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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
Snblina Peroration

The closing passage of Prof. Mitchelrs
lecture, at New York, recently, was deliv-
cred with thrilling effect. After speaking
Of the unfathomable distance which no tele-
scope can penetrate. lying far beyond the
system in which the earth revolves, and yet
filled With Independent systems Of worlds.
Of infinite numbers, he said:
Light traverses space at the rate of mil
lion miles minute. yet the light from the
nearest star requires ten years to reach the
earth, and Herschel's telescope revealed
stars two thousand three hundred times fur
ther distant. The great telescope of Lord
Ross pursued these creations of God still
deeper into space. and having resolved the
nebul@ Of the Milky Way into stars, dis
covered other systems Of stars ~ beautiful
diamond points glittering through the black
darkness beyond. When he beheld this
amazing abyss-when he saw these systems
scattered profusely throughout space ~
when he reflected upon their immense dis
lance, their enormous magnitude, and the
countless millions Of worlds that belonged
to them, it seemed to him as though the
wild dream Of the German poet was more
than realized.
God called man in dreams into the vesti-
bule Of heaven, saying, ''Come up hither
and I will show tee the glory Of my
house" And to his angels who stood about
his throne, be said, Take him, strip him
Of his robes of flesh; cleanse his affections !;
put new breath into his nostrils /; but
touch not his human heart-the heart that
fears and hopes and trembles" A moment,
and it was done, and the man stood ready
for his unknown voyage Under the guild
ance Of mighty angel, with sounds Of fly
ing pinions, they sped away from the bat
Elements of heaven. Some time on the
mighty angels wings they fled through Sa-
haras Of darkness, wildernesses of death. -
At length, from distance not counted save
in the arithmetic of heaven, light beamed
upon them-a sleepy fame as seen through
hazy cloud. They sped on in their ter
rible speed to meet the light the light with
lesser speed came to meet them. In mo.
ment the blazing of suns around them - Q
moment the wheeling of planets then came
long eternities Of twilight; then again or
the right hand and the left appeared more
consultations. At last the man sank down
crying, "Angel, can go no further, lei
me lie down in the grave, and hide myself
foom the infnltude Of the universe, for enc
there is none" "End is there none p de-
manded the angel. And from the glitterinG
stars that shone around there came a chora
shout, END there is none" END there
is none" demanded the angel again. "ane
is it this that awes thy soul Z? | answer enc
there is none to the universe of God Lo
also, there is no beginning y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

An old lady possessed of fine fortune,
and noted for her penchant for the use Of
fgurative expressions, one day assembled
her grand-childreD, when the following con-
versatiop took place:
my children, = said the old lady, 'I.am
the root, and you are the branches"
Grandma" said one.
'What, my child.
II was thinking how much better the
branches would flourish if the root was un-
der ground,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

A W1DowER's MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISE
MENr.-A paper has an advertisement for
partner for life, by disconsolate widow
er, giving as the requirements, that the ap-
plicant should be 5 feet inches in height,
~ IL inches girt, Of dark complexion and
hair, cars bored, feet to wear No. Al shoe,
and handsto fit No. 81 Jouven gloves and
offers as inducements to person Of the
right dimensions, that he has satin, So
silk, and II thibct and muslin de laine
dresses, IA morning dresses of different pat
terms and styles, number Of cloaks and
shawls, fair assortment Of fnrs, laces and
embroideries, collars and under-sleeves I'M
counted, under-clothes and unmentionables
in piles, hoop-skirts Of iron, steel, India
rubber, gutta-percha, whale-bone and raw
hide. (the last not guaranteed, except the
applicant is good tempered,) and superb
assortment Of jewelry, consisting of piae
earrings, clasps and bracelets. A person
with loss of teeth and partial loss Of hair
need not be deferred from applying, as he
has quantity of false hair and good set
Of teeth in working order. A fresh com
plexion is desirable, as the rouge pots are
all empty A prompt and speedy applica-
ton is requested, as the articles have been
already disused for four days, and they are
liable to 60 out Of fashion at any time, and
become worthless.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

JAcKsoN's BIRTHPLACE. -General Jack
son, after having the State Of bis birth put
down as Virginia, and South Carolina, turns
out, upon good evidence, to have been born
in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina,
''at the house Of George McCamie," and
near the South Carolina line According
to the evidence in the Case, it appears that
he was BORN while his mother was on her
way to the latter State, within which she
subsequently resided at Waxhaw, and where
her son Andrew spent his early youth.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

To CURE Sore THROAT IN HoGs.-Take
OF molasses one half pint, and table spoon
full of hogs lard to this add of birthstone
q piece an inch in length. Melt it over the
fire. and when cold, or in liquid state,
drench the hog with it, and in nine times
out of ten it will be found to have the de-
sired effect.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

GREAT Oar CRop The Marion Coun-
ty (Ohio) Agricultural Society awarded
their first premium for oats grown in 1857.
to Jacob Lee, Of Marion Township, his crop
being zone hundred and thirteen and a half
bushels Of we'll cleaned oats, on one meas
ured acre. - 9ar e'
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

An old maid recently died At Newton,
N. H., who left property to the value Of
nearly forty-thousand dollars. She was all
her life time getting ready to be married
and had stored up. one hundred and eighty
two sheets, sixty-three coverlets, fifty blan-
kets, twenty-seven beds, with eleven hun
dred and twenty pounds Of feathers, fifty
four pillows, and forty three handkerchiefs,
and numerous other ssfxins."
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

BREEDING SwINE.-A noted English pig
breeder, Mr.. Thomas Crisp, of Suffolk ,pur-
sues, according to letter in the Boston
Cultivator. "a different course Of breeding
from that followed by many in this country
He prefers breeding stock Of two and half
to six years old, to that of less age. The
progeny is stronger and more thrifty" A
fact that should not be lost sight of.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

EE Some, sensible, bat saucy newspa-
per philosopher, gives the ancient and hon
orable order Of grumblers smart slap in
the face thus: ''Those people who tern
hp their noses at the world might do we'll
to reflect that it is as good world as they
were ever in, and much better one than
they are Gkelv ever to get into again.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

GB From an able article entitled "Sin-
gle Life among u.s." in the March No. Of
Harper's Monthly, We extract the follow
ing truthful sentiment:
"Heart is quite as rich capital as time,
and unmarried people must take good care
Of this treasure. They are not to renounce
but to refine, quicken, and exalt their So
cial affections to keep them true. They
must use or abuse their social nature, and
unless used it is abused, or unless sweeten-
ed by free air and exercise it will sour in
its own stagnation. Hence it is that un-
married people are aptto take one of two
directions, and be swceter or sourer than
their neighbors. Ifthey do not take kind
" turn, they become selfish and fault-fnd-
ing from the absence of the instructive pa
rental affections that move us whether we
choose or not. If they do take kindly
turn, they become genial, friendly, and self
sacrificing. adjoining the household and The
sanctuary with the sweetest specimens of
helpfulness and devotion. With women,
we think that on the whole the better spirit
prevails, and although not forgetful Of GER
tain appalling specimens Of the female cell
bate, we believe that Christendom is nearer
heaven, not farther from it, by the spirit
and work Of the goodly company Of old
maid. 5e4 4eaa w al
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
SeIefteo 4ottrp.
z. From the Richmond ENQUIRER.
A Child's Appeal for Mount Vernon.

FROM the hlcnmOnQ Enquirer
4 Child's Appeal for Mount Vernol
One cold, cold night, mamma and /
Sat by our fire-side warm,
And though the winter winds blew high
We heeIed not the storm.
/ near her drew, and much besought
A story she would tell,
Of soldiers brave, who battles fought,
And dangers great befel.
She thus began: "Long. long ago,
Ere you or l were born,
Our country's peace, by 'vengeful foe,
With conflict rude was torn.
The foe was strong our numbers few;
But Heaven heard our prayers;
The patriot band was brave and true,
And victory was theirsl
The leader of that little band
Was s0ld Virginia's son;
His fame resoanded through the land:
His name-Gecrge Washingtonl
He to our country freedom gave
Our valued rights restor'd-
He broke the chain that mark'd the slave,
And made each mana lordi
And when those days Of strife were Ger,
And the warriors work was done,
Then Peacs smird on the fields of gore
Where liberty was won.
4 Still did our youthful nation need
A fathers fostering care;
Its falt'ring footsteps, then to lead,
Alright in its career.
Again he gave himself to save,
Fresh vigor to impart;
In war, in peace. his peoples slave,
Yet monarch Of each heart.
Then from the world, for sweet repose,
Mount Vernon's shade he sought
His life fow'd calmly to its close;
His destiny was wrought
They lsid beneath !owly mound
His honor'd bones to rest
A nation mourns! with groans resound
couatrv sore distrest.
His home so lov'd, his grave SO lone,
Their sad neglect proclaim
Each rotten beam, each fallen st one,
Cries to our country-'Shame!
Weak woman Ii stems to the cry,
And, moved W it'll patient zeal,
lmplores the people, far and nigh,
To hearken this appeal.
And rescue from Destructionss hand
The hallow'd home and tomb;
And from the Mecca of our land
Avert SO sad doom!
She ceased to speak, and DER me crept
feeling strange and new
laid my head adown and wept,
And thought what could could do
I'm but little boy, mamma,
My years just number ten;
Were As large as dear Papa,
I'd work like other men.
nothing have, wherewith to part,
Except my play things few,
I'll give them up, with all my heart
My velvet jacket, too!
She told me that my ball and kite
Gould do this cause no good;
But if I'd save each lite mite,
In time, that surely would.
said would my school-mates tell
What Ehad heard that night,
That they would help, knew full well,
A work Of such delight.
And when we give our little store,
When we Mount Vernon buy,
Then higher yet our kites will soar
To tell it in the sky
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

F "What do you mean, you rascal p
exclaimed an individual to an iapadest
youth that had seised his by the nose in
the street. ''Oh nothing. only arm going
to seek my fortune, and father told me to
seize hold Of the first thing that turned
upw
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

munication took place between the princi-
pals, and Colonel Burr without speaking a
word turnd away and left the field. He re-
turned Immediately to New York, in the
barge which had conveyed him to the scene
of conflict. And thus,
"a falcon, towering in his pride of place,
Was by housing owl, hawk'd at and kill'd."
Once only during the progress Of Mrs.
Hamilton's life, was she afflicted with the
sight Of her husbands murderer. In the
year 1922, she was travelling from New
York to Albany, on one Of the boats on the
Hudson river. The company had been
summoned to dinner. When Mrs Hamil-
ton had almost reached her seat in the d.
ming saloon, on raising her eyes she per-
ceived Aaron Burr stynding directly opposite
to her, with the narrow width Of the table
alone between them. The shock was too
much for her system, she uttered loud
scream, fell, and was carried in fainting
state from the apartment. AS soon as she
recovered, she insisted on being set ashore
at the first landing place. She refused to
the detested form Of Aaron Burr. 1t is
said, that after the removal Of Mrs. Hamil-
ton from the dining saloon, Burr deliberate
| ly sat down and ate a hearty dinner with
the utmost composure. The latter years Of
this excellent woman were spent in acts Of
charity and benevolence in public institu-
ton in the vicinity Of New York. She died
at length in 1854, at the age Of ninety-sev
en- years and three months. Her husband
was not unavenged Besides the mighty
load Of universal obloquy and hate which
overwhelmed Burr as the murderer Of an
innocent and illustrious victim, poverty and
suffering attended him during his remaining
years. Thus, when wandering in France,
an exile and an outcast, suspected and frown-
cd on by Napoleon, he records as follows in
his diary Of November 23d, 1910: "Noth-
ing from America, and really | shall starve-
Borrowed three francs to-day. -Four or
FIVE little debts keep me in constant alarm ;
altogether, about two Louis"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

PENDULUM DIscovERY.-Galileo, when
under twenty years Of age, was standing
in the Metropolitan Church of Pisa, when
he observed lamp, which was suspended
from the ceiling. and which had been dis
turbed from some accident, swing back
wards and forwards. This was thing so
common that thousands no doubt had OBJ
served it before; but Calico, struck with
the regularity with which it moved back
wards and forwards, reflected upon it, and
perfected the method now in use-that of
measuring time by the pendulum.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

Louis Napoleon is now said to possess
navy that in effective strength is not inferior
to that of England. whose boast it has al
ways been to maintain the sovereignty Of
the seas.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

To DESTROY RArs.-The simple remedy
of dissolving copperas in cold water, (make
it strong), and sprinkling in the most
prominent places of resort. will make them
leave, and NO mistake.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

CURE FOR SCRATCHES ON HORSES FEEr.
First wash them clean with soap and wa
ter-then apply white lead and linseed oil,
rubbing it in Thoroughly with brush One
application will commonly effect cure, but
in bad cases. two may be necessary.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

.t = w Z q ~
MIND Your PUNCTUATION. ingeni-
GUS English statesman having charged an
officer Of the Government with dishonesty
was required to retract it before the House
of Commons, which be did in the following
words:
Il said he was dishonest, it is true and
| am sorry for it" 4@
This was satisfactory. But what wa,
the surprise Of the official, the following day
to see said retraction printed in the paper
thus:
Il said be was dishonest; it is true, and
I am sorry for it."
Thus, by single transposition Of a COM
ma and semicolon, the ingenious slanderes
represented himself as not only having made
no retraction, but as having reiterated the
charge.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

AN EDITOR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF GIN.
The editor Of the logan (Ohio) Gazette.
having been presented with bottle of old
London Dock Gin, drank it, and then at
tempted to write a paragraph Of thanks,
with this melancholy result:
In conclusion, here's to fire Fountain
Company No some," the Brassfountaine
Belle Band, and the rest of our home insu-
tons and org'zatiops, including the ladies,
and other branches Of business (hic] in and
around town-and especially the Messident's
Pressage, Monington Washument. etc., all
Of which may be had cheap at the Buck
Drook-Brook and Dug Store Of Bininger's
old London Dock Gin. for 50 a year, if
payment is delayed until the end Of the At
lantic Cable
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

~ The road ambition travels is too
narrow for friendship, too crooked for love,
too ragged for honesty, too dark fox filsnee.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

~ II loved my wife" said Mr. Caudle
land for the FIRST two months, felt as il I
could eat her up. Ever since I have besn
soss9I didn't-o
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
ALEX. h. n. STUART. B. BALDWIN STUART.
Avn PARTNERSHIP.

-
,TTAvING associated my son B. Baldwin Stuart
II with me in business, will hereafter prac-
Aice law in all the Courts he'd in StauntOn, under
the name and style Of ALEX. H III. STUART
4 SON.
Particular attention will be given to the CoLLEo-
ZION or CLAIMS.
The senior partner will also regularly attend the
Circuit ;ourts of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Co 4 + Of Appeals at Lewisburg.
ALEX. II. II. STUART.
Staul ton, Sept. 1, l65s.-tf.
RysH n. sHEfrsY. JAS. BUMaARDxER, JE.
LAWNOTICE.
vTyHE undersigned have formed partnership in
i tho Practice Of Law, in the various Colnrts
held in Stau-ton. They will attend prompt to
oil business confident to their care. Especial at
t>ntiou paid to the Collection Of Claims
HueH w. SHEFFEY will practice in the Courts
81 highland, Bath and Rockbridge. and in the
Court Of Appeals. HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.
assuuton, Jan. Is, 1889.
gsN " ELL A.4RRESON
AFT ORNEY AT L AW.
STANTON, VA.
Practices ii the Courts of Augusta and
Highland.
Office adjoining the Sher;ff's.
Cav Q. 1883
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

~ Many men employ the FIRST part Of
their lives to maize the other miserable.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

Prince Alfred, the midshipman Queen
Victoria's son, when aboard ship with his
messmates Of the same age, or little older
than himself, throws off all restraint, and
is literally one Of themselves. No servant
is allowed him, while he regularly stands
bis watch, sleeps in a cot, and pays like ev-
cry one else. twenty-five cents for his daily
mess. He is kind-hearted, affectionate
youth, and in some Of his acts the careful
training which he has received at the hands
Of his mother, is clearly shown. If one of
his ship-mates is sea-sick or i'll, he will,
without being asked, take an amusing book
and read to him. This has been often no.
ticed in his treatment to a young officer on
board, by the name of Gordon, and is an
Unborn trait of character which may be no.
ticed, and promises well for the future.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

A SAD MESSAGE By TUE WAvEs.-On
the 24th ult., a bottle was picked up from
the sea shore at Allenby, by the coast guard
stationed there, containing paper, upon
which was inscribed the following: ''Of
the Settles; blowing whole gale; masts
gone by the board water six feet in the
hold; making fast in spite Of all hands to
the pumps; master and three Of the crew
overheard. God help us. James Harris,
mate. American ship Jane. of Boston, De-
cember Gath, 1853 If this should happen
by Gods assistance, to reach land telegraph
to Loyd's in London Immediately Cargo
thrown overheard. No hopes for the ship"
Carlisle Examiner.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05
Ess. D. lMBcDEN, GEO. W. IMBoDEN,
sFtEsODEN f. BRO,
i IT ORNEYS AT LAW.

STAUNTON, VA.
FwX- above law firm is dissolved, SO far as prac-
Z ..:s 10 the County Court of Augusta is con-
ca~ae ID. in which Court the Senior member being
s;l-rk. Geo. w. Imbocen alone will practice BUT
when the interest Of their clients require it, the SER
v ,es of both will be rendered in all the other
Courts, and the partnership name will be used in
receipting for all claims placed in their hands, as
heretofore.
July 81, lS56.-6mo.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

The SILENT ORAroR.-Sir VIM. Grant,
the very learned Master Of the Rolls, was a
native Of the county Banff, and for con-
siderable time represented that county in
Parliament. Though most forcible and
easy speaker, scarcely inferior to any of his
time, at the bar or in Parliament, be was a
remarkable silent man. He was the most
patient Of judges. The story is well known
Of his hearing an elaborate and heightened
argument, for two days, on the meaning of
an Act Of Parliament; and when the coun-
sci finished, simply saying, Gentlemen,
the Act is repealed" On one Of his visits
to Banff he rode out few miles into the
country accompanied by some friends. The
only observation that escaped from him was
in passing a field Of peas, Very fine peas p
Next day he rode out with the same cor
tege, and was equally silent; but, on pass
ing the same spot, he muttered, land very
finely podded too" M
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-05

AL adrertsssxg for a less time than ihree months,
s,sI BE- charged for at the usual rotes-$l 90 per
square for tho frstthres snsertsons. and twentyoe
cents for each Subsequent issme.
re aboye rafes seiU be strictly adhered to. Tho
e;reulation of the VINDICA TOR. Is one Of the lar
rest IN the State, aad hence the best advertts
r. JOE WORK, Of all descriptions promptly
sffsmd>d to. .+f4
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Aroftssiional Garbs.

sues. =. NICHE. JAS. n. SKINNER. 10. HIeH1
NICHE, SKINNER & NICHE.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
a. STA UTOE. VA.
IJAvE formed partnership for the practice Of
i j lawiu all the Courts Of Augusta county, and
the q. s. District Court for Western Virginia.
Mr. Miohie willattend las heretofore the Courts Of
sd claiming counties. s8F
JAMES III. SKINNER will practicein the
Circuit and County Courts of Highland
All business entrusted to him viii be promptly at
tended to. July S, lS56-6mo.