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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

MAN AND WoMAN.-Thc following beau
tiful passage is from Henry's Commentary
on the Bible g
Adam was the first formed, then Eve, and
she was made FROM man, and for the man, all
of which are urged as reasonable for humili-
ty, modesty, silence and the subsection and
reverence which wives owe to their hus-
bands. Yet man being made last Of the
creation is the best and most excellent Of all.
Ewes being made after Adam, and out Of
him puts an honor upon that sex, as the
glory of the man. II man is the head, she
tho crown: q crown to her husband, the
crown to the visible creation. The man was
dust refined, but the woman dust double re-:
fined, one further removed from the earth.
Woman was made of a rib out Of the side
of Adam not made ont of his head, to top
him : ner Of his feet, to be trampled upon
by him !; but out Of his side, to be equal
with him; under his arm to be protected,
and near his heart to be loved. "ei' Cd
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SPECIAL PRov1DENoE.-A good story is
told of President Kirkland, of harvard, in.
connection with one who, then student is
now the popular president of a sister instita-
ton. The student wanted leave of absence
a little before the close of the term. Presi-
dent K. knowing the students religious
character and predictions, replied 81
don't know, Stearns, about letting you 60.
Perhaps no evil would come of it, but I
don't know what might be the consequences"
And then referring to the doctrine of special
providence, he told the story of a person who
passed a tree which some woodmen were cut
ting down, just as it fell, and was crushed
under it adding that if he had gone BY a
little earlier or a little later, he would have
been safe. "Well. sir, replied stearns, in a
very solemn manner, eff you think there
would be any possible danger in my going
at precisely the time named, I can 60, if you
please, "a little befo,s." It is needless to
add that "Stearns" went, ssy aT a.sicsa-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

The following story is told by a New
York paper: "a little seven year older liv-
ing in Waterford, Saratoga county, taking
pattern of his father, stoutly avowed himself
a Democrat. His grandfather, who is a
Republican, promised him a pony and car
riage if he would desert his colors and
declare himself q Republican The next
morning at breakfast Freddy looked very
grave, and was uncommunicatiye. After a
brief meal he arose and went into the kitch-
en-, where Bridget was at work. Resting
his head upon his hands, he INDUCED in deep
meditation for a moment, then suddenly
looking up he asked bridget, do you.
know what I am? No. said the girl
"Well, I will tell you said he, / am a
darned old copperhead., 'sWhat? said
Bridget. I tell you l am a darned old cop
perhead. the meanest kind of q Democrat
This settled the case, and Freddy clings to
his party at the sacrifice of a pony and a
carriage" EIg I'D s,sY u,
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Poetry,
ANWApn

Onward-onward! slow and steady;
h BE each footprint firm and deep,
Bear your form erectly, nobly,
While the narrow path you keep.
Do the work which God has given you,
BE your calling what it may;
Bury not, nor hoard your talents,
Labor with them on your way.
Opward-onward! look not backward;
Stop not to regret the past,
Nor upon its joys to linger-
On! your sands are running fast.
Take from memory what can aid you
Let oblivion have the rest;
Be whate'r your heart enshrineth,
But the purest and the best.
Onward! onward! look not round you,
AT the laborers by your side!
If you pause in idle dreamings,
From the path your foot will slide.
Yet help on your feeble brother,
If he faint in doubt and fear,
Let your love his spiri: strengthen,
Let your faith his spirit cheer.
Onward! onward! look beyond you,
Keep the beacon light in view;
Let ne idle ignus fatuus
Lure you from the safe and true.
Onward, with your heart e%nnobiing,
Soul refining more and more, o.
Till at the gate of Heaven
Drop the burthen that it bore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14
Courtship Customs.

There is something exceedingly melan-
choly in the accounts which are given of the
custom of courtship in Greenland. Gener-
ally women enter upon the blessed estate
with more willingness and less solicitude than.
men. The women of Greenland are an e1-
ccption to this rule. A Greenlander, having
fixed his affections upon. some female, ac-
quaints his parents with the state of his heart.
They apply to the parents of the girl, and if
the parties thus far are agreed, the next point
is to appoint two female negotiators, whose
duty it is to breach the subject to the young
lady This is a matter Of great tact and deli
cacy. The lady ambassadors DO not shock
the young lady to whom they are. sent by any
sudden or abrupt avowal of the awful sub
iect Of their mission. Instead Of doing this
they launch out in praises ofitho gentleman
who seeks her hand. They. speak Of the
splendor of his house, the suinptuousness Of
his furniture, of his courage and skill in fish
ing and catching seals, and other accomplish
ments. The lady, pretending to be affronted
at these remote hints, runs away, tearing the
ringlets of her hair as she %retires, while the
ambassadresses, having got the consent Of
her parents, pursue her, drag her from her
concealment, take her by force to the house
of her destined husband, and there, leave
her. Compelled to remain there, she sits
for days with disheveled hair, silent and de-
jected, refusing every kind of ~sustenance.
till at last, if kind entreaties do not prevail,
she is compelled by force, and even by blows
to submit to the detested union. In some
cases Greenland women faint at the propo-
sails Of marriage mothers, they fly to the
mountains, and only return when compelled
to do so by hunger and cold. Ifone cuts off
her hair, it is a sure indication that she is
determined to resist to the death. All this
appears so unnatural to US that We, seek for
the reason Of such an apparent violation of
the first principles Of human. nature. The
Greenland wife is the slave Of her husband,
doomed to the life Of toll, drudgery and pri-
walton and if he die, she aud her children
have no resources against starvation The
married state is a miserable. condition while
w%idowhood is still more appalling fate
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

The New York Herald says: ''For ex-
amples, we have a white man as Minister to
England, a red man as Commissioner of In
dian Affairs and a black man as Minister to
Hayti. Now let the yellow man. John China
man, be provided for, and the four princi-
pal races of the earth-the Caucasian, the
native American, the African and the Mon
golian-will be represented in the Govern
ment on the broad platform of equal
rights" ..
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'6s-
TEMPLE OF FASHION.

n EMPLE OF FASHIUN.
Mrs. K NJ. Kelley has returned from Baltimore
with a large and elegant assortment of Millinery
and Fancy Goods, which consists of all the latest
novelties Of the season, Real and Imitation Lace
Collars, Plain and Embroidered ditto, Linen and
Cambria Chemisetts, Ladies Misses Kid Gloves,
American, French and German Corsetts, Cloaks
of the very latest styles, Dress Trimmings. Black
and White Mourning Collars, to all of which she
invites the special attention of Ladies. !,
.sThe latest novelty of the season is the Grand
Duchess Pannier and Cravat, Hair Braids and
Frizzes and new style Chignon, sold atBaltimore
prices.
nnY6-tf -..a-
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r UMBER, LUMBER.

r UMBER, LUMBER.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of T.B. Cauthorn
in the 'tSteam Saw Mill" of Hughes & Cauthorn,
apd,haying formed a partnership with Mr.. G.P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. q. R. R., near
Milboro' Depot.
Arenprepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to @ia si HUGHES W,
sui4 II !A7oe - 80 Cady's Tunnel P. O.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
L take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak a continuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G. P. Hughesis hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm 0 fHughes & Cauthorn:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

~ N-- Ha~~&4 s- . E"aa 4. 10 JIG
A WRINKLE ABOUT THE AGE OF HORSES.
A short time ago we met a gentleman from
Illinois, who gave us a piece of information
in regard to ascertainingg the age ola horse,
after he or she has passed the ninth year, d.
which was new to US, and will be, We, are
sure, to most of our readers:
"After the horse is nine years old, a
wrinkle comes on the eye-lid, and every
year thereafter he has a wrinkle for each
year over nine. IF, for instance, a horse
has three wrinkles, he is twelve, if four he
is thirteen. Add the number of wrinkles :
to nine, and you will always get it. So
says the gentleman and he is confident it
will never fail" As a good many " people,
have horses over nine it is easily tried. If.
true the horse dentist must give up his
trade Pa %: 10 e75eHg5sa D.jofy9541 sdr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

SEoBpIsG A NEwspApER.-An exchange
has the following allegory, which we COM
mend to careful consideration
IA certain man hit his toe against a peb-
BILE and fell headlong to the ground. He
was vexed, and uuder the influence of an
ger and self-suf6ciency, he kicked mother
earth quite saucily. With impertprhable
gravity he looked to see the earth dissol 7ed
and come to naught. But the earth remain
ed, and only his poor foot was injured in
the encounter. This is the way of man.
An article in a newspaper touches him in a
weak spot, and forthwith he sends to stop
his paper. With great complacency he
looks to see the crash. when he finds he on
ly hit his own toe against a world that does
not perpetually feel the shock, and injuries
no one but himself"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

A DISTINGUISHED INTRoDUcTIoN-THE
INV York BOARD OF Brokers HoAxED.-
A huge joke was perpetrated at the expense
Of the open board of stockholders on Fri.
day afternoon. It having been rumored
that the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana,
a negro, formerly known as Cufee Dunn.
would visit the board some tina during the
day, several darkeys that appeared were
cheered vociferously by the mischievous bulls
and bears. Finally, two jolly brokers hit
upon a splendid way of selling the other
members ofthe board.-Quietly taking their
leave, they went toa neighboring barber
shop, and for a fee Of $40 engaged a colored
professor to personate the Lieutenant Gov
eruor. The brokers and the colored guest
then proceeded to the board arm-in-arm and
perfect silence reigned, during which they
advanced through the crowd to the Presi-
dents chair. After the escort had introduced
the guest to the President they turned and
began introducing him to the other members
while the cries for a speech filled the room.
It was not long, however. before brokers
discovered the %Fsell," and the bogus goy'ner
was compelled to retreat rather hastily
" Y. World. r .,r.,-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

''There is nothing in tho world half SO
beautiful, half 50 iutrinsioally good, as "a.
nice girl She is the sweetest flower in the
path of life" Therefore, pluck her not
rashly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

IeNlAKE Doors DURARLE.-The durabil-
lty OF the soles of boots and shoes may be
greatly increased by coating them with gum
copal varnish, which also has the effect of
making them waterproof, Four or FIVE
coats should DO given, allowing each coat of
varnish ia dry before the succeeding one is
applied. 'Soles thus treated possess twice
the usual durability, and generally outlast.
the best uppers. The eather4uppers of boots
or shoes may be rendered soft and waterproof
by rubbing into them while warm before the
fire a mixture composed of four ounces Of
hog's fat and one ounce of rosin.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

Women charm, as q general thing, in
proportion as they are good. A plain face
with a heart behind it is worth a world. OF
hoartless beauty. Men who have tried both
uniformly agree to this. 1'i
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

Weigh every step that you are about to
take whenever passions become involved
How often do things assume a different
aspect when they are fairly considered.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

DAY UP? PAY UP1l
Persons knowing themselves indebted to
me are respectfully but earnestly requested to call
and settle at once. | need every dollar that is
due me, and hope my friends will respond prompt
ly.iI have to pay cash for labor and material and
I shall be compelled in the future to adopt the
cash plan. l desire to return my thanks to my
friends"and the Public generally for their kind
patronage and I hope by strict attention to bust
ness and fair dealing to merit a continuance of
the same. 9#fps s1az9"tA f2ti
baAsnsiay Y.aes9iaHs9 W. A. BURKE.
GMuIf 8 Burke's Iron Works, Staunton, Va.
~o$ian8-tf. .Ar9dstilAA 'si Spectator copy.
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Whittier are you Going.

Three travellers from Frankfort to Bale,
fell asleep. They had entered a wrong oar
fiagge, and were taken away toward Stras-
burg. They never discovered their error
until they reached the bank Of the great riv-
er, where their tickets were asked for. Their
vexation on discovering what their sleep had
cost them, suggested a solemn lesson. I
thought of another joarney--ofth the thousands
who are passing on to eternity fast asleep /;
of the speed with which they are hurying
along; of another river; of other sleepers
awaking to find that they have been on the
wrong way, and that they must face an
eternity undone. Awake thou that sleep
est. and arise from the dead, and Christ shall
give thee light"
I have read a story of a professional fool,
one Of those who once formed an appendage
to every great house. The king. his mas
ter, on investing him with the badges of his
of6ce-the cap and staff and bells-told him
to wear them till he found a greater fool
than himself The king was dying. He
sent for the fool, and told him that he was
going a Journey very long journey-and
that he would never return. "What pro-
provision have you made for your journey?
said the fool. ''None," said the dying man.
"What!~ said the other care you going
into eternity without making any provision
for it?' eyes," said the king, with a heavy
sigh, The fool dropped his staff, cap and
bells. and laid them before the king, saying.
II was only to keep them till I had found a
fool greater than myself; and lhave found
him.'-Bratish Messenger.
Honesty is never gained Or lost suddenly,
or by accident. Moral strength Or moral
weakness takes possession ofus by slow and
im%perceptible degrees. It is always safe to
trust those who can trust themselves, but
when a man suspects his own integrity, it is
time he was suspected by others. Moral
degradation always begins at home.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14
The Three Friends.

Trust no friend wherein thou hast not
proved him. At the banqueting table how
many more are found than at the door Of the
prison. asl 2A
A man had three friends two Of them he
dearly loved-the third to him was indifer-
ent, although he was the most truehearted of
the three. On a certain occasion he was
summoned before Judge, and was, although
innocent, cruelty accused. "Who among
you," said he, twill 60 with me and be a
witness in MY behalf? for I have been cruel
ly accused and the king is angry.
The first of his friends Immediately excused
himself, saying he could not 60 with him on
account of other business.
The second accompanied him to the door
Of the judgment hall, then turned away and
went back fearing the anger of the JUDI e.
Tbs third, upon whom he had reckoned
the least went in, spoke for him, and so Joy
fully bore testimony to his innocence, that
the judge released him and sent him away.
Three friends has man in this world-and
how do they bear themselves toward him in
the hour Of death, when God summons him
before his judgment seat? Wealth, his most
cherished friend, first forsakes him and goes
not with him. His relatives and friends ac-
company him to the portals of the grave,
and turn back again to their dwellings. The
third, that which in life was most frequently
forgotten, is his good works. They alone
accompany him to the throne of the Judge:
they go before, speak in his behalf, and find
mercy. -s -..
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Cards.


IEcuoLs. H. NJ. BELL
~ R. H.cATLETT, - JED H~oTcHKIss.
NICHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

! SAvouRY ToAsrs CHIT some slices of bread
free from crust, about half an inch thick and
two inches and a half square. butter the tops
thickly, spread a little mustard on them and
then cover. them with aadeep layer of grated
cheese and ham, seasoned rather highly with
cayenne; fry them IN butter. but do not
turn them in the pan; lift them out and place
themlin q dutch oven for four minutes to dis
solve the cheese. Serve. them very hot. ssf'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

The following simple method of destroy
that fatal enemy to our most valuable fruit,
the clrculio, we clip from an exchange: 'As
soon as the blossoms have fallen off, take
some oat straw, and place it on some Goals in
an old pan or bucket, give the trees q COM
pletc smoking by holding it under them while
the dew is yet on. Repeat this in the course
of a week. This repeated two or three times
will not fail to insure a good crop Of fruit"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

In pruning very young pear trees the
ject should be to- encourage the growth of
wood in proper directions, rather than the
production Of fruit at the expense of retard-
ing the development of the trees.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

MARBLE LIME.-Al large supply of the Gel
.lYl - ebrated Fishersville Marble Lime con-
stantly on hand and for sale at the Lime House,
near the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Depot,
Staunton. Apply to -aa u
HENDRYS h LUSHBAUGHS,
liza aeeu or LARA l. TIMBERLAKE,
apr23,tf 81. ssoasa ~ Etaunton, Va.
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REAL ESzATE AGEN1S, r.
STANTON, VA, z7as7 P eo9a
Offer their services rthe sale of Real Estate of
every description, in allparts OF Virginia, especi-
ally in the s. 70 @el. ~ ga q d.
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS. 1?t
We wish only the control ofsuch lands as ow-
ners are really DESTROYS ~ofselling at fair prices. a..
We make nc charge for advertising or showing
lands unless q sale be effected. -sl.s-arl s:+T
aurI4-tf .aa.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

d B. GRAVES,
Main Street, Stauntom, Va. four doors East
of .Crvford's old stand,
where he is prepared to execute work. in the mos.
fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, a.
a reduced price for the CASH. Cutting andren-
o~ratingdonein the best manner.
Aug 8, }67-3mJ4
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pRIyATE BOARDING House.-The under
signed has taken ting House OF Maj; B. I.
Bagby, on New Street; above the Engine House
and is prepared to accommodate persons 1 1eaa
ing private boarding. with boarding ana ioog-
ing or board by the day. INT
apr30-tf M. "A MlAnHn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

NEW MEAT STORE.
~ The undersigned respectfully informs the
citizens of Stanton and vicinity that they have
commenced the butchering business, and will offer
daily at their Store on the Wharf, next door to
Ed HALLS Harness establishment, nice fresh beef,
mutton, veal and pork, neatly bu.chered and at
fair rates.
Being determined to slaughter nothing but
good stock, and sell at short profits: they hope to
receive a liberal share of patronagefrom the tow
and country. ~
1%jan22-tf 94.l,s1 81 Wv.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. undersigned hav
entered into Copartnership for
the purpose of conducting the GROCERY AND
PRODUCE BUSINESS at the old.stand OF Hoge
& Mason and would be glad to see their friends
and the public generally.
bauo14-tf as -sJ CHAS. E. HOGE'
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Cop 6

r Advertisements forwarded to all Newspapers.
No advance charged on Pulisher's prices. n
All leading Newspapers kepto on file,
Information as to cost ofadvertising furnished.
All Orders. receive careful attention. m
g Inquiries by Mail answered promptly. NO..
= Complete Printed Lists of Newspapers for sale.
Special Lists prepared for Customers. ?
Advertisements written and Notices secured.
Orders from Business Men especially solicited.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-14

TAMES A. HARVEY. ~
. As U. s.. Commissioner will qualify all persons
te their petitions for final discharged in Bankruptcy
and also persons to their claims against Bank
rnpts. Residence, near iSteele's Tavern.
febl9-tf
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a NJ. SIMPSON,
A. Having taken the old
office of DR.. Donaghe, on Main Street, opposite
DR.. Chapman's Office, is prepared to Manufac-
ture
3atqLADIES', MISSES
AND CHILDREN'S SHOES
of san styles and of the best quality.
Having fitted up q neat room for the accom-
mediation of his lady friends he will be pleased
to have them call and leave their measures for
any work they may need, promising to rive sat-
~sfaction, as usual, in each and every instance.
Feb. 2l.'6S-tf
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Special attention called to our stock Of cassi-
meres. -l.f vi -. ....EaF~
Ginghams, Ladies Hoods dior
Cassimeres II NJ itsaf sa ~. q nqplas,
Casslnet, ..a:.& s9tg - "a - g slloe 79;hf
Blankets, 70 4-.,4 q, u s41'S5s,s phaWls,I
Hoop Skirts, ASA ill., sq4as.r bai. SKIRTS.
All Wool Carpet, Insertings, Edgings, Il
Merino Vests, -.a, Collars, &C., sGr
Pocket Books, Hosiery. rsa u 9alasf
Domestics, la Furs.s e isd4
The above Stock we are determined to close
out at cost, to make noon for a Spring stock
Call and examine our stock. Sea'i
- feb5-tf o44 GILES & FORRER.
ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
r. D. LILLEY, THoS. C.. ELDER.
CTUART, LILLEY & CO., b,t,..5. >ls5,,f 4
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Business Cards.

We offer our. stock of goods at prime cost for
cash only. We have many desirable goods, just
coming into season, which can be. bought for less
than cost. Our stock is composed of everything
usually found in the stores of this place. lg#sl -40
Read these break down Prices. .esesU1
ALL WOOL FRENCH MERINO, 75c., 4.ai I'D
ENGLISH MERINO, Soc,
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-10-14
a. OaKEY HALL Has a BOUT WITH
THE NEWSPAPERS


The experience OF flske Jr, win tue
newspapers seems to have been lost upon
- H.. ,,. Hall Of N.u yorL
Inc washington OH'o'''ie fe'"'es'
briefly the history oil late event as iol-
lows:
T,s yo,o, IF Navy rk mocrn,
8 conceded sh,awd,sSs has crossed
-. -, h.ro, Tho ;o,r,s
Is,ic nrofass;op and c,mes onr of the
,.,..o,n,sr oniv serond hes II seem.
tn,t n. owed rbe Journalist referred to !.
small sum fur adve Using and forgot to
nv nm Afer rs,son,ble ,,m- h ?
r....ivad a very n,iita dn,nioc LETTER
This ca attended his Honor thu N.x,r
I'D ,b. ,o,o g, tho. .tf;ca n,
;,I-, ;,h o,,,,;t,,re.
:, -. n,,blish.a .4y.r-
-, r., ,,. r,;,h RI.
v.ror rsores, n. sn,,in, Jstt.r va.
l;I,o o,h.r edrer,,.a