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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
DEER PARK ("

THE cheapest and best Real Estate in market is
4 "DEER PARK on Sinking Greek. in
Craig County, Virginia. 1t is about twelve miles
from Craig urt-house. New Castle.)
The tract contains by recent survey,
One Thousand and Forty Acres,
about FOUR HUMID FED of " hich is cleared and
in good state of cultivation. Between three and
tour hundred acres of the tract is
Greek Bottom.
very fertile. and admirably adapted to MEADOW !;
the up lands are very productive, and grow all
Kinds of grain as well as grass. The whole tract
is Limestone Land, with clay basis-s we'll water
ed-searce fifty acres of it being without spring
or running water upon it.
The improvements are all new, and built tn the
most substantial manner; consisting in part Of a
NEW FRAME DWELLING,
Cottage style.) Negro Quarters, Stabling for
twelve horses, Graneries, Corn Cribs, &C., &C.
This tract is equal to any of similar extent in
Southwestern Virginia, and from its location and
quality OF its SOIL possesses the double advantage
of being both frst-rate grain and grazing farm.
The land lies well and could be divided into two
or more farms if purchasers should desire it.
The price is low and payments made easy.
~ For further particulars, apply to Col R.
n. WILEY, -of Sinking Greek P. o., Craig county
Va, or to the undersigned at Covington, Allegha-
ny County, Va. H. II. ROBERTSON.
February. Is. 1S59.-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
THE SIAuNIQN EQuNlRY

'EHE undersigned having entered into partner
= ship, are now prepared to do work of almost
every description that comes within their line of
business: Persons wishing to patronize home man
ufacture OF this kind, have now the opportunity of
doing so. We can execute work as cheap as it can
be procured at the North, taking into consideration
the freight that has to be paid on it in getting IT
here. One ofthe firm can always BE found at their
place of business, which is Situated few hundred
yards Northwest of Stau1ton. We have always
IN hand COOKING, PARLOR. BOX, TEN
PLATE AND FRANKLIN STOVES;
also, Kettles, Tenders. And;rons, WAGON Boces,
and all the other minutia to be found at such
places. The LIN lNGSTON two horse and Medi-
um Pillow, the Improved RIVERCOMB, the Har-
ris Plows, together with all their necessary fixtures
always on hand. Also Single and Double Shovel
Plows. We have also variety Of beautiful pat
terms for IRON KAILL-G, also variety ofthe
most improved MILL GEARING PATTERNS to
suit different water-powt,s we are prepared to
fit up Mill Gearing, Circp ar Saws, Threshing Ma
chimes, Iron Railing, ane all such work incidental
to Machine Shop Of tie better class. We have
competent and experienced workmen in our en-
pioy, and all work ent1 asted to our care will be
promptly attended to neatly executed.
A. }. GATDLR & co.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
Quaker CitV Sewing Machine.

7 HAVE rented and fixed up the room next door
! to the Adams Express Office, under the Vir-
machines, and l would now most respectfully in
vite the attention Of the public to them think it
entirely useless to pass any unnecessary enconi-
ums upon tnem as it is to be supposed that all who
are in want, will call ano them before pur-
chasing, but intend briefly to enumerate its mer-
its, aud let their performance speak for Themselves
lst,-this is the simplest and most durable double
threaded machine now in use. There is no part OF
it at all likely to get out of order and should it BY
possibility happen to do So any lock smith can re-
pair it.
2d,-The seam sewed is strong, neat and dura-
ble cannot be ripped though every sixth stitch be
cut.
3d,-Any kind of thread may be used in sewing
with it, and 4th-the comparative cheapness of the
machine places it within the reach Of every family
They are furnished, put up at your houses for the
small sum of fifty dollars ! will be most happy to
exhibit the machines to any one, though they NAV
not want to purchase, as every one who sees it
work will bear testimony to its merits Call then,
and examine it. j. M. CRANK Accent
mis- 3mOs-spec COPY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
selrtttb 4oetrp.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

Life is a race where some succeed,
While others are beginning;
IT'S luck at times, at others speed,
That gives an early winning.
But if YOU chance to fall behind,
Meier slacken your endeavor;
Just keep this wholesome truth in mind
IT'S better late than never!
If you can keep ahead, it's well,
But herer trip your neighbors
IT'S noble when you car excel
By honest, patient labor.
But if you are outstripped at last,
Press on as bold as ever;
Remember, though you are surpassed,
IT'S better late than never
Meier labor for an idle boast
Of victory DER another.
But while you strive your uttermost,
Deal fairly with brother.
What'er your station, do your best,
And hold yotr purpose ever;
And if YOU fail to baa. he rest,
lis better late than never!
Choose well the path in which you run,
Succeed by noble daring;
Then, though the last, when once tits won,
Your crown is worth the wearing,
Then never fret, if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeayor;
But ever keep this truth in mind
IT'S better late than never
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

sTAUNToN, AUGUSTA COUNTY VIRGINIA, MAY %, 1862

around in breathless silence, wondering
what Toms mother might be thinking Of,
and why she sent him in such haste for the
carpenters ball of Irvine.
s'Let down one end Of the thread with a
bit of stone, and keep fast hold on the other
cried she to her husband. The little thread
came waving down the tall chimney, blown
hither and thither BY the wind, but it reach
ed the outstretched hands that were wait
ing it. Tom held the ball of Irvine, while
his mother tied one end Of it to the thread. :,
''Now pull it slowly" cried she to her
husband, and she gradually unwound the
string until it reached her husband. Now.
hold the string fast and pull it up, cried
she, and the string grew heavy and hard to
pull, for Tom and his mother had fastened
thick rope to it. They watched it gradu-
ally and slowly uncoiling from the ground,
as the string was drawn higher.
There was but one coil left It had
reached the top Thank God p exclaimed
his wife. She hid her face in her hands in
silent prayer, and tremblingly rejoiced.-
The iron to which it should be fastened was
there all right-but would her husband be
able to make use of it? Would not the ter
ror Of the past hour have SO much unne rived
him as to prevent him from taking the ne
cessary measure for safety? She did not
know the strength that the s6und Of her
voice, so calm and steadfast, had filled him
as if the little thread that carried to him
the hope of life once more, had conveyed to
him some portion of that faith in God.
which nothing ever destroyed or shook in
her pure heart. She did not know that as
she waited there, the words came over him,
"Why art thou cast down, 0 my soul, why
art thou disquieted within me? hope thou
in Godp' She lifted her heart to God for
hope and strength, but could do nothing
more for her husband, and her heart turned
to God and rested on him as on rock.
There was great shout, Hes safe
mother, he's safev' cried Tom.
s'Thou hast saved my life, my Mary"
said her husband folding her in his arms.
''But what ais 1ou thot, seemest more
sorrowful than glad about it." But Mary
could not speak, and if the strong arm of
her husband had not held her up she would
have fallen to the ground--the sudden joy
after such fear had over come her.
tom, let thy mother lean on thy Shout
der" said his father, land we will take her
home"
And IN their happy home they poured
forth thanks to God for his great goodness,
and their happy life together felt dearer and
holier for the peril it had been in, and tae
nearness Of the danger had brought them
unto Cod And the holiday next day
was it not Thanksgiving day?
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
j. IAU,MGAHgTEN.

No. 499, 7M st., opp. Odd Fozlo,cs Hall,
WASHINGTON, D. C,
ENGRAVER ON WOOD, STEEL, COPPER
~ AND BRASS, and Designer in General Man
ufacture and inventor of the new improved Seal
Presses, Watch case Engraver, Wood Engrayer,
Music Puncher, Copperplate Engraver, LitKo-
grapher and Stencil Cutter, is prepared to execute
Engravings on any metal-on gold, silver, brass,
copper, steel, &C., in as good workmanship as by
any other Establishment in the United States
The subscriber feels confident that all orders en-
trusted to him will give perfect satisfaction or No
charges made.
SEAL PRESSES,
OFFICIkL
HAND AND ELOCE
SEALS,
WATCH-CASE ENGRAvER,
WOOD ENGRAVER,
MUSIC PUNCHER,
STENCIL CUTTER
COPPER-PLATE ENGRAVER,
March ~, lo59-ly &C., &C., DC.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
Look Here Famers Of the Valley :!

\ agent for G. Fl. Mccormick am still in the
"A REAPER BUSINESS, and in due time will
have on, at the usual points, good supply of the
best Machine in the World. Please send in your
orders early Beware Of all professedly two horse,
center draught, and hi &c machines they wont
40. present few certificates below Read them
carefully, and know you will act wisely.
THORNTON BERRY.
Feb. II, ls59.-4m Ag't Cor c. H. Mccormick.
Mr.: THoRToN BERnY-SIR We are free to GER
thy that we used Manny's Reaping Machine por-
ton OF last harvest and it failing to perform as
expected, procured of you one of Mccormick s
winch performed in all respects our entire salts
faction, and especially in down and lodged grain
1t Tar surpassed the Nanny Machine, has more
strength and durability, is better adapted to ali
kinds OF land and weather. much. easier on the
horses not injuring them at all and of equally
hght draught RoBT. S. HARNsBERGER,
&. G.. MooRMAN:
Mr.. THORNTON BERRY-DEAR SIr:-I procured
from you McCormick's Reaper and Mower and
have used it two barvests in cutting my grain and
grass. Its performance, take pleasure in saying
fully equalled my expectations. The Reaper did
its duty admirably, even in tangled heavy wheat,
which, when not entirely fiat, cpt it SO ceaii end
smooth that raker with an hours experience
could place the sheaves snugly, careful bind
ing enabled me to dispense entirely with the use
of my CLEANER.
The mower also did its duty well--lny eddows
being covered principally with mixture y glover
and timothy, the work was executed r.r to every
reasonable expectation. RopERT Coy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

THE WIT OF M1scH1Evous BELLE. =
The Petersburg Virginia Express gets of
the following in reference to Ex- Senator
Foot. It says; The Hon. Henry Stuart
Foot, late Senator in Congress from Missis-
sippi, and afterward a shining light in Cali
fornid, is attracting considerable attention
in the South at this time Tt seems he is
endeavoring to look voting again, and has
donned brown wig and dyed his deard and
moustaShe. Last Winter the Ex-Governor
was figuring about the parlors Of the St.
Charles Hotel in New Orleans, in flowing
wig Of dark brown looks and an enormous
beard and moustache Of the deepest jet,
which would have done honor to Grena-
der Of the French Imperial Guard.
As he passed the large mirrors lie never
failed to cast admiring looks at his own re
Election, and not only smiled at himself, but
was the cause Of laughter in others who be-
held him. One evening he joined group
of gentlemen who surrounded a young and
charming belle and soon addressed some re-
marks to her. She returned look of quiet
surprise as if she did not know him. Why
Miss, said our venerable Chameleon
you don't seem to know me- oh, yes,
said she, apologetically, there is something
quite familiar to me in your voice, but real
ly can't recall your name My name,
Miss, is Foote' 'Ah T! now under
stand it. I once knew Gov Foote of Mis-
sissippi, lut did not know that be had a son
50 young as you are Thank you, Miss.
[ owe you one,' said the great orator, as he
turned away, for even his self-possession-was
not proof against the wit Of the mischievous
BELLE
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

M EssANDR1A." This place, the rem
devious of the Sandman army, whittier the
king has gone to take command, is proba-
bly, destined to play an important part in the
coming war. 1t is fortified city, near the
eastern frontier of Piedmont, whose guns
bristle towards the Austrian territory. 1t
stands in the midst Of a sterile plain 1t is
the great stronghold of Piedmont, and is to
the Sardinians what Gibraltar is to the Eng.
fish, or Sebastopol was to the Russians =
During the reign of the French in Italy, its
Qualifications made it one of the
strongest places in Europe, but were subse-
quently demolished. leaving only the eta
del. Within the past few years workmen
have been very busy in reoonstruicting them
in anticipation Of the events now at hand.
In the surrounding plain, two miles distant,
is Napoleon's celebrated battlefield of Ma
rengo. Alessandria is garrisoned with sew
eral thousand troops, and being connected
with Turin and Genoa by railway ANY num-
Der can readily be Concentrated there To
capture it would be browning glory to tie
Austrian Generals, and to lose It, a deep
humiliation to Sardinia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

LYING III BED. mo piece Of Incidence
hurts the health more than the modern Gus
tom Of lying abed too long in a morning -
This is the general practice in great towrs.
The inhabitants of cities seldom rise before
eight or nine o'clock but the morning is
undoubtedly the best TINE for exercise. while
the stomach is empty and the body refreshed
with sleep Besides, the morning air braces
and stregthens the nerves, and IN some
measure answers the purpose of a cold bath.
Let any one, who has been accustomed to
lie in bed till eight or nine o'clock, rise by
six OF seven. spend couple Of hours in
walking, riding or any active diversion with
out doors, and he will find his spirits cheer
full and serene throughout the day, his ap-
petite keen, and his body braced and
streng thened.. Custom soon renders early
rising agreeable, and nothing contributes
more to the preservation Of health. The
inactive are continually complaining Of pains
etc. These complaints which pave tie way
to many others, are not to be removed by
medicines; they can only be cured by d
vigorous course of exercise, to which indeed
they seldom fail to yield It consists with
observation, that ali very old men have been
early risers. This is the only circumstance
attending longevity to which we never knew
an exception.
A MODEL WITNESS. witness. Jolly
plump old lady in the Supreme Court at
Worcester, Mass, on Thursday week, was
asked what time certain train Of cars pass
ed her house. She replied that she com
menced knitting at 3 clock, and had knit
twice around the leg Of stocking before
they came along. The next question,
was, Of course, how long it would take to
knit twice around. The judge here, in bis
usual quiet humor, suggested that would
Edepe1d upon the size Of the stocking To
this the witness remarked that the stocking
was for herself, and that they could exer-
Use their own judgment as to the size, and
guess how long it would take.
az Speak what you think, butnot al
ways all you know
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

OBEY1Nd ORDERS. A certain general Of
the United States army, supposing his ia
vorite horse dead, ordered his Irish servant
to 90 and skin him. -
What, is Silver Tail dead 2 asked Pat
rick.
What is that to you?' said the officer :
do as | bid you. and ask no questions
Pat went about lis business, and IN two
hours returned.
We'll, Pat, where have you been all this
time 2 asked the General.
sSkinning the horse. yer honor
Did it take you two hours to perform the
operation ?
No, yer honor, but it took me half an
hour to catch the horse
Catch him Fire and Furies Was he
alive?
yes, yer honor, I could not skin hin
alive, you know
Skin him alive Did you kill himr
TO be sure I die, yer honor: and SURE
you know I must obey orders without ask
ing questions
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
OH Utnditator,


TERMS:-The eVINDICA TOR" Is published
every Saturday morning, Main St., tco doors
belop b: Crawfords Corner at Teo Dollars and rat
~ Cents, ck;ch mdS be discharged by the payment Of
Tro Dollars in Advance.
ADVER TISEMENTSof ten lines, Tor less, tn
serted three times for dollar, t~enty
Ycr each suJseqaeAt continuance. Larger odvertise
o,euts inserted in the same proportion.
liberal discount sade to those who advertise by
the year. 49,. ,..r i,
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fseSs..,ona1 cards,Asteseseaing seven lines ,ettz

Au advertising for less time than three months,
~iII b charged for at the usmat rates-sl 90 per
square for the frstthree Insertions, aud tUenty foe
cents for each subsequent issue.
Tke above rates ,ciu be strictly adhered to. The
circulation fine VINDfCATOR, Is one of the lar
ssst in the State and hehcs one Of the best adveris
~ rs JOE work, of all descriptions r-oHpas
,Joa
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Wroftssiional Garos.

Tuos. J. NICHE. JAS. II. SKINNER. &c. NICHE
NICHE, SKINNER G NICHE.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STATION, v A..
fTAVE formed partnership for the practice OF
III law in all the Courts of Augusta county, and
The q. S. District Court for Western Virginia.
Mr. Niche wilattend ,as heretofore the Courts OF
adjoining counties.
JAMES III. SKINNER will practice IN the
Circuit and County Courts Of Highland.
All business entrusted to him viii be promptly at
tended to. July 5. lS56-6mo.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
arEy H. H. STUART, II. BALDWIN STUART.
LAW PARTNERSHl Up.

1TAVING associated my B. Baldwin Stuart
III with me in business, we Will Hereafter prac-
tcc law in all the Courts he'd in Staunton, under
the name and style of ALEX. HI. HI. STUART
Il son.
Particular attention will be given to the CoLLEc-
TON OF CLAIMS. !.
The senior partner viii also regularly attend the
Circuit Courts Of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Co, 1T Of Appeals at Lewisburg.
ALEX. IL. H. STUART.
Stau1 ton, Sept. 4, ls5S.-tf:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

". EHhFF J-Ho' ~ UHnD-'1'''j UT
LAW NOTICE.:
IT<uE undersigned have formed partnership in
L the Practice of Law, in the various Colurts
held in Stau-ton. They will attend prompt y to
all business confident to their Especial at
tentiou 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. SHEIFEi,
JAS. BUMGARDNEK, JR.
Stanton, Jan. Is, 1856.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

rUNPOWDER TEA.--A superior article Just
Stauntor, Feb 26 1889.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
POW Ell HARRISON,
ATT ORNEY At l. E.W,

STAUNTON, VA.
Practices in the Courts of Augusta and
Highland.
Office adjoining The sher;ff's.
Nav 30 1858,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

LT Speak what you think, butnot al
ways all you know.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

hats! HATS You can find every variety of
IL Gentlemen's Summer Hats. Very chenp at
PIPER & FUNKHGUSER.
Stanton, April le, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28
Or. W. 3. YOUNG,

DEALER IN
Drugs, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
DYE-STUFFS. CHEMICALS, BURNING
FLUID, DAGUERRE0TIPE MATERl-
AIS, ALL KINDS, TOILET AND
FANCY ARTICLES.
ALSO,
COAL OIL AND LAMPS,
STANTON, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

A PoL1rrcxI' PotrcE.-E Columbus pa
per gives an account of the drilling of the
political police Of that city, in this fashion.
Attention police! Eyes right-mouths
opcn-draw lager-elevate lager-empty
lager-mouths shut-forward to the Dext
saloon-advance to voters-electioner vo-
ters-treat voters-dripk lage1-come more
lager
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-28

a young man had spent a little of his
own time and a good deal of his fathers
money in fitting for the bar, was asked, af-
ter his examination, how he got along.
% WELL said he, I answered one ques-
ton right.
'Ah, indeed!' said the old gentleman,
with looks Of satisfaction at his sons necu-
liar smartness And what was that?'
'They asked me what qui tam action
was 4r... +. .-..r..-.r. n -.
THAT was hard one. And you answers
ed it correctly did you 2 ->5s,
Yes, I told him T did not Know."
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nR. THOMAS A. BERKELEY-Of6c in
~ the second story of the building occupied by
Dir Reynolds. D4.-etf
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BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
DR.. JOHN STON

THE founder Of this celebrated Institution, the
l. only regularly Educated Physician ADVERT
sing, offers the most certain, speedy ana only ell
fectual tefnedy in .he world for
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-07-23

Gen QUARLEs, in his speech at the Market House,
on Thursday night cOndsmning tie Democratic
policy with regard to banks, said It might do for
the hills and hOlOws, where they have only about
ten dollars to the square mile but it will never do
for a c0nmercialcity like Nashville. Gen. oUARLEs,
like the rest Ct bis party is indifferent to the in
terests of the great masses of the people, who live
in the bills and hOiOWs, aud expects, we suppose,
to legsste emily for the benefit of capitalists about
cities. Remember that, ye men of the hills and
hOllows.
The DCmocratisy of safe, sound, well regulated
banks is equally beneficial 10 the masses of the
people and to commercial communities.