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Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-03
Science Answering Simple Ques.
fi0ng.

Why is rain water soft2 Because it IS
not impregnated with earth and minerals.
Why is it more easy to wash with soft
water than hard7 Because the soft wa.
ter unites freely with soap, and desolyes
it instead Of decomposing II as hard water
does. +.
Why do wood ashes make hard water
soft7 Let. Because the earbonlc acid Of
wood ashes combines with the sulphate Of
lime in the hard water, and converts il IN
to chalk. 3D. Wood ashes convert some
Of the soluble salts Of the water into in-
soluble and throws It down as q sediment
by which the water remains more pure.
Why has rain water such an unpleasant
smell when il is collected il a rain water
tub or tank7 Because It is impregnated
with deconaposed organic matters. wash
ed from roofs, trees or the casks IN which
it is collcced.
Why does water mel. sais7 Because
very minute particles Of vafsr ins;nuate
themselves into the salt, u capillary at
traction. and force the crystals apart from
each ether
How docs Glowing hot foods make them
cool! Il cruies ;he air which has been
heated by tie food 10 changs rapidly, and
give place to fresh cool air
Why does tee wind dry IiDenl Because
dry wind ike dry sponge, absorbs the
particles Of yapor from the surface Of the
hnsn as fast rs they are found.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-03
PUBLsHED ETEET THURSDAY By

one ycarif paid IN. adFasee, ~
. srfs. .. atthe end Of months, z,2v
use a ~. ~ ~ osUO
ofl2 or more viiI Be furnished at , Sl'9V per
.-s-;ses ne cash ascempanies the order,
beruise.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-03
Miscellaneous.
Feruling Anna HaNkes.


"Buz-buz-buz-buz y
Indeed | cannot stand this. You'll
drivelme quite crazy with your buz, buz,
buzzing. / must and will have silence.
/ find that plain, pleasant persuasion viii
not do; I shall be forced to resort TO a
harsher method. Now, listen one and all
while / assure you that the first scholar,
old or young, miss or master, gentleman
or lady, whom / shall see whispering
without leave, / will fernle -
The teacher, Mr.. Arthur Stone, closed
his bearded lips firmly and glanced about
the old-fashioned school room with de-
termined expression, as he ceased speak
ing. He evidently meant just what he
said-meant it in the faces of the stout,
stalwart young gentlemen, and the pret-
ty, witching, bright-eyed girls about him.
For a moment there was a dead silence
upon all, while every eye was fixed upon
the handsome resolute face Of the teacher.
But in the little crowd of eager, upturned
faces, there was but one which his eye
sought intuitively, drawn as it were by
some. strange, mesmeric power. One
face, and one at that moment which was
a pretty picture of piquant beauty, with
its saucy, inquisitive blue eyes, which met
his own fully and daringly its straw
berry-red mouth pursed up TO the most
provoking and daring of smiles, that said
as plainly as words could have said it,
"You wont ferule me, Arthur Stone, If !
whisper ever so much % ,
A sudden flash of anger Redeemed up
into the cheeks of the young man, and
shot from the depths of his fine grey eye,
as he said determinedly, in answer to the
smile of the red mouth and blue eyes, and
the toss of the dainty head-"I repeat it;
| will ferule the first scholar whom see
whispering without leave!''
This time there was no mistaking it.;
there was a preceptible motion in Anna
Hawkes. pretty head, and an unmistakable
light in her eyes, and a whole unbroken
sentence wreathed about the curve ef her
lips, as she turned carlessly to her books
You can ferule meif you choose, she
said, mutely, not believing he would ven
ture to do It..
"And certainly WILL" was the silent
reply of the young man, confident the
while that she would not allow him an
opportunity of putting his threat into exc
cution.
But he was i'll at ease as he turned
moodily to the arithmetic class from which
his attention had been drawn by the unu-
sual confusion. Affairs had taken dis
agreeable turn, an unexpected course,
and whatever he might do, he could no.
better them. There was but one way for
him. Hesmust put stern face upon the
matter. He must maintain his dignity as
teacher, even if he was obliged to
thrust roughly aside his own wishes and
inclinations, Anna Hawkes. pleasant,
witching, graceful Anna-the one bright
star that threw so much light upon his
arduous, tiresome duties; the warm-heart-
ed girl that had grown nearer and dear
er to him as the dull wintry days went by
till he had dared hope, silently, yet earn
estly, that sometime he might be more tc
her than any one else in the world, even
she, if she came between him and his du.
ties, must be sacrificed, 1t was misera.
bic thought, and he greeted it with long
deem drawn sioh H ta
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-02-03

Not once during the forenoon, did he
venture to look toward Anna seat, or al
low himself to pause anywhere in her Vi
cinity, for fear his ears might be greeted
by provoking, odious whisper. Not
once, Isay, but must except the long re-
cess, during which he watched her eager
ly, as she bent over her slate, working out
her algebraic, problems, apparently lost
to everything about her. Two or three
times he half started from his seat to go
to her assistance, as she knit her white
brows perplexedly, but strange new
feeling, like pride, kept him back. He
thought he had never seen her look half
so pretty or lovable as then, as she sat
there bent thoughtfully over her book,
with one white hand running rapidly and
gracefully over her slate.. Her dress Of
dark crimson cloth, with Its full sleeves
confined at the wrist by bands of black
velvet, fashioned high in the neck, but in
such a manner as to display her full,
white throat, was strangely becoming to
her. He had never thought of it before,
but there was a certain refinement 10 her
taste that was truly pleasing. Itwas vis-
ible in everything she wore-the dainty
cambria collar, confined at the throat by
small cameo breast-pin the knots of
black velvet ribbon fastened about her
luxuriant soft brown braids; the petite
black silk apron, with its girdle Of silk
cord, and full, large, dropping tassels,
and even the slender shining little kid
boots that peeped daringly out from IN
der the folds of her ample skirt. In all
his life, AUlhur Stone had never looked
upon a face and figure so pleasant and
captivating. But as he watched her she
raised her eyes tohis face. In moment
the pretty seriousness that rested SO be-
comingly upon her features was gone
A provoking SMILE curled up her rosy
mouth. and went with sudden rush ol
triumph over her whole face, dilating hel
finely curved noslrils and sweeping like
ever sunshine over the blue Of her eyes
making such rare dimpies about her chin
as one might have supposed to have beer
fitted by the cunning fOrefnger Of Cupid
himself.
Arthur Stone was yexed, but he wai
zoo much man of the world to allow the
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
Executed.

VIM. Brown, convicted sometime since
of the murder Of J. M. Nicely, of which
we published an account, was executed at
Covington, Allegheny county, on Friday,
the 25th ult., in the presence Of large
crowd, comprising every age, sex, condi-
ton and color. We learn that the unfor-
tunate man made full confession Of his
guilt upon the scafold, but trusted in that
God who had pardoned the thief on the
cross. Thus he passed into the dread re-
alities of that unknown world, where less
than six months since, he had sent the soul
of poor Nicely, without one moments warn
ing.
Patrick Murphy, who had been convicted
Of the murder Of his wife, and was sentenced
to be hung simultaneously with Brown, has
been granted q respite by Gov. Wise, and
his execution fixed for Friday, May 9th.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON Cry
Washington, March 30.-A report is cur
rently circulated here to-day, that private
letters from Vera Cruz state that Miramon
has or is about to sign secret treaty with
France and Sardinia, ceding to them the
States of Mexico composing the Tehuantepec
Isthmus-namely, Tobasco, Chiapa land
Tehuantepee-f for certain sum Of money to
enable him to carry on the war. Also that
the sloop- of-war Saratoga arrived at Pensa-
cola day or two ago, bringing important
secret dispatches to the Government from
Vera Cruz which caused ar excited Cabinet
discussion yesterday. The report obtained
considerable credence in the best informed
circles. It is thought that the recent ex-
traordinary naval preparations in France
may have some relation to an anticipated
rupture with us.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
The Convention.

AS will be seen by reference to the pub
lished proceedings Of the Democratic Dis
trict Con zention, James Fl. Skinner, Esq. !,
of this place, is theynominee of the Demo-
cratic party, for the vacant seat of Hon.
John Letcher in the next Congress. Mr.
Skinner, received an overwhelming MAORI
ty on the first ballot, and before the vote
was announced, Capt. John A. Hartman, Of
augusta, rose and expressed his belief that
Mr. Skinner was the nominee Of the Con-
vent;on md proposed to make the nominal
ton unan;m, us, which was done amid loud
and enthusiastic cheers. Everybody whom
we have seen, seems perfectly satisfied with
the candidate whom the Convention has pre-
sented to Democrats of the DISTRICT ana
we haven't the slightest doub* OF MS trl-
umphant election on the Goth day Of May.
Mr.. Skinner was then informed OF his Eom-
nation, and requested to address the meet
ing which he did in an eloquent speech Of
ABOUT nfteen minutes, anu LIS Hanly ~"
graceful appeal to the Opposition, was sin
gularly happy
He told them he would be thankful to
receive their votes, but at the same time
Informed them that he was the candidate Of
the Democratic party, and would never con-
sent to sacrifice one principle of his party
for the purpose of securing votes from any
quarter, whatever. He appealed to them
for their support, but at the same time hoped
that the appeal was made in spirit which
scorns to 'fatter Neptune for his trident,
or .Iovc for his thunder
! Al IL &c LII q
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
Read and Reflect.

Who opposed the annexation Of Texas?
VIM. L. GOGGIN.
Who voted against admitting Slave
State into the Union?
VIM T. GOGGTN.
Who voted to make our army retreat in
Mexico?
VIM. L. GOGGIN.
Who gave 'said and comfort" to the enc
my in the Mexican War by his votes and
speech ?
VIM. L. GOGGIN.
Who received 1924 for services never
rendered as Congressman?
WIN. l.. GOGGIN.
Who voted to tax tea and coffee ?
WIN. l.. GOGGIN.
Who spoke against the water line when
running for the Legislature in 1856?
WALTER PRESTON.
Who was never heard of before this Cam
vass
WAITMAN T. WILEY.
Norfolk Argus.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

necessity of declaring that he did not
mean achat he SAID, that while he told the
people in card published again and again,
for more than two months, that he would
be subject to convention if one was nee
essary,-he deliberately did not intend to
be subject to one, if it should be ever so
necessary, for any other purpose than to
prevent the election of know nothing -
Mr.. Harris surely knew when he penned
his card, that convention might be nee
essary for other purposes. Why then did
he not say boldly, that if it should become
necessary for any other purpose than the
defeat Of a know nothing, he would not sub
NIT to it. But suffice it to say, Mr.. John
L. Harris is out, in opposition to the nomi-
nee of his own party, and it is for that party
to say whether it will not consult and main
tain its own dignity by treating him as it
would any other opposition candidate.
After Mr.. Harris concluded Gen. Har-
man and James H. Skinner Esq, being
loudly called for, addressed the people, and
declared themselves still subject to the de-
cision Of the Convention. They said they
had no desire for a Convention-each de-
claring his reliance on his own strength, -
but that they had believed delicacy, and a
regard for the capacity Of the people to reg.
ulate their own affairs, forbade their inter.
ferance in question when their personal
interests were too much involved to have
their judgments unbiased. We wish fol
his own sake that Mr. Harris had taken the
same view of his own duty.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
Bolts Ratification Meeting.

The deluded Wings or Know Nothings,
or Americans. or in short, all such as are
opposed to things in general, and besides,
don't exactly know what they do want, met
at the Court House on Monday last, to tell
the world it was out of fix, and that no.
bodoy but Bolts and his Lunar Highland
ers could put it in order. Their resolutions
had great deal about Goggin, and about
"lively satisfaction" and unquestionable
ability which last, Mr.. Goggin was loath
to make manifest when he and Mr.. Letcher
met in combat here in the early outstart Of
our canvass. Mr.. Bob Doyle first of all,
exhibited himself to the unhappy assembly
and as we were rather out of reach of his
voice, we scarcely feel competent to report
him. We will, however, vouch for the fol-
lowing as being part Of his energetic and
disconnected address: He told the people
something about :" fraternal feeling" and
"engender," and about the palladium, y
and wound up with magnificent perora-
ton beginning with tranquility" and end
ing with "sacred ties" Next appears Mr..
John Imboden, in the character of what
our neighbor Of the Spectator calls '.stirr-
ing remarks" which said remarks may be
well shortened into the following glowing
and gushing DISTINGUISHING Of a vast deal
about national union and our "beloyed
country" and winding up in the grand eli
max Of "gubernatorial incapacity Where
upon Mr.. Imboden very properly took his
seat. And then, in spite Of Gods and men,
and columns, Mr.. A. HI. H. Stuart, who
was renowned for bis love for the Irish,
having scented the far off carrion, and per-
haps, having his soul filed with glori-
Gus visions Of future spoils, rises to tell the
people that he has some bowels left, and
is still disposed to be their martyr. Il is,
however, altogether unnecessary to reca-
pitulate Mr.. Stuart's speech, as the same
thing has already often been paraded be-
fore the world, both from the stump, and
the Senate hall, and under the guise Of
what the author pleases to call "A FAIR
PROPOSITION"
The Hon. orator said a great deal Of
course about the prodigality Of the admin
istration, and chose to arraign the whole
term in a style of demagogueism utterly. un-
worthy Of the illustrious author. Mr. Stu
art in his remarks condescended to become
the pedlar of package of balderdash, such
as might well have been auctioned at a
drunken precinct, but which was eminently
insulting to an enlightened corporation
He repeats the ''thrice told tale" Of FEEDER
al bankruptcy in general, and descending
to particulars, gravely assures the people
Of Augusta that all intercommunication
with their absent children must cease, as
the Post Office Department is bankrupt,
and is no longer in condition to serve the
nation.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TRUST SALE.

RY virtue of deed of Trust executed by W. s.
- Swink dated the 5th day of August, 1858,
Court of Augusta, shall, as Trustee appointed by
order Of said Court, proceed to sell, at the
idence Of Mathew Swink, half mile east Of George
VI. Cochran's Mill, on Saturday, the 30h day of
April, 1859, the following property conveyed in.
said Deed Of Trust, viz:
Roam Horse. l four horse Wagon, pair wood
Ladders, l pair Stretchers, double Shovel
Flows, Harrow, log Chain, l big Pillow.
Rake, Forks, large Shovel, pair Gind Gear
pair front Gear, wagon Saddle, Mans and
| Ladies do, riding Brides, Cow, Sow,
Pigs, Shoats and the increase of the said stock,
Grindstone, | Grain Cradle. Moving Scythe.
Axe, Mattoc, Hoes, and all the Household
and Kitchen furniture conveyed in said deed;
Also lot of Hay, Rye and Com, and various other
articles too numerous to mention. Terms cash.
Z. Nj. GUSHING, Trustee.
Anr;lo 1870 auz
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
cH q zERENa PIANOS.

A MOTHER LOT of those splendid instrument
n has just been received.
We have now as fine assortment ofPianes a
can be found in any of the large cities, and a {
LOWER PRICES.
Prices here, the same as at the Factory, from,
$225 to 81 600.
In this lot we have also the much admired Boi~
ae Nos1 and the new q scole circular action, which
Tor volume and beauty of tome, nearly equals tho
Grand 10 these new kind we solicit the atten-
ton OF Professors and ANA eurs Tho Thalberg
Grand is still on hand for SALE
orders from abroad, with references, will b,
promptly attended to: Drawings of Pianos, with
thh prices, furnished free of expense.
2he ,nstrmn,e"ts from this factoay haze universally
carried the first medals, diplomas, and a,eards orer
all competitors IN all Fairs and other places ,cAers
they haze been exhibited In Europe and America--
The first professors, mechanics end judges of both
countries are unanimous IN awarding them the high
est perteetion.
Waferooms forth side of Broad Stress near 9th,
and at Habliston e Bros No. 100 Main Street.
NATHL CARUSI, Sole Agent.
Richmond. Auril 2 IS59--1y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
Training Of Officers.

We are requested to say that the Train
ing of Officers Of Militia in this County
will take place at Staunton, on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, the 25th, Goth
and 9th Of this month. The Regimental
Musters win be held on the succeeding days.
Advertisement next week.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
Public Discussion.

Messrs. a. Ell. Ell. Stuart and Thos. J..
Niche, will discuss the questions of the
Gubernatorial canvass at Lexin gton. Rock
bridge county, on the 18th inst, being the
first day Of the Circuit Court Of Rock
bridge.
Spectator and Lexington papers please
copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING.

XX7E arc this day receiving our Spring and Sum
w mer goods, mar ufactured for this Market
and will be prepared to offer good article at Bal
timore prices All we ask is call we consider
is no trouble to show our goods. We have also Sc
lected a large assortment OF Furnishing Goods,
such as Shirts, Collaas, Drawers, sCravats, Socks,
de-, all of which we will sell cheap for cash. We
are also receiving new goods every few days, by
which means we order at short notice. All
goods guaranteed to be as represented
ROANE 4 ALBY,
Staunton, Ap'l 2, $50. Under Virginia Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

In order to give full account of the
proceedings of the District Convention, the
publication Of our paper has been delayed
beyond its usual time.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

Ew The political canvass has commenced
iu jefferson County, actively. Mr. Boteler
announced that he was candidate for Con-
gress, Charlestown, on Monday Several
Democrats of prominence addressed the peo
pie, and stated that they would not support
Mr.. Faulkner.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

VIM L. Yancey, Esy., was reelected
Mayor Of the Corporation Of Harrisonburg,
on Saturday last.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

EE The communication signed sMany
Wings and Americans Of Augusta" came
to hand too late; we will give it place in
onr next.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

A boy named Albert NJ. Stevens lost his
life in Boston. last week by falling from an
omnibus.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

The editor Of the Morgantown Star,
gives some sound advice to his correspond
ents, which we think is applicable to cor
respondents everywhere. Here it is:
Correspondents should write briefly, and
have point in their articles. If you have
anything to write about, write in plain,
legible hand, mot forgetting the punctua-
ton. But if you have nothing to say, in
the name Of sense, don't write it down on
paper. Written nonsense is the hight of
nonsense.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
Committed.

A free negro from the peighborhood OF
Spring Hill, in this county. was committed
to jail in this place on Wednesday last
charged with killing his wife. We have
not been informed as to the particulars.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

rOFFEE ROASTERS-An entirely aew article
~ and warranted to answer the pulptse at
WOODS & GILKESoN'S.
Stsuntnn. March &c, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
AGENTS..

Agents.
s. NJ. PETINGILL & CO., No: 10 State
Street Boston. and No. 119 Nassau Street. New
York. authorized agents for the "vINDIcAToR'
and will contract for Advertisements at our lowest
rates.
THOS. j. BAGBY is an authorized agent in
the City of Richmond, for the s'VISDIcAroR." He
will contract for advertisements at our lowest rates
John NJ. RExRODE, of Highland, is our
authorized agent for that county, to receive sub
this office.
va All the Accounts of the stVindicator' are
the hands of W. M. GEY for collecting, who is
utaorized to procure new subscribers.
TO ADVERTISERS The indicator has a
hrge and increasing circulation in this and the ad
dining counties, andis valuable medium for ad-
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
ords greatinducements to those who will use its
cOIumnS:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02
I oynp rates ITch is tho

s.-CRRrlFrcArE OF PACKAGES will DO sold at the fol-
owing rates, which is the risk;
Certificate ofFackages of 10 Whole Tickets, $50
Certificate 81 Packages of 10 Half Tickets 40
Certificate ofPackages of 10 Quarter Tickets 20
Certificate of Packages of 10 Eighth Tickets, 10
IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERTIFICATES.
Enclose the money to our address for the tickets
ordered, on receipt of which they will be forward
ed by first mail Purchasers can have tickets end
ing in any figure they may designate
The list of drawn numbers and prizes will DO sent
topurchssers immediately after the drawing.
~ Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County and
State.
10 Remember that every prize ia drawn and
payable in full without deduction.
Ny-All prizes of 81 900 and under paid imme-
diately after the drawing-othes prizes at the usu-
al time of thirty days.
All Communications stiretly confidential.
Address Orders fos Tickets or Certificates to
MCKINNEY Il c., Savannah, Ga.
Office Masonic Hail Block, Bull. ST., Savannah.
Nsa-A list of the numbers that arc drawn from
the wheel, with the amount of the Prize that each
one is entitled to, will be published after every
drawing, in the Savannah Daily News.
April 2, lS59.-1y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-02

EE The election fer Corporation Off
GERS takes place on "Wednesday next