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The Spectator, March 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 1:
"Thousands Disabled."
Article alleges that many thousands of people in Virginia are
stricken with disease. The article continues, however that the
political disease of treason may also be taking hold in Augusta and
Rockbridge as some citizens were seeking refuge behind enemy lines but
are detained by Confederate pickets.
The Spectator, March 25, 1862, p. 1, c. 1:
"Union Prisoners."
Reports that seventy-two persons of Augusta and Rockbridge
counties were trying to "work their way" into enemy lines to avoid the
levy and the draft. Those apprehended were members of the Tunker
denomination and pacifists. The article assumes their action was an
effort to avoid being participants in the war for either side.
The Vindicator, September 11, 1863, p. 2, c. 1:
"Religious Exercises."
A religious meeting led by Reverend J. C. Hyde, Chaplain, and other
ministers, is ongoing at the General Hospital in Staunton, with several sick and wounded soldiers
professing their faith and others asking for forgiveness for their sins.
The Spectator, November 3, 1863, p. 2, c. 2:
"Religious Revival."
Reports that a religious revival is taking place in Staunton with over
twenty-four professed converts. The revival appears to have begun amongst the soldiers being
treated at the American Hotel under the ministration of Rev. Mr. Hyde and his assistants.
The Spectator, December 8, 1863, p. 2, c. 5:
"For the Spectator."
In a letter to the editor, the author argues that the militia bill must be
strengthened to include members of certain religious sects who do not use their pulpits to support
the war effort.
The Vindicator, March 4, 1864, p. 2, c. 3:
"A Word to the Wise."
The editor at the Rockingham Register respects the agreement
between Mennonites and Tunkers and the Confederate government. However, he hopes that no
man exempt from military service for reasons of conscience is shirking his duty to grow as much
as his farm can produce.
The Spectator, November 24, 1863, p. 2, c. 3:
"Revival."
The M. E. Church of Staunton has been experiencing a major revival of late, with
170 persons making a profession of faith and over 70 actually joining
the church.
The Spectator, June 25, 1861, p. 1, c. 1:
"Presbyterianism."
Item announces a meeting of Presbyterians in Virginia to
react to the Presbyterian Church O.S. in its endorsement of Lincoln's
policies. The goal of the meeting is to organize a separate
Presbyterian Church body for the Confederate States.
The Spectator, May 14, 1861, p. 2, c. 5:
"To the Irishmen of Virginia!"
A letter from Irish immigrants in Charleston asking fellow
Irish to help organize a Confederate Irish Regiment in support of the
South. The letter asserts that the Southern people have courteously
respected the Catholic faith, unlike the puritanical Northerners.
