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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1870-08-23
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1870-08-23
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Manchester. E u. NasnKElir, Proprietor,
~fhis hong established Hotel continues open
for ths accommodation u the travelling pnbAe
Particular attention given tu boSTdtrs from
abroad daring the summst mitsftlfs, The pnt8ic
dKlr0nAgs hitherto literally extended il reepes &.
fstIix sgEiA4teA
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-08
A REMARKABLE CASE.
Death superinduced by FastiDa-Forty DAYS
without Food.

Death supcrindneed by Fas.ips-Forty DAYS
Yesterday morning about O'Clock John French,
OF George French, Hsq., OF this town, passed
from this Hfe after an illness OF more than two
weeks, brought about in most remarkable way.
The facts, as we have learned them from intimate
friends Of the deceased, are about as follows:-For
two Or three years past css nss Seen hoced that
various subjects, and especially religion and
his future state but n wa was % not surmsed
less to such an extent as to derange his mind on
the contrary, being more than usually gifted with
intellige and aeueness credit was given him for
more than the average OF common reasoning sense.
He however, became fond OF reading that class of
works on theoretical religion in the transcendena
style too many Of which are to be found in the libra
res Of persons who not aware of the tendency OF
these high-nown but delusive disturbers OF the
mind OF the genuine seekers after truth. To
such extent did he become absorbed in some OF
the mysticism and sophstrtes OF these quacks
in theology, that his brain gave way, and reason,
at least upon religious srbjects, took flight and
whilst laboring under the misfortune, became
impressed with the idea that he had some sp,.
cial religious task to perform whic1 oouli
only be accomplished after he had tasted forty days
and nights, which fast he began nearly two months
ago. and actually finished two weeks since. Every
effort made during that time to induce him TO eat
utterly failed, and those who were in close contact
with him all the time say that not mouthrul of food
passed his lips Strategy, after persuasion had ex-
hausted itself, was resOrted tempting fruit and
other things were placed in his way, and in such
manner as to leave the impression that their pre-
seDce was unknown to all but himself, yet he re-
Trained from partaking of them in every instance.
vi COURSE nig uuiing ',s tlne ne oecame very NUN
living human being. Nature at length could
stand the strain no longer, and few days
before the expiration of the forty days he
PEELED to take his bed and although every thing that
could be done for him was DONE he at last gave way
and his spirit sought that sphere where the great
my stery nnds solution. After the forty days he
fed with great care but his system had sunk too
deeply to recuperate There are very few in the
community who doubt that French did what he pro-
fessed to undertake. namely, with the exception OF
drinking freely of water and smoking considerably
to actually live forty days and nights without
ing food. 1t is pronounced by physicians to be
Of the extremely few cases Of extended fasting that
has come to the knowledge Of the word.-HaJeSS-
t0tcn It1ice- a. Week.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-08

The house OF 1saacs II is stated, also searched,
and about three hundred unsigned veteran Oaths
are said TO have been found The $500, we hear,
was found In the store there, No 65 GraWer street
There are, IL Is stated but forty Thousand dollars
worth of fraudulent coupons engraved, and the re-
naming six hundred and sixty dollars worth were
slipped into the Auditors ONCE with genuine lots.
The fourth party said 10 be implicated was arrested
last night. He proves TO be q clerk in the Auditors
once, and we are told kept lookout 20 see that the
coast was clear. As no afldavit has yet been made
against him, his name for the present Is withheld
it is thought that young Boehlar will be accepted
States evidenCa
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-08

WEEKLY LINE TO SAVANNAH GA
The TONAWANDA will sail for Savannah on HaturD
day, September 10, at A. N.
The WYOMING will sail from Savannah ON Ratpr.
day, Septernfe 10.
rhkOUGH BILLS OF tADlNG given TO all the prin.
cpsl towns in Georgia, Alabama Florida, Misssssipp
Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee in connection WITH
the Central Railroad of Georgia, Atlantic and Gulf RAN
road and Florida Steamers at low Competing
Ina
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-08
CUTLERY, ETO.


SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MKRCHAHTB,
No. q COENTIBS SLIP, New York,
No. ls SOUTH WHARVES, Philadelphia,
No. 4b w. PRATT STREET, Baltimore.
We are prepared 10 ship every description OF
Freight TO Philadelphia, New York, Wilmington, and
intermediate points with promptness and despatch.
Canal Boats and 6eamtugs furnished at the shortest
notice.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-08
EDUCATIONAL.
r UG av AGA - II M W
FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS
No. 14lo LOCUST Street


No. lal5 LOCUST Street
EDWARD CLARENCE sMIpH, A. NJ, Principal
This Select School vii, enter upon its sixth year
completely reoie eanzed. ...-.
Rooms improved, and rented with handsome fur
niture.
l. Pupils prepared for business life Thorough
course In the English Branches and Mathematics.
2 Pupils prepared for high standing In College
8. Special Instructors In French, German, Draw
ing, Penmanship, Rlocution, housekeeping, Natural
Science.
4. carefully organized Primary Department
b special ieatures-an unsurpassed locality,
spacious and well ventilated rooms, with high cell.
iDgs, retired play ground.
Next session begins september IL Circulars at
No. 14lo LOCUST St Applications received daily.
Testimonial from Hon. William Strong, u. s. So.
preme Court
PHILADELPHIA June 10, 1870
During the last two years nv has been an at
tendant Of the school Of Mr kdward Clarence smith,
knewn Rugby Academy. 1 can upquallfiedy
commend Mr.. smith to those who have sons to be
educated, q superior In tructOr, devoted 10 his
work, kind and firm in his management OF his pupils
and in all respects qualified for success in his pro-
Il sssion.
s13 w. STRONG.
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shIRPlNo.
.FFFS, loRILLARD STEAMSHIP oOMPANN,
FOR NEW YORK.

: FOR NEW YORK.
SAILING EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, ANr
SATURDAY, lo grlr 1f
are now eceiving freiehta at feaf fea trrf
FIVE CENTS PER 100 POUNDS TWO GENTS
PER FOOT, OR HALF CENT PER GALLON.
SHIPS OPTION.
Insurance oNE-EIGHTH OF ONE PER CENT
Extra rates on small packages iron, metals, etc.
No receipt or bill Of lsding signed for less than
NOrICE-on ana after September 10 rates by tfhs
Company will be 10 cents per 100 pounds ora cents
line will only be charged the above rate all winter
Mintt r rates commencing December 10 For further
pssS0'"'' Apply PIER 10 MOTH sTaS whkRVa Ii H
yINHR REGULAR STEAMSHIPS ON THE PHI 4
Il LADELPHIA AND CHARLESTON STRAIN.
SHIP LINE ALON L authorized to issue through
connection with South Carolina Railroad Company
ALFRED L. TYLER
vice-President So. G. RR. Co
eEss. PHILADELPHIA AND OHARIFsro,s
lksS STEAMSHIP LINE.
ms line is now composed Of the following nrst-
class Steamships, sailing from PIER H. below
Spruce street. on FRIDAY OF each week lat 8
ASHLAND 500 TONS Captain Crowen.
j. w. BvEl3MAN, 692 tons, Captain HnckIey
SALVOR 600 tons, Captain Ashcroft.
SEPTEMBER, 1870.
]. w. Everman, Friday, Sept q
salvor Friday, Sept O.
:: W. kyermaD, Friday, Sept l6
SalvOr, Friday, Sept 23.
]. w. EvermaD, Friday, Sept 30
Through bills of lading gwen TO Columbia s. O..
the interior OF Georgia. and all points South and
Southwest
Freights forwarded with promptness and despatch
Rates as low as by any other route.
Insurance one-half per cent, effected at the once
In nrst-class companies.
No freight received nor bills Of lading signed on
day OF sailing.
SOUDER & ADAMS, Agents.
No DOCK Street.
Or WILLIAM. p. CLYDE a. Co,
No. 12 s. WHARvES
WILLIAM A OOURTENAY, Agent In Charles
ton 6a1
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17
DO 1t Well.

Said Harry, throwing down the shoe
brush.
"There, that'll do my shoes don't look
very bright No matter who cares ?"
Whatever is worth doing, is worth do
ing well" replied serious but pleasant
voice
Harry started and turned around to sec
who spoke. It was his father. Harry
blushed. His father said Harry, nv
boy, your boots look wretched Pick up your
brush and make them shine When they
look as they should, come into the library.
eyes, pa" replied Harry, pouting and
taking up the brush in no very good humor,
he brushed the dull boots until they shone
nicely. When the boots were polished, he
went to his father, who said to him:
"My son, [ want to tell you short sto-
~. once knew poor boy whose mother
taught him the proverb, whatever is worth
doing, is worth doing WE'LL That boy went
to be servant in a gentleman's family
He took pains to do everything we'll no mat
ter how trivial it seemed. His employer
was pleased, and took him into his shop
He did his work we'll there. When he
swept out the shop, he did that we'll When
he was sent on an errand he went quickly,
and did his word faithfully When he was
told to make out bill or enter an account,
he did that we'll.
"This pleased his employer. so that he
advanced him step by step, until he became
clerk, than partner, and now rich man,
and anxious that his son Harry should learn
to practice the rule which which made him
prosper"
"Why, pa. were you poor boy once ?"
asked Harry.
eyes, my son; so poor that had to go
into family and black boots, wait on the
table, and do other little mental services for
living BY doing those things we'll, was
soon put, as 1 have told you, to do things
more important. Obedience to the proverb,
with Gods blessing, made me rich man J"
Harry never forgot the conversation.
Whenever he felt like sighting bit Of
work. he thought of it, and felt spurred to
do his work properly. whatever is worth
doing. is worth doing WE'LL" cheered him in
his daily duties
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

SENSIBLE ADMoNITIoNs.-Don buy Q
piano for your daughters while your sons
need plow
Don't let your horses be seen standing
much at the liquor saloon it don't look
right.
Don't give the merchant chance to dun
you. Prompt payment makes independent
men.
Keep good fences, especially line fences
They promote good feeling between neigh
bors
Decent, substantial clothing for your
children, makes them think better of them
selves, and keeps the doctor away.
Don't starve your land; if you do, you
will grow lean.
Don't become security for him who waits
for tho sheriff.
Teach your boys to look up and forward,
never down and backwards.
When the labors of the day are past, let
good books and newspapers invite the
youngsters to the sitting room.
Says European Journal: 1t is common
to speak Of those whom firt has Tilted as
her victims This is gave error. Her
real victim is the man who she accepts
This reminds us of a happy smile "a &C.
quette is q rose from whom every lover
plucks leaf; the thorn remains for her
future husband"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17
Don't Use Slang Words.

Girls, don't talk slang! If it is necessary
that any one should do that. let it be your
big brother, though would advise him not
to adopt pigeon English when there is an
elegant systemized language he can just as
we'll use. But don't you do it, You can
have no idea how it sounds to ears unused
to or adverse to it, to hear young lady,
when she is asked to attend place of
amusement, answer, mot much ; or if she is
asked to do something she does not wish to.
cant see ftp
Not long ago 1 heard young Miss,
who is educated and accomplished, say, in
speaking of a young man that she intended
TO 90 for him ? and her sister asked her
assistance at some work, she answered Not
for joe
Now, young ladies of unexceptionablc
character and really good education. fall in
to this habit, thinking it shows smartness to
answer in slang phrases ; and they soon slip
hippantly from their tongues with saucy
pertness, that is not ladylike or becoming.
Young men who talk in that way do not
care to hear it from the lips they love or
admire. 1t sounds much coarser then.
L bet, or you bet,' is we'll enough be-
tween men who trade horses or lands; but
the contrast is startling and positively shock
ing when young man is holding the hand
of his lady love, to hear those words issue
from her lips. They seem at once to sur
round her with the rougher associations of
his daily life and bring her down from the
pedestal Of purity, whereon he had placed
her, to his own coarse level.
And really, slang does not save time in
the use of language, as an authoritative No !
is shorter and more decided than mot
much p and I know or I am sure,' is
quite as easily said as PHI bet' More than
one promised wedding has been indefinitely
postponed by such means; for however re-
miss young men may be themselves they
look for better things in the girls of their
choice ; and it does not help them mend
bad habit to adopt it too. Besides, two
wrongs never make right. know the
bright eyed girl who reads this will think
the matter over and say am right.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

s1eNs.-When you see the sun rise be-
fore you get out Of bed, it is sign that
you'd not do for u farmer.
When you see man yawn and close his
ewes during sermon, it is sign that he is
getting sleepy.
When you see man trying to convince a
lamp-post that it is impolite to get in the
way Of gentleman, it is sign that he has
been drinking something-lemonade, per-
haps.
When you see boy throwing stones on
the streets and speaking independently to
old people, it is a sign that his parents don't
care much for him.
When you see young gentlemen and la
dies whispering, giggling and writing notes
in churches. it is sign that the man who
teaches good manners omitted to give them
call when he came along the last time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

The HEARTsEAsE.-There is a good tale
told about kings garden, in which, all at
once, the trees and flowers began to wither
away the oak, because it could not yield
any fair flowers the rosebush, because it
bear no fruit the vine, because it had to
cling to the wall, and could cast no cool
shadow
4 am Of no use in the world said the
oak.
I might as well de- said the rosebush.
What good can I do 2 murmured the
vine.
Then the king saw little heartsease,
which, all the time, held up its little cheer
full face, while all the rest were sad
And the king said, What makes you so
bright and blooming when all the rest are
fading 2
I thought, said the little heartsease, you
wanted me here, because you planted me !;
and so I thought I would try and be the
best little heartsease that could be-
Dear reader, are you like the oak, and
the rosebush and the vine, doing nothing
because you cannot do as much as others
are doing? Or will you be like the heart
sease.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17
Business Cards.

9 MANDELBAUM,
~. UNDER VIRGINIA HOTEL,
is receiving his second supply of Spring and
Summer Clothing, which will compare favoraoly
with any City House
He has entered into arrangements whereby he
receives all the late styles Of Clothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods, daily by Express.
He calls particular attention to his assortment
of light Cashmere Suits also his supply of white,
Brown and fancy
LINEN SUITS.
His clothing has been manufactured according
to his order and expressly for the Valley Trade,
(by which arrangement he saves the enormous
profits paid to Northern merchants.) He guar
antees to sell at less than city prices.
His assortment of Furnishing Goods is COM
plete.
Hats He Makes Il Speciality.
A fine lot of city-made Boots and Shoes on
hand which he sells as cheap as Northern work.
Goods sold only for CASH and at a small adj
vance above COST.
AS he always announced he still recommends
every garment that is sold.
A fine assortment Of Samples on hand for Or
dered work. Shirts made to order.
No trouble to show goods.
A call is solicited at the Emporium of Fashion
under the Virginia Hotel, Stanton, Va.
N. B.-Agent for the celebrated PIVOT ACTION
BRACE-a superior suspender for skirts and pants,
and an unequaled Brace for the shoulders.
jun3-tf
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" 'ROCKBRlDGE,"
TENNESSEE
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 rs good terms as
can be purchased anywhere.
ROBERT W. BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
mar4-3m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

Corner Of Frederick ar d Market Streets.
Having recently erecte commodious stables
upon these grounds, weare grati6ed toannounce
to the public generally, and our friends, that wo
have stocked them with every adjunct to a COM
plete Livery. Our horses are young, fresh, fast,
and we'll broken; our Buggies. Carriages &C.,
new and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies, riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
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 continuance of the favor shown
US in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. apr22-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17
Poetry.
The Future and the Past.

The heart is like 4 river
Wherein Two currents flow
One to the Future leading,
On to the Long Ago.
On both the banks are roses,
On both the sun is cast,
But the current which is smoothest
Flows ever to the past.
Upon this ebbing river
Our thoughts like vessels 20
Some to the Future sailing,
Some to the Long Ago.
Bringing at their returning,
Relics we dearly prize,
Brought from those distant islands
Bound by youths sunny skies.
Strange that the Past remaineth
Shut in the heart for aye
Strange we are never willing
To say to the past goodbye.
The future is a shadow
A cloud whose golden sheen
Makes every cloud look golden
That's in the distance seen.
The past SO full of pleasure,
A rainbow bright whose bow
Conn ects the present moments
With those of Long Ago
A bridge we oft are crossing,
Passing the frien DIS of old,
With faces fair and youthful,
And HAIR rs bright as gold.
Strange that the gold must vanish
Out of the sunny hair,
Strange that the silver spinneth
Nets for the old to wear,
Strange that the wrinkles trample
Out the young faces bloom,
Like shadows that, in evening,
Over bright pictures come.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

NEVER REp1NE AT Your SrATIoN.-Never
let us wonder at any thing we were born to,
for no man hasreason to complain where we
are all in the same condition. He that
escapes might have suffered, and it is but
equal to submit to the laws of mortality
We must undergo the colds of winter, the
heats of summer, the distempers of the air,
and the diseases of the body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

Here is something for the fair sex. A
happy woman is she not the very sparkle
and sunshine of life ? A woman who is hap
DIV because she cannot help it-whose
smiles even the coolest sprinkle of misfor-
furtune cannot dampen. Men make ter
rble mistake when they marry for beauty,
for talent, style. The sweetest wives are
these who promise the magic secret of being
contented under any circumstances. Rich
or poor, high or low, it makes no differ
ence the bright little fountain of joy bub
bles up just musical in their hearts.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

He has now on hand and offers to the trade
and his customers generally, the best assortment
of Imported and Domestic Liquors ever Kept Tor
sale in Staunton.
All 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 Bltters
Dublin Porter &C. &c.
Also on hand full supply of Old Tennessee
Whiskeys, Old Kentucky Bourbon, Baker Whis-
key, and a full line of the best brands OF Angus
ia and Rockbridge Whiskeys, some of which are
over two years old and of Superior quality.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-17

MOORE NEW GOODS!
AT 7. WITT & BROS,
MAIN STREET..
We have just received another supply of Spring
and Summer Goods, of the latest and most BEAU
tiful styles, consisting of
LADIES' g. GENTS DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' & GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
STAPLE s. E.ayV'CY
DRY GOODS.
And, in fact, everything kept in a first class
Dry Goods House.
Give us call, before purchasing, as we pledge
ourselves to sell good Goods as low as any other
House.
Our goods were purchased after the recent de-
cline and will be sold at q very small proht.,
W. Everything guaranteed as represented.
apr20-H
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GDe Staunton Winoitator.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements forless tnan three menth
will be inserted at the rate OF One Dollar pee
square of Eight Lines, or lessfor the first and
so cents for each subsequent insertion Unlesa
the number of insertions be marked upon the
manuscript will be publisheduntilforbid and
charged accordingly.
Obituaries, Announcementsof Candidatesfof
Office, nunications calling upon, advocs-
ting o>SJsing candidates, and all Communi-
cat: - Notices of personal orprivate char
: s orintended or calculated to promoteany
Ateenterprise orip terest will lib echargedfor
advertisements.
rs Special notices 30 cents per line for ev-
ryinsertion.
rs A liberal arrangement MADE with thos
who advertise for Three, Six or Twelve month.