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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

SATISFACTORY. -.'Hello, boy, did you see
rabbit cross the road here just now p
"a rabbit 2"
eyes be quick
WAS It a kinder gray varmint ?"
eyes! Yes p
"a longish cretur with shortish tail p
eyes be quick or he'll gain his burrow."
Had he long legs behind and big earsw
eyes yes"
''And sorter jumps when it runs?"
eyes, I tell you, jumps when it runs !"
"Well, l haint seen SIGH cretur about
here"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
~MR. MoRpHY at last accounts c

EEF Mr.. MoRpHY at last accounts contin-
ued to play chess at the Cafe de la Regence
and in society against all corners, and
invariable with the same remarkable sue
cess. Lately the President of the London
Chess Club, Mr. Mongredieu, came to Paris
to satisfy himself as to the real merit Of Mr..
Morphy's playing, and as to the rank he
ought to occupy. Mr.. Mongredieu and Mr..
Morphy played eight games, one ofwhich,
the first one, was drawn, while the others
were gained by Mr.. Morphy. In this trial
of skill, two facts we're. remarked..in regard
to Mr.. Morphy's playing, which are almost
universally remarked in his games when
contesting with 6rst-rate player. These
are that he seldom wins the first game, and
that up to say the twentieth move he rarely
shows any superiority over his competitor.
1t is only after that point in the game that
he commences those extraordinary and un-
looked-for moves which astonish the audi
ence and crush his antagonist beyond hope
Of recovery. Mr.. Morphy at last accounts
was engaged at the Cafe de la Regence in a
most singular game of chess withsa party Of
amateurs numbering one hundred. These
hundred persons have subscribed to give
Mr. Morphy public dinner before his de-
|parture, but before that eveut comes off
they are playing game thus: The hundred
are divided into five sections oftwenty each,
who are to play among themselves until one
of the twenty is acknowledged the victor of
the others. When each Of the categories
shall have thus selected one of their number
as their champion, the five champions are
tie play against Morphy at odds graduated
to the respective strength to each category.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

EW An Irishwoman appeared in the
county court of Louisville, recently, to be
appointed guardian for her child, when the
following colloquy ensued: Judge-''What
estate has your child :" .Plase your hon.
or, don't understand you" Judge-"I
say, what has she gct?" "Chills and fever,
phase yer honor
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
March Is, 1875


Suffering beneath the pressure of a still
increasing correspondence, amounting to
between sixteen hundred and two thousand
communications per annum, and embracing
letters, printed pamphlets on matters with
which am wholly unacquainted; manu-
scripts concerning which my opinion is de-
sired, projects for emigration and coloniz-
ing, the sending Of models, machines and
natural curiosities, requests of contribu-
tons to collections of autographs, offers to
take charge of my domestic concerns, to
cheer and enliven me, &C., &c, must
again publicly urge all persons having my
welfare at heart to exert their influence in
my behalf, that individuals in both CONT
nents may no longer busy themselves with
my person and make of my house an intel
ligence Office; and that be allowed, in the
declining state of my physical and mental
powers, to enjoy some rest and leisure to
attend to my duties. May this cry for re-
lief, which [ utter with much reluctance
and after reflection, not meet an unfriend-
~ Interpretation .
''ALExANDEE Won HUMBOLDT.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

A Cry OF DISTRESS FROM ALEXANDER
HUMBOLDT. Berlin papers received BY the
City Of Baltimore contains the following
card from Alexander Humboldt:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
ftfstelIaneous.

The BEST SEWING MACHINE p punch, of
the 9th March, contains the following ad-
mirable description Of an old fashioned
Sewing Machine, which every bachelor
should possess: '
The very best sewing machine a man can
have is a wife. 1t is one that requires but
| kind word to set in motion, rarely gets
out of repair, makes but little noise, is sell
dom the cause of dust, and once in motion,
will go on uninterruptedly for hours with
out the slightest trimming or the smallest
personal supervision being necessary. 1t
will make shirts, darn stockings, sew on
buttons, mark pocket handkerchiefs, cut
out pinafores, and manufacture children's
frocks out Of any old thing you may give it;
and this it will do behind your back just as
well as before your face. In fact you may
leave the house for days, and it will 60 on
working just the same. If it does get out
Of ordera little, from being overworked, it
mends itself by being left alone for short
time, after which it returns to it's sewing
with greater vigor than ever. Of course
are much quicker than others. It depends
in a vast measure upon the particular pat
tern you select. IF you are fortunate in
picking, out the choicest pattern Of a wife
lone, for instance. that sings whilst working,
and seems to be never 50 happy as when
the husbands linen is in hand-the sewing
machine may be pronounced perfect of its
kind !; SO much SO, that there is no make
shift in the world that can possibly replace
it, either for love or money In short, no
gentleman's establishment is complete with
out one of those sewing machines in the
house. aH eaF&g1 t4l
AN EXAMPLE FOR BoYs Capt Hudson,
of the Niagara, was once, says the Jamaica
Oong Island) Farmer, a baker boy in
Brooklyn. One day he CHANGED to be in
the Navy Yard at Brooklyn. and the tho't
struck MIN that he would like to enter the
navy So, goingsto the proper officer, he
applied for admission. 1heino1elty Of see
ing lad alone, boldly asking for place 50
often secured by political preferences, or by
the entreates Of influential friends, attract
ed at once the attention Of the officer, and
he inquired, ''What can you do?" The
reply was prompt and decisive: "Any-
thing that another boy cam" He was told
to call again, and a few days passed, and
the place was given to the enterprising lad.
Scarcely in his new position he began to
show marks Of genius and aptitude which
outdid his associates, and step by step the
bakers boy rose to influence and rank, and
to-day he stands among the highest in rank
and most influential in power of the great
ones who compose the United States Navy.
Such. in brief, is the career Of William n.
Hudson, commander of the United States
steamer Niagara. 'i!o .a i'al1ta
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
NUMBER Is.

We, the undersigned, members Of the
committee of six appointed by the February
meeting, sustain Sam'l G. Williams IN the
facts stated as occurring before said commit
tee. u. A. ,HUPP,
P. PITMAN,
GILBERT S. MEM,
D. McINTURFF.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

THos. y. MroHfE. JAS. H. SKINNER JIG. NICHE
NICHE, SKINNER &MICHIE.
sies ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
....,..-,. STANTON, VA. M u
HAVE formed partnership for the practice of
e II law in all the Courts of Augusta county, and
the q. S. District Court for Western Virginia.
s Mr. Niche wiattend as heretofore the Courts of
adjoining counties. f..5...s
JAMES III. SKINNER will practice in the
Circuit and County Courts of Highland.
~ All business ntrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to. -.., l. j. July 5, lS56-6mo.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

gg- Il tell you, Lib, that will commit
suicide, if you won't have me-"
"Well, Ben, soon as you give me that
proof Of your affection, | will believe that
you love me-"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

A genius once undertook to name and
classify the different sorts of fools in the
world "First, the ordinary fool second,
the fool who is one and don't know it; third,
the fool who is not satisfied with being
fool in reality, but undertakes, in addition.
to play the fool.''
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

SUNDAY VISITORS The editor of the
Louisville Presbyterian Herald in replying
to a subscriber who inquiries how he should
prevent young men from calling to see his
daughters on Sunday, says: 7qn
Call your daughters in, and make them
recite the Catechism, and politely invite
their visitors to come in and see how well
they can do it In month, you viii not be
any longer ANNOYED in that way"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
ALEX. H. II. STUART. b. BALDWIN STUART.
| AW PARTNERSHIP.

HAVING associated my son B. Baldwin Stuart
II with me in business, will hereafter prac-
tice law in all the Courts he'd in Stanton under
the name and style of ALEX. III. R. STUA RT
& SON.
Particular attention will be given to the CoLLEc-
rIoN OF CLAIMS.
The senior partner will also regularly attend the
Circuit yourts of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Co / It of Appeals at Lewisburg.
ALEX. I'll. H. STUART.
Stau1 ton, Sept. 4, 185S.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

UGH W. sHEFFE1' 7 JA9' BIZ 1fVAHDNFh, SN.
LAW NOTICE.
TIME undersigned have formed partnership in
i the Practice Of Law, in the various Colurts
held in Stau2ton. They will attend prompt to
all business confident to their care. Especial at
tention paid to the Collection Of Claims.
HUGB w. SHEFFEY will practice in the Courts
of Highland, Bath and Rockbridge, and in the
Court of Appeals. HUGH W: SHEFFEl, e
i,,gg - JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

PLANTING POTATOES IN THE SAME HILL
WITH CoRN.-Emery P Barnes, of Pharsa-
liza, writes as follows to the Genessee Far
mer:
Having never seen an account in any ag
ricnltural paper, as | recollect, of any one
having raised potatoes with corn in the hill,
[ thought [ would try the experiment last
spring. | had finished the potatoes that |
was intending to plant, but having some
small ones left, I concluded to plant them
in the same hills with patch of corn and
mark the effect. [ planted the corn about
the 25th of May, the season being SO wet
| could not plant them sooner. I dropped
the corn and potatoes together, hoed them
the same time, and dug the potatoes soon
after cutting up the corn. The ground was
first rate, but the corn was an average crop,
full as good as some near by where the corn
was planted alone. shall try this again
next spring, and if they succeed as well as
they did this year, shall continue to plant
them together. If two crops do as we'll to-
gether as separate, it makes great saving
of labor to plant them together. Has any
one tried planting the two crops together?
If SO, give the result through the Farmer.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

ECONOMY. For some days back, the
Richmond "Whis" has been parading what
it is pleased to term Democratic extrava-
gance, wasteful expenditure of the public
money, &c. Now this, (says the Rich
mond Enquirer) coming from party that
cannot take care Of its own money, is truly
ridiculous. This Opposition party has
very recently been squandering hundreds of
dollars in the printing and paying of post
age on thousands of their documents for cir
culation in Virginia, expecting by these
means, to influence intelligent Democrats.
Was there ever such silly extravaganza :?
and will the people entrust with public funds
party that makes such bad use of their
own private property We think not
The Opposition should learn to take lit
tie better care at least of their own money,
before asking to be entrusted with that be-
onging to other people.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
4 MARRIAGE

Such persons, before contemplating -e9si
tiasJ Il MARRIAGE N3aBs8 otio,
should reflect that sound mind and body are the
most necessary requisites to promote eonnubial
happiness. Indeed, without these, the Journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage; the pros
pect hourly daIkens to the view the mind becomes
Swallowed with despair and filled with the mean-
choly reflection that the happiness of another be-
colnes bghted with our own, Z .nesaa#f2
Office No. 5. Fred. ST., Baltimore. Md,
3l N. B.-l.et nofalse decacy prevent you, but APP
ply Immediately either personalyor by letter.
3, ENDORS EN- EN- T OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured at thisinstituti on with
in the last sixteen years, and tho numerous impor
tant Surgical Operations performed by Dr.. Johns
ton, witnessed by the reporters of the papers and
many other persons notices of which have appeared
again and again before the public, besides his stan
ding as gentleman of character and responsibility
is sufficient guarantee to the afflicted.
TAKE NOTICE.
Thereare SO mauy ignorant and worthless, Gu ack
advertising themselves as Physicians, and copying
DR.. Johnston's advertisements, Shoe MeRders,
Boot Blacks, Lamp Trimmers. &c., Poltry and
Contemplate Lnitators, whose Lives instead of at
the Noble Science of Medicine have been spent
in the most Mental Capacity styling themselves
Reqularty Educated Physicians, imposing upon
the inexperienced ard uhsuspecting, trifing with
and running the health OF all unfortunately falling
in their power that DR.. Johnston deems it neces
sary to say especially to those unacquanted with
his reputation, that his credentials or diplomas
always hang in his office.
ONLY PHYSICIAN ADVERTISING.
DR.. Johnston is the only Physician advertising
to cure Secret Disease.
His remedies and treatment are entirely ~.-un-
known to others Prepared from life spent in the
great hospitals of Europe and the first in this'coun-
Try, VIE England, France, the Rlcckley Of Phia-
delphla, &C., and more extensive practice than
any other Physician in the world. His many won
derful cures and most important Surgical opera
tions are sufficient guarantee to the afflicted
Those who wish to be speedily and effectually re-
I,1,o,, lclr,y,
who only ruin their health, and apply to him.
NO LETTERS RECEIVED UNLESS POST
PAID and containing Stamp to be used for the
reply. Persons writing should state Age and send
that por ton of advertisements describing symptoms.
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
September II, ls5s.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
DIR. JOHNSTON INVIGORATING
REMEDY FOR ORGANIC WEAK
NESS

Bv this great and important remedy, weakness
OF the organs speedily cured and full vigor res
tored. Thousands of the most nervous and debilita
ted, who had lost all hope, have been Immediately
relieved. All impediments to Marriage, PHYSICAL
or Mental Disqualification, Nervous Irritability,
Tremblings and Weakness exhaustion Of the
most fearful kind, are speedily cured. 1sh
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
j. W. oHehAhi' R. B. BOSTON.
!, URQUHART & BOSTON,
A TTOR NEYS ATIA VIZ
MEMPHIS, TENN. d2s em

nR. THOMAS A. BERKELEY-Otice in
IL the second story of the building occupied by
Or Reynolds. DIT
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

INDUCED in whan aone-a habit frequently learned
from evil companions or at school, the effects Of
which are nightly felt, when asleep, and if not
cured, renders marriage impossible, and destroys
both mind and body, should apply Immediately.
What a pity that young man, the hope of his
country, and the darling Of his parents, should be
snatched from all prospects and enjoyments Of life,
by the consequences Of fdevating from the path of
nature, and induIging in certain secret habit
Such persOus, before communicating -
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
DIR JOHNSTON ].

YNHE founder of this celebrated Institutlon, the
Il only regularly Educated Physician adyerti7
sing, offers the most certain, speedy and only Ell
fectual remedy in the world for n
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-09-29

GENUS AND L,BoI. Alexander Haml!.
ton once said 10 an intimate friend: "Men
give me some credit for genius. When L
have a subject in hand / study it profound
ly. Day and night it is before me. | ex-
pore it in all its bearings. My mind be-
comes pervaded with it. Then the effort
which make is what the people are pleas
ed to call the fruit of labor aid thought.
= Mr.. Webster once replied TO agentIeman
who pressed him 10 speak on subject of
great importance, "The subject interests
me deeply, but l have mot time. There,
sir" pointing TO huge pile Of letters on
his table, lis pile Of unanswered letters
TO which l must reply before the close Of
the session (Which was then three days
off have not time TO master the subject
so as to do it Justice" but Mr.. Webster
a few words from you would do SO much to
awaken public attention to it." "lf there
be such weight in my words as you rep
resent, il is because do not allow myself
TO speak on any subject till l have inbued
my mind with it.
Demosthenes was once Urged to speak
on great and sudden emergency. 81 am
not prepared" said he, and obstinately re.
fused,
sThe law of labor is equally binding il
genius and mcdioctity.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-09-29
EDUCATIONAL, ETC.
ROANOKE ACADEMY.

-, c.xnoD>r n AZ n p...
], II. SANbORN, A. u, M. D., PRINCIPAL.
Mfo. II. VI. oANDohN' Ah' n IAhSS
THIS Institution will commence ESfSfH
i its next scholastic year on zAW
faculty.
Dr.. Sanborn is graduate Of Dartmouth Col
iege, an experienced teacher, ana gentleman OF
elSI ln'enectuei anu moIai a.'Ilhihenls; mrs,
9anooIn, Is, a,So, eIaoud,e Vi one ol the pest
lnsueutiohs IN tne East ana is every way quali.
neu ioi her Posiuon.. Inc ihuusuve system OF
hauSauoh VIII De CLOSELY Ionoweo, WINE espec-
isi advantages VIII pc gwen 10 classes IN survey
ing, engineering, Elocnton ana Caiisthenlcs.-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-09-29
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OLA FAMILY PHYsIc,

are so composed that disease within the range Of
their action can rarely Withstand or evade them.
and inyigorate every portion Of the human organ
ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
Its healthy vitalities. As consequence Of these
properties, the invalid who is bowed down with
pain or physical debility is astonished to find his
health or energy restored by remedy at once so
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
Of every body, but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named is
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac,
containing certificates of their and directions
for their use in the following complaints: Costire
ness Heartburn, Headache arising from disordered
Stomach, Nausea, Indigestion, Pam IN and Morbid
Inaction Of the Bo,ce,s, F7atulency, Loss of Appe-
tite, Jawadice, and other kindred complaints,
arising from low state Of the body or obstruction
Of its functions. They are excellent Alternative
for the renovation Of the blood and the restora-
ton of tone and strength to the system debihtated
by disease.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-09-29
Glasgow Male Institute.

VNHE Trustees of the Public School, in I'D
i the City of Glasgow, having COM &.Ny
pleted their large and commodious school 64tssH
building take pleasure in announcing to Ezy
the public that they have engaged WIN. T. DAVIS,
a. NJ, President for some years past, of Masonic
College, TO take charge OF the school as Principal
Prof. DAVIS, is so widely and fayorably known
as an educator of youth, that no special commen-
dation from US is needed. He will be assisted by
Mr. J. T. J. HUGHES, O graduate of Masonic
College, and a gentleman Of some experience as
teacher.
The want of permanent school, of high order,
in our midst, has been long and deeply felt. Such
a school the Trustees have labored long and cam
estiy 10 establish; and they have finally effected
an organization, which, they are sure, the gener-
Gus and united patronage of the community will
render permanent.
In the GLASGOW MALE INSTITUTE, a thorough
and systematic course Of primary instruction will
be gwen, and course in the Classics, Mathemat
les, &C., at least sufficient to prepare a student TO
enter the Junior Class in College.
The classes will be so arranged that every pu-
pill will receive his Just and full share of attention.
The academic year will be divided into two
sessions of twenty weeks each, the first session
will commence on the 10th of September, 1859.
Tuition per session Of 20 weeks in the Pri-
mary studies-Readiug, Writing, Arith-
metic, Geography and English grammar S12, GO
In the Mathematics, with any of the above. 1900
The Greek or Latin Language, with any Of
the above. ...... $3.50. 200
Contingent fee for each pupil per session.. 100
No deduction will be made for absence, except
in cases Of protracted illness.
~ Students from distance can get board in
private families as low as at any other point.
F. w. DIGGES,
A. W. ROPER, Trustees.
aug25 J. G. WILLIAMS,