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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08
My LAND AND MuLE.n-We have Il

My LAND AND MuLE."-We have the
statement from. an unquestionable source,
that at one Of the precincts in Amherst
county, on election day, negro after voting,
said to the officer in charge that he wanted
his 'sforty acres Of land and his mule" An
explanation being asked for, he stated that
he had been told that every negro who voted
was to have forty acres of land and q mule
given him, Immediately after voting, and he
wanted his then and there, The disappoint-
ment, disgust and Indignation Of the deludel
darkey were intense, when told that he had
been fooled, and that neither land nor mule
were there for him. The old negro further
said that numbers Of others on the ground
had also been told the same that he was, and
had come to the election with the same bright
anticipations Of the riches that were to be
theirs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08


How SOLDIERS LIGHTED THEIR Pres
A correspondent of the American artisan
tells of an ingenious method Of preserving
fire. It was invented in Weitsels brigade
at the seige Of Port Hudson, at the time
matches were a luxury:
A ramrod was stuck in the ground, but
with the tip end upward "a little wad Of cot
ton, Of which there was plenty. as thous-
ands of bales were used for breastworks,
was stuck upon the end Of the rod, per-.
cussion cap placed upon the rod over the
cotton, in the same manner as a cap is put
upon the cone Of a rifle, and it was then
struck with some hard object. The shank
of bayonet was generally used for the -
pose, as the blade served as a convenient
handle to hold it to strike with, and it was
not at all times possible to get better sub.
stitute for persuasive force. This plan Of
producing fire had many advantages over
matches, as caps we're always at command,
and light breeze or current would not ex-
tinguish the fire SO produced in the wad Of
cotton, but rather promote it.; whereas a
+ light breath Of air would extinguish match
almost as soon as lighted.
Woodmen and travellers in the far West
might borrow this idea from the military
with advantage"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08
American Weighing Machines. O.

The Paris fines says: In the depart
ment Of useful machinery, the American
Platform Scales may be ciassed as among the
most valuable. They excel all European
machines in accuracy, durability and great
convenience Messrs. 3. & 7. Fairbanks
& Co., fist. Johnsbury, in the State Of Yer
mont, are the principal manufacturers Of this
class of machines in America, and show us
at the Exposition very large assortment of
samples, adapted to every lyle of weighing,
from letter balance to a machine for weigh
ing loaded railway wagons of $4,000 kilo-
grammes capacity, proving that they are we'll
entitled to the reputation they have earned,
of being the manufacturers Of the best weigh
ing machines in the world.
Their mandatory is a most extensive one,
giving employment to six hundred wcrkmen
and their machines are adapted to the system
of weights of all nations, and sent to all parts
Of the world. They are almost exclusively
used by the American railways, and by every
branch of trade.
There is nothing of the kind in the Expo
sition to compare with them, either in the
number and convenience Of the various mod
ifcations exhibited, the style Of workmanship,
or in what is of more Importance, their per-
feet accuracy combined with durability
The Fairbanks machine evidently is the
standard in America, and we'll deserves to be.
It might be adopted here with great benefit
to all interested in correct weighing.
The jury for class So, in which these ma
chimes were placed, were unanimous in the
opinion as to their superiority and awarded
to the Messrs. Fairbanks silver medal, the
highest prize, for this style Of machine"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08
How TO KEEP HANS THROUGH SUMNER

How TO KEEP HANS THROUGH SUMNER
After your hams have taken salt hang them
up and smoke them well then take them
down and dip them in boiling water for
few seconds, that will kill all the eggs of in
seots, if there should be any on them, then
roll them in dry ashes while wet and hang
them up again smoke them more if you
choose. [ know this to be good way to keep
them, for have tried it for two or three
years; it is cheaper than canvassing, and a.
great deal better. This will do also for
shoulders and sides. Those that, do their
bacon in this way, will never have any bugs
or shippers on their meat-Cor Colman's
Rural World. a- Fest
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

ssHUMAN PRoGREss. '-The following is
said TO have occurred at Union Superior
Court A colored gentleman on the jury is
objected to on the ground ofincoinpetency-
the following questions propcunded by the
counsel to Juror:
'sSam, are you free-holder?'
eyes sar."
s'Have you any land?'
emo sar'
"What do you mean, then, b saying you
are free holder?"
Il means bein', free and Ao7c7m' on. and
SO on n
"Wbat is verdict, Sam?"
II dun know, sar." i3sb sa sty
:sWhat isa 0laintD2' syafai a
s'Dun know, sar"
"What is defendant 2"
Il dun knew, sar, Use green bout desc
tings:'
Here Gen. Canby's order was read, from
which it appeared he was competent so the
man and brother was duly 'cussed' in, and
took his seat Char Ne,cs.
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= 4ksxsiaygss Cards.
~ GENERAL AUCTION.
CAM7SSION BUSINESS

Thk Undersigned, under the firm and style Of
PECK Il CUSHING, IT
the largesand commodiols store-room
Of. Mrs. B. Bolep, etthAeorner Of Augusta street
any Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the purpose of
conducting a ss asa ssgs sEsasssex sf
Geaera1 AUCTION and Commission Business,
solicit coqnsignments Of alkSinds of Goods and
Produce, to be sold eithera auction or private
81 Sales Of ali Kinds Of property attended eitherin
town or county IL. d. PECk,
3 Jan. q. 1857. Il. Al. CUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

SALT AND AsHEs.-A correspondent of
the Prairie Fdumer, says:-From my own
experience, | believe that barrel of good
ashes is equal in value to barrel of salt,
equal parts being used as food. I believe
that hogs need supply of salt and ashes as
much as any other animal and if they had
constant supply always accessible, the ''hog
cholera" would not have been known.
I have never known horse to have the
cholic, bots or worms nor become ''crib-
ber' when a box of salt and ashes was ever
in reach in his STALL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

4 firm faith is the best theology; good
life the best philosophy: clear conscience
the best law /; honesty the best policy; and
temperance the best physic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

WARTS ON HoEsEs. H H. How, of Ne
braska, says Mix equal quantities ofspir
its of turpentime and sulphuric acid, stirring
slowly in tumbler-afterwards bottle the
mixture. Rub grease around the base of the
wart and then apply the medicine to the wart
with feather once or twice day it will
gradually eat them off. | have thus taken
them off a horses neck when as large as
turkeys egg" ,t...l
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

CR1spED PoTAToEs -The French method
of cooking potatoes affords most agreeable
dish. The potatoes are peeled, wiped and
cut into thin slices, and thrown into fry
ing pan containing an abundance of hot lard,
AS soon they become brown and crispy.
they are thrown into colander, ITO drain
them, then sprinkle with salt, and serve hot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

To PREVENT PRINTS FROM FADING.-~The
dress should be washed in lather, and not by
applying the soap in the usual way direct
upon the muslin. Make lather by boiling
soap and water together; let stand until it
is sufficiently cool for use, and previously to
putting the dress into it, throw in a handful
of salt; rinse the dress without wringing it
in clear cold water, into which a little salt
has been thrown; remove it and rinse it in
a fresh supply Of clear water and salt. Then
wiring the dress in cloth and hang it to dry
Immediately, spreading as open as possible
SO as to prevent one part lying over another,
Should there be any white in the pattern.
mix a little blue in the water. - Godeys
Lady's Book. ~. 55"f Tr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

CoRN BREAD.-Beat two eggs very light,
and mix them with one pint of sour milk;
add teaspoonful of soda, and stir in one
pint Of corn meal and one tablespoonful of
melted butter. Beat it WE'LL and bake in
quick oven Godey's Lady's Book.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

CURE FOR Poll EyIL.-J E. Cole, Steu-
ben county, N. Y, says he never. failed to
cure poll evil by first washing the core
clean with warm soap-suds, and then sprink-
ling on ateaspoonful of saleratus once a day
until a cure is effected, which will be
speedy 49,. $3.50. ~
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-t-t. ! " 4AE-,A -rv-p+-Tl7fO NaN N|-i.A
EXPERIMENTS IN FEEDING C1rfEE. Win
Epgland eFeaythin 9 connected with agriePl-
ture is experimented in, without regard to
expense, in every possible way. In no coun-
try has the cultivation of tic soillbeenJ carl
ried to higher state of psrf3ctionJ otdin
which it is more productive, and Is an Zoe
cupation, more lucrative. We always read
with pleasure the results of farming, and
especially the many experiments which are
tried there with view 10 discover the most
SUCCESSFUL and profitable way Of conducting
the various operations on the farm. -.
The following experiment in feeding cat
DE- with cooked and with .fermented food,
was lately tried upon one Of thelargest esta-
ties. 1t will be seen that this experiment.
suggests the Importance Of great care and
caution in feeding, before decided opinion
is adopted in so nice and delicate a subject
as the nutrition Of animals, the health and
constitution Of which is so various. 'i- 81
Four heifers were selected, as equal in al
respects as possible: and six pigs were also
selected, from the same family; each lot
was divided by the selection, alternately, of
an animal. All were weighed, and at the
end of each week during the experiment each
aaimal was weighed. 9 'a e .si2
] fnfhe first week of the experiment the
fermented food consumed was much less til
the other, and the increase Of the pigs IN
live weight was considerably more and the
heifers also seemed to have made rapid adj
yances The Second week, however, changed
the scene entirely. Those on cooked food
were making steady progress, while those
on fermented food had produced scarcely an
increase from the preceding week. II
then observed that the bowels Of the lot
using fermented food had been confined, and
had become free in the second The appa-
rent success in the first week was the result
of indigestion and accumulations of undiges-
ted matter in the intcstines. The expert
ment continued for twelve weeks those on
cooked food thriving and increasing, the
others not. On slaughtering them, it was
found that the intestines of the three fed on
fermented food were full Of worms-thus ac-
counting for their not advancing. There
was difference in the return of the lots of
pigs in favor Of those fed on cooked food of
GLIB. t,e.i..l.,-.e. 4.5-
Knowing as we do that there is consid-
cradle difference Of opinion among farmers
upon this question, the above is submitted
to their attention in the hope that they we'll
give. us their own views upon the subject,
which is one, they will all admit, worthy of
consideration. - ern,antoen Telegraph.
i =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-11-08

Measure your life by acts Of goodness,
not by years"
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-05-16
B E A / & ) S
E M B r O @ A TION
(LATE PowELL's 81

E M b r O @ A T I O N
EOR ALL DISEASES INCIDENT TO
Horses, Cattle and the Human Flesh,
requiring the use of an external application.
This new Compound, prepared by prac-
tical Chemist having u full knowledge of
all the medical virtues of each ingredient
that enters into its composition, is warran-
ted to exceed anything of the kind yet Of
fered to the public as an external applica'
ton for the diseases for which it is recon-
mended We are satisfied that it will work
its own road into the confidence of all who
use it, and those who try it once will never
be without it, and therefore we rely on ex-
perience as the best test of its usefulness.
1t is pronounced by Farriers, and all who
have tried it to be the best application ev-
er used. This Embrocation has been put
up for over eight years, and it is only
through the increasing demand and urgent
request of my friends and the Public that
] send it forth as the grand remedial agent
for the various diseases to which that noble
and useful animal, the HORSE, is subje
Many remedies have been offered to the
Public under different forms, some of these
are injurious, others at best of little use,
and many wholly improper to answer the
purposes for which they are recommended.
"A Juulclous anu really uselul composition
free from those objections, has therefore
long been desired by many gentlemen who
have valuable horses, and are unwilling to
trust them to the care of designing and
pretending Farriers. Their wishes are at
length fully gratifed, by DR.. Beale being
prevailed upon to allow this valuable En-
brocation (Which has proved so eficaciOus
to the various diseases) to be prepared and
brought ont TO the nublic
This embrocatiOn was extensively used
by the Government during the war.
Address all orders to
DIR. EDMOND BEALE,
G02, South Second st, Phira.
Bd5H For Sule by Bordwell & Messenger,
Ridgway, Pa. ap30ly
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tient. Love had taken its flight. The
first day that George whose life the
surgeons had despaired OF for three long
weeks-was allowed to speak, Prosper
felt inclined to avoid him, but George
said:
Stay, stay Who would love inc if
I were fool enough to quarrel with your
Prosper shook his head sorrowfully.
ALAS y he said, sickness tries
friendship, and love, too, does it not ?
Well, frankly, you could not expect"
THAT Madame de Belmonte would
become my nurse? No; most assured
ly did not expect that. But did she
send to inquire after me p
Yes, for four days consecutively.'
-Four days Well, when I get well
1 will send her four bracelets. We
must not expect impossibilities."
What most surprised Prosper Dyon-
net was, that as George Benier recov.
cred his strength, INSTEAD of gaining. splr-
its with improving health, he seemed to
remain anxious, and at times sorrowful.
What troubles you George p he in.
quired. 'The doctor has said that on
Saturday you can go out in the carriage,
and yet you seem to experience some
secret grief. Is it possible that the
memory of Madame Belmonte haunts
you? She was not worthy of your love =
George, smiling grimly, replied.
Prosper, am melancholy because l
am afraid
Afraid of what p -
George contented himself with hand
ing card to his friend and buried his
face in his hands.
Captain Louis Rodet i exclaimed
Prosper. Fool, idiot that 1 was Yes,
understand now, my poor George
You need not blush you fear to meet
that man again, who is more Implacable
than if you had deprived him of honor,
fortune--of all that was dear to him.
Yes, Prosper, that is what I dread.
He has still one pellet to receive setis-
faction for, and he keeps it for the last.
If I meet that man again he will kill me.
Listen, George said Prosper, taking
seat by his side. THAT man is an
assassin. ! am not soldier, and l
snould have recourse to other means OF
getting rid of SO bloodthirsty an antago.
mist. l would denounce him to the po-
lice"
George shuddered.
No. be said, 1 would never humble
myself to that extent. l have been an
officer, and 1 could not, without brand
ing myself as coward, take the step
which you recommend
well, then, George, there is only one
alternative. We must SEPARATE
why so?'
Because you must go to Italy and
what is more, you must leave this in q
fortnight. You must remain there six
months or year
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III.
THE THIRD PELLET.

George Beuier, although deeply
grieved to part from his friend, resolved,
after mature consideration, to follow his
advice. A fortnight had not elapsed
ere he was on his way to a change of
climate and scenery. After a months
absence he had regained his health and
spirits. He had dismissed from his
mind all Thoughts Of his formidable edi
Tor, who, possessed of miserable pellet
of bread instead of dishonored bill
had made an ex>oficer of dragons take
fight to other realms. 1t was at this
epoch that his friend Prosper received
long letter from him. 1t was dated
9th OF September, 1925, Naples. Re,
ferring to previous communications
George reminded his frierd that he
had mentioned to him his having met
young person walking with her moth
er on the Monte Olivetto, with whom he
had been very much smitten that he
had ascertained through his friend
Count Popoli that the ladies were
French, that the mothers name was
Madame Castillion, that she was a widow,
and wealthy ; that the daughters name
was Blanche, that she was pretty
enough to put in frame. We'll, since
he had made that communication he had
been introduced to the parties, acquain.
tance had ripened into affection, and in
a months time he was to be married at
the church of San Domenico. He in
sisted upon Prosper Dyonnett being
present at the wedding he must come
away at once. The ladies, on their
side expected ono of their relations---a
brother of Madame Castillion-whOm he
George Benier) was said to be acquain
ted with ; but they would not tell him
his name, as they intended to give him
an agreeable surprise Perchanco, he
said, he and Dyonnet might travel to-
getbsr.
George was seated behind his be.
trothed, in box at the theatre of San
Carlo. The curtain had Just fallen
upon the second act of an opera of Pic
cini's. George was muttering some
words IN BIanche's ear which made her
smile Madame Castillon, like a good
mother that she was, was looking else,
where, SO that George might talk and
Blanche might smile,
Suddenly George, whose eyes were
wandering mechanically towards the
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1867-05-16
FNHE MOST RELIABLE CUSHION used
on Billiard Tables is the
CAT-GUT CUSHION,

Manufactured by Kavanagh & Decker, and
patented Dec Is, 1866. (See Scientific Am
erican, volume l6, number H.
1t is the ONLY Cushion that possesses
all the qualities essential to perfect Cush-
ion. If is the most elastic and most durable
Cushion ever offered TO the billiard playing
public, as Is abundantly proven by the
great demand for it since its introduction
The popularity which distinguishes the
CAT.GUT Cushion and renders it superior
to all others, is the frightened cord of cat
gut which overlies the face and edge of tbe
rubber, and running the full length of the
Cushion, which prevents the bail from bed
ding into the rubber and jumping from the
table. The addition of the cat-gut cord
also adds much to the elasticity of the Cush,
ion.
The CAT-GUT Cushion has already been
applied to over 1000 tables which are in
constant use. 1t can be applied to tables
of any make, for S75 per set
KAVANAGH & DECKERS Factory, at
the corner Of Centre and Canal Streets, N.
Y, is the most complete of its kind in the
world. The machinery is of the most i'm
proved character, the lumber drying room
the largest in the United States, the mate
rial used the best that can be purchased,
and the workmen thoroughly skilled.
Billiard Cloth, Balls, Cues and Trim
mings, all of the best make, constantly on
hand.
Kayanagh and Decker are the only agents
in this country for KAY'S CUE CEMENT,
adiudged by competent authorities TO be
the best cement ever used.
Full Size Tables cut down for 500.
Send far frustrated Price List.
KAYANAGH a DECKER,
Cor OF Centre and Canal Sts.,
ap3Oly New York City.
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although he entertained slight grudge
towards him for his folly in resuscitating
his talents as collegian in so inoppor
tune a manner. But he remembered also
tnat George had had tew glasses Of
champagne too many, and he forgave
him. Prosper, besides, knew Paris init
mately, and not only assisted him ia
procuring a carriage and horses, but
also introduced him to the world.
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Glh Gountp Direttorp

COUNTY OFFICERS.
President Judge-R. G. White.
Additional Law Judge-Henry W.
Williams.
Associate Judgos-E. G. Schultze,
Jesse Kyler.
District Attorney-L. J. Blakely.
Sheriff-James A. Malone.
Prothonotary, &c.-G. A. Rathbun
Treasurer-James Coyne.
Co. Superintendent-James Blakely
Commissioners-William A. BLY,, j
W. Taylor, Louis Vollmer.
-Auditors-Clark Wilcox, Byron j.
Jones, Jacob McCauley.
County Surveyor-Geo. Walmsley.
TIME OF HOLDING COURT.
Second Monday in January,
Last Monday in April.
First Monday in August.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-03-14

Resoluifons Adopted NJ she 1owa
state VVOODslSrOWcrs' ApNoChos
siOn. Feb. lWth. lso7.
Resolrea, That the increase Of The flock
in Iowa duriRg the past Elk years from ono
fourth ofa million 10 two million sheep.
aud the strength of the wool staple taken
with the health Of the ilocks, dsmonstr"s
the adaptation Of our prairies. climate, Pc
duets aud population 20 this branch on "o'>
ban1ry. ,
Pfsoi,xd. That our unoccuPisd JANUS arc
c.nsb,e Of suppor,ing not less IMAM eiEhs
m hin. ot sheen. aud to them We invite the
a., ,n..,.,s from the older and crowded
states "a establish the domestic grasses,
c,.ons,stiur with tho wheat and corn rails.
ora and lend encouragement to factories by
our coal fields and water powers, thus Sc
curing strong cloth for the masses diversi.
aed industry and that desirable market
which 10 not depeodsnt on distant OF fos>
sign demand.
Resolred, The. while the tariff policy is
adopted BY tho country, wool growers only
ask equal protection With other intsssets,
and hose 70 survive The attacks Of our sos>
mics Of the Chicago press disguised - he
psofsssed friends Il the farmer.
Resolred, That the present WOOL tariif -
no psotsetion OF The Amssican eitissn ana
tax payer sgainst the foreign producer. ana
that W deere an import duty which wn'
exclude the dirty shoddv and worthless
iiocLs from our market And ~ desire the
passage Of bill now pending in the House
Of Representatives Of the United States.
R,soired, That Hon. J. w. Grimes mis-
represented the interest Of Iowa wool grow
era when he announced on the floor Of th'
United States Senate. that they did not de.
rnand protection by Congress.
The Association adjourned TO meet In Dc
kalorsa on the third Tuesday In March, a
10 o'clock, for the purpose Of making ar
, racgsments fos sheasing festival in Ma.
nsst. end such other business - may com
before tho meeting. II 10 very dssirabl
that there Be- foil representation from th
Different portions II the State, 90 ~ I" Dc
tarmins open . suitable place for che fest
va. etc, etc.
All papsrs Of III. State will please copy
3. u. CAsrEs.
Vice President.
oskaloosa Feb. 18th. 1867.