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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

I've thoug ht when sorrow famed the flame
OF dou BIT and nbelief,
That naught beneath the darkened sky
Could give the soul relief.
When grim misfortune's clearing eye
Upon my pathway lowers,
That naught is brightness here below
The worlds not wreathed with flowers.
When mad ambitions teazing hand
Held forth the gilded prize,
And Knocked me with its scorntu1 laugh,
Nor listened to my cries,
I've in my dreams had visions sweet,
OF peaceful, rose.lit bowers,
And waking shrieked with scorn and hate;
This worlds NOT wreathed with flowers.
I gathered once in massive tome
The lore of ages fled,
And shouted loud, cat 1astl'ye torn
The secret from the dead"
Alas, it's serried pages gave
No joyous, happy hours,
Again shrieked, in madness now,
The worlds NOT w-eathed with flowers.
But milder thoughts with surer faith
In swift reaction blent,
When fond affections glowing hand
The veil of mystery rent,
Where Love hath traced with linn Of light,
From fame that every glowers,
And pinned upon the affairs front,
The world Is wrsathed with flowers,
Aye Love the heart with joy encharms,
With peace its precincts fills,
And chases from the soul away
All thoughts ofpain or ills.
It filings its essences about,
In irridescent showers.
While brighter far than else CLEANS forth
The world IS wreathed with flowers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

CLERICAL ANEcDoTE. Rev. Samuel
Clawson, Protestant Methodist Preacher
of eccentric manners, sometimes called the
"wild man" was very popular in Western
Virginia some twenty years ago. He was
cross-eyed and wiry made, and very dark
skinned for white man. At times he was
surprisingly eloquent, always excitable, and
occasionally extravagant. He once accom-
panied a brother Minister, Rev. Mr. R., a
prominent pastor, in a visit to a eolored
church. Mr.. R. gave the eolered preacher
the hint, and, of course Clawson was invited
to preach He did SO, and during the SER
mon, set the impulsive Africans to shouting
all over the house. This, in turn, set Claw
son to extravagant words and actions, and
he leaped out of the pulpit like deer, and
began to shake the hands of the eolored
brethren and mix in quite happily He wept
for joy. Then, pressing through the crowd,
he found brother r., and sitting down be-
side him, he threw his arms around his neck
and, with tears streaming down his cheeks,
he said;
"Brothcr R, I almost wish I had been
born niggep, These folks nave moro re-
ligion than we have"
Well, WE'LL" said brother R., ''you
come so near it that you needn't cry about
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

ALEX. H. II. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
n n IIIIEy THOS. G. ELDER.
GTUART, LILLEY Il CO.,
REAL ESTAI TIE AGENTS.,
STANTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate Of
every description, In all parts OF Virginia, especi-
ally in the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
We wish only the control of such lands es ow-
ners are really DESTROYS ofseling at fair prices.
Wemake no charge for advertising or showing
lands unless sale be effected.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

BROMIDE OF PoTAssIUM.-A correspond
ent writes that relative, youth, who has
been afflicted by epilepsy for the period Of
three years, or from the age of IA to II,
was completely cured by the administration
of Bromide of Potassium, in increasing do
ses up to certain quantity. The attacks
became gradually fewer, and in about two
years ceased entirely. 1t is asserted that
not the slightest symptom of CONFUSION
has appeared in tho patient for over three
years. ....,...
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

SPIDERS TuREAD.-It is said that the
thread of certain species of spider-found
in the south-supporta a weight Of 81
grains. AS this fiber is only the one four
thousandth of an inch in diameter, this is at
the rate of 23,427 pounds, or Gil tons
per square inch. Good iron wire sustains
81 tons per inch good steel, 66 tons; good
gun-metal, 80 tons.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

TIME DOES Ir.-Time has wonderful
power in taking the conceit out of persons
When young man first energies from the
school and enters upon the career of life, it
is painfully amusing to witness his selfsuai-
cheney. lie would have all the world to
understand that he has LEARNED OUT = that
he is master of all knowledge and can un-
ravel all mysteries But as he grows older,
he grows wiser, he learns that he knows a
great deal less than he supposed he did, and
by the time be reaches to three-score years,
he is prepared to adopt as his own the SELL
timent Of ] ohm Wesley, when I was young,
I was sure of everything, in a few years
having been mistaken thousand times, I
was not half as sure of most things as | was
before. At present 1 am hardly sure of
anything but what God has revealed to
man."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27
r UMBER, LUMBER.

UMBER, LUMBER.
L. COMPREHENSIVE.
r. II. Bell and c. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of T. B. Cauthorn
in the 'Steam Saw Mill'' of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr.. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. q. R. R., near
Milboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES w.,
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 con tinuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business OF the late
firm of Hughes & Cauthorn.
TB. CAUTHORN.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

Clothing made from a new kind of paper
has been patented in England The compo-
nents Of the material are said to be some ami
NAL and vegetable substances never before
useo. When reduced to a pulp and bleach
ed the completed fabric is sort Of felt, of ex-
traordinary plianey, feasibility, and strength.
It can be sewed with the needle as tightly as
woven fabrics, and already table cloths,
quilts, shoes and pctticoats are in market,
all from the new material.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

selGshuess is poverty-it is the utter des-
titution of human being. 1t can bring
nothing to his relief; adds soreness to sor-
row; sharpens his pains; aggravates all the
losses he is liable to endure; and, when
goaded to extremes, often turns destroyer,
and strikes its last blows on himself,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

THINK BEroER You SpEAK.-Many q
harsh, unkind and unjust remark would
have been left unsaid had the speaker listen
ed but for single instant to the voice Of
reason Ties which have stood the test of
long years have, in one moment, been sun
dered-the warmest friendships have been
broken families have been separated, and
hopes destroyed, and ere now. by one
thdughtless expression.
"Alas how slight cause may move
DISCRETION between hearts that loyel
A sudden outburst of passion-one glance
of flashing cyclone little word-and. 10 !
the sunshine and happiness of moment be-
fore is changed to gloomy anger and moody
discomfort.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

Beecher says that men confess everything
but their own besetting sins. They steer
clear of these. Who ever heard man say /:
80 Lord, / am as proud as Lucipher; hum
bic me-" or, go Lord, am so mean and
stingy that tits only with great pain that |
can unclose my fist; make me generous. !"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27
BURKE's IRON Works,
Staunton, Va, July lst, 1869.

Staunton, Va, July lst, 1862
NOTICE - Having increased my facili-
IN ties for the manufacture of heavy castings
desire to call the attention of Iron Masters to
Players Patent Hot Blast Stoves for Blast Fur
naees, which are giving such general satisfaction
in all the Iron producing districts, both in this
country and Europe, also to Westman' Patent
Roasting Kiln, for calcining Iron ores: have
secured the exclusive rights of both these great
improvements in the Southern States.
am still manufacturing mill and other ma
chinery both heavy and light, Of the very. best
material and workmanship and at short notice.
am still making the best Livingston Plow ever
putup in the State. large lot made for the fall
trade
Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

The women and men change places in
some parts of China At Foochow writer
recently saw stout fellow sewing lace on a
bonnet for a Portuguese lady, and going en-
to the landing place, behold all the ferry
boats were rowed by WON en-.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

The greatest man is he who troubles him :
self least about the verdict that may be pass
cd upon him by his contemporaries or pos
terity, but who finds in doing good, honest
work, to the best of his ability, under exis-
ting conditions, ''its own exceeding great
reward"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27
Business Cards.
MOULDLNGS,
BRACKETS,

BRACKETS,
manufactured to order, aud, in fact, everything
appertaining to the completion of a house.
In addition to this we would call your atten-
ton to our LUMBER YARD-Lumber furnished
in the rough or worked as may be desired.
s FENCING PLANK IN ABUNDANCE. . s
Orders promptly filed and shipments attended
to- Parties from the country will find a market
here for Lumber, Shingles, &C., for which the
cash will be paid.
gg~ TERMS-CAsH ON DELIVERY. ~
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27
TR. G. R HARRIS,

/ Nix. V. II. HAhhlo,
- STAuNToN, VA.
With over 25 years experience IN the various
branches, as a Practitioner, of Medical science.
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females Patients from distance can be accom-
modated with board at irst-class Boarding Hou-
ses ea
Patients waited on in the country when de-
sired.
Office, hours between and 10 O'Clock, A ~,
and and O. clock; P. NJ.
Office on Main Street. 2 doors East from Dr.
'Chapman's, Surgeon Dentist, and nearly oppo-
site Taylor & Po%ell's. t.a+
Apr 3-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

Patience is always crowned with success.
This rule is without an exception. 1t may
not be splendid success, but patience new
er takes anything in hand that it does not
succeed with in some form
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

JAMES PAGAN,
81 Boor AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,
MAIN STREET STANTON.
Keeps constantly on hand large stock OF SUI
large quantities and at the lowest figures and is
therefore prepared to make up in the neatest
style and at low prices, for cash, LADIES BALNo-
RAILS and POLISH Doors, of best FRENCH KID and
BooT MoRocco, MEMS WATERPROOF Doors, SHOES,
CATERS, &c.
s He guarantees to give satisfaction both as to
price and finish Men IS fine call bootsat $40 90.
JAN 10, '6S-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

The Persians have proverb eff you
would be venerable, instruct your children,
so that their good actions may make your
name immortal"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

To think kindly of each other is good; to
speak kindly of each other is better; but to
act kindly one toward another is best of all,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

A fool in high station is like a man
on the top of high mountain everything
appears small to him, and he appears small
to everybody
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

BAKED PUrD1NG.-The following is saip
to be one of the best buildings that ever was
used in the Metropolitan Hotel of New York:
Five tablespoonsfull of corn starch to one
quart Of milk; dissolve the starch in a part
Of the milk, heat the remainder of the milk
to nearly boiling; having sailed it little,
then add the dissolved starch to the milk
boil three minutes, stirring it briskly; allow
it to cool, and then thoroughly mix with it
three eggs, well beaten, with three table
spoonsful of sugar; flavor to your taste, and
bake it half an hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

Agents for Judson's Patent
Governors for Steam Engines,
the best Governors in the mar
ket.
@- From this time for
ward my terms are Cash or
its equivalent, and will not
be departed from under any
circumstances, as it is imposs-
ible for me to conduct my
business on the credit sys-
tenn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

PRESERVATION OF Eees.-Le Better "a
Partisan paper) recommends the following
method for the preservation Of eggs: Dis.
solve four ounces of beeswax in eight ounces
of warm olive oil, in this put the tip Of the
finger, and anoint the egg all around, The
oil will immediately be absorbed, and the
she'll and pores filed up by the wax. If
kept in cool place the eggs, after two years,
will be as good as if fresh laid -Ame'qcan
Farmer. --s .s 5F +T 4tl
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DIAMOND DUST -Man-a bubble on the
oceans rolling wave.
Iife,-A CLEAN of light extinguished by
the grave.
Fame-A meteor dazzling with its dis
tant glare.
Wealth-A score of trouble and consuming
care.
Pleasqro-.AA gleam Of sunshine passing
soon away.
Love-A morning stream whose memory
glides the day.
Faith-An anchor dropped beyond the
vale Of death,
Charity-==A stream meandering nom the
fount of love.
Blble-A guide to realms of endless joys
above. a.5..-..-
Religion-A key which opens wide the
gates of Heaven.
Death-A knife by which the ties of earth
are riven.
Earth-A desert through which pilgrims
wcnd their way
Grave-A home af rest where ends life''
weary day.
Resurrection-A sudden waking from ,
quiet dream.
Heaven-A land Of joy, of light and love
Slnremc
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

To PICKLE PLUMs.-For eight pounds of
fruit take four pounds of sugar, two quarts
of vinegar, one ounce of cinnamon and one of
cloves boil the vinegar, sugar and spices
together skim and pour scalding hot over
your fruit; lett set three days; pour off the
sirup, scald and skim and pour over again,
and continue this process every three days
till you have scalded it three times, after
which it will be fit for use. Plans pre-
served in this way we think superior to the
old method of preserving with sugar alone
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

A mere scent of hartshorn will restore
some people to their senses, while an earth
quake would be powerless on others.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

To CLEAN BRAss-Ruh some bichromato
of potassa fine, pour over it about twice the
bulk of sulphuric acid, and mix this with an
equal quantity Of water The dirtiest brass
is cleaned in trice. Wash Immediately in
plenty of water, wipe it, rub perfectly dry,
and polish with powdered rotten-stone.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27
Poetry.
BY DIR. S. s. DoGERT

THE WORLD is WREATHED WITH FLOW
| I1.-f. IS .s4Fr ERS.
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A N. HENKEL, NJ. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
s. III. HENKEL, ID. ID. S..
DENTIST,

Formerly of New Market, Ya.)
Respectfully announce that they have located
in Staunton, Va, and offer their services to the
public in all the branches of their professions.
Calls promptly attended to at all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
Office on corner Of Augusta and Main Streets
Entrance doors North of Bickle's corner.
mar5.lY
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

THE UsE OF soor. Every farmers fami-
ly can find good use for the SCOT which is
usually so abundant in their stove-pipes and
chimneys. Twelve quarts Of water, well
mixed with SCOT viii make powerful liquid
manure, which will improve the growth Of
flowers, garden vegetables and root crops,
In either liquid or solid state it makes an
excellent top dressing for grass or cereal
crops.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
STANTON, VIRGINIA

STAU N TON, IKG II.
Wearenow selling, and have constant
mand for Farming, Grasi,g Timber and A'nera
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &c :, and we in
vite parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county Of Augusta, and the val
ley of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our Capitalization, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers
We make no charge for advertising or show
ing proper ty but when wefnd purchaser for
it we charge commission of five per cent, to be
paid out of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser.
Nov a. 1861.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

yT1O FARMERS.-We will pay the highest
CASH PRICE for WHEAT and CORN.
Apply to our Agent, ". Il. WRtts-offce near
the Depot. .n,,.N.no
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OBJ gtallnton Dinoltator
OnuEpTISING RATES

Advertisements for less tnan three months
will be inserted at the rate of One Dollar PEI
square of Eight Lines, or less for the first amp
so cents for each subsequent insertion. Unless
the number of insertions be marked upon the
manuscriptit will be published untilf forbid and
charged accordingly.
Obituaries, Announcements of Candidates TO
Office, Communications calling uron, advoca
ting or opposing candidates, and all COMMUNE
cations or Notices of personal or private char
acter, or intended or calculated to promote any
private enterprise orinterest, will be chargd for
as advertisements f.. ....,'
ms- Special notices2o cents per line for ev
cry insertion. 2t,'lT
rs A liberal arrangement made withthot
who advertise for Three, Six or Twelve monb
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

70 MAKE APPLE JELIY.-Take your APP
pies, wash and cut them into halves, to be
sure that there are no worms In them place
them in a brass OF porcelain kettle, without
removing the seeds or rinds cover them with
water, and let them boil till perfectly soft /;
then take them off, strain them through :;
coarse towel, and put the juice back into
the kettle; let it boil to the consistency Of
of molasses /; then for every gallon of syrup
add two pounds of sugar and an ounce Of
cinnamon; bring it to a boil, skim it and it
is done
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-27

OYSTER SAusAGEs. of tender meat
and suet an equal quantity; pound very
fine in a mortar, season with cayenne and
salt chop some oysters in, and moisten with
oyster liquor and a little cream; form into
fancy rolls, and fry brown color "a. b..
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Business Cards.

JOHN ECHoLs, u. NJ 1AA
RHcArLErr JED HoToHKIss.
TCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT co.
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What deserves to be done deserves also
to be well done. r. reuH a..i
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r Asst NOTICE.-Al} those indebted to Hilb
& Weller will please call and SETTLE pefpFe
the the 9th day Of JUNE hext, after that date the
Notes and Accounts will be collected by law.
HILB & WELLER.
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Town papers copy 3 mons.
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How an Old Farmer Won on the Turf.

A Missouri paper-the Kansas Olty Dullc-
tin--tells this story:
'sThe topic of conversation to-day, in
sporting circles, is the race ofyesterday over
the Guinotte track 1t is a story too good
to keep; but out of pure sympathy for the
lacerated feelings of dozen gentlemen who
thought they knew thing or two about
horses, we WON'T give the names of the sui
ferers.
"The race last Wednesday afternoon was
attended bysquite number from this city
and elsewhere. Among those present was
an old and seedy-looking farmer from Rich
mond, Ray county. Along the fence he had
three lank, raw-boned horses tied. After
I the advertised races were concluded, the aged
agriculturist was bantered to put up some
money on one Of his plugs and so help to
get up scrub race He replied that he
believed that animal, pointing to and old
mare, who stood with her head down and
half asleep, could run pretty tolerable we'll
if she was trained 'sBut," said he, "she' S
been hard at work all the spring and sum-
mcr, and amt fit to run now"
"While several men were trying to caJole
VIC Olu ltllOW 1utu NuSOA3 ohOeAASA PsSA'J
Slipped around to the rear of the stable,
where stood Punch, very feet goer for a
race of three hundred yards. Punch is, in
fact, one of the fartest racers for short dis
lance that is to be found in the State. The
blanket was stripped from the nag, and an
old rope halter, torn bride and half.worn
saddle placed Oh him, and he was quietly led
short distance and tied to a fence.
'After considerable talk, the veteran son
of the soil burst out with prosition to bet
s25 that his mare could beat any other ordi-
nary horse on the grounds. He was then
taken to where Punch was tied, saw that the
animal looked to be anything but horse
kept for racing, and expressed himself salts
ed to run his mare against that air horse. ,
"Then dozen offers to put greenbacks
against his old nag were offered. The far
mer, who appeared to lose all bis wits, took
up the bets one after another, till he had
staked $3.50 against an equal amount put
up by several parties, in sums Of from $50
to $50.
at was then agreed to postpone the race
until yesterday afternoon. The sports of
this town rode back to the city in high glee
They had sure thing on that confdlng old
rustic, they thought, and INDUCED among
themselves in all sorts of witticisms his sim
plicity.
"When the time for the race occurred,
the foolish farmer was promptly on hand
Again he was tempted to stake more money,
rccklessly plunged down into the depths of
his pocket after greenbrcks, until he had
wagered 81, 500. Sums of 5000 and less
amounts had been staked by the knowing
ones of this town, who chuckled until the
entire pile of the 'greenhorn' had been COW
cred.
'"The word to go was given amid the
wild shout and loud laughter of the hackers
Of Punch Go it, old sorrel ! Hurry up
that mare and other jeering expressions
passed from mouth to mouth.
"The odd sorrer just did more than hurry
up She shot ahead of the racer Punch
kept the lead easily, and came in the winner
BY forty feet
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ORLANDO SMITH
THOS. g. ELDER.