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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

Too MUCH FOE THEM "A beautiful maid
en- at Lansinburg, N. Y, having been af-
hicted with the addresses of two lovers
usually about the same time-adopted rather
a novel means of Kidding herself of them.
A few evenings since they called at her
residence in their best black suits She left
them together on pretenee Of going up stairs,
and in few minutes the servant maid made
bold to enlist their services in the removal
of some aour in the kitchen. They went to
work willingly, and the mad found so many
additional jobs for them to do, that the poor
fellows we're finally glad to escape from the
house without seeing the object of their af-
fections. They never called again.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02
MIR. Sturgeon on Preaching and
Preachers.

At the autumnal session of the Baptist
Union, at Cambridge; the other day, Mr..
Spurgeon said: Il recommend every young
minister to make preaching his first bust
ness. The pulpit is the Thermopyle Of
Christendom. Your people may grumbls
that you don't 90 about and drink as many
cups OF tea at their houses a. they would
like. Ifyyu give them good food on the
Sabbath they will put up with good deal
II the Sabbath joint is only grim scrag Of
mutton, with plenty of divisions and nothing
to divide-Q aughtsr)-you will soon dis
cover that your people will not be satisfied
In the next place, do not neglect visitation.
Tt is true that cannot visit my 4, $50 mem
bers. But my visitation is done by the
elders
Next let me say word or Two to the pso-
pie 1t is a remarkable fact that ministers
Of tho Gospel are not able to live on much
less than other people. Oaughter.) They
cannot make a shilling 80 as far as other
people can make sovereign. Some of
thsm try very hard, but they do not sue
coed A member once said to minister
who wanted little more salary Is his fani-
ly increased, Il did not know that yeu
preached for money. "No, l DON'T" said
the minister II thought you preached for
souls" $50 do; but I could not live on
souls Daughter land if could it wo I'D
take good many the size Of yonrs to make
meal" Renewsd laughter.)
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

A NOVEL WAY OF SAy1Ee L1FE.-A Ger
man woman, in the employment Of a farmer
on the Rivanna river, during the late food +,
who lived very close to the bank Of the
river. had her house washed away with her.
self and two children The house lodged
for few moments against large birch
tree; she found it would soon be washed off
again, and finding it going to pieces,
determined to climb the tree with her chill
dren. They being too small to climb, she
deliberately unwound her hair, which was
very long, and, dividing it into two strands,
tied each one of the children arc md the arm,
and climbed up as far as she could get
Finding the wafer rising rapidly, she tore
portions of her dress into strips and dashed
herself to the body Of the tree, and remain
ed in that position Tor fourteen hours. The
water rose over her waist; but she was
finally rescued If she had not tied her
children 10 the way she did, they both would
have been drowned Richmond State Jour-
n,,YI
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Poetry.
Endurance.

IT'S better to endure the wrong
Which evil hands and tongues commit,
The bold encroachments of the strong,
The shafts of calumny and wit.
The scornful bearing of the proud,
The sneers and laughter of the crowd.
And harder still it is to bear
The censure of the good and wise,
Who ignorant of what they are,
Or blinded by the slanderers lies,
Look coldly on, or pass you by
In silence with averted eye.
But when the friends in whom you trust,
As steadfast as the mountain rock,
Fly, and are scattered like the dust
Before misfortune's whirlwind shock,
Nor love remains to cheer your fall
THU is more terrible than all.
But even this and these-aye, more
Can be endured, and hope survive;
The noble spirit still may soar.
Although the body fail TO thrive;
Disease and want may wear the frame
Thank God! the soul is still the same.
Hold up your head, then, man of grief.
Nor longer to the tempest bend:
For soon or late must come relief
The coolest, darkest light will end:
Hope in the strong heart never dies,
Trust on! The day-star yet shall rise.
Conscious of purity and worth,
You may with calm assurance wait
The tardy recompense of earth;
and cen should justice come 90 late
To soothe the spirits homeward flight,
Still Heaven, at last, the wrong shall right.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

NEWSPAPERS Fer CHILDREN The follow
ing gives good hint to parents about a very
important matter:
A child beginning to read becomes de-
lighted with newspapers because he reads
names which are very familiar, and he will
progress accordingly: A newspaper one
year is worth quarters schooling to a
child, and every father must consider that
substantial information is connected with
this advancement The mother of the family
being one Of the heads. and having more
immediate charge of the children. should
herself be instructed A mind occupied be-
comes fortified against the ills Of life, and is
braced for any emergency. Children a.
unused by reading or study are of course
more considorate and more easily governed
How many thoughtess young men have
spent their earnings in a tavern or grog
shop, who ought to have been reading -
How many parents who never spent twenty
dollars for books Tor their families, would
gladly have given thousands to reclaim son
or daughter who had iguorantly and thought
lessly fallen into temptation.
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A Woman's Defence of Dress.

Fer myself should be thankful to return
to the habits of our grandmothers buy a
bonnet which would do to wear ten years
have three dresses, two for every day aud
one for ''nice," and wear them year after
year till they wear out, without alteration !;
also twist up my hair in plain wad at the
back Of my head should then have more
time for reading and study, and more mon
ey to spend in books, pictures and travelling,
to say nothing Of the unlimited time End
money for doing good. Aud I know of
very many women who would be only too
happy to throw aside the wearisome shackles
Of fashion. But what would be the result :?
With the maiden no more bcaux with the
wife--a cessation of devotion on the part of
her husband. Results too dire to be con-
templated for moment [ speak what I
know, and testify what [ have seen. have
myself been to parties sensbly and econom
ically clad, and I was despised and rejected
of men again [ have been more ia hionably
and extensively attirsd, and I had more
beaux than knew what to do with BY
the way, why don't some Of these wise and
sensible bachelors court and marry among
the vast army Of working girls? They are
dressed very simple and accustomed to hab-
its of economy. They would be glad 0uough
Of good homes, and would make excellent
wives They are personally attractive
and, [ doubt not, are quite as refined and
intelligent as the average Of fashionable wo-
mon. Why is not thoro great demand for
them as uiues, and why are not the Flora
McFlim.eys drug in the market Let the
facts speak for themselves. Be not deceiv-
cd, 0 my brethren With you lies the fault;
from you must come tire remedy-refuse to
pay court to silks, panniers, frils and CHG
mons, and we shall 90 over to calico in bat
talions. -Evcninu Post
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lad opened it she commenced !:

Qau OpcUeu IL SUI
"My first entry was made three month
ago. At that date you were unable to lie
me have five dollars to assist in enabling th
children of John Nutter to attend the Sab
bath school. That very week, from Mon
day morning to Saturday night, you spen
eight dollars and forty cents for cigars"
Indeed, Mrs Sharpleigh, you have
made s-ahem! You have been enjoying a
very little espionage over"
"Wait moment, Jefferson Very short
ly after that you found yourself unable to
give ton dollars towards establishing an eve
ming school for poor boys who have to work
all the day That week, in addition to the
money spent for cigars, you paid seventeen
dollars for the picture Of II he Last Supper
and its frame
"Well-upon my soul. Mrs s., don't
you like that picturs?''
"Certainly do"
''ADd don't you think can afford it -
Certainly
s'Then what do ycu mean p
II mean, my husband, that your cigars,
and this picture, and many other things for
which you spend your money, are simply
luxuries, and when you purchase them, you
never ask yourself if it would not be more
proper TO appropriate the money to the re,
lief of the poor and needy. The most yon
do is to ask yourself if you can afford it, and
| fear that you do not always do even that.
But I have no disposition to blame you. If
you think the enjoyment you derive from
your cigars is worth wha, you pay for it,
keep on smoking. 1t only amounts to some
thing over hundred dollars year 1t
would rather startle you if | should propose
to come out in a silk dress worth q hundred
dollars, wouldn't it? Now I know that
Queen Victoria spent great deal of mon
ey, or her people spent it for her, when her
daughters were married, but then l think
they could afford it. And [ know it must
have cost the Austrian princess great deal
of money for SO many rich dresses, but then
she probably has vast fortune to draw
from, If you tell me that there are poor
people in England and Austria, then can
tell you there arr poor people here And
one thing more: Until we have used little
self-sacrifcs in the way Of dispensing with
Injuries for the benefit of the poor who are
sapplicating at our gates, we had better not
be too ready to condemn others. In short,
my husband, will not the true Reformer
commence his reformstory labors at home 2
And shall we evea successfully attack great
evils abroad, while we continue to overlook
those little evils that are going to seed along
r pathway in life-tbe pathway which
our children, and our children's children,
must follow after US :"
We have no account Of what answer Mr.
Jefferson Sharpleigh returned on that occa
sion but we venture the assertion that be has
not since endeavored to impress upon the
mind Of his wife, the necessity OF any pecu-
liar reform for others, without first being
AZURE that he himself was rot in the same
need.
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A wealthy hypochondriad of New Or
leans, who believed that his earthly house
was as brittle as glass, aod that he ran in
constant danger Of breaking it, was COM
pletely cured of the coaceit a few days since
by the kindness Of two medical students,
who followed him about from place to place,
and when questioned - to their motives sta
ted that they wess waiting for him to break
himself, 80 that they might have chance
to pick up the pieces for dissection.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02


News.. That it speaks the truth, every edi
tor in the land knows:
WHAT EDITORS DO FOR NOTHING
Those who imagine that the journalist
path is made up of roses, should read the
following The editor must be at his post
day and night in order that the public may
sc promptly and fully informed of what is
doing on, not only in his own city or State,
but everywhere. Eash issue must be daily
chapter of the worlds chronicles. A true
journal must also be d reflex of the enlight-
ened public opinion of the world, defender
of what is inst, vindicator of what is hon
orable, an adviser, champion aud friend Of
all who aim at good ends through proper
means.
Hence, it happens that the best of all the
work of the Journalists is that which he
does for nothing If any useful public en-
terprise is projected, whether originating
with him or the fruit Of some speculative
undertaking, the aid of newspapers is
straightway solicited.
lie does more gratultous work thau men
of any other vocation. He is the servant
Of the public, and must bend his shoulder
to any load. He is the ally of i who are
engaged in public schemes, and must give
his services without rations. and generally
without thanks or appreciation.
If man wants Office the editor is ex-
pected to deem him the best for the place out
of thousands equally deserving, and to pub
lish puffs from day to day of his superior
claims fer nothing and if he refuses, he has
to encounter abuse, and his paper be decried
as good-for nothing. Many "great man.
is made by the newspaper, while the indi-
vidual has the vanity to believe that he alone
made himself
1t is well enough for the public to be re-
minded of these things from time to time, that
they may not forget the work which the
journalist does without money and without
price. If we, az class, were to claim from
public institutions our fall share in them ac-
cording to the work OF hand and head which
we have expended to build them up, it
would be found to be som ething more than
the value Of the little reciprocity that is gea-
orally conceded. II other professional men
did as much for nothing as editors, they
would be more careful how they ask labor
for their interests wi hout compensation.
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nOBT. H. CAMPBELL,
has again taken his old
B-AR-PooM,

NEXT DOOR TO INDICATOR OFFICE,
and has supplied it with superior stock
liquors. Wines, Ale &C., which will be served in
any style desired and guaranteed to suit the pal
ate of the most fastidious. He respectfully So
licits call from his old friends and the public
generally. sep2-tf
NOTICE,-All persons indebted to the estate
IN 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 Go 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
" WM f. d AsTS7n ELL, Executors.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

JAMES A HARVEY.
j AsU. S. Commissioner, will qualify all persons
10 Their petitions for final dschargein Bankruptcy
and also persons to their claims against Bank
rupts Residence, ear Steele's Tavern.
Bankrupts mustqualify before an q $. Com'r.
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Business Cards.
r ARGE AND SUPERIOR
Stock of EiNuOrS.

T ARGE AND SUPERIOR
IL Stock Of Liquors.
My Stock of Liquors is Large and Complete
and would cali the attention of those wishing
to purchase, to the
FINE AUGUSTA" "ROCKBRIDGE,"
TENNESSEE.
PURE AND OLD WHISKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES.
Nader 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.
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Business Cards.
VIII, WHOLEY,

HM, NHUIEl, PrOPflGt0f.
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 now offered far be-
low the usual price. viz:
French Brandy, Sherry, Port Wine, Rum,
Holland Gin, Stoughton and Stomach Bitrers,
McEwan's Scotch Ale, Guinnesss Brown Stout
Dublin Porter &c. &c.
Also on hand full supply of Old Tennessee
Whiskeys, Old Kentucky Bourbon, Baker Whis-
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.
noy5 If
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

Open your heart to sympathy, but close
to dependency. The flower which opens
to receive the dew shuts against the rain.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

N1EW BAR AND
~ RESTAURANT!
CORNER OF AUGUSTA ST. l. SPRING LANE.
have just opened, at the above stand, an as
sortment of fine Liquors, of all descriptions,
which will be served in the best styles.
Oysters, fresh and fine, received daily and
served by the plate in any style desired or sold
by the quantity.
Meals and snacks at all hours.
Relying on past reputation as a caterer, and
promising satisfaction, respectfully solicit call
from the public.
octl4-1m# JOHN PEER
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ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
\. 4. LILLEY, THOS. G. ELDER
CTUART, LILLEY co.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
STANTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate of
every description in all parts of Virginia, especi
allyn the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
Wewish only the cop.rol ofsuch lands rs ow-
aers are really DESTROYS ofselling atfair prices.
Wemake no charge for advertising or sho wing
ands unless sale be effected.
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DIANOSl PIANOS 1T is admitted by
every one, that the KNABE PIANOS
which have brought here are the best to be
found in the whole community and beyond COM
petition.
These Pianos were selected by me personally
at the Factory in Baltimore and as shall visit
Baltimore again in short time 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
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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Gbe gtaunton WnOitator.
ADVERTISING RATES

Advertisements for less than three months will
be inserted at the rate of One Dolarp square of
eight lines OF less 70 The first and so cents TO
each subsequent Insertion. Unless the number
of insertions be marked upon the manuscript it
will be published until forbid and charged ae-
cordi,.
80 .lies, announcements of candidates fer
SaS Communications calling upon, advocating
y opposing candidates, and all communications
or notices of personal or private character, or
intended or calculated to promoted any private en-
terprise or interest will be charged for as adver-
tisements.
Va Special notices 20 cents per line for every
insertion.
va A liberal arrangement made with those
who advertise for three, six or twelve months.
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COMMITTING NEW.
SAMUEL G.. BASKIN.

4 CCOUNTANT AND BOOK-KEEPER,
Solicts 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 Merchant 8
and other accounts, examine and reconcile Pass
Books of Banks, furnishing vouchers when de-
sired
Desires to 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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N1OTICE.-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-Vindicator copy.-Spec.
TINE WHISKEY.
L REAGAN'S, RILEY'S AND OTHERS.
T. Reagan, having enlarged his business, by
taking out retail license begs leave to inform the
public that he keeps constantly on hand the finest
brands of Whiskeys, Brandes Wines &C., which
be will sell, at retail, at the lowest possible pri-
ces.
His Bar, '.s heretofore will be furnished with
superior Liquors, and served in the best style.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
during the past four years. he respectfully solcits
the continuance of the same, and extends cor
dial invitation to the public to give him call,
at his old stand on New Street., opposite the Vir-
ginia Hotel.
junelo -3m-Spectator copy and send bill to
Vindicator for collection.
nor THE LADIESl
| Il Just received at the ''Temple 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 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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/ CARRIAGES AND BUGGIEs.
~ Iwish to inform nay friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where 1 will keep or
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description
By close attention to business and fair dealing,
expect to give entire satisfac ton. wilpay stric
attention to REPAIRING. Give me call befor,
purchasing. J. b. WATERS
jan14-tf
1O7O The undersigned respectfully call
IC(V. the attention Of his friends to tn
fact that upon his own hook he proposes to carr.
on a general AUCTION BUSINESS, at the oil
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 an,
other auctioneer, 3. N. CUSHINGs
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CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
l would respectfully invite the attention ofmy
friends and the public to the fact that keep con-
stantly on hand good stock of Clothing Hats
Boots and Shoes, and
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
generally, which will sell on reasonable terms.
Give me call, and l will endeavor to please,
both as to quality and price Of goods.
e. HAGEMAN,
New Street, opposite Va. Hotel,
junell-1y Staunton, Va.