 26, 1861, p. 2, c. 2:
"Augusta Riflemen."
Praises Capt. Harman's men, not only for being one of the finest
companies in the state, but also for having their uniforms made from cloth woven at the local
factory of Messrs. Crawford & Co.
The Vindicator, April 26, 1861, p. 2, c. 2:
"Home Guard."
A Staunton Home Guard has been formed to protect the town in case of
invasion. Article lists the officers of the Guard.
The Vindicator, April 26, 1861, p. 2, c. 2:
"'Prominent Among Those . . .'"
The students of the Virginia Female
Institute have been busily making jackets for the local Volunteers.
The Vindicator, April 26, 1861, p. 2, c. 3:
"Interesting Letters."
Reprints two letters, one from Capt. A. Koiner and another from
W. S. H. Baylor, that describe the activities of the Augusta Rifles and
the 5th Virginia Volunteers.
The Vindicator, January 15, 1859, p. 2, c. 2:
"Mount Vernon Association."
The Vindicator supports the appeal made by the Mount
Vernon Association to raise funds for purchase of the estate. The ladies of the Augusta County
Mount Vernon Association heartily endorse this project.
The Vindicator, September 23, 1859, p.
2, c. 3: "We Call Our Readers Attention . . ."
The Vindicator
calls their readers' attention to the "Contribution Box for the Washington
Monument," which is placed just below the general distribution letter box
at the post office.
