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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

T UMBER, LUMBER.
IL CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R.H. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of T. B. Cauthorn
in the s'Steam Saw Mill' Of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr.. g. 2
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 OF orders should be ad
dressed 10 HUGHES CO.,
Gaay's Tunnel ?. O.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak continuance 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 b Cauthorn.
T. B. CAUTHORN.
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Cur MANuRE.-A subscriber says he
has a quantity of chip manure on small
farm and would like to know lift is good as
a top-dressing for wet land. Not very i
rs it valuable for composing with other fer
tilizers" Yes, lis it good for dry land,
plowed or narrowed I'M? Yes both. In
short. well-rotted chip manure is very good
for almost any soif and for all crops, if there
are not too many wire worms in it. TO kill
these, compost it or mix well with lime and
salt or lime slaked with brine. ~-~Americaa
Agriculturis,
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GRAvEL-wALL, OR CONCRETE HoUsEs.-
Moses Hadley, Ind. You will find in the
February, March, and June numbers of the
american Agricultmist for 1865, full di.
rections and numerous hints and suggestions
in regard to making gravel-wall buildings
We know of no late treatise on the subject
that has not a big axe to grind in the shape
of some patent. This material, if good in
gradients are used, is very cheap, durable,
and strong, and there is no trouble about
securing handsome rough finish, Smooth
sticks, three inches in diameter, placed in
the lower course, twelve to eighteen inches
apart, and drawn up as the wall rises make
series of tubes, which prevent dampness
striking through, and enable one to plaster
on the inside without Turing off from the
outer wall--AYerican lAgricultuist.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

To MAKE TEA.-By Mrs. I. j., North
ampton, Mass. First, heat the teapot by
pouring boiling water into it ; pour this out.
and into the pot as much good tea as you
wish to use ; then pour in boiling water
enough to completely cover the tea so as to
wet it thoroughly Set the pot on the cook
ing table, if that is handy, Gt need not be
set on anything that is hoD and in five minu-
ties pour in boiling water enough for the first
cups, and POUR out Immediately. If Sc
cond cup, or cups are wished and tea enough
has been put in the pot, add boiling water
in sufficient quantity. This rule applies
particularly to japanese and Hyson teas. [
do not know that black tea would be as good
made in this way, as if it were stepped long
er That may depend on taste.--1m AZ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

JAMES PAGAN,
~ BooT AND SHOE MANUFA CTURER,
MAIN STREET STANTON
Keeps constantly on hand n large stock of SUI
perior Leather and Shoe Findings, purchased in
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 BALMo-
RAILS and POLISH Doors, of best FRENCH KID and
Boor MoRocco, MEN WATERPROOF Doors, SHOES,
CATERS, &c.
He guarantees to give satisfaction both as to
price and finish. Mems fine calfbootsat $1,000.
Jan. 10, '6S-tf.
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The Wnn GoosE PLuM-Mr W. S.
Rainey of Columbia, Tenn, writes about
the wild goose plum, produced from seed
taken from the craw Of a wild goose The
seed was carefully saved and planted in the
garden, where the original tree stands, now
about fifty years old. The tree was rapid
grower. sure bearer, and long liver. The
fruit is red, very large, bears transportation
well, and is of excellent favor. We consid-
er this plum of more value in Tennessee
than all other varieties. 1t ripens here
about the 15th of june 1t is never attack
ed by ouHeulio. .. ..azs4.-f
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MARQUIS & KELLEY's
VALLEY MARBLE WORKS
AT STANTON, HARRISONBURG,
CHARLOTTESVILLE 4 LEXINGTON
Stanton. September Lift

Stanton. September Lift
TNO CONSUMERS. OF MILK.-On ana after
May lst wewill deliver pure and fresh milk
morning and eue,s,g at the residences Of our ems.
toners, at the summer price. S.1.
Particular attention given to furnishing milk,
for infants by keeping the milk ola certain COW
seperate for that purpose. 13U0
ALL OUR MILK IS WARRANTED PURE.
WE STUDY TO PLEASE.
SEYMOUR & BROWN,
apr30-tf Projectors Sunny Side Dairy.
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Business Cards.

~-~~>@7(7-7-~--~>-7-17-(---
JOHN ECHoLS, H. M BILL
RI .CATLETT, JED HOTCHKISS.
TCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT co.
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nAY UP? PAY UPll
L Persons knowing themselves indebted to
are respectfully but earnestly requested to call
and settle at once. l need every dollar that is
due me, and hope my friends will respond prompt
ly. have to pay cash for labor and material and
shall be compelled in the future to adopt the
cash plan. | desire to return my thanks to my
friends and the Public generally for their kind
patronage, and hope by strict attention to bust
ness and fair dealing to merit continuance Of
the same
W. A BURKE.
Burkes Iron Works, Staunton, Va.
jan8-tf. Spectator copy.
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DRIvATE BOARDING House-The under
signed has taken the House Of Maj. B. L.
Iagby, ON New Street, above the Engine House,
and is prepared to accommodate persons desir-
ing private boarding: with boarding and lpdg-
ing or board by the day.
apr3O-tf NJ A. MILLER.
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ITALIAN LEMoNAnE, Pare and press two
dozen lemons pour the juice on the peels,
and let it remain on them all night in the
morning add two pounds Of loaf sugar,
quart of good sherry, and three quarts of
boiling water. Mix well, add quart of
boiling milk, and strain it through jelly
bag till clear. .'@
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

To PICKLE RED CABBAGEs Slice them
into sieve, and sprinkle each layer with
salt Let the whole drain three days; then
add some sliced beef-root, and place the
whole in a jar, over which pour boiling vim
egar The purple red cabbage is the finest
Mace, bruised ginger, whole pepper, and
cloves may be boiled with the vinegar, and
will make a great improvement.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

NTEW STORE! NEW GOODS!!
N We have Just received the largest and
best ass ortea stock of China, Glass, Queensware,
and House Furnishing Goods ever offere in this
market We deal exclusively in Goods in our
line, give our undivided attention to the bust
ness, and consequently can sell at the lowest
rates. The public are invited to call and exam
inc our stock i.tE -st II
5-r WALLER & AYRES.
s Meredith's Old Stand, Main Street.
MAY 4-tf .l.-.-l-- -. 4 - !. --1..L -.
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IRON SAFES FOR SALE CHEAP a number
of Messenger Safes, belonging to the Virgin
ia Express Company, for sale cheap, on time.
These safes would be useful to farmers, and
others, as secure receptaces for valuable articles.
paper &c.
Call and see them at the Virginia Express Of
flee, near the Depot. o
VIM. H. WATTS, Ag't.
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A lady informs us that if cucumber seed
be soaked in milk for twenty-four hours pre-
vious to planting, the fruit will have much
richer flavor Try it,
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II Asst NOTICE.-AH those indebted to Hilb
IL Weller will please call and settle before
the 9th day of June next, after that date the
Notes and Accounts will be COLLECTED by law:
HILB h WELLER.
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Poetry.
LET US HAVE PEACE.

BY FANNY DOWNING.
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Millinery and Fancy Goods.

CPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
- We have just received large supply of
Spring and Summer Goods, consisting of all the
late Styles of Ladies' Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Buttons &C., of every grade.
Our stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Linens and
Boys wear is complete.
Our entire stock has been selected with CARE
and will be disposed of as LOW as good quail
ty of goods can be sold. All we ask is an exam
ination and respectfully request our friends and
the public to give us a call.
l. WITT & BRO,
Main Street Staunton Va.
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS,

TCHOLs, BELL, CATLETT & co.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
S. Corner of Court House Square,
STANTON, VIRGINIA..
Weare now selling, and have constant de
mand for Farming, Grazing Iiaoer and Mtnera
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 central location, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers
We make charge for advertising or show
ing proper ty, but when we find @ purchaser for
it we charge commission of five percent, to be
paid out of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser.
Nov. %, 1861.
ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
II D. LILLEY, THoS. G. ELDER.
CTUART, LILLEY h CO.,
=
REAL ESIA TIE AGENTS,
STAUNTON, VA.
Offer their services for the sale Of Real Estate of
every description, in all parts OF Virginia, espec-
ally in the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
We wish only the control ofsuch lands rs ow-
ners are really DESTROYS selling at fair prices.
We make NO charge for advertising or showing
lands unless a sale be effected.
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NO-PARTNERSHIP. THE undersigned hay
entered into Copartpership 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.
aug14-tf CHAS. II. HUGE
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In this day ''Time is Money"
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1t is said that Brigham Young has recent
ly had new reyelation-requiring him and
his followers to abandon all their wives but
one each and that they are seriously con-
sieering the propriety of acting in accor-
dance with the revelation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

LINING HAY.-Somc persons have met
with success in the use of air-slaked lime
on new hay. They say that whereas clover,
or any grass, loses much of its nutritivc
properties by being cured over much, Or left
exposed to dew and rain, it may be housed
with perfect safety, by applying about peck
of air slaked lime to the ton of hay, sprinl
ling each layer as it is being put into the
NOW. The hay will come out bright and
green, and all stock will eat it greedily, and
thrive upon it, and there is no bad result
from the lime to the health of animals The
day is also much free from dust. Such is
the experience Of numerous farmers who
have tried it; and it would be well for those
who have not, to make the experiment. Any
method by which the curing and preserving
of hay is simplifed cannot but disadvantage
GUS. Salt is used by many; but the obec
ton to salt is, thatit creates moisture while
on the other hand lime absorbs it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04
Business Cards.

MOULDZNGS,
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 worked as may be desired.
FENCING PLANK IN ABUNDANCE.
Orders promptly filled and shipments attended
to. Parties from the country will find market
here for Lumber Shingles, &C., for which the
cash will be paid.
Nzs- TERMS-CAsH ON DELIVERY. ~g@
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NTEW FIRM
IN NEW STORE
NEW GOODS.
GUY DRAKE have just opened an entirely
new stock Of Goods at "White's old corner, in
the house recently occupied a queensware store
by Piper, Drake & Co.
Their stock consists of Ladies' Dress Goods of
all styles; Lace Points and Shawls, Black Iron
Barege-two yards wide for dresses and Shawls;
NOTIONS AND WHITE GOODS,
Linen Diaper and Towels, Bleached and
Brown Cottons, Bed Ticking, White
and Red Flannels,
MEN AND BOYS, WEAR.
We wish to call special attention to our Black
Alpacas. s,isa
We will be glad to see our friends or "any
other man." fr.7s-
R. NJ. GUY,
apr23-2m IL @ D. w. DRAKE
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T6e gtaunton Winoitator
FARM AND FIRESIDE.
ADvERTISINEG RATES
FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS.

MANUREs Farmers should keep their
manure heaps covered with plaster, to catch
the ammonia that would otherwise escape.
Ammonia rises in such quantities that man
ure piles are sometimes said to smoke; this
smoke is a valuable ingredient of guano
Ashes contain all mineral elements neces-
sary for the growth of vegetables. When
plant is burned, the elements that came
from the atmosphere return to it, and those
which came from the earth return to it
The same is true Of the rotting process
This must be so, or the equilibrium would
be disturbed. If the elements of the earth
were conveyed to the atmosphere. the earth
in time would be robbed Of its capacity to
support vegetables. This would be like hav-
ing both blades of pair of scissors on both
sides The same may be said of the atmos-
phere. Cover thin land with ashes Git might
almost be called the staff of life to the plant,)
then SOW clover and pillow under the crop
This will furnish the atmospheric clements
necessary to form the black part of the soil.
This black is necessary, as may be seen by
comparing the vegetation when log heap
has been burned with that surrounding it.
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the darkness Of the grey eyes, over which
the long black lashes threw shadow. The
hair, of rich brown, rippled slightly at the
temples and was pushed away behind the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-04

Medicine Wolfe. Cheyenne chief, who
was recently killed in Western Kansas, had
forty scalps, which he wore for necklace.
All were the scalps Of white people, some
taken from gray-headed men ma women,
and same from very small children: =
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-02-13
ETALIATEON.

Some years ago, in the county of Pc
nobscot, there lived a man by the name
Of IL, whose greatest pleasure was in
tormenting others.
One cold, clustering night, he retired
to bed at an early hour, his wife being
absent at neighbor's.
Some time after, when returning, find
ing the door closed, she demanded ad-
mittance.
s.Who are you Z" cried Mr.. Il"
"You know who 1 am let me in it's
very cold"
"Begone, you strolling vagaboud I
want nothing of you here"
"But must come in"
"What is your name ="
"You knew my namc--it's Mrs. IL"
"Begone! Mrs. IL. is very likely
| woman-she never keeps such late hours
as this"
Mrs. IL. replied. ;'if you do not let
me in will drown myself in the we'll"
"Do, if you please" he replied.
She then took big log and plunged
it into the well and returned to the side
of the door,
! Mr.. II. hearing the noise, rushed
from the house to save, as he supposed,
his drowning wife. She at the Same
time slipped in, and closed the door after
her. Mr.. Il, almost naked, in turn
demanded admlttance.
"Who are you?" she demanded.
"You know who / am--let me in or
shall freeze"
"Begone, you thievish rogue; want
nothing of you here"
s'But 1 must come in."
"What is your name %
.'You know my name--it is Mr.. IL"
"Mr. IL. is very likely man, and
don't keep such late hours"
Suffice to say, she, after keeping him
in the cold until he was satisfied, opened
the door and let him in.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-02-13
THE Fastest PRoor-REApER IN

THE FASTEST PRooF-READER IN
THE WoRLD.-A writer in Pdckdrel's
Monthly says that John Robinson, of the
New York Tribune, is the fastest proof
reader in the world. Every twenty Sec
onds he makes quick gasp for breath,
and the full lungs and glib tongue again
sends out string of clearly enunciated
syllablcs and polysyllablcs, like the qua
yers and demi.semi-quavers bubbling
from the bosom and dancing from tho
strings of Ole Bulls violin. He makes
his corrections ON the side of the proof
without ceasing to read. A quick-eyed
copy-holder is required to follow Robin
sons tongue, even on reprint cory. Rob-
inson has an eye like hawk, and in
reading prooEsheet his eyes are gener-
ally at least five lines beyond his tongue.
have known him distinctly to enunciate
column of agate type, Tribune measure,
in nine minutes. In October, 1868, he
was timed by Benjamin L. Glasby and
S. f. Selleck, two of the best composit-
ors ever employed on the Tribune, when
he read and marked the proof-sheet cor
rections of IA columns of solid nonpareil
in l hour and 20 minutes. This. was
done on wager 81. The sheets were
afterwards read by an experienced proof
reader, and but two typographical blum
ders (both turned s's) discovered. Rob-
inson came to the Office, boy, in 1854,
and has remained there ever since.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-02-13

"While there never was doctrinal or
practical error which had not some text
to stand upon, there never was one which
dared to encounter openly aud honestly
the entire word of God. In other words,
there has seldom been an error which
did not include some important truth !;
but just as surely as it included some
truth, SO it excludes others. And lust
as oxygen alone will never make the at.
mosphere, or hydrogen alone will never
make the ocean, or rod beams alone will
never make the sun, SO one fact, or one
set of ideas, will never make the truth.
A truth, by abiding alone, becomes to all
intents an error sss
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-02-13
STATE ITEMS.

Col. VIM. G. T'Vault, an old resident
and editor of the first paper issued in
Oregon, died at Jacksonville, last week.
Of small pox.
\ revival Of religion has been in pro
gress in Salem, meetings having been
held since the holidays continuously, in
the III. p. Church of that city. Thirty
or forty accessions have been made to the
church in that time.
1t is announced that Mr.. VIM. Briggs,
OF the Cow Creek Mining District, Doug
quantities sufficient to warrant the ex-
pendlture OF money in its development.
If these anticipations should prove true,
this will be another vast source Of wealth
to the citizens of Douglas county.
Persons who wish to inform themselves
thoroughly on the act of Congress i'm
posing taxes on distilled spirits, tobacco,
etc., passed July 20, 1868, should en-
close 20 cents in postal currency to D.
G. Ireland, Oregon City, and they will
receive the act, neatly printed, by return
mail
The new Touring mill at Oregon City
was to begin work on the 9Th inst.
! The editor of the Enterprise sprides"
himself on the fact that quite number
of ladies had called in to take peep at
the coffee during the week. Shucks
that's nothing! Look at us At the
least calculation we have had more than
Oo00000000 callers in the last thirteen
weeks, if we've had one
The Enterprise gives tho amount OF
lands disposed of by the Land Office in
Oregon City, for the manth of January
as follows: By final donation certificates
1856 acres; by homestead entries
2,6e9 acres; by cash sales, 529 acres
by final homestead entries, s02 acres.
The Odd Fellows of Oregon City in
tend erecting hall for their own use i,
that city during the coming season.
Says the Enterprise of last week
About eighteen months ago the minds o
Oregonians who have any taste for I'M
invention, were attracted to rotar,
steam engine, invented by Salmon
Brother, of this city. The model wa
made, and the engine worked well, bu
before Messrs. Salmon obtained thei
patent, the Scientific american of Jul
goth, 1868, informed the world that
Printer-yes, Printer-named Turner
Of the Grand Rapids Eagle, had obtained
a patent, about then, for the same thing
Without stopping to account for th
same thing. Without stopping to ac
count for the phenomena, Messrs Salmon
applied themselves more vigorously t.
the work, and now we are shown the re
suit of their labors in the Improved Ro
tary Engine, of double action-reversible
1t is very simple machine. So simpl
that any one can be an engineer wherev
er it is used. 1t will be applicable t
locomotives, or steamboats,, and we pre-
dict for it leading place in that cata
logue The model is finished, and viii
go on to Washington City in shor
, time. We should like to know hoy
Turner & Co. happened to get the yer.
same ideas concentrated in Salmon
original engine.
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THE SISTERS SACRIFICE.

Florence Beautiful Florence. While
my pen traces thy magic name, my fancy
wanders back to thee as thou vert when
I was last dweller within thy walls /; in
Imagination I gaze upon thy fairy-like
scenery, or float upon thy calm sunny
waters
1t was at festival given at this city
that I first beheld the heroine of the fol
lowing sketch.
Gabrielle Vienzi was then very young;
but girls ripen into womanhood much
earlier there than in oRr colder climate.
Her eyes we're the most beautiful | ever
beheld-large, black and very brilliant !;
her complexion was very gark, but clear
and richly colored the pearly whiteness
of her teeth became visible every time
she smiled, which was not seldom, for
she appeared very careless and happy.
She wore on that night a dress of snowy
Grape. confined around the waist by a
zone of pearls rows Of the same were
braided with and hung down, glistening
amid her raven tresses. What struck me
as something strange was that all the
girls about her own age seemed to be
fond of her this is seldom the case when
the individual is young and beautiful ;
feelings of envy and jealousy are too apt
to intrude. But it was not SO now; all
loved and pitied her, although few who
looked on that bright young face would
have deemed her to be an object of pity.
A little apart from the group that sur
rounded Gabrielle, stood an old man
his shrunken and feeble frame bent
eagerly forward, and the piercing glance
of his keen gray eyes fixed on her with
an expression of exultation and triumph.
His features were pale and withered, and
there was something repelling in their
cold and passionless rigidity. This was
the Senior Zarmandi. In his youth he
had been spendthrift; in his manhood
hard, extortionate, gripping miser, coin
ing, as it were, the very hearts blood OF
his fellow creatures into gold and now,
in his second childhood, had again be-
come somewhat prodigal, as the costly
Jewels which glittered on the neck and
arms of Gabrielle bore ample testimony.
Those who would know the connecting
link which united the destinies of the
young and beautiful with the aged and
decrepit, have only to peruse the follow
ing sketch.
Franco Vienzi was one of those char.
acters which are almost peculiarly for
eign. He was extensively connected
with q gang Of prescribed and desperate
men, and held sscrete communication
with all the pirate vessels which occa-
sionally cruised near the coast. He lived,
as the saying is, on his wits, and yet took
his place in society among the nobies Of