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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
The Trial OF Jefferson Davis.

WASHINGTON, Oct lit is understood
that the proposed trial of jeff. Davis is not
the fault Of the Administration. It is the
business Of the Judiciary and not Of the Ex-
ecutive to initiate proceeding in the premises;
but there is difference Of views among ju-
rists, and the opinion has been advanced
that in the present unsettled condition Of the
Southern States, which are still under mar
tial law, Gin one Of which the trial would
have to take place. and no general peace
having been proclaimed, further Legislation
by Congress may become necessary; and,
further, there would not be time enough be-
tween now and the first Monday of Deem
Der to try the case; for at that period the JUS
tees of the Supreme Court of the United
States will commence their regular term at
the Capital. Whatever may be the ultimate
disposition of Jefferson Davis and others,
this appears to be the present condition of
the important subject.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
Two Remarkable Gardens i'm Illinois.

In the garden belonging to the Hon. S.
X. Casey, of Joliet, space 80 by 10 feet,
containing $50 square yards, is devoted to
cabbage. Two kinds are growing i'll this
miniature patch (''marble head and "can-
non ball'') and the results are already mar
velous. They are very solid, and many of
them are one foot and four inches in dame
ter, having yet nearly two months of growth
before the heavy frosts of November. The
average weight of each cabbage when full
grown, is 40 pounds, and if we reckon 8
square feet to each head, an acre will yield
1910 cabbages, and the average weight 40
pounds per head, will give 1913, 800 pounds
per acre.
If they are planted, giving four feet square
to each head and this is the best plan the
number of heads per acre will be 1922,
which will give a still greater weight to each
head, the range being from 30 to so pounds
each BY the first supposition it would re-
quire ten freight cars, each carrying ten tons,
to transport the yield of one acre Of such an
enormous growth to Chicago. and at twenty
five cents per head, or 4c., per pound, the
value of the crop would be nine hundred and
sixty-eight dollars
There is not in Illinois more interesting
spot than this small cabbage patch, Of scarce
ly the twentieth of an acre, with it's $50 huge
cabbages. 1t gives an idea of the powers Of
production of our soil, and conveys hint at
the same time to the owner of sixteen acres
only, that even this amount, if we'll cultiya-
ted, is fortune.
In the nighboring garden belonging to
Mr.. Charles Macomber, are three grape vines
each six years cd, which have been in bear
ing three years. One of them--a Hartford
prolific is trained up against the
the south side of the house, has now growing
upon it over l 100 clusters of fruit At the
east end of the house, trained up against the
sliding in the same manner, is single lsa-
bella vine which contains 900 clusters
| Upon trellis near by is another vine-Isa-
bella-containing 400 clusters, 100 clusters
having been removed. One-half of the en-
tire number of clusters will average fifty
grapes each, and will weigh nearly six ounces
zach, three clusters a pound, making the
yield from three vines nearly 500 pounds Of
rich, luscious fruit. In market, such grapes
sell readily for twenty-five cents per pound
and the value of the crop Of three vines this
year is $500.
The space required for the proper growth
and development of single vine is at least
40 square feet, 5 by Is. One acre will al
low l 1000 such spaces, and will grow ,00o
vines. The results of one acre, according
to this, which is fair estimate, are almost
Incredible, and yet seeing lis believing
An acre will, therefore. produce with the
same care and at the same rate, over 300
600 pounds Of grapes. Ii one-ffth of this
amount is the actual yield, Or if we give te
each vine 800 square feet, to admit of light
air, &C., the result would then be 10000
pounds per acre, or $4,000 as the value o
the crop.-Chicago Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

THE NAN WHO WoN'r PAY THE PRINTER
May he be shod with lightning and com.
PEELED to wander over gunpowder
May he have sore eyes and chestnut bun
for an eye stone.
May he never be permitted to Kiss hand
some woman.
May SAB night mares trot races over his
stomach etery night
May his boots leak, his gun hang fire and
his fishing lines break.
May his coffee be swcetened with flies, and
his sauce seasoned with spiders.
May he never strike oil, and be continual
ly hlest with nothing.
May his friend run off with his wife, anc
his children take the whooping cough.
May his cattle die Of murrain, and his pigs
destroy his garden.
May the famine-strIcken ghost of an cditor's
baby haunt his slumbcrs, and hiss murder il
his dreaming ears.
May his cow give sour milk, and churr
rancid butter; in short, may his daughter
marry a one eye editor, his business go tc
ruin and he to the-Lcgislature
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

MARRIAGE IN H1GM LIFE-THE Man WHO
owns HuDpERsFIELD.-The English papers
state that Lady Gwcndoline II. Maur, the
young and lovely daughter of the Duke of
Somerset, has just been married to Sir j.
Ramsdcu, the young Yorkshire Baronct, who
owns the land on which every house in Hud-
dersfcld is built save one Sir John has Of
fcrcd fabulous sums for the property, but in
vain. The land belongs to an old Quaker,
and on Sir John Offering to purchase it from
him, he replied: "Wheu strangers ask thee
to whom the town of HuddcrsfeId belongs,
thou canst say it belongs to thee and me. =
The Baronet offered to give the owner as ma
ny sovcrcigns for the land as would cover the
property, when the Quaker inquired, ''Wilt
thou place them edgewise z" 1t is perhaps,
needless for US to state that the Baronet de-
clined placing them edrewise, and the ot7lier-
ship Of the town Of Huddcrsficld is therefore
still divided between Sir John Ramsdcn and
the Quaker. Wemay state that Lady Gwen
doline, Sir Johns bride, is the daughter of
the beautiful Duchess of Somerset, who, I'M
der another but not less attractive name, was
queen of beauty at the Eg1ington tournament.
Prince Napoleon, who was then a harmless
adventurer, greatly admired her appearance.
Fortune since that time has dealt tenderly
With both uf them: but, perhaps, on the whole
the Duchess is more to be cnvied than the
Emperor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
TIE WAY THEY MAKE BUTTER IN FRANCE

The WAY THEY MAKE BUTTER IN FRANCE
1t is well known that cream may be con-
vertcd into butter by simply being buried in
the ground, but it is not generally known
that this mode is in common use in Norman
dy and some other parts of France. The
process is as follows The cream is placed in
a linen bag of moderate thickness, which is
carefully secured and placed in hole in the
ground about foot and half deep; it is
then covered and left for twenty four or
twenty-five hours. When taken out the
cream is very hard, and only requires beat
ing for a short time with a wooden mallct.
after which half a glass Of water is thrown
upon it, which causes the buttcrmilk to sep
arate from the butter. If the quantity of
cream to be converted into butter is large it
is left more than twenty-five hours in the
ground. In winter, when the ground is
frozen, the operation is performed in a cellar,
the bag being well covered up with sand. -
Some persons place the bag containing the
cream within Il second bag, in order to pre-
vent the chance Of any faint from the earth.
This system saves labor, and is stated to pro-
duce larger amount Of butter than churn-
ing, and of excellent quality, and is, more
over, said never to fail.-.JournH Society Of
arts.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
4 Female Barber in Mainc-Description OF
a Shave at Her Hands.

The Bangor (Me) correspondent of the
New York Hma furnishes the following in
cident of recent trip to that place:
':Finding necessity for some tonsorial OPP
erations upon my arrival here yesterday NOR
ming, very naturally inquired if there WAS
barber convenient, | was asked whether
l would prefer being shaved by q eeftleinuh
OF lady. (They employ this term in high
ly republican sense down east.") Some
what startled at the irresistible novelty Of t!fa
idea, replied the latter, and was forthwith
directed to the shop of Miss f. L. Smith, on
Main street. passed the periodically striped
pole, and up flight of stairs, into a pleas
antly-arranged room, with the usual array Of
razors, cream and pomades very hastily diss
played. | awaited my turn, while very
large Yankee submitted the rough meada
ow of his check unknown" to the delicate ton;
serial performance of the very modest and
pretty barberess q herewith make my
contribute, to the list of feminine nouns
lately becoming so popular.)
"My predecessor being shaved, was mo-
toned to the chair, where submitted, as ..
lamb led to the slaughter" except that /
opened my mouth several times during the
operation. Remarking to my tonsorial FEM
mime that she had an excellent opportunity
for cutting her acquaintance, she rendered
me the pleasing assurance, ooh, wont eat
yc." Reader. masculine, were you ever
shaved by barber, feminine? With what
soft and delicate touches she manipulates
your hirsute cheek and chin, and polishes Il
with creamy lather How deity, after
these moments. of dalliance tonsorial, she
draws the shining blade Chat was never
''given to grease'') from its velvet case, and
polishes it twice or thrice across her soft and
yielding palm! And then, ah, how gently
with her left arm she supports your neck.
while her right guides the polished razor
smoothly down your cheek once or twice.
and then deposits the debris Of lather and
beard upon the fragment of paper oti your
shoulder! The operation over, and your
cheek left as smooth and soft as her own.
how kindly she applies the downy napkin.
moistened with bay! then pomades your
hair and, adjusting it with comb and brush
a la mode, removes the tonsorial garment
and brushes the dust from your collar -
And when you are finished and inquire how
much 7 replies, in tones as silvery as the cur
rcncy will admit, "ten cents, sir
ooh, we 60 in for fun down here !"(ride
Supr0.)
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

THE Ep1scopAL CHURCH IN THE SouYH.-
Bishop Wilmer, of Alabama has replied to
the order of General Wood closing the Epis-
copal churches in tltat State, refusing to rec
ognize the right Of any civil or military officer
to dictate to him in the performance of his
duty in the church of god. But whilst he
has neither the wish nor the power to resist
military force, he enters his solemn protest
against the interference expressed in the or
der issued by General Wood The latter
responded by stating that if the order was
not obeyed he would certainly use military
force in closing the churches.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

LABor-IIorace Greedy, who has recently
made long journey through the Western
States, says in regard to the employment of
laborers -
owe could hear of no dearth of employment
anywhere. We doubt that there are one
thousand men looking for manual labor in
the two States of Wisconsin and Minnesota,
which together have about one million in
habitants: An average mechanic receives
in Central Minnesota the price of three bushels
of wheat or fifteen bushels of potatoes for q
days work common laborer is paid the
price of two bushels of wheat or ten bushels
of potatoes and there is work for more men
than can be had. We do not believe there
were hundred men looking for work Or
wanting it in the two cities Of St. Paul and
Minneapolis, with a joint population of twenty
thousand"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
Kissing in the Cars.

A correspondent of one Of our exchanges
tells the following story:
was spending the night at Frecport, Ill
inois. After breakfast | came into the sit
ting room, where | met pleasant traveller,
who, like myself, was awaiting the morning
train from Galena. We conversed pleasant
ly and freely upon several topics, until see
ing two ladies meet and kiss each other on
the street, the conversation turned upon kiss
ing Just about the time the train was APP
preaching.
Come" said he, taking up bis carpet bag,
''Since we are on SO sweet subject, let us
have practical application. ! will make a
proposition to you. I'll agree to kiss the
most beautiful lady in the cars from Galena,
you being the judge, if you will kiss the next
prettiest, being the judge"
The proposition staggered me little, and
could hardly tell whether he was in earnest
or in fun !; but as he would be as deep in it
as | possibly could be, | agreed, provided he
would do the first kissing, though my heart
failed somewhat as | saw bis black eyes spar
kle with daring.
Eyes" said he, II will try it first. You
take the back car and go in from the front
end where you can see the faces of the ladies',
and stand by the one you think the handsom-
est, and I'll come in from behind and kiss
her"
hardly stepped inside the car, when I
saw at the first glance one of the loveliest
women my eye ever fell on-a beautiful
blonde, with auburn hair, and bright sun
ny face, full of love and sweetness, and as
radiant as the morning. Any further search
was totally unnecessary. Immediately took
my stand i'll the ilse Of the car by her side
She was'loohing out of the window earnestly,
as if expecting some one The back door of
the car opened, and in stepped my hotel friend.
pointed my finger slyly at her. never dream
ing that he dare carry out his pledge, and
you may imagine my amazement when he
stepped up quickly behind and Kissed her
with relish that made my mouth water. /
expected, of course, shrek of terror, and
then row generally, and knock down
but Judge Of my astonishmcnt when / saw
her return the kisses with compound interest
Quick as q fash he turned to me and said:
''Now, sir, it is your turn" pointing to a
hideously ugly, wrinkled Old woman who sat
in the seat behind.
"You must excuse me!' I exclaimed. -
I'm sold this time. | give up. Do tell
me who you have been kissing!' And we
all burst into general peal of laughter, as
he said, ''This is my wife, have been wait
ing here for her. He told the story to his
wife, who looked ten fold sWeeter as she heard
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

StockBRoKING BUSINESS. --Thr Internal
revenue tax on brokers' sales in New York
for the year ending September 80 shows, in
the aggregate, the enormous amount of six
thousand and seventy three million seven
hundred and eight thousand eight hundred
and eighteen dollars. Quite number of the
firms have only made returns for one, two.
three and five months the Herald says if
the list included full statement of all the
houses for Che entire year. the amount of
sales would exceed three times our entire
national debt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
P O E T r Y .
WHAT THEY SAY.
NJ MRS. l.. II. SIGOCRNEY.

Wouldst thou know what troubles many,
What annoys them night and day 7
Not a frightful myth, or rObber,
But the spectre, " What they say.
What they say?" 1t haunts the maiden
When her hat or dress she buys,
Goads the matron, till she maketh
Husband purse sacrifice.
To the orator it clingeth,
Daunts the statesman in his dream,
With the pulpit teacher stealctli
Tween him and his highest theme.
What they soy?" Well, let them say it,
Airy echo, fleet as dew,
When they've breathed it, It's forgotten,
They who hear, forget it too.
Wouldst thou know what rules the million
Thcmis, with her ancient sway?
Pomp and tramp of banner'd legions?
No,--the bubble, " What they sag. /"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

INDIAN ELoQuENcE-Th celebrated
speech of Logan, given by Mr.. Jefersons
has often been quoted for its pathos; and
the speeches of Red Jacket, Farmers Broth
or, and Corn Planter, are still esteemed
models in their way. Those, however, who
suppose that pathetic appeals have ceased
with the lives of these orators, will perhaps
think differently upon reading the following
touching appeal, addressed to Colonel Sells
by Camanche chief at the recent council
at Fort Smith
Brother, my shirt, you see is all in rags:
When | return to my tribe and say to them.
I have been among friends they will not
believe me if | return in this ragged shirt.
My wife and daughter will ask Where is
the calico your friends gave you? Drothers
what shall | say about this when I return to
my people?
The answer to this appeal is said TO have
been as satisfactory as the most sanguine
hopes of the chief could have expected.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

Ex-Posr FAcro WARRIORS Said General
JEFF. Thompson few days since: 1.-The only
persons in the South who wish to do any
more fighting are those who didn't do any
when they had chance" 1t is the same in
the North. The most valorous and blood
thirsty men since the war are those who, du-
ring the contest, refused to 60 into the army.
1t is the home-guard that calls for executions
and prosecutions, for the maintenance of mar
tlal law, and for continuing a condition Of
war after the proclamation of peace.--Alba-
ny Argus.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

A Cow THAT HAS TRAvELED.-The New
Albany (IndianaD Ledger gives the following
cat the agricultural fair at Charleston
certain COW, decorated with blue and red ribi
bons, was the observed of all observers. She
was captured from the rebels by Shernan's
army, near Corinth, Miss, in the summer
of 1862. and has accompanied the army in
all its marches, raids and expeditions from
that time up to the final disbandment of the
army at Washington. She is the property
of General Clark, of New York, who expect
ing to 60 on duty at New Orleans, had this
COW sent westward with view to taking her
to this new field of duty. But the General
being ordered back to New York, the COW
will be sent thither and placed in the Central
Park. This cow, during all her jour.
neyings throug h Mississippi, Tennessee, Geor-
gia, South and North Carolina and Virginia
"a period of three years--has never ceased
to give milk, averaging three gallons day.
which she still gives"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27
SPEAK GENTLY TO LITTLE ONES.

Gently, mother, gently,
Glide thy little one,
IT'S toilsome journey
1t hath just begun;
Many a vale of sorrow,
Many ragged steep,
Lieth in its pathway
And full oft twill weep,
Oh then, gently-gently.
Kindly, mother, kindly,
Speak in tender tone;
That dear child, remember,
Echoes back thine own;
Teach in gentle accents,
Teach in words of love;
Let the softest breczcs
Its young heart-strings move
Kindly, mother, kindly.
Would'st thou have the setting
OF gem most fair,
In crown of beauty
1t were thine to wear?
Mother! train with caution
That dear little one:
Guide, reprove, and ever
Let the work be done
-mother-kindly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

DoST WANT ANY Mormon Religion IN
his DoMNIoss. There is published cor
rcspondence between Brigham Young and
king kamcnameha, in regard to mormon
colony which the former had sought to es-
tablish in the Hawaiian islands. The King
consents to their settlement as agricultural
and mechanical laborcrs, but informs Brig
ham that the Christian religion, as now
taught in his dominions, is amply sufficient
for the salvation of all his subjects.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

PApsn-MAk1NG. In St. Louis, one hun
dred tons per day of cane are to be roughly
broken down to be sent to paper mills. The
cost Of the cane delivered at Carontlelet, is
estimated to be less than FIVE dollars per ton,
in which condition 1t is blown. Tho
cost Of blowing, it is said, will be under one
dollar a ton, and the yield about one ton of
paper to FIVE OF the uhdried cane.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

A SINGULAR CEREMONY. A masonic as
ISOLATION in New York, called the Lodge of
Perfection, performed a singular ceremony
last week-a sort elimination of infant bap-
tisn. 1t is described as follows:
The members having entered in process
sion, were followed by a party with six chill
dren, some borne on cushions and others led
by sponsors and parents-a man following
behind with the sacred triangle Of burning
candles. This company made three circuits,
escorted by the lodge, the Masons chanting
praises. Then advancing to the east, they
stood before the Grand Master. Prayer was
read and a hymn was sung The orator then
addressed the sponsors and children, admon-
ishing them to be true to themselves, their
nelghbors, their country, and their Cod
Another prayer was then repeated a font
of pcrfumed water stood before the Grand
Master. Taking each cllild's hand, he i'm
ncrscd it in the water, repeating its name
and the words, i wash thee with pure water
May God give thee and maintain thee in that
innocence and purity of heart of which this
cleansing is symbol lie then marked on
the forehead Of each child triangle with
consecrated oil, and pronounced the invoca-
ton OF blessing. \ hymn was then sung !;
the brethren knelt and uttered a solemn vow
to watch and protect these children through
life Each partook Of salt in confirmation of
the pledge. A lockct was presented to each
Of the female children and a ring to the boys;
also, the triangle and an apron. 4 benedc-
ton completed the rite"
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-10-27

m The wool crop of Texas is rcpresen-
ted as very large, the clip Of some Of the
most successful raiscrs reaching from 80, 900
to 70 00O pounds