1 Half Sheet

Announces that the Spectator will only be published in a 2 page form for an indefinite period due to wartime paper restrictions.

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1 To the Ladies Price George

Asks that the women of Staunton contribute cloth to the hospital at Manassas Junction.

1 Vote in Western Virginia

States that the vote in the trans-Allegheny portion of the Virginia showed a majority of counties for secession by a vote of 39 to 22.

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2 The Affair at Phillippa

Reports the Confederate retreat from Phillippa after coming under artillery fire from Federal troops advancing from Grafton.

2 To the Militia

Argues that the militia should be allowed to elect their officers anew now that they will be called into active service.

2 Gen. Henry A. Wise

Gen. Henry Wise gave a speech in Staunton.

2 The Augusta Lee Rifles Lilley R.D. Capt. Skinner James Capt.

Notes that Augusta has put its thirteenth company in the field and is assembling a fourteenth.

3 Presentation of Banner Lilley R.D. Capt. Christian Bolivar Col. Campbell W.G. Mrs. Cowan Robert Mrs. Tate Mrs. Campbell L. Miss Campbell Sue Miss

The ladies of Staunton presented the company banner to the Augusta Lee Rifles.

3 Mr. Mauzy Robert B. Moorman, Capt. of Greenbrier Cavalry Mauzy Mr.

A letter from the captain of the Greenbrier Cavalry thanking Mr. Mauzy and the people of Staunton for their kindness during the Cavalry's stay.

3 Discharge of Edward C. Randolph

Reports the release of Randolph, who had been arrested in Staunton on charges of espionage.

4 Dear Spectator Grafton

Letter from a soldier encamped near Grafton reporting that some of the citizens there harbor Union sentiments and wave Union flags for the troops to see.

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4 Mr. Editor

Writer warns that there are many Unionists in Wheeling and Northwest Virginia of various proclivities, many of whom support outright the policies of Lincoln.

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5 The Bombardment at Aquia Creek on Saturday week

Another account of the Aquia Creek engagement.

6 Shocking Accident--Explosion of Detonating Powder Richmond Whig

Reports that some powder accidentally exploded while Mr. Finch was making percussion caps.

5 Died Long Charles Long Emanuel Long Amanda

Charles Long, son of Emanuel and Amanda, died on June 5 at age 7.

5 Died Bosserman James Bosserman William Bosserman Elizabeth

James Bosserman, son of William and Elizabeth, died of an ulcerated sore throat on June 3 at age 4.