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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20
Worth Better Than Show.

A young oriental prince was visiting at
the castle of duke in one of the finest coun-
ties in England He looked from his windoW
into beautiful garden, and inhaled the fra
GRANGE which was waited towards him by the
gentle breath Of June.
what exquisite perfumep he cried Bring
me, | pray you, the flower that 50 delights
my sense See yon stately stalk, bearing on
it's shaft those gorgeous lilies, whose snowy
petals are veined with blood red lines and
with violet shade that is undoubtedly the
plant I seek
They brought him the curious lily of AZ
RIGA Its odor is nauseating,' he said
Bring me that flower Of a hue 50 much deep
er and richer than even the beautiful roses
of my own fair land. See how it glows like
flame. Surely rich odor should distill from
that regal plant
It was dahlia, and it's scent was even
less agreeable than that Of the lily.
Can it be then, the large white blossoms
clustered on yonder bush, or the blue cups
on the neighboring shed?' he asked.
No, the snow ball and campanula proved
alike worthless. Various plants yielded their
odorless buds or broad petals for his inspec-
ton. But he found not what he sought.
Surely it must be that golden ball, he
said, for SO snowy bloom should at least
charm the nostril as the eye
Taught It was marigold.
At length they placed in his hand wee
brown blossom.
so unpretending thing as this cannot
surely be that for which Seek exclaimed
the prince with yexed air. This appears
to be nothing better than weed
He cautiously lifted it to his face
rs it poasible?' he cried. is it really
this unobtrusive brown weed which gives
forth SO precious an odor? Why it hangs
over the whole garden, and comes tanning
in at my window like the very breath Of
health and purity. What is the name OF
this little darling?
Precisely that, your highness, answered
his attendant. This flower is called mig
nonette, or the little darling
Wonderful! wonderful repeated the as
tonished prince, placing it in his bosom.
Thus your highness perceives,' remarked
his tutor, gravely, that the humble and I'M
pretending often exhale the most precious
virtues
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

JEFFERSON DAVIS AND HIS TR1AL.-A
Richmond correspondent Of the New York
Tribune writes:
From an authentic source [ have reason to
state that Jefferson Davis will be tried at the
November term of the United States Circuit
Court here, and that he will be forthcoming
at that time The counsel for the defense
will declare themselves ready for trial The
court will signify its assent in the same man
ner The government will ask for time
under the pfetense Of being unprepared-a
shift to get out Of the trial. The court will
then say it will be in session for a considera-
bic period, which will afford the government
ample time TO prepare, and if its representa-
tives fail to prosecute the prisoner before the
term of the court expires, it will in that case
probably declare the prisoner discharged, in
the absence Of the prosecution. Such will
most probably be the programme of the long
expected Davis trial, and such the upshot of
it in case of the failure of the government to
substantiate its charges. The country will
then be rid of a serious incumbrance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

Dy1NG-There is dignity about that 60
ing away alone, we call dying-that wrap
ping the mantle Of Immortality about us
that putting aside with pale hand azure cur
tains that are drawn around this cradle of a
world !; that yenturing away from home for
the first time in our lives: for we are not
dead-there is nothing dead to speak of, and
we only go off seeing foreign countries not
laid down on the map we know about.
There must be lovely lands somewhere
starward, for none ever return that 60 thith-
er, and we very much doubt if any would il
they could
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20
Poetry.
THE LOST GENIUS.

A giant came to me when | was young,
My instant will to ask
My earthly servant from the earth he sprung
Eager for any task
"What wilt thou, 0 my Master?" he began;
Whatever can be,'' I.
s'Say but thy wish-whate er thou wilt / can,
The strong slave made reply.
Center the EARTH and bring its riches forth,
For pearls explore the sea -
He brought from East and West, and South
and North,
All treasures back to me
sBuild me palace wherein I may dwell"
aAwake and seeit doia-ss
Spake his great voice at dawn. Q, miracle,
That glittered in the sum-
sFind me the princess fit for my embrace,
The vision, of my breast
For her search cline and every race
My yearning arms were blessed
'tGet me all knowledge" Sages with their lore,
And poets with their songs,
Crowded my palace halls at every door,
In mute obedient throng
'sNow bring me wisdom" Long ago he went
(The cold task harder seemed; J
He did not hasten with the last content
The rest, meanwhile, were dreams!
Houseless and poor, on many trackless road,
Without guide found
white-haired phantom with the world his load
Bending him to the ground
II bring the wisdom Master Isit he,
| marveled then in sooth
''Thy palace-builder, beauty seeker see y
| saw the Ghost of Youth!
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Tricks of q .JugGIar.

The far-famed Robert Heller, who is DOW
delighting crowds by his weird performan-
ces, cannot be satisfied with his legitimate
triumphs before an audience, but OCCASION
ally does neat thing for his own amuse-
ment, very much to the surprise Of those
who happen to be present. On Saturday
last, while passing an itinerant vender Of
cheap provisions, Mr.. Heller suddenly paused
and inquired:
GLOW do you sell eggs, auntie ?"
"Dem eggs" was the response "dey am
picayune apiece-fresh, too, de last one Of
EN- billed 'em myself, and know dey's fust
rateo
"Well, I'll try 'em," said the magician as
he laid down bit Of fractional currency -
ssHave you pepper and salt p
Y'ses, sir, dere dey ISL said the sable
saleswonsan, watching her customer with in
tense interest.
Leisurely drawing out a neat little pen
knife, Mr. Heller proceeded very quietly to
cut the egg exactly in half, when suddenly
bright new twenty-five cent piece was dis
covered lying imbedded in the yolk, appa-
rently as bright as when it came from the
mint. Very coolly the great magician trans
feFred the coin to his vest pocket, and taking
up another egg, inquired:
s'And how much do you ask for this
egg 2"
ssDe Lord Dress my soul Dat egg !?
De fact am, boss, dis egg is worth a dime,
shuar"
"All right" was the response here's the
dime. Now give me the egg"
Separating it with an exact precision that
the colored lady watched eagerly, a quarter
eagle was most carefully picked out Of the
centre Of the egg, and placed in the vest
pocket Of the operator, as before The old
woman was thunderstruck as we'll she might
have been, and her customer had to ask her
price for the third egg two or three times
before be could obtain reply.
Oars no use talkin,' mars'r," said the
bewildered old darkey. II can't let you
hab dat ere egg, nohow, for less dan quar-
ter. [ declare to de Lord | can't
every good" said Heller, whose imper-
rba bic features were of solemn as an I'M
dertaker, ''there is your quarter and here is
the egg All right"
AS he opened the last egg, brace OF hVe-
dollar gold pieces were discovered snugly
deposited in the very heart Of the yolk, and
jingling them merrily together in his little
palm, the savant coolly remarked:
Every good eggs, indeed. rather like
them; and while I am about it, I believe [
will buy dozen. What is the price p
II say price!'' screamed the amazed
daughter Of Ham. you couldn't buy dem
eggs mars'r, for all de money yous GOT
| No dat yon couldn't 1sa ewino to take
dem eggs al home, [ is and dat money IN
dem eggs all longs to me 1t does dat
Couldn't sell no more oh dem eggs, nohow.' .
Amid the roar Of the spectators, the be-
nighted African started to her domicil to
smash dem eggs" but with what success
we are unable to relate.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

A KING CAprUREp.-The present King
of Sweden is an odd sort of genius. He
likes to travel incognito through his realm,
and is never happier than when he mingles
with his people without being recognized by
them. Not long since he went to the city
Of Calmar, where be put up at second class
hotel. A pickpocket stole all the money he
had with him, and the unfortunate King
was unable consequently to pay his board
BILL My friend he said to the landlord,
j am an honest fellow. won't swindle
you; some rascal bas picked my pocket and
stole all my money. ! can't pay your bill
now, but let me 60 now, and two days hence
you shall have your money The landlord
could not see it, He eyed the King suspi-
ciously and told him there was SO many
swindlers about the country he was afraid to
trust him. He must pay his bill, and
should not leave the house before doing So
The King burst out in loud laughter and
exclaimed, Poor Sweden ? There will be
an interregnum, then, until somebody goes
security for the King p The CONSERVATION
of the landlord, when he heard who his guest
was, may be imagined.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

A Coon STORY ToLD BY BEAST BUTLER. -
Beast Butler said to the Boston Advertise''s
correspondent:
s'The imbecility and wavering of the
President heretofore relieves the country
from any pressing belief of danger. johnson
lacks courage and capacity. If he should
reorganize his Cabinet, and put at the head
of it man like Black, who has both courage
and capacity, then, indeed in view Of the
belief that would be engendered by the pro-
bable turn of the elections in some Of the
States in the fall, that Conservative reac-
ton had begun-then one could easily pre-
dict the probable turn Of events. But now
we are in the condition Of the sportsman who
refused to match his blood horse for race
with the farmers old bull, because no man
could tell how fast a lop-horned bull would
run y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

FLArrERY. If you wish to be agreeable
in society, be the person with whom you are
thrown old, young, single, married, young
ladies or old men, Of whatever grade, opln-
ion or profession-there is one sure way OF
doing it-by fattery.
Some can swallow strong dose, others
NAV prefer it in a diluted form, but all have
a taste for it; all like it in some form OF
other. and there is nothing more calculated
to give pleasure and increase ones popularl-
ty than to indulge people in this way. But
iattery is always used at the expense Of
manhood, self-respect, truth. 1t is one Of
the smallest ways Of lying. 1t makes the
heart hollow-it poisons the soul.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

How TO STop THE Flow OF Blood
Housekeepers, mechanics and others in hand
ling knives, tooles and other sharp instru-
ments, frequently receive severe cuts, from
which the blood-fows profusely and ofttimes
endangers life itself. Blood may be made
to cease to flow as follows +: Take the fine
dust Of tea and bind it close to the wound
at all times accessible and easy to be obtained.
After the blood has ceased to flow, laudanum
is advantageously applied to the wound
Due regard to these instructions would save
agitation Of mind, and running for surgeon
who probably would make no better presorip-
ton if he were present.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20
FARM AND FIRESIDE.
VALUE OF MANVRES.

The subject Of manures, underlying as it
does all successful agriculture, has not re-
ceived from the American farmer that atten-
ton it deserves. Many Of our farmers can
scarcely be made to appreciate the moneyed
value of fertilizers in the same way as do the
/ farmers of Europe. To one travelling abroad
this feature presents itself with marked force
the saving and outstanding manures, and
the investment of what we would consider
! large sums in the purchase of fertilizers
adapted to special crops. We have seen
farms in England upon which the rents and
poor rates alone were nearly equal to the
value Of the whole product turned off from
some Of our New York farms Of the same
number ofac ros-farms, too, accounted good
with us and well managed-and if we should
inquire how these expenses can be met, and
fair living profit realized, it will be found
that among the secrets of management the
question Of manures is better understood and
their value more duly appreciated than with
us.
From an examination of farms through
the dairy region, we find the proportion COM
paratively small that is able to carry more
stock now than ten years or more ago 1t is
generally claimed that our dairy lands are
improving year by year. But can they or
do they carry more stock? Every farmer
should ask himself the question, since if his
acres are made to yield larger product an
nually, some progress is being made in his
management.
We suppose there is no better or cheaper
way of bringing UP farm to a high state of
fertility than through the agency of cattle
Let the products Of the farm be consumed
upon the farm, and all the manure carefully
husbanded and judiciously applied, and there
is good reason to hope that the land is being
bettered in condition. But if three parts out
Of four Of the manures be suffered to 90 to
waste and are never returned to the land,
progress will not be found to be of that rapid
character which could be desired. = Working
Farmer
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

WoRTH KNowING.--A poison of any con-
ceivable description and degree of potency,
which has been swallowed Intentionally Or by
accident, may be rendered almost instantane-
ously harmless by swallowing two gills of
sweet oil. An individual with very strong
constitution should take twice the quantity.
This oil will neutralize every form of vege-
table or mineral poison with which physicians
and chemists are acquainted. -Richmond
Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20
A GENERAL AUCTION.

COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned under the firm and style OF
PECK & CUSHING,
having taken the large.aud commodious store-room
of Mrs. B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta street
and Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the purpose of
conducting
General Auction and Commission Business,
solicit consgnments of all kinds Of Goods and
Produce, to be sold either at auction or private
sale, at reasonable charges.
Sales of all kinds of property attended either in
town OF county H. II. PECK.
Jan. 4. 1867. E. NJ. CUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

HoRsEs-FAsr AND FARM.-Commenting
ON the mania for fast horses, the Farmers
Adue'tiser counsels its farming readers to
turn their attention to raising those ''that
are Of some use, large enough and strong
enough to do the work Of the farm, and fast
enough to carry the produce to market or
the family to church." This is sensible adj
vice, and seasonable withal, since the clear
ing up Of the country has rendered the use
Of oxen less common and necessary than was
formerly the case. Sorviceable horses should
be the main consideration with farmers, I'M
less they breed expressly for other than farm
purposes 1t IS not expected that fast hor
ses or fast men will become obsolete very
soon, but it should be the aim of the mass
Of farmers to prevent the strong and useful
race Of horses from becoming so.
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Business Cards.
~~~N~NN~~N~~~@~>>~"~
TNEHE PHOENIX SLATE COMPANY
IN I ID

TNEHE PHOENIX SLATE COMPANY
OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY,
Have established, at Marquis & Kelley's Shop in
Staunton, an agency for the sale of States and
for the reception of orders for roofing and other
purposes for which states are used.
1t will be seen from the specimens of their States,
at Messrs Marquis Keleys, thatin quality and
appearance their roofing States cannot be excel
ed by any quarres in the country. Experienced
and reliable Skaters will be sent to execute any
roofing that may be ordered. The advantages OF
Slate Roofs over any other material consist in the
greater durability, comparative exemption from
fire, saving ofinsurance charges, at an outlay fal
short of the difference in the cost Of the diteren
roofings
All work promptly executed and warranted IN
all cases.
For prices and specimens apply to our agents,
Messers. Marquis & Kelley.
JOHN SAUNDERS, 1Sup't.
P. o. Box 242, charlottesville, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

DEEP VS.. SHALLOW MILK PANs.-Mr NJ.
A. Richardson, Of Sherman, New York,
tags: w Whether more cream can be obtained
from deep or shallow pans, is an easy mat
ser to settle, without even an experiment.
1t takes time for cream to rise; therefore, it
will rise in shallow pan sooner than in
deep one, and therefore, in warm weather,
when milk will thicken in few hours, shall
low pans should be used, OF the cream will
be caught in the thiokened milk and the
SKINNER won't find it. But in cooler
weather, when milk will remain thin long
enough for the cream to rise, deep pans are
preferred by some. Even then sweeter but
ter can be made from shallow pans.-Na,y-
land Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

COOP HAMs.-Afer hams have been
smoked, take them down, and thoroughly
rub the flesh part with molasses, then imme-
diately apply ground Or powdered pepper,
by sprinkling on as much as will stick to
the molasses, when they must be hung up
again to dry. Hams treated in this man.
ner will keep perfectly sweet for two or three
years. This must be done before the fly de-
posts its eggs, for after that is done, moth
ing will stop their ravages. The above has
been practiced in our section for twenty
years. No soaking is necessary One pint
Of molasses and one and half or two pounds
of black pepper are sufficient for any ordi-
nary family. Try this plan, if you want
good sweet hams.-Cor RauaI Americon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

CONSIDER Ir.-It is vain to stick your
finger into the water, and, pulling it out,
look for hole; and equally vain to suppose
that. however large the space you occupy,
the world will miss you when you have passed
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

OVER DOING Ir.-An old lady, who had
insisted on her minister's praying for rain,
had her cabbages cut by hail storm, and
on viewing the wreck, remarked that she
'snever knew hirn to undertake any thing
without OVERRIDING the matter"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

INFLUENCE OF LITTLE THINGS.
tell US that single grain Of the substance
called iodine will impart color to seven thou
sand times its weight, of water. 1t is so in
higher things: one companion, one book,
one habit may affect the whole Of life and
character.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

This life is but the cradle Of the other
What avail, then, sickness; time, old age,
death p different degrees Of a motamorpho-
sis which doubtless has here below only its
beginning. -JOnbeyt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

WASH TO REMOVE FREcKLEs. take one
ounce of lemon juice, quarter of draehm
of powdered borax, and half drachm of
pulvcrized sugar; mix together, and let stand
in glass bottle for few days; then apply
to the hands and face occasionally.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

LIGHT PoT-P1E CRUsr.-One pint of sour
milk (butter-milk is better) and tea spoon
of soda, mix as stiff as bread dough and let
stand one hour to raise. Dip it with spoon
into the pot, and boil thirty minutes If you
follow the above rules you will always have
it as light as puff. -Richmond Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

SELECTING SEED Conn .-Don't fail to Sc
lect the finest and best ears of corn for seed
You can do this better while the crop is still
standing in the field than to trust to chance
after it is gathered or at the time of husking.
-No1gRand Farmer
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

He that cannot forgive others breaks the
bridge over which he must pass himself !;
for every man has need to be forgiven.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

The first step towards making things what
they should be, is to do the best we can with
things as they are. This is always the be-
ginning of all real reformation as we'll as all
true advance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-20

Before you speak Of the absent, ask your
self the three following questions: Is it
true? Is it useful Is it kind?
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T. T. MINOR & co.

T. T.. MINOR &c co.
WILL CONTINUE THE
C o Nj 1850 " B USIN ESS
At the Old Stand of Minor & Wilkinson,
1910 Main Street,
And solicit Consignments of Country Produce
and Merchandise of all descriptions Faithful
attention and prompt returns will be our motto.
Liberal Cash Advances made on all Consign-
ments in hand, when desired
T. F. MINOR & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
1910 Main Street, Richmond Va.
P. S.-To Farmers and Merchants who are
holding CORN, RYE and OATS, by sending
Railroad receipts can draw at sight for any
amount they consign. April 26-1S67-tf
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SMOKING SEED CONAN Tndianian Says
that hanging seed corn in a smoke house,
and leaving it there, while the meat is being
smoked, will keep nolcs and field mice from
eating it after it is planted Rich. Farmer.
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