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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
A Miraculous Healer Of the Sick.

The great novelty in Paris, and the sub
ject Of all conversation, is the miraculous gift
Of healing possessed by Zouave of the name
Of jacob who, by the mere exercise of his
will performs daily, the most extraordinary
cures Of paralyzed persons, who for years
have been unable to move without assistance.
The Zouave receives no payment for the boon
he confers, he is perfectly unassuming in
manner, and does not attempt to explain by
what means he accomplishes the cures he
undoubtedly effects. His regiment is quar-
tered at Versailles, but in consequence Of the
difficulty the poor experienced in reaching
the Only portion Of this barrack in which he
was allowed to receive his patients, the Count
de Chateauvillaid, himself a paralytic, offer
cd him the use of several rooms in his hotel,
where. Zouaye Jacob daily administers relief
to thousands who flock from all parts. s. The
Count publishes a plain statement Of his own
experience of the efficacy of Jacobs infu-
ence. He drove in his carriage, .accompani-
led by his. wife. to4the mandatory Of NJ. .Du,
Noyet, where Jacob was engaged with sew.
eral poor and disabled patients. The Count
who had been paralyzed for years, was sup
ported by his footman and workman, who
obligingly lent him his arm from his carriage
to the sale, where he was allowed to take
place in the circle Of the sick surrounding
Jacob. Persons were being transported on
filters or carried in mems arms to his pres
ence, many being 50 utterly helpless as to be
unable to sit upright, and only able to sup
port themselves by leaning against each 9th
er. AS soon as the room was full, Jacob
entered and said, s'Let no one speak until /
question him, or shall go away" Perfect
silence ensued The Zouave then went from
one sick person to the other, telling each ex-
actly the disease which he orshe was. suffer
ing from Then to the paralytics he simp-
y said, ssRise." The Count, being Of the
number arose, and that without the slight
est difficulty. In about twenty minutes ia
cob dismissed the crowd. M. de Chateau
yillaid walk to his carriage without the slight
est difficulty, and when his wife wished to
express her gratitude to Jacob, he replied
that he had no time to listen, for he had 9TH
Ell patients to attend to-. Medical men are
themselves taken by surprise, but the facts
are not contradicted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
NO. 80.
AnInlignant Woman.

L Some sshorrid wretch" having ventured on
the opinion that sta woman who loves un-
sought, deserves the scorn of the man she
loves" is shot dead by the following from a
lady correspondent: ea TTf-ci
Heaven forgive me-! but may the man
who penned that never see another bonnet
May no white dimpled arms ever encircle his
cravat, or buttons vegetate his shirt May
no rosy lips ever press his moustache and
the fates grant that his dicky strings break
short off every morning. Mayn Woman's
heart ever learn to beat faster at the mention
Of his name, and may his stockings always
need darning
And when his nerves are unstrung by
disease, and his head throbs with pain, as
though an earthquake were brewing in it
may he have nothing in his sick chamber
but boot heels, and see not one inch of mus
lin or crinoline. 90 = gig
Give her love unasked! 0, with true
hearted man this would. metLinks, be the
reason Of reasons why he should love her.
She gives to- him her whole heart for in those
things woman does not work by halves not
from gratitude because he loves her not
from pity or charity, because he has begged
it Of her; but because-because dear me it
will take more Of a philosopher than | am to
account for the undeniable fact that women
do sometimes love the horrid creatures called
men.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
COurtship and Love.

This is fine sentiment uttered in the play
"Under the Gaslight," now very popular in
New York, on the subject Of courtship and
love: 9r.,s ~-- .f..,,,
'sCourtship," says the sad girl-who has
had a woful experience the text from
which the whole solemn sermon of married
life takes its theme. AS lovers are discon-
tented and unhappy SO will they be as wives
and husbands. So as you would be happy
all the years Of your life, listen to the voice
advising you: a
''Lct the woman you look upon be wise or
vain, beautiful or homely, rich or poor, she
has but one thing which she can really give
or refuse heart! Her beauty, her wit,
her accomplishments she may sell to you
but her love is the treasure without money
and without price, She only asks in return
that when you look upon her your eyes shall
speak mute devotion, that when You address
her your voice shall be gentle, loving and
kind. That you shall not despise her because
she cannot understand all at once your Wig
orous thoughts and ambitious designs for
when. misfortune and evil have defeated your
greatestpurposes, her veremains to console
you. .i4a
"You look to the trees for strength and gran
deur-do not despise the flowers because their
fragrance is all they have to give-but it is
the only earthly thing that God permits US
to carry beyond the grave"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
The NOhleman,S Jewels.

talti t&t-s 1tef4-
A rich nobleman was once showing a
friend great collection Of precious stones,
whose value was almost beyond counting. ~
There we're diamonds, and pearls, and rich
es and gems from almost every country on
the globe, which had been gathered by their
nossessor by the greatest labor and expense.
ss.And yet," he remarked, "they yield me
no income pHfa.s ~
His friend replied that he had two stones
which cost him but ten forms each, yet they
welded him an income Of two hundred forms
In much surprise, the nobleman desired
to see the wonderful stones when the man
led him down to his mill and pointed to the
two toiling gray mill-stones. They were
laboriously crushing the grain into snowy
Aour.. 7 fol-. the use Of hundreds, who depended
on this work for their daily bread. These
two dull homely stones did much more good
in in the world, and yielded a larger income,
than all the nobleman's jewels. -.
f So It is with idle treasure everywhere. It
Is doing nobody any good While poor
souls are diving Of thirst, the money is hoard
cd and hid away, which might take the water
of life to them. It is right to be prudent
and saving Of our money, when it is for a
good, given purpose put to hoard it up for
its own sake, is more than folly-it is sin;
and even when we save for a good purpose,
4 nrart is the Lords. It is not all ours. We
cannot spend all upon ourselves, and yet
have Gods favor. ....f.5's..
Learn early to value money at its real
worth, and to spend even pennies as Gods
stewards. He will certainly call us to give
an account Of the way in which we have
spenti even the smallest sums -Presbyte-
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a
GIVE A KIND WORD To THE
ERRING. 8a f9

Give a kind word to the erring- II
g It may raise a fallen brother; aa
And the law of heaven teaches r0tEsA
We should kindly teach each other.
An! the paths of viceaarc many;
And when tempted and when tried,
Remember thou art mortal,
And thy feet may turn aside. s8fis1
Give kind word to the erring,
4 Who have trod the paths of sin, lA
For the temptcr, too, may woo thee, M
n AndGhy feet may run therein,
1, All along life's rugged pathway
Stones are bruising weary feet Il M
Thistles springing among the flowers
Tares are growing with the whcats
And the Master in His vineyard
Hath work for you to do,
z For the harvest there is plenteous,
lz But the laborers are few. 500
d, larry not--the day is waning, aTnf3aGa
And fhatniHzssis coming Pm, a Ss
And the Master will reward you sF
For the work thy hand hath down. s.
If from out one bleeding bosom ee. 30
You have plucked the bitter thorn
# you've cheer'd the dropping spirit s.
I When its every hope was gone;
5 If you've stretched the hand in kindness
To lead erring, straying feet, .fsFHts
4 There's rich reward awaits You .;{ts
And loves labor, too, is sweet. t
If along life's rugged highway II a u
You have raised a dropping flower; a. d
If thy smile hath ever gladdened ~
s3' For one heart a gloomy hour
It hath placed a star to glitter r
In the angel crown above! ~ N D1Aita ts
All life's mission here is holy,
When we make it one, of love!
OH remember, then, the erring a5 !,
Thou mayst Lift the soul again,
And from some poor, bleeding bosom,
Wipe away the guilty stain,
gG All the world is one broad vineyard
Where there's work for each to do; t'-
For the harvest there is plenteous, M 4a
But the laborers are. few! .s.
Work, t11cnz4Life's sun is setting,
sgsi And the night Of Death comes on, ~
And the Master at his coming . E &
4 Will expect thy work we'll done! All s.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

Il The BIBLE. There is no lesson book like
the Bible. You will find that but part Of it
was written by a shepherd, and part by a
soldier; part by kings, and part by fisher
men; part by doctor in his study, part by
a herdsman on Judan's hills. You will see
that some parts come straight from heaven
in dreams of the night-now on the golden
couch Of palace, and now in bare cold
prison cellolike aPaul's. And though you
live to be old--this is the wonder-you will
never once open that book without coming
ON something that seems quite new. ed haa
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

HANDF1sTING. According to Mr.. MUIR
rays Handbook there is a place in Scotland,
Langholm, where marriage used to be re-
garded as only temporary arrangement
It was called S'hand6sting, aud by it
couples were married for year only, by the
simple method Of shaking hands. Given
persons of high rank followed this, not very
moral. custom, as it is related that James,
Earl of Murray was hand6sted here with
Isabel, daughter Of the Laird Of Innes,"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

HOW A WOMAN FOUND HER LONG LOST GILL;
:sfoasiEsH sas4'a DREN. -
Since the prevailing Indian troubles COM
menccd, an Indian camp was captured, to-
gether with a number of prisoners, including
squaws and some half a dozen white cap
tives,. boys and girls, from five to, twelve
years of age. Word was sent throughout
the country, inviting those who had lost
children to come to the camp and identify, if
possible, their children, as none Of them
could give any account who their parents
were, or where they were taken from, SO
young were they when taken captive by the
Indians. Numbers went to the camp ma
ny more than were children of course
many returned with heavy hearts at being
unable to find their lost ones.
i Among the number who went hundreds
Of miles to the'camp was a mother who lost
two Children boy and girl, one three and
the other five years Of age-years ago. Ef-
forts were made to persuade her not to 60,
and SO long time had elapsed it was GER
tain she could not identify her children
even if they stood before her. But she
could not rest--she must go. and 60 she did
On arriving at the encampment, she found
the captiyes ranged in line for inspection
She looked at them first from distance
her anxious heart bounding in her bosom
But she did net see her children-at Least
she saw nothing in the group that bore the
slightest resemblance to her baby boy anc
girl as they looked when playing about hel
door STEP She drew nearer and peered
deep into the eyes Of each, who only return
ed her look with a stony gaze, yet anxious
one-they too hoping to see something in hel
that would tell them she was their mother
She looked long and steadily at them, as he
heart began to sink and grow heavy in he
bosom. At last, with tears and sobs, sh'
withdrew, and when some PAGES off sh'
stopped and turned about quickly, as, appa
.rently, a thought had occurred to her,
Drying her eyes, she broke forth in swee
hymn she had been won't to sing to her chill
dren as lullaby. Scarce line had beel
uttered when two of the captives- "a boy ant
girl-rushed from the line, exclaiming
misunderstanding = The mother wen
home perfectly satisfied she had found he
long lost children. 9sss1 III r.aye4ad9 qEI
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
Hard on Him. .

From The Land We Lore we clip from ''the
,Haversack' the following incident expressive
of the hard hits which the soldiers were
wont to use during the late war not only
among themselves, but against any individ-
ual who was so unfortunate as to come with
in the reach Of their jokes: fsa ssa3
I Il AT Johnson's Island it was no unfrequent
sight to see spectators RECALLING their eyes on
the rare man-show afforded by view Of the
pen. Few Of them left with any favorable
impression Of the politeness Of the prisoners,
for all the camp phrases of disrespectful sal
utation were recoined for their benefit.
On one occasion the Mayor Of Sandusky
was on the fence complacently surveying the
pleasant spectacle, and thinking, doubtless,
how much better off we were than the Yam
kee prisoners in the South, when he received
more than one invitation to ''come out of
that hat" as well as other earnest solicitations
from the crowd He was somewhat dis
pleased, when, for his consolation some fell
low shouted, ssSay, Mister, don, t them boys
they're always hollerin' at some d IN fool
or other" His Honor departed. 48
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
A LEGAL PAYMENT.
A loving offer to marry.
Is always a lawful trade:
For his is the legal tender,
And she is the tender made.

A Missourian went to see the. reception
Of Sheridan, under the impression that it
was the reception of McCoole, and concluded
that "Aaron Jones wasn't much if he
couldn't lick him." no yfr 34e .tgaeeI
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
Till. Young Prussian.

s Frederick King, of Prussia, one day rang
his bell-and no one answering he opened
his door, and found his page fast asleep in
his elbow chair. aaH e advanced toward, and
was was about to awaken him. when he per-
ccived letter hanging out of his pocket -
Curiosity prompted him to know what it was
The took it out and read it. It was a let
ter from the young mans mother, in which
she thanked him for having sent her part of
his money to relieve her misery-and telling
him that God would reward him for his filial
affection. The King, after reading it, went
back softly to his chamber took out purse
full of ducats and slipped it with the letter
into the pages pocket. Returning to his
chamber, he rung the bell so loudly that it
awoke the page, who instantly made his APP
pearance. ,Ai4t ~ 2'tl
ssYou have had Il sound Sleep" said the
King. SO Es49l9i aS3di 9i@3a saf l'32
The page was at a loss how to excuse
himself-and putting his hand in his pocket
by chance, to his utter establishment he
found there purse Of ducats He took it
out, turned pale, and looking at the King,
shed torrent Of tears, without being able to
utter word MSS 10 aA} a
"What is that, " said the King, ''what is
| the matter ?" s.aG sal&aa 50 ta
rs'Ah, sir p said the young man throwing
himself on his knees, sssome one seeks my
ruin | know nothing of this money which
I have just found in my pocket"
s'My young friend,' said Frederick
ssGod often does great things for us even in
our sleep. Send thatto your mother; salute
her Cd my part, and assure her | will take
care Of both her and yOu." ~ 1s9etl ti}
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business Cards.

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d M. GUY. aal
n. SUCCESSOR TO 4
C. r. COCHRAN h CO.,
calls the attention Of the friends of the old firm
to his new and complete stock of CHEWING TO-
BACCO just received from market. Among
which will be found the following brands
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5sa a4os SMOKING TOBACCOS,: aa#l a11
Fruits and Flowers, aiGl ,7sglp Get ~
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Virginia Choice, &c.
A fine assortment Of 90 nsea1 kefA nsaE
,8Ty> Meerschaum Pipes
and full assortment of other kinds. fa
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
GENERAL AUCTION.

A GENERAL AUCTION. 8
f1rMg,gf ~ AND s.a..sa s., 800. I'm
i. i s5..g h COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned, under the firm and style OF
safoa E PECK g. CUSHING, ~
having taken the large.and commodious store-room
of Mrs B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta street
and Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the purpose of
conducting a p3F
General auction and Commission Business,
solicit consignments of all kinds Of Goods and
Produce, to be sold either at auction or private
sale, at reasonable charges. ssaek .#s4
II Sales of all kindso property attended either in
town, or county HSf $50 III. H. PECk, Ir3
Is Jan. 4. ,l867.az4sI .si,.iE E. M. GUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

Madam" said husband to his young
wife, in little alteration which will spring
up in the best regulated families, ''when a
man and his wife have quarreled, and each
considers the other at fault, which of the two
ought to advance toward reconciliation p
ssThe best natured and wisest of the two,"
said the wife, putting up her mouth for a
kiss, which was given with JUNCTION. She
was the conuuerer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

MoDEsrY II you would add lustre to
your accomplishments, study a modest be-
havior- To excel in anything valuable, is
great, but to be above conceit, on account of
oue's accomplishments. is greater. Consider
if you have natural gifts, you owe them to
the Divine bounty. If you have improved
your understanding and studied virtue, you
have only done your duty, and there seems
little reason for vanity
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

Artemus Ward, being at one of the New
York churches, edited the audience by his
unexpected reply to the preachers text,
which was as follows ssHow are the
mighty fallen ~ After a short pause Arte-
mus looked up inquiringly and said meekly,
81 give it up" fed. ~ se,e9 sl'1 19i
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

ctr DIS Tail CoMEs Our" The follow
ing is an old joke, but it comes in q new
dress, we think it will bear preserving :
Two darkies in the West went out to hunt
possoms. sc. and by accident found large
cave with quite small entrance. Peeping
in, they discovered three young bear whelps
in the interior.
Look heah, SAM said one; while go
in dab and gets the young bars, you just
watck heah for de old bar
Sam got asleep in the sun, when opening
his eyes, he saw the old bear securing her
way into the cave. Quick as wink he
caught her by the tail, and held on like
blazes.
'eHelo, dar, Sam, what dark de hole
dar % 49,. F...;s
s'Lord bless you, Jumbo, save your self,
honey; if dis tail come out you'll find out
what dark de hole p 7stTo' s4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27
n altfiIlII II 3 s9ltf n
Their Mothers Voice.

now A WOMAN FOUND HER LONG LOST chill
;ststsst sa& 2At@a DREN. #@s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

To HOUSE KEEPERS. Here is fact
worth a years subscription to paper: "To
pint of water add thirty drops (about half
teaspoonfuD of liquor of chloride of lime.
Wash in this two and half pounds of ran
cid butter. When every particle of the but
ter has come in contact with the water, let
it stand an hour or two; then wash the but
ter we'll again in pure water. The butter is
then left without any odor, and has the
sweetness Of fresh butter. These prepara-
tons of lime have nothing injurious in
them. <ea@if ,'1 3i US DsJ i'~ q
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

PAINTING RATs.-A Connecticut man
says his way of driving rats from his prem
Uses is to catch one, dip it in red paint, ex-
ccpt the head, and let it 60 again. He finds
this plan effcctual -The Farmer. v-~s''s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27


f A SALvE AS IS SALvE.-A genius living
in California made nerve and bone all heal
ing salve, and thought he would experiment
talize little with it. He first cut off his
dogs tail and applied some Of the salve to
the stump. A new tail grew out immediate
ly, He then applied some to the piece Of
tail which he cut off, and new dog grew
out He did not know which dog was
which. s.r ua ;H,n-
!, A forlorn fellow says thus plaintively =
"Whcn Sally's arms her dog imprison, l al
ways wish my neck was his'n, bow often
would | stop and turn, to get pat from a
hand like her'n, and when she kisses Tow
ser's nose, oh don't wish that were
those p i. ''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

This company, well managed and successful for
a period of thirty-four wears, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on as favorable terms
as other good companies Fl SssS ~ e e
It's capital and income promote, as far as praeti-
cable, the industry ofour State. oa a.Q59i4 aaa
W. L. COWARDIN, President
VIM Wits, iJr., Secretary. fl-fo eaaG
Feb. %
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

CIDER--KEEpING IT SWEET. AN ex-
change tells how to keep cider by saying -
When fermentation commences in one bar
rel, draw off the liquor into another one
straining through flannel cloth. Put into
the cider three-fourths of an ounce of the
oil of sassafrass, and the same of the oil of
wintergreen-w shaken up in pint Of all
cohol. But one difficulty is said to pertain
to this preparation of cider. 1t is. SO palata-
BILE that people won't keep it long. 's''i '''''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-09-27

Ii SILVER AND SILVER PLATED ARTICLES @
The readiest mode of cleaning these articles
is to wipe them over with weak solution of
liquid ammonia. This readily removes the
sulphide and no rubbing, or scarcely any is
required the same agent will be found USE
full in cleaning gold chains and jewelry,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-03
PROPOSALS.
DROPosALS FOR NEW JAIL.


DKPAarMRyr OF rHE INrERloH, }
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 81, ISoI.b
Sealed PropoeeI, viii be received q this Depart,
dsy Of september, Iaa. for the erection OF the
Jail, in and for the District of Colunbia, author
ized and provided for by the act Of Congress, APP
proved March 2, 1857. q
The designs, detail, drawings, and specifications
can be seen At the architects Office in the eastern
grounds Of the Capitol, Washington City, every
day except Sundays, between the hours Of .. m.
and p. N.
Separate bids will be received for the masonry
work, brick work iron work, and carpentery work.
The contractor whose bid may be accepted will
be REQUIRED to enter into sufficient bond, to be
approved by he Secretary OF the Interior, for the
faithful completion of his contract Payments win
be made as the work progr on estimates GER
tifed to by the architect but twenty per centum
OF the estimates will be retained until the contract
The contract will be awarded to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, but the department reserves the
right to reject any all of the bids should it be
deemed for the interests of the Government to do
The bids will be opened at noon on the 18th day
cf September, In presence OF such Of the bidders
as may choose to attend.
Proposals should be endorsed on the envelope:
PROPOSALS for New Jail u and be directed to the
Secretary Of the Interior, Washington. d. q.
o. II. BROWNING,l
3l-f SELF Secretary of the Interior.