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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

A DECEIVED JEwELER-There once lived
on Long Island, one Smith, rich, but hard
looking case He once visited New York,
and, strolling along on the then fashionable
thoroughfare Of Broad street, he was attract
ed by new Jewelry Store, stopped to look
in the window The Jeweler, seeing such a
shabby looking individual staring at his
goods, walked at the door and kept sharp
eye on the stranger. Smith having finished
his survey, walked into the store, and accos-
ted the proprietor:
81 say, mister, what are them there buck
les worth?'' pointing to a pair Of handsome
gold knee buckles displayed in the window.
The Jeweler took a survey Of him, and now
concluded that he was some farm laborer, who
had desire to shine on Sundays, but was
ignorant Of the quality and value Of the COW
etcd articles.
ssThey are solid gold,' he replied II
don't ak what they were; | axed the price, :"
replied Smith Do you think you have
money enough to pay for them p said the
Jeweler, in bantering tone. i'll haven't,
I guess could soon horror it, replied Smith,
somewhat riled.
The jeweler laughed. " fyou will stand
outside and find some one who will lend you
the money on your security, Twill give you
the buckles" said he Smith assented, and
went out. In few minutes he looked in
and said, Z" Here comes man Il lend me the
money!"
The Jeweler stepped to the door and
looked out. One Of the city bankers was APP
preaching, who was well known to the Jew
eler. Curiosity to see the result kept him
ouiet. AS soon as the banker came up,
Smith coolly addressed him, II say, friend,
can you lend me forty or fifty dollars if |
want 'em p
In an instant the BANKS wallet was out.
Yes, Mr.. Smith, five hundred dollars if
YOU want them" The jeweler was aston
ished; and still more so when the banker in
troduced Mr.. Smith, his particular friend,
one Of the richest men on Long Island"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

A bankrupt merchant returning home one
night, said to his wife: GO My dear, [ am ru-
ined everything we have is in the hands Of
the sheriff"
After few moments Of silence, the wife
looked calmly into his face and said
own The sheriff sell you? Oh mol!
Will the sheriff sell me? Oh no! Will the
sheriff sell the children Oh! no! Then do
not say we have lost everything. All that
is most valuable remains to us-1nanhood,
children We have lost but the results Of
skill and industry We can make another
fortune if our hearts and hands are left u.s."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
"The Gray Mare is the Better Horse"

The application of this proyerb is we'll
known, but not so well the story on which it
is founded. A gentleman, who had seen the
world, one day gave his eldest son span of
horses, chariot, and a basket Of eggs
g Do you" said he to the boy, travel upon
the high road until you come to the first
house in which is married couple. If you
find that the husband is the master there,
give him one Of the horses. If, on the con-
trary, the wife is the ruler, give her an egg.
Return at once if you part with a horse, but
do not come back so long as you keep both
horses and there is an egg remaining.
Away went the boy full Of his mission,
and, just beyond the borders Of his fathers
estate, 10 a modest cottage. lie alighted
from his chariot and knocked at the door -
The good wife opened it for him and courte-
sled.
is your husband at home y
"No," but she would call him from the
bayfield,
In he came wiping his brows. The young
man told them his Grand.
Why" says the wife, bridling and roll
ing JnC CORNER VI HeI apron, Always w do
John wants me to do; he is my master !;
amt you, John?"
Them said the boy, am to give you
horse: which will you take?'
II think" said John, as how that bay
gelding seems to be the one as would suit me
the best"
eff We have choice husband" said the
wife, Il think the gray mare will suit us
best"
No." replied John, " the bay for me !;
he is the more square in front, and his legs
are better"
"Now," said the wife, II don't think SO /;
the gray mare is the better horse, and ! shall
never be contentcd unless get that one"
"WeI," said John, if your mind is set
on it, TIL give up; we'll take the gray
mare
"Thank you," said the boy, allow me
to give you an egg from this basket; it is a
nice fresh one, and you can boil it hard or
soft, as your wife will allow"
The rest Of the story you may imagine ;
the young man came home with both horses,
but not an egg remained in the basket.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

POETRY AND P1Gs.-A box containing a
pair of young porkers arrived at Mechanics
burg, from up the river, the other day, by
express. On the box was card containing
the following lines:
We are two piggies--" Jackie and "Bess,'
Bound to Mechanicsburg by Adams Express
If with any delay we should happen to meet,
The Agent will please give Us something to eat,
Take good of u.s. if extra expense there should
be,
The same be charged to'the consignee.'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

LOST BY NOT TAKING PApER.--Some.
time ago, gentleman in Charlestown was APP
pointed auditor to distribute the funds in the
hands of the administrators among the cred
itors. Notice Of the auditor was published:
It so happended that a few creditors resi-
ding in certain portion Of the county who
had collectively claims to the amount Of sew
en- or eight hundred dollars, from the neg
lect Of taking county paper, never hoard of
the audit until after the report Of the auditor
had been confirmed by the court. They
then came into town to enquire about the
likelihood Of securing their claims; called
upon an attorney, who examined into the
matter, and informed them that they had for
ever lost their money, and we presume
charged them FIVE dollars for the Information
All this resulted in being too penurious, or
too careless to subscribe for a paper.
Those gentlemen have learned lesson that
will last them the rest of their lives, and serve
as warning to others who, from the same
motives, fail to take paper. Ffee
proce
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
WILLIAM II. BRIGGS.
SUCCESSOR TO
STEER & BRIGGS.
Commission and Forwarding Merchant.

No. 1906 Broad Street, Neat door to "a
Central r. Il. Depot,
RICHMOND, "a.
Will give his undivided personal attention to
the sale of all kinds Of Country Produce and to
filing orders for Merchandise generally and hopes
by PUNCTUALITY and STRICT attention to bu-
siness to merit continuance of the patronages SO
literally bestowed on the late firm.
Tg' No charge for Storage or Insurance.
RESPECTFULLY REFERS
Messrs. Powell Blackley, H. Ker 4 Co, Paul
4 Co., C. r. Mason, A. NJ Pierce, A. S. Lara,
P H. Trout, Esqs., Stanton.
Messrs A. Blout & Co., n. L. Blakcmore Esq,
Augusta County.
n B. Particular attention is called to MY LocA-
r1oS, Country Merchants Forwarding goods
through us have but one drayage to pay and no
SronArE to pay Oct l2--tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
Che Gtonntou Oinoifotor
ADVERTISING RATES.
FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS.

Advertisements will be inserted at the rate o.
One Dollar per square of Ton Lines, orless, Tor ev-
cry insertion. Unless the number otlnser'ions ce
marked upon the manu5criptit will tie pooHsheo
until forbid and charged accordingly.
Obituaries. Announcements of Candidates for
Office, Communications calling upon, advocating
or opposing Candidates and all ComTnEAfcatlons
or Notices ola personal Or private char3c'er, or
intended or calculated to promote any private enc
terprise interest, will lie charged for as "o'ef-
tisements.
sas~ Special Notices 10 cents pei lin' foT every
insertion.
A liberal arrangement made with tirFe
who Advertise for THREE, SIX or TwELYkmt ntis.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

KILLED BY AN NRoL1TE. About a month
ago Scoth policeman mysteriously disap
peared, but has since been found drowned in
Dunsapple Loeb, with no trace Of violence on
him, beyond slight discoloration of the fore
head. tits not supposed that anybody would
be likely to murder him, and there is no
probability that he would commit suicide
Mr.. Munson writes to suggest that as the
poor mans disappearance was on the night
Of the falling stars, he was very probably
struck by one Of them and knocked into the
lake. 1T is but very few years since"
Mr. Munson continues, ''that a brother and
sister were driven in an open carriage in
Tuscany, and the former of the two was sud-
denly half stunned by blow on the head by
a small serolite, which was picked up imme
diately after the accident. The occurrence
was notorious at the time, and the injured
individual trustworthy and well known" A
second instance of the fall of an serolite oc-
Cured lately in the gardens of an intimate
friend of my own at Florence, on which oc-
cason some of the inmates had narrow
escape from being struck The missile was
examined by US, and its specific gravity ex-
ceeded that of a bullet-Paris Correspond
emit of Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
Business Cards.
Business Cards.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED CAPllAL----------ss $500, ooe,
ASsETs----------$175 600.


kSSETS----------$175, 600.
THIS COMPANY has resumed business in WIN
| CHESTER at the new office on Water ST., form
erly occupied by R. Y. Conrad, Esq, as Law
Office and are now prepared to receive applications
and issue Policies on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE
FURNITURE &C., &c.
All losses equitably adjusted and promptly
paid.
JOSEPH S. CARSON, President.
JOHN KERR, DIR. DANL. CONRAD,
ROBERT STEELE, T. ?: HARTMAN,
" : = - GEO. E. PRICE, AGENT,
Sept. s. 1865 If Staunton, Va.
H. NJ. BELL. President VII. TAMs, Sec'y.
T1aae va. Insurance Company.
CHARTERED CAPITAL, $1,000. 600.
PAID IN CAPITAL, $250.000,
This Company, Chartered by the Legslaturefor
Virginia, December 18th, 1865, in presenting IT.
self to the public with bona fde Capital paid in
of quarter of Million Dollars sufficient to Sc
cure the protection Of its Policies and command
the confidence of the public, hopes as HOME
INSTITUTION, by just and liberal policy to
secure fair portion Of patronage
It's rates viii correspond with those of other
First-class Companies
For risks upon
DWELLINGS, STORES, MERCHANDISE.
and all other insurable property,
apply to
WILLIAM II. TAMS, SECRETARY,
Staunton, Va.
GEORGE E. PRICE,
June emo Actuary and Gen. Agent
DANMrNG DErAssTaEENT
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges un-
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vlr-
ginia Staunton.
DEPOSITS will he received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in othe Banking Institutions.
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points, and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates.
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TINE PAPER purchased, negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILVER and UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
U. S. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for sale.
W. H. TAMS
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June 1-Gm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
Tie Great Tobacco Factory of Spain-FiYe
Thousand Girls 81 Work.

4 soiourner at Seville writes The change
from the fairy scene in and around the Alca-
zar to the tobacco factory is like nothing on
this planet. Put your hand into pitcher
of hot water and quickly plunge it into an
other Of cold, and the change will not be
whit more strange than to pass from the
beautiful Alcazar to the presence Of 5000
young girls, all in one room, and SeyiIlians5
too, in the factory. They are all old enough
to be mischievous and put on airs" l
doubt if as many black eyes can be seen in
any one place as in this factory. There I'm
gers move rapidly and their tongues little
faster Both consume ten thousand pounds
of tobacco per day, but you must not sup
pose that they use tobacco in any shape mo-
but they must talk and talk they do wish 3
rapidity that is amazing. l have often heard
that woman's weapon is her tongue, and
that the sex were notorious for using it, but,
like many other unkind statements against
Heavens last best gift to man, doubted it
until I peeped into the Fabrico de Tobacos
of Seville. What may be the weight Of
mischief manufactured each day along With
the cigars, don't know, but | feel safe in
stating that it sat least equal with the to-
bacco This factory was erected in 1850,
is $50 feet long by 525 wide, and is sur
rounded by moat. It is the principal fac
tory in the kingdom, as every one uses to-
bacco in some shape in Andalusia, not ex-
cepting the ladies, but it is when they are on
the shady side of forty that they puff and
cogitate. Snuff, cigars and cigarettes are
all manufactured here The best workers
among the girls earn about forty cents per
day, the poorest about half that amount.
Every night they are all searched.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

An ODp MATcH.-We heard yesterday Of
young man in this city, who is but twenty
years Of age, being married few days ago
to lady only slxtyone years old. A gay
couple, that = Wtee}jag Register.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
The Giant Trees of California.

Mr. James T. Hall, an overland tourist
to California, publishes in the New York
Citizen the following account Of the NAM
moth trees in Calaveras county:
After a comfortable night at Cottage
Springs, we took an early start for the Big
Trees, only nine miles. The whole forest is
Of big trees, but when we came to the
!" Mother Of the Forest" the first one Of the
big trees proper we met upon the road, we
were struck with wonder and admiration.
This tree is 80 feet in diameter 1t is easy
to write 80 feet, but consider moment );
with us tree 80 inches in diameter is
thought quite respectable; but 80 feet! why,
it will give you more than double the area
you have got in any room in your house
The bark was taken off this tree to the height
of 116 feet, and I believe taken to the
Worlds Fair in London.
g The Father of the Forest, fallen mon
arch, is 40 feet in diameter, and is estimated
to have been $50 high. Near to the house
large tree has been felled, and ballroom
built over The stump is 90 feet in circum-
ference, and the tree was over 800 feet high,
and took five men % days to fell it. 1t ca
silly accommodates thirty-two dancers. Of
course, the Colonel and | had our dance up
on it, A bar room and an excellent double
alley bowling saloon was built upon the fall
en- tree, but they were destroyed when the
old hotel was burned Through the heart
Of another fallen monarch you ride on horse
back, and when you climb up the ladder and
stand on it, you almost imagine yourself on
the deck Of an immense ship.
Hero we find Generals Grant, Scott, Shcr-
man, Sheridan, Thomas, Mcpherson, Wads-
worth; then Abraham Lincoln, VIM. Fl.
Seward, W. G. Bryant, Lafayette, Sir John
Franklin, Dr. Kane, and hosts Of others.
Each one is wonder Of itself; but for SYM
metry and beauty, think the George Wash
ingto exceeds them all, though it is not the
largest tree of the forest. Here, also, is the
"Florence Nightingale e and near to it
another beautiful tree, not named. We spent
the morning in examining the wonders and
beauties Of all and each particular tree until
the mind and heart were full of the glory Of
them, and of Him who created them.
CoNsEcTIcUT DEMOCRATIC CONTENTION
TIE IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT AND
Civil WAR.-Haryoyd, Connecticut, Janu-
airy 9.--The Democratic State Convention
met here to-day with a full attendance. Al
bert N Baldwin presiding. Speeches were
made by James Brooks, Of New York, Isaac
Toucey, Thomas Fl. Seymore, W. W. Eaton,
of Hartford; and others. In his speech Mr..
Brooks said, If they (Congress) attempt
to impeach the President and he calls for aid
to sustain the government, in my opinion
| not one nor ten thousand railroad trains will
be enough to transport the Democracy to
Washington. If such course were persist
ed in civil war would not be confined to the
other side of the Potomac, but desolation
and ruin would be brought to our own
homes"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

A JOKE ON HUsBAND-A WIFE DIsAr--
po1NTED-The following is from a Western
paper:
A little incident occurred few days since,
in one of our prominent dry goods stores,
which proves that gentlemen sometimes pro-
vide for the wants of other women than their
wives.
A lady, anxious 10 purchase a camel's hair
shawl, could find but one which suited her.
After asking the price. which was fifteen
hundred dollars, she tried to persuade the
clerk to let her have it for thousand -
''Madaln,' replied he, ''your husband, a few
days since, made me the same offer for this
very article, and was refused" At this stage,
pleasure took the place Of Disappointment,
for, Of course, Mr. S. wanted it for his wife.
In order to assist him in his kind design, she
paid sub rosa FIVE hundred dollars towards
the purchase, after which the clerk was to
write note to Mr. S. saying he might have
the shawl for the one thousand dollars. Mrs.
S. went home delighted with the prospect of
50 valuable an addition to her wardrobe.
Evening came, but the package didn't;
SO, highly indignant, the lady went to the
store to demand an explanation Of the neglect
Thereupon the clerk assured her Mr.. S. had
carried the bundle away himself. Mrs. S.
went home much mystifed, but in few days
the riddle was solved While walking on
Fourth street, she met fair but frail one,
sporting the identical shawl. What occurred
when the disappointed wife and vagaricus
husband met may be better imagined than
lcscribad.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
Drunkenness Among the Females of New
FNrk

(From the New York Metropolitan Record J
One Of the worst indications we have yet
had of public Generalization was exhibited
in the streets of our metropolis the day after
New Years. fhc vice Of intoxication has
heretofore been almost wholly monopolized
by the men but hereafter there is. it would
appear, to be less difference between the
sexes in this particular, and the consumption
Of spirituous liquors has received new I'M
pulse from an entirely unexpected source.
For some time past there have been mysse-
rious hints that social morality was at a very
low ebb, and certain features in the style Of
dress were severely criticized in some of our
city journals. However, as progress" is
the watchword now in everything except
principle and virtue, the evils denounced
have continued to grow apace, and in some
respects we have already surpassed the most
notorious cities of the Old World. 1t is
not, we believe, the task Of the journalist to
deal with these loathsome subjects in their
details, and it is to be regretted that some Of
our papers do so but such as force them
selves on the public attention cannot be
passed over in silence. Of such character
is the painful exhibition that took place in
New York on the day referred to, when wo-
men Of otherwise respectable appearance lit
orally rceled through the public thorough
fares as they proceeded from house to house
making their new years calls. Had there
been a few isolated cases of the kind the
matter might have been passed over without
remark, but it was too general to permit it to
remain unnoticed In some instances the
intoxicated persons were not more than six
teen years old, and the sight presented was
disgusting in the extreme. What homes
these unfortunate creatures represent, where
licentious indulgence usurps the place of pa
rental authority, and the old and the young
are alike stepped in vice and crime.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25
Eg5CIssaa ossess advertisements.
JOHN G.. EFF FIN GER,
JONES & HEW EFT,
COMMISSION And FORW ARDING MERCHANTS,
No. 6, 18th. Street, Betwcen Main Dc Cary,

No. 6, 18th. Street, Betarcen Main Dc Gary,
RICHMOND Va.
Will give their special attention to the Sale OF
Tobacco, Grain, Live Stock, Merchandise and
County Produce generally, and to the Purchase OF
Goods on orders pledgng to give eirstrictper-
sonal attention to any business entrusted to them
Nc Parties making consignments, liberal ad-
vances made.
We are well insured, sufficient tocover all con-
signments
BAGS FURNISHED AT THE SHORTEST
NOTICE.
REFERENCES IN AUGUSTA:
Mcclure Bumgardner, S. NJ. Woodward &
Bro; A. NJ. Picrceand Baker Brothers, Staunton;
Eli. Hogshead, Esq, Meredith Hogshead and
A. Sproul, Middebrook A. w. Anderson, Mof-
fetts Creek; Bumgardner Lipke, and VIM. F.
Smith Greenville; Nelson, Gibbs Co., and
OFT. Spencer & Co., Midway John e. King Il
Co.. j. S. Wallace, and Peter Hanger; Waynes-
boro; William McComb, and P. Schumacher &
Co., Fishcrsville Effineer & Walker and VIM.
Crawford, Mt Sidney Kemper& Patterson, and
Benz Craig, Mt. Meridian; Henry Koiner, Jno. F.
Patterson and Tollarius koyner, Koner's Store;
Dr. Saml. Kennerly, Hermitage; |. 81. Parkins,
and VIM. Crawford, Esq, Willow Spout. P. Il.
Wheeler & CO., Moscow.
Feb 23--tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

w IVA 49, NOTARY PUBLIC
for Augusta Co., and Commissioner Of Deeds&c.,
for West Virginia
County Court Clerks Office. Staunton, Va
Get t-eyn*
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

TDAOvVs.-Th undersigned keep constantly
L. on hand Livingston and Virginia Flows and
plow Castings Of superior quality and at remar-
kable low prices, for cash or produce. Plow Cas-
tngs warranted to st.
nov 23--3mos ROBERTS, NELSON 4 co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

The same be charged to'the consignee.s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-01-25

grew S.-Beastiful and cheap 0 ficeStoves.
- Also the Hathaway and Planter Cooking
Stoves manufactured at the Augusta Foundry
by ROBERTS, Nelson & co.
nov 23-3uios
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-09-12
COMMITTED Az LAsTl

Tho Buffalo h6palem OF tho 9th
inst, says, that Mr. TomIinson has
avowed, that he "has been all the while
on out and ont Ra2roal man and in
favor of 100000 subscription by his
county"
Wonder i'll o will continue to COM
plain of oppressive Radical mxotionl-
Do the Conservatives intend to make the
Railroad PROJECT political hobby on
which to ride into office? We shan
watch anl see,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-09-12
BUYING ARMS

The authorities of Maryland are buy.
ing large quantities Of arms and uniforms
for 'he militia nOw organizing in thot
State and it is alleged by the Washing.
ton Chronicle than nineteen OIL OF every
twenty men composing this new military
organization are either returned soldiers
who were In the rebel army, or citizens
who sympuihisod with the traitor cause.
The Chronicle asks the following quls-
ton on this subject;
What is the object Of military organ.
fzationl Does /; mean peace or war;
Had the declaration Of Governor Swami
that he declined the Senatorship for grave
State reasons anything to do with the
contemplated probability or having to or.
game an army between the capitol and
tbe North to aid ia President Johnson's
new Southern rebelIion7 There must be-
some powerful reason which would JUS
ny SO heavy an expenditure at this
time"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-09-12
A CONuNDRulI.

When We see Conservative Unior
mcn, (if lhsro be SUCH fraternizing ono
alliliating with rebels, and acting with,
and voting Tor the same men and moa
surcs, is it evidence that they have Join,
ed the rebels, or, that the rebels have
turned to be Union men?
Will some good friend explain and
answer the question? Don't dodge but
give US plain, direct categorical
answer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1867-09-12

The vote of Grceabtier eoanty on the
question Of subscribing s25OOOO to the
railroad, resulted in more than three
ff'hs majority in favor of tho question.
The total vote was 243 for subsctip,ion.
snd onlJ % against leaving majority
$3.50 in favor Of subscription, which
Nso without conditions