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Supreme Court ofNew York Chambers.

IMPORTANT QUESTION CONCERNING SALE OF
PROPERTY UNDER THE CoNFIscATIoN ACT.
f. W. Allen as. r. B. Bridgers. -This
action is brought to recover for the alledged
conversion of $50, 900 worth of property in
North Carolina in the year 1862. The an
swer sets forth. among other defences, that
at the time Of the alleged conversion the
only Government existent or exercising au-
thority in the State of North Carolina was
the State Government itself, the power and
authority of the Federal Governmet being in
allegiance; that the property was sold under
the confscation act, by an agent of the Com
federate States, under decree of the courts
and that the plaintiff purchased it at such
SALE
The case came before this court yesterday
on a motion to strike out these defences from
the answer on the ground of irrelevancy.
The court held that it could not make
such an order on the motion. 1t might be
good ground for demurrer, but it must 60
regularly before the courts of the State Of
North Carolina, the question being of con-
siderable Importance, and not yet settled
conclusively by the United Safes courts. For
the plaintiff, Mr.. Mott; for the defendant,
Mr. Nash.-Herald.
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A WISE TH1NG.-The Washington Re-
publican considers that Virginia has done
wise thing in providing for the exchange of
her stocks in railroads for her own bonds
Very true And the bondholders would do
we'll to make the exchange. When we con-
slider the position Of Virginia and its relation
to the lines of trade and travel from all Sec
TONS especially that she presents the most
eligible routes for communication between
the Atlantic and the Mississippi river-we
are forced to the conclusion that Virginia
railroads are to become among the most prof
liable in the nation. The State will pay her
debt; but when, is a matter Of uncertainty.
She is now heavily laden, and suffering from
adversely. She offers a fair trade and the
railroad stocks are destined to become exceed
ingly profitable. -Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

THE HEAD OF DEAD MAN TRIES TO
SPEAK.-A poor fellow guillotined here
few days after our arrival. According to-
the custom his head and body were given to
the surgeons for the advancement of science
An experiment was tried with the head with
a very interesting result. They injected in
to its arteries, fresh arterial blood taken from
a dog. and shortly afterwards the head gave
unmistakable signs of life. The color re-
turned to the cheeks and lips, the eyes opened
brightly and gazed upon those around, the
lips moved as if attempting vainly to speak,
and the entire face bore the semblance to ac-
tive life. So soon as the operator ceased to
inject the life blood of the dog, the appear
ance of death rapidly succeeded. 1t was ear
nestly held by the eminent surgical gentle-
men in attendance, that during the operation
the brain was in full and natural action, and
that the lips tried to utter the last thought
which found resting place in the mind of the
condemned. Paris Correspondence Of the
PiHsb,uy Gazette.
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Conscientious.

A revolutionary soldier was running for.
Congress, and his opponent was a young.
man who had 'snever been to the wars and
it was the custom of old Revolutionary to tell
the hardships he had endured. Said he; !. 9.
Fellow citizens, | have fought and bled
for my country have helped to whip the,
British and the Indians. have slept ON the
field of battle with no other covering than
the canopy of heaven. have walked. owe
the frozen ground till every footstep was
marked with blood
Just about this time one of the sovereigns
who had become greatly interested in his tale
of suffering walked up in front Of the speaker,
wiped the tears from his eyes with the ex-
tremity Of his coat tail and interrupted him
with :.
''Did you say you had fout the British
and Injins?"
eyes, sir"
''Did you say you had slept on the ground
while serving you country, without any
kiverY
II did"
sDid you say your feet kivered the ground
you walked over with blood?"
eyes," replied the speaker exultingly.
'sWell them" said the fearful sovereign
as he gave sigh of painful emotion. II
guess III vote for t'other fellow, for I'll be
blamed if you Amt done enough for your
country
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

A Brooklyn paper accuses the ladies Of
that city of dram drinking at their dressma-
kers, and gives the following explanation of
terms: "Moire antique" Old Rye; '.White
Satin," London Gin "Gingham," Bourbon
Whisky; "Alpaca," Santa Cruz; 'sDelaine, |"
Jamaica Rum; .'Tarleton," Scotch Whisky;
"Poplin," Irish Whisky; "Silk," s. O.P. I;
ssBerege," Sherry "Plain Merino." Xxx
Ale; ssAll Wool Plaid" 'Alf an 'alf. Mixed
drinks are distinguished by the style Of trim
mings. A bingham Flounced," means
Bourbon sour 'sSpotted Silk" is Mint
Julep. A "Poplin gored,' is Synonymous
with hot Whisky, &c.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

THAD. STEVENS CoNFIscATIoN DOCTRINE.
A dispatch of yesterday from Washington,
says:
q Leading Republicans are telegraphing
here from different sections of the North their
reputation of Thad. Stevens confseation
doctrine"
We do not see why F" leading Republicans
should put themselves to that trouble. Able
and eminent as Mr.. Stevens is, his confsca-
ton speech awoke no single echo in Congress
And his recent letter serves only to render
more palpable the truth that Henry Wilson
! in his speeches at the South, utters the SEN
timents of at least nine-tenths Of the Repub
| lican party.-N Y. Tribune. T.
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POETRY.
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.

Judge not another-look within:
There you will find enough Of sin;
Weeds luxuriant, rank and wild, h
Many a thought by sin defled; i
Many a fretful peevish feeling - sfe
Ger our better nature stealing, n a
Many a'cold ungrateful look i'is 81 We
Warm affection scarce can brook;
Many harsh unfeeling work,
Heart-piercing as a sharpened sword.
All ! look within, thou need st not roam,
For charity begins at home.
Judge not another, for you'll II find
In dark recesses of the mind, ,s
Hidden by self-estcem from view,
Seen by others-not by you,
Follies that make you blush when seen
By the light of conscience, faithful beam,
Drag the intruders forth to light,
And judge them by that standard bright;
Danish the beam before you try zt y
To force the mote from another's eye.
All look within, thou need st not roam,
For charity begins at home.
Judge not another-keep in mind
The golden rule for all mankind:
Whene'er you're tempted to expose
Another's follies, think of those
That Turk within the wish repress
Your scorn of others to express
Whene'er to ridicule inclined.
All, think how sensitive thy mind;
Perhaps that very moment, too,
Some one may be despising you.
Ali look within, thou need'st not roam,
For charity begins at home.
Judge not anotherrkeep in mind
The judgment that We to others mete
Snail be returned to you complete.
Cease then all Judging till you find
No trace of error in thy mind;
Then will We never Judge again e
For error we shall still retain;
Till all your pulses cease to beat,
With error yell be found replete.
Alb !! look within, thou need st not roam,
For charity begins at home
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

CoNv1v1AL IrEMs.-Some people are dis
posed to cry out at feminine extravaganza,
and 20 into fits over new bonnets and the
like, but let us see what little masculine
indulgence costs. The following is sugges-
tive:
Twice two 'smashes" buys box Of hair
pins. M
Twice two "cobblers' buys tuck and side
combs. a se
Twice four ''lagers'' buys pair Of gloves,
Twice five "Juleps' buys hoop skirt
Twice six punches" buys Valenciennes
lace collar.
Twice. seven tales" buys a pair Of shoes,
female.
Twice eight sstoddies" buys calico dress
and cloth enough for basque.
Twice nine sbitters," buys summer
bonnet, and leaves trife towards the vel
and trimmings.
Twice ten .'sangarees'' buys pair O
stays, machine stitched, with patent eyelets
and embroidered beautifully down the back
Twice eleven .sslings" buys collar anc
under sleeves, and leaves balance towards
the fringe.
Twice twelve brandy ''straights" buys
one balmoral, two pair Of stockings, water
fall, filters, and silk parasol.
Twelve times twelve baskets Of champagne
paws house rent for year and leaves mar
gin. Petersburg Express.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

PORTABLE GAsL1cHT.-A gas for illumi-
mating purposes, which can be manufactured
at home, at small expense and without any
complicated apparatus, has long been disid-
eratum. 1t is claimed that this want has
been supplied by New York inventor by a
simple apparatus. It consists simply an air.
ometer and carburator. Through the first
passes supply Of atmospheric air, the guam
tity being regulated by automatic machinery.
The air then enters the carburator, which
contains quantity Of prepared naptha. With
this the air combines, and as it issues from
the pipes, produces a steady, white and bril-
liant light. The inventors say t'recent ex-
periments and discoveries have demonstrated
that the heavy carbonated hydrogen (coal
gas) can be wholly dispensed with as an il
luminator, and that oxygen taken from the
air WILL in connection with hydro-carbon, Sc
cure an illumination free from all the danger
Gus perils from fire and suffocation of the gas
heretofore used, and that it can be produced
at price less than fourth of the cost Of
the several gases now in USE" The improved
gas can be produced at a cost Of Is cents per
1000 feet in small quantities and at so cents
per 1000 feet in large quantities. An ap-
paratus suitable for moderate sized house
is sold at $75.-Lynchbury T;ryinian.
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The Wheeling Zatezzigemcer, Ga Republicar

The Wheeling hateligencer, "a Republican
organ, in speaking Of the late meeting Of the
freedmen &c in Richmond, which was addressed
bv Col. MARMADUKE JOHNSON, VIM. Il. Mac
ptRLANp, and r. r. DANIEL, says: 1--WE take
considerable stock in the advice which such
men men may give the negroes, and we trust the
latter will weigh well the question Of leader
shin between such men, and the violent, ex-
travagant and crack Drained HUNNIcUTT 4
Co."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

CoRNs.--We give herewith what is said
to be certain cure for these troublesome
customers: ''Scrape piece Of common
chalk, put small portion Of it upon the
corn and bind it with linen rag. Repeat
the application for a few days, and you will
find the corn come off like shell and per-
fectly cured" The cure is simple and efiica-
cious.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

A FUNNY DENoEuMENT.-A man named
Mosher having conceived liking for the wife
of man named Lefngwell. and that lady
fully reciprocating the tender sentiment, they
decided on taking French leave of their re-
spective families and finding home in Chi
cago, that haven where such congenial spirits
"most do congregate." They succeeded in
reaching that place in the evening after ma
king their decision, and procured satisfactory
accommodations at the Briggs House. But
what was their CONSERVATION the next morn
ing on beholding seated near them at the
breakfast table the deserted partners of each,
evidently entertaining intentions similar to
their own The scene that followed the de-
noeusnent is better imagined than described.
After some elaboration, Mosher and Le6ng
we'll each escorted his own lawful wife back
to his deserted hearthstone in Whitewater,
Wisconsin,
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COMMISSION BUSINESS s....a
The Undersigned under the firm and style of
s. iHs13 PECK & GUSHING, .1fs
having taken the largeaud commodious store-room
of Mrs. B. Bolen, at the corner Of Augusta street
and Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the purpose OF
conducting a a'Sa
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
Sales of all kinds Of property attended either in
town or county H. III. PECK,
Jan. 4. 1867. E. NJ. CUSHING.
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Young America at, the Wheel.

A we'll known clergyman was crossing
Lake Erie some time ago on one Of the lake
steamers and seeing small lad at the wheel
steering the boat, he accosted him as fol-
lows:
"My son, you appear to be a small boy
to steer SO large boat"
Eyes, sir" was the reply, ssbut you see
I can do it though"
EDO you think you understand your bus
mess, my SON."
"Yes,~ siE.J think / do
,,Gan yea, bog the ooapass''
ssLet me hear you box it"
The boy did as requested, when the min
lister said
"Well, really, you can do it! Can you
box it backwards p
'sYes, Sir"
s'Let me hear you"
The boy again did as requested, when the
minister remarked:
Il declare, my son, you do seem to un-
derstand your business"
The boy then took his turn at question
asking, Deglnnlng-
pray, sir, what might be your bust
nessw
II am a minister of the Gospel"
4'Do you understand your business?"
Il think do, my son."
"Can you say the Lords Prayer"
eyes"
''Say it,"
The clergyman did SO, repeating the words
in very fervent manner, as though trying
to make an impression on the lad.
"Well really" said the boy, upon its
conclusion, ''you do know it, don't you
Now say it backwards.
a"Oh, I can't do such thing as that, Of
course"
..You can't do it, eh?' returned the boy.
"Well, then, you see I understand my bus
mess great deal better than you do yours. 2
The clergyman thought he had said
enough, and retired.
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:: MINOR, L.POwI
r. F. MINOR & co.

T. F. MINOR, - L. POWERS.
@ T. F. MINOR & CO.
. WILL CONTINUE THE ~
C. O MISSIO " B USIN E. SIS
At the Old Stand of Minor & WILKINSON
1910 1loia 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
~ 80 Z. F. MINOR & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
1910 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
P. S-To Farmers and Merchants who are
holding CORN, RYE and OATS, by sendin g
Railroad receipts can draw at sight for any
amount they consgn. April 26-ls67-tf
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The Men Won't Propose and why.
Because they are afraid of the enormo1

Because they are afraid of the enormous
expenses of housekeeping. Itrequires lit
tic fortune, now, to buy house; and every
article of furniture costs about three times as
much as it did years ago. Young men of
spirit (and they are the only ones worth hav-
ing now begin to count the cost of wedlock.
When they see the extravagant length to
which daughters 60 in dress; when they look
at the splendid mansions in which their faith
ers live their minds begin to run into this
channel: ssShe is charming girl; in fact,
too good for me, but to place such a trusting
creature in condition inferior to the one in
which she now finds herself, would be dis
honorable, and must forcgo the happiness
of marrying her, even were she wiling, un-
til I have obtained the means Of placing her
in social position worthy of her" And
while he is bending his energies to bring
about this end, years creep on: opinions have
changed, views of life have altered; the af-
fections have become chilled and the mind
hardened with its attritions of men prefer
cnces have been diverted, and in too many
cases an old bachelor and an old maid occu-
py the place which otherwise might have
been the abode of happy family and a de-
lightful association. Everybody ought to get
married who can boast Of three things, first,
sound body; second, a sound mind; third,
good trade. This as to men. And as to
women, they should possess good health, IT,
diness and industry. With these, any young
couple can get as rich as they ought to be, or
as rich as is necessary to an enjoyable life, if
they will only 60 to housekeeping little be-
low their ability. The young should have
courage to live within their means; to have
more pride in the consciousness that they
have little spare money at home. than in
living in style which keeps them all the
time cramped in maintaining themselves. -.
Better to live in one room; with all the fur
niture your own, than occupy whole house
with scarcely chair or table paid for
LyncAbauy Ne,rs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

Daniel Webster, in one Of his noble ha-
rangues, thus referred to the terrible misfor
tune of the overthrow of Constitutional liber-
ty. We hope those who are so ready to ac-
qiesce in it as thing accomplished, will read
what 6 the Great Expounder" says, and have
their virtues revived:
"Other misfortunes may be borne, or their
effects overcome. If war should sweep our
commerce from the ocean, another generation
may renew it; if it exhaust our treasury, flu
ture industry may replenish it; if it desolate
and lay waste our fields, still, under new
cultivation, they will grow green again, and
ripen to future harvests. It were but a tri-
fe, even, if the walls Of yonder capitol were
to crumble, its lofty pillars should fall, and
its gorgeous decorations be covered by the
dust Of the valley
"All these might be rebuilt. But who
shall reconstruct the fabric of demolished
government? Who shall rear again the we'll
proportional columns of Constitutional liber-
ty? Who shall frame together the skillful
architecture. which unites National Sovereign
ty with State Rights individual security and
pubic prosperity? Now, if these columns
shall fall, they will be reared not again.
Like the Coliseum and the Parthenon, they
will be destined to a melancholy, mournful
Immortality. Bitterer tears, however, will
flow over them than were ever shed on the
monuments of the Roman or Grecian Art
for they will be the remnants Of a more glo-
rious edi6ce than Greece or Rome ever saw
the edifce of Constitutional American lib
erty."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-05-10

TREATMENT OF Group A new invention
for the treatment of membranous Group has
been introduced. It is an apparatus for the
inspiration Of powdered nitrate of silver by
the method Of M. Guillan The inspirator
consists Of wooden tube, in which is intro
duced the powder; at one end is screwed an
india rubber air bag, and at the other, ac-
cording to the occasion, a straight canula, to
act on the pharynx and amygdaloid glands,
or a curved one, that can direct the powder
upon the larynx itself. The powder is blown
from the wooden tube into the canula by
pressure upon the air bag, and attacks and
effectually destroys the false membranes =
Lunchburd Neaps.
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"A DUEL AND LIS OUNSEQUENCEo.--- dill u
sing duel took place recently about five miles
from Havana. 1t originated in remark
made by man to his friend on seeing Ia
dy coming out of church. The lady was un-
known to the person making the remark, but
happened to be the others wife. A slap in
the face was the consequence, and chal-
lenge came soon after. This was accepted,
and the seconds selected place. The wife
got wind of the affair, and Immediately took
steps to prevent the dreadful catastrophe. -
Her first thought was to notify the police,
but that might have given her husband the
reputation of coward, and she took bet
ter method by going to the house Of the 9TH
er party, where she met his wife, and a plan
was soon concocted between the feminines.
On the morning appointed for the duel, both
husbands got up early; wives ditto. Hus-
bands took carriages, and their wives-one
armed with FIVE children and the other with
hree-took other vehicles in waiting. When
the two duellists arrived at the spot, they
were somewhat astonished on seeing the two
other carriages drive up with their passen-
gers, who coolly informed the men that they
also had come to fight, so as to make it a
complete family quarrel, each at the same
time producing an empty purse and pack
age Of baby linen in their arms and munitions
of war. The little ones had popguns and
fire crackers, and soon some INDUCED in a
cry. It is useless to add that the blood
thirsty Benedicts made peace on the spot, and
returned to Havana in company with their
seconds, to celebrate the affair over a cham
no rno dinner .1t t.rs13 " y.
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Tbs SIGNIFICANCE or Lgas.
Some enthusiastic Frcnchmsp once
declared the human leg to he the
most philosophical Of all studies.
" show me the leg, said Gsutier,
and will Judge the mind, and il
does seem quite as natural that the
limb should indicate the disposition,
as the shade of hair should indicate
the temperament.
What sloth, for instance, does an
obese limb betrsy What shrew
Is the possessor Of a limb like awalk-
ing stick J hut what gentic~ oman
Ia she OF the archcd instcp, the round
ankle aud the graceful pedestal,
swelling to perfection and modula-
nng to 'ightness ! What doggcd oh.
st'nacy the -.umpy leg with the knot
ted cali eshib'tsY What an irreso.
lutte sodl does the lanky limb betray
How well the strong ankle intimatcs
hrm parpose---how tho fiat ankle re-
vcals Tho vacant mind
Young men about to marry--ob-
serve
The dark girl With a large leg will
become fat a. thirty, aud lie abed
reading novels till midday, The
brunette with slender, very slender
limbs, viii worry your soul out with
Jealously. The olive skinned maid
with pretty rounded leg will make
you happy. The blonde with large
limbs will degenerate a, thirty five
into the possession of pair Of ankles