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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-04
The Youux Widow.

A eensus-taker, going bis rounds, stop
ped at an elegant brick dwelling, the oxac
locality Of which is 70 business Of ours.
He was received by stiff, we'll dressed
lady, who could be we'll recognized as q
"ldow of some years standing
On learning the mission of her visitor
the lady invited him to take seat in the
hall. Having arranged himself into a
working position, he inquired for the num-
Der Of personsin the family of the lady.
Flight, =" replied the lady, Including
myself"
Very well-your age madam
my age, sir, replied the lady, with
piercing, dignifed look II conceive its
none OF your business what my age might
be. You are inquisitiye, sir"
"ihe law compels me, madam, to take
the age Of every person in the ward it is
my duty to make the inquiry"
''Well if the law compels YOU to ask
presume it compels me to answer. I am
between 80 and no."
II presume that means 35."
mo, sir; it means no such thing-I am
only 50 years of age
Very well, madam putting down the
tlgures-''just as you say. Now for the
ages of the children commencing with
the youngest, if you please"
Josephine, my youngest, is 10 years of
age"
''Josephine-pretty name-1O."
"Minerva was 70 last week"
"Mlnerva-captivating 12."
" ''( Elvira has just turned 49,"
cleopatra Elyira-charming-15."
Angelina is Is, sir just 49,"
"Angelina-favorite name-1S."
MY oldest and only married daughter,
'lr, Anna Sophia, is little over 25."
''Iwenty-fve, did you say?"
Eyes, sir, Is there any thing remarkable
n her being of that age %
"Well, no, I can't say there is but isn't
remarkable tina: you should have been her
mother when you were only eight years of
lge?"
About that time the census-t aker was
observed running out of the house-why,
We do not know. It was the last time he
'ver pressed lady to give her exact age.
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TO MAKE HOME HApPY.-Naturs is in
dustrious IN adjoining her domlnions and
man, to whom this is addressed, should feel
and obey the lesson. Let him, too, be in
dustrious in adorning his domain-in max
ing his home, the dwelling of his wife and
children, not only convenient and comfor-
table, but pleasant. Let him, as far as
circumstances will admit, be industrious in
surrounding it with pleasant Objects in
decorating it, within and without, with
things that tend to make it agreeable and
attractive. Let industry make home the
abode of neatness and Orders place which
brings satisfaction to every inmate, and
which in absence draws back the heart BY
the fond associations of comfort and con-
tent. Let this be done, and this sacred spot
will become more surely the scene of cheer
fulness and peace, Ye parents; who would
have your children happy, be industrious to
bring them in the midst Of a pleasant, a
cheerful and happy home. Waste not
your time in accumulating wealth for them;
but plant in their minds and souls, in the
way proposed, the seeds Of virtue and pros
perity.
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Romantic Marriage.

4 Boy Weas has Guardian at Ne,o Or
leens.-The New Orleans Pi;cayune, of the
18th inst, hiss the following:
A few days since a well-dressed and
handsome youth, Of some eighteen years of
age, appeared before one of our city nagis-
trates and asked if he could engage his
services to perform marital CEREMONY
The reply was in the affirmative, and the
young man left, but shortly aftervard RS
turned, accompanied by sombre looking
female, middle aged, and dressed in black
is this lady your mother 2 inquired the
magistrate,
oh, no, sir (; this is the lady I desire to
marry = replied tho youth, as the lady drew
aside her veil, disclosing countenance
wrinkled and sere, but on which for the
moment cleaned sort Of icy smile
Indeed
oh, yes, sir
But are you Of age
Not yet but this lady is my guardian.
And she gives her consent 2
Yes sir
The magistrate was in a quendary. lie
didn't know exactly what to do Hs hated
to sacrifice the youth, and join the bright
faced May to the gloomy, icy December
Isn't this rather a strange union 2 he
asked
Not at ALL replied the expcctan
bride. i have large amount of property
which desire to leave this young man
AS l have relatives who might dispute tn.
will were I to give it to him as legacy.
prefer to marry him.
And you are content to marry this NO
man fer her money 2 asked the justice.
We'll, | shouldn't marry her for anything
else ? frankly replied the boy lover. Ssh
amt pretty
And without more ADO the ceremony wa
concluded.
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Poetry.
LEE.
BY WILL. 8. HAYS.

The following is a touching and beautiful II
to paid to the memory Of q great hero:
The drapery Of Heaven hung lew.
In dark and gloomy shrouds. -
The angels used the weeping stars 80
In pinning back the clouds.
The shades of gloom and woe prevaiyed
Der all the land and sea,
And eyes that were unused to tears
Now wspt for ROBERT LEE.
Christian, Soldier, true and brave,
Beloved, near and afar,
He was the first in time Of peace.
And first in time of war.
Virginia. never reared a SON
More brave and good than he.
Save one, and he was WAsH1NGTsH,
Who lived and died like LEE.
The nation wept, when cruel death
Into his mansion stole
But angels in the "Better Land'
Received his peaceful soul.
Fer that belonged to God alone,
He gave it. to Him free,
And left the South the fame and name
OF ROBERT EDWARD Ike.
His peaceful sword is laid away
His work on earth is done,
He loved the people in the South,
They idolized their son.
There's not q woman, man, or child,
I care not where they be
Throughout the still sweet Sunny South,
But loves the name OF LINE.
He had no enemies on earth,
There's not voice that can
Say aught against the MANI OF LHn,
The SOLDIER OR THE MAN.
And that would be a proud cold heart
That e'er would cease to be
The place where memory wrote the name
OF Robert Edward Lee.
Bow down thy heads, ye Sonthron sons,
A few brief moments spend,
In weeping for the loss Of one
Who lived and died YoUR FRIEND,
He loved you as he loved his life,
And when on bonded knee,
LOOK Up, and let the angels hear
Your prayer, "GoD BLISS OUR LEr.'
Louisville Journal.
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HINTS ON MILKING Cows.-A man who
had done his own milking, employed boy
to do it; he shrunk the milk one third in
two weeks. The owner resumed the milk
ing, and in two weeks got the same as be-
fore. Afterward he set hired man to milk,
and he shrunk the milk ten per cent. in
two weeks F.; and in two weeks more, the
owner milking again, got as much as before.
This man does the work quickly and milks
very clean. He closes the fore6ngcr and
thumb around the tcat high up, and makes
a downward motion, tightening the grip
and forcing out the milk; thel lets go his
hold, keeping the finger and thumb in circle,
carries up the hand and presses it smal tly
against the udder, and closes and pulls down
as before, and so repeats until done. The
philosophy, if any, is to give as near as may
be the same motion that tho calf does in
sucking.
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Projecting RooFs FROM F1RE--A wash
composed of lime, salt and fine sand, Or
wood ashes, put on in the ordinary way of
whitewashiag, is said TO render the roof if
ty fold more safe against fire from falling
cinders or otherwise in case of fire in the
vicinity. 1t pays the expense hundred
fold in its preserving influence against the
effects of she weather; the older and more
weather. beaten the shingles, the more bone
fit derived. Such shingles are generally
more or less warped, rough and cracked
The application of wash, by wetting the up
per surface, restores them to their original
or first form, thereby closing the spaces be-
tween the shingles, and the lime and sand,
by filing up the cracks and pores in the
single itself, prevents its varying for
years, if no. forever
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-04

Corner Of Frederick and Market Streets.
Having recently erecte commodious stables
upon these grounds, weare gratifed toannounce
to the public generally, and our friends, that we
have stocked them with every adjunct to a COM
plete Livery Our horses are young, fresh, fast,
and we'll broken; cur Buggies, Carriages &C.,
new and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hour
with single or double buggies, riding horses, 70
ladies' and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagon
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cav
would do well to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit a continuance of the favor shown
us in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. apr22-tf
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NOTICE.-Made at the Institution for the
IN Deaf and Dumb and the Blind.
Hair Mattresses,
Moss and Shuck Mattresses,
Coir Mats, all sizes,
Corn Brooms
Old Mattresses renovated,
Old Chairs filled with new cane seats,
Books bound in plain binding.
Articles to be repaired will be called for at pri-
vate residences; and returned when finished.
All orders for work should be made through
the Steward, or Foreman of the Shop, to the
Principal.
febll-ly-Vindicato copy.-Spec.
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GOODNESS We should not despair of
the goodness of the world If we do not hap
pen to cit Immediately around u.s. The
atmosphere is still blue, though so much of
it as is inclosed in our apartments is color
less
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-04

1Q70 The undersigned respectfully calls
lOWa the attention Of his friends to the
fact that upon his own hook he proposes to carry
on general AUCTION BUSINESS, at the old
stand, corner of Augusta streetand Spring Lane.
He will attend the sale of property of all kinds,
either in town or country, as reasonable as any
other auctioneer. E. M. GUSHING:
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Hosp1rAL1rY.-The Hindoos extend their
hosaitality to their enemies, saying: "The
tree does not withdraw its shade even from
the woodcutter."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-04

Always do as the sun does, look at the
bright side Of everything For, while it is
just as cheap, it is three times as good for
digestion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-04

SURE CURE FOR BEDBUes.--Four years
since moved into house which was swarm
ing with bedbugs l whitewashed the cell
ing, papored the walls and secured the floor
ing with boiling hot suds. Yes enough
survived to establish good-sized colony in
every bedstead. I then took tablespoons
full o. quicksilver, costing ten or fifteen
cents, which [ beat up with the white of
two eggs, just as I would make frostiDg for
cake, Or till the quicksilver was thoroughly
mixed with the egg. This I applied with a
feather to every crack and crevice where
bedbug could hide, after washing the bed
stead ia cold water. This I repeated three
or four times during the second Summer.
The result is, have not seen bedbug
for two years. AS the bugs will not stay
where quicksilver is applied faithfully, it
is necessary to overhaul the bedding FREE
quently, to capture stragglers who are
seeking more healthful abode I have
never known this remedy to fail when faith
fully applied, ''AuNr HATTIE"
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NOMETHING NEW.
SAMUEL G.. BASKIN.

4 CCOUNTANT AND BOOK-KEEP Err,
Solicits encouragement in new mode of Bust
ness, promising prompt attention, and entire sat
isfaction.
Will open or start new sets of books for Mer-
chants, or other parties, will render Merchants
and other accounts, examine and reconcile Pass
Books of Banks, furnishing vouchers when de-
sired.
Desires 10 keep one or two sets of Books, and
will negotiate Loans at fair rates.
My Office is with James Ker, Insurance Agent
above First National Bank
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MARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
" I wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing,
expect to give entire satisfaction Twill pay strict
attention to REPAIRING. Give me a call before
purchasing. H. WATERS
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CLOVER PAsruRE.-An Ohio hog raiser
advocates the system of pasturing on clover
during the Summer. He presents as the
advantages Of this plan the statement that
an acre of ground in clover will pasture FIVE
hogs four months, and that it will take the
corn from half on acre to feed them the
same time. Tha cultivation of the corn he
counts equal to the rcnt of the other half
acre. He further claims that hogs pastured
On clover are in far better condition than if
fed on corn, as they are larger framed,
healthier, ard eat better, and also states
that the land is enriched by the clover pas
turing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-04

SnAMpooN1NG TILE HAIR Every barber
has his own recipe for making the article
he uses, but having tried the following We
can recommend it: Take basin and pour
in it pint of warm soft water. Beat up
in it the yolk of an egg, and then clcnse
the hair thoroughly with it. Aiterward
wash the hair with clean tepd water.
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IT UMBER, LUMBER.

UMBER, LUMBER.
~ CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. Fl. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the ''Steam Saw MilP' of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr. G. p
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va G. 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 & CO..
CadyG Tunnel P. O.,
May 18th 1868. Bath Co.. Va.
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 ghes l. Cauthorn.
may 5' 68-tf. T.B. CAUTHORN.
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Never buy what you do not want because
it is cheap
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Gbe gtaunton Wiiuoiitator.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements for less than three months Will
be inserted at the rate of One Dolarper square of
eight lines or less for the first and so cents for
each subsequent ir ion. Unless the number
of insertions be- upon the manuscript it
will be publ 80 It'll forbid and charged ae-
cordinglr Asss
obi y announcements of candidates for
off, .nunications calling upon, advocating
sing candidates, and all communications
,tices of personal or private character, or
Tended or calculated to promote any private en-
terprise or interest will be charged for as adver-
tsements.
Vs. Special notices 20 cents per line for every
Insertion.
va liberal arrangement made with those
who advertise for three, six or twelve months.
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How CERTAIN PEOPLE LIVE WITHOUT
Observation-Disclosures of Mormon farmers,
living in reasonably comfortable circum-
stances, and having large families to clothe
and educate, will not see a dollar in money
for years. Such q farmer wishes to pur-
chase pair of shoes for his wife. He con-
suits the shoemaker, who AYERS his willing.
ness to furnish the same for one load of
wood He has no wood, but sells & calf for
a quantity Of ado5es, the adobes for an Or
der on the merchant payable in goods, and
the order for load Of wood, and straight
way the matron is shod Seven water
melons purchase ticket Of admission to the
thcater He pays for the tuition of his
children seventy five cabbages per quarter.
The dressmaker receives for her services
feur squashes per day. He settles his church
dues in sorghum molasses. Two loads of
pumpkins pay his annual subscription to the
newspaper. He buys treatise on Co.
lestial Marriage" for load of gravel, and
bottle of soothing syrup for the baby for a
bushel Of string beans. In this primitive
method, until the advent Of the railroad,
was nine tenths of the business Of the terri
tory conducted. And even now, in the
more remots settlements, majority Of all
| transactions are of this character.
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flames A. HARVEY.
ID AsU. S. Commissioner, will qualify persons
to Their petitions for final dischargein Bankruptcy
and also persons to their claims against Bank
rupts. Residence, near Steele Tavern
BanlSrupts mustqualify before an q IS. Com'r.
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Late Hours.

Ii you want to make the ruin of child
sure, give him liberty after dark. You can
noS do anything nearer to; insure his dam
nation than to let him have liberty to 90
where he will without restraint After dark
he will be sure to get toto communication
with people that will undermine all his good
qualities. do not like to talk to parents
about their children Their child cannot,
will not lie, when his tongue is like bend
ed bow; t will not drink, when there is
not a saloon within q mile Of his fathers
house where he is no. as well known as one
of Its own decanters lie never does iniQui
tous things when he is rceking in fifth
Nineteen out of every twenty allowed per-
feet freedom by night will be wounded by
it. There is nothing more important than
for child to be at home at night, or if he
is abroad, you should De with him. If he
Is to see any sights, or take any pleasure,
there is nothing that he should see that you
should not see with him. 1t is not merely
that the child should be broken down, but
there are thoughts that never out to find a
passage into a mans brain. An eel if
he nriggle across your carpet, will leave
his slime which no brushing can ever efface,
SO there are thoughts that never can be got
rid OF. once permitted to enter; and there
are individuals going round with obscene
books and pictures under the lappels of their
coats that will leave ideas in the mind of
your child that will never be efTaced There
are men who have heard a salacous song,
and they never will forget it. They will
regret having heard it to the end of their
lives. [ don't believe in child's seeing
life, as it is called, with its damnable lust
and wiclcdness, to have all his imagination
set fire with the flames of hell Nobody
goes through this fire but they are burned,
burned, burned; and they can't get rid Of
the scars.
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Pride costs US, more than hunger, thirst
and cold -
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VIII, WH0LBY, Proprietor.
He has now on hand and offers to the trade
and his customers generally, the best assortment
of Imported and Domestic Liquors ever kept for
sale in Stanton.
Ali of his goods having been bought for cash,
he has peculiar advantages over others of the
trade.
The following Imported Liquors, purchased
since the decline in Gold, are offered far be-
low the usual price, viz
French Brandy, Sherry, Port Wine, Rum,
Holland Gin, Stoughton and Stomach BitIers
McEwan's Scotch Ale, Guinnesss Brown Stout
Dublin Porter &c. &c.
Also on hand full supply of Old Tennessee
Whiskeys, Old Kentucky Bourbon, Baker Wits
key, and full line of the best brands of Angus
ia and Rockbridge Whiskeys some of which are
over two years old and of Superior quality.
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To TAKE INK STAINS Our OF MAHOGANY
Put few drops of spirits of nitro in
seaspoonful of water, touch the spot with a
feather dipped in the mixture, and on the ink
disappearing, rub it over imme@ lately with
a rag wetted in cold water, Or there will be
white mark which will not be easily ef-
faced
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NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the estate
~ of George 7. Antrim, deceased, by note
or otherwise, are hereby requested TO come for
ward at once and pay up, as it is necessary to
settle the estate at an early day and we do not
desire, except where it is absolutely necessary to
pursue more stringent measures for the collection
of the outstanding debts.
All persons having claims against said estate
are also requested to present them for settlement.
T. H. ANTRIM, u.o,+o
WM. CALDWELL, Executors
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NOR THE LADIES!
L Just received at the stTemple of Fash
ion," direct from New York and Baltimore, the
most beautiful and varied assortment of Millinery
and Fancy Goods ever before presented in this
market. They have been selected with the great
est care and consist of the latest Partisan Novel
ties in Bonnets Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces,
&C., together with Ready-Made Walking Suits
for ladies and children. Also Infan ts' Robes in
endless variety. A cordial invitation to call and
examine our unsurpassed assortment, extended
to each and all.
Stamping done at the shortest notice.
MRS. K. NJ. KELLEY.
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ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
n. D. LILLEY, THos. G. ELDER
.GTUART, LILLEY & co.
REAL ESTA TIE AGENTS,
STANTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate OF
eevery description, in all parts of Virginia. especi-
allyn the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
we wish only the copsrol ofsuch lands IS ow-
>ners are really desrous ofselling at fair prices.
We make no charge for advertising or showing
ands unless sale be effected.
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DIANOSl PIANOS 1T is admitted by
every one, that the KNABE PIANOS
which I have brought here are the best to be
found in the whole community and beyond COM
petition.
These Pianos were selected by me personally
lat the Factory in Baltimore and as l shall visit
Baltimore again in short time I would be glad
to select instruments for those wishing to pur-
chase.
In addition to these magnificent instruments
which have received Is Premiums in this country
and Europe l can furnish cheap Piano, which
l can sell for $50 less than any other Manufac-
tured in thecountry-and warrant them for five
years
For further particulars address,
E.LoUIs IDE,
may6-3mos Staunton, Va.
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Business Cards.
T ARGE AND SUPERIOR
Stock of EiNVOrs.

T ARGE AND SUPERIOR
IL Stock Of Liquors.
Ny Stock of Liquors is Large and Complete,
! and | would cali the attention of those wishing
to purchase, to the
FINE "AUGUSTA," "ROCKBRIDGE,'
"TENNESSEE.
AND OF
PURE AND OLD WHISKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIEs.
Madeira. Sherry, Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
GIN, Rum. ALE, PORTER dc.
ANGOSTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOUGHTON
BITTERS &C. &C.
All ofwhich will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere.
ROBERT W. BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
mar4-3m
NEW LIVERY STABLE. xzz.>
THORNBURG & CO. kXA
At the OLD Ma TIoNAL HOTEL 1EIEAN#dM
STABLE GROUND. EdGNTTM
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Professional Cards.
WYNN. CHAPMAN, D. D. S.
- STAUNTON VIRGINIA,
'uIYYYY Office SouthSide Main Street at

his old stand
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold. Silver and
Vulcanite.
Alloperations performed themostScientifc
and skilful manner with strict regard to Perma-
nancy and warranted to compete withany work
done in the cities.
Thanking the people Of Augusta andthe sur
rounding Counties for their very liberal patron
age prior to, during and since the war, ! re-
pactfully solcitits continuation
The highest price paid for old gold and
plate. Jlntl-tf