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A Beautiful Love Story.

The Count de Croix, belonging to one o
the noblest and wealthiest families of France
became engaged, after long courtship, tt
lady his equal in position and fortune, ane
famous for her beauty Shortly after thu
happy day was appointed which was to rem
der two loving hearts one, the Count wa
ordered Immediately to the siege of Sebasta
pol; 50 he girded on his sabre, and at the
head of his regiment marched on to the bat
tle-fcld. During the Counts absence il
happened that his beautiful afianced hac
the smallpox and lowering between life
and death, she recovered, but found hel
beauty hopelessly lost The disease had
assumed in her case the most virulent char.
acter, and left her not only disfgured, but
scanned and SCARED to such a frightful cx.
tent that she became hideous to herself, and
resolved to pass the remainder of her days
in strict seclusiou. A year passed away,
when one day the Count, Immediately on
his return to France, accompanied by his
valet, presented himself at the residence oil
his betrothed and solicited an interview
This was very naturally refused. He, how
ever, with the persistence of lover, press
ed his suit, and finally the lady made her
appearance, very closely muffled in a VEIL
At the sound of her voice the Count rushed
forward to embrace her but, stepping aside,
she tremblingly told him the story of her
sorrow, and burst into tears. A heavenly
smile broke over the Counts handsome fea-
lures, as, his hand above, he exclaimed
cit is Gods work am blind p It was
even so. When CALAMITY laading his regi-
ment to the attack, cannon ball passed so
close to his eyes that, while it left their ex-
preston unchanged and his countenance un-
marked, it robbed him forever of sight II
is unnecessary to say that their marriage
was shortly solemnized 1t is said that, at
this day, may be often seen at the Emperor
receptions, an officer leaning upon the arm
of closely yelled lady, and they seem to be
attracted to the spot by their love of music.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

Lacon says, GAS there are no roads so
rough as those just mended, so there are no
sinners SO intolerant as those that have Just
turned saints"
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" weeks "
" I"
" " days z" "
=" when ripe. I"
The result in the yield of the -four was as

We see by this experiment that the grain
which was out two weeks before it was fully
ripe, (No. 81 gave an increase of -four over
the ripe wheat (No. 81 of g lbs, and
gain of Is per cent. on the flour of an equal
measure of grain. What more complete
exposition of the advantages of cutting early
can be required p Maryland Farmer
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

Habit is the garment of slavery when
given us by society; it is the garment OF
freedom when woven by ourselves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

The AGE OF Housewife following
manner of ascertaining the age of horse,
after it has passed the ninth year, is quite
new to us, and will be to the most of our
readers: After the horse is nine years old,
a wrinkle comes on the eyelid, at the upper
corner of the lower lid, and every year
thereafter he has one we'll, defined wrinkle
for each year of his age over nine. If, for
instance, horse has three wrinkles, he is
twelve. Add the number of wrinkles to
nine, and you will always get his age.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

Be content with legitimate business,
and let speculation alone, and in the end you
will be a richer man.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

FoUNDERED HORSES. The following is
said to be sure remedy: Take table
spoonful of pulverized alum, pull the horses
tongue out of his mouth as far as possible,
and throw the alum down his throat let 60
of his tongue and hold up his head until
be has swallowed. In six hours time Ono
matter how bad the founder) he will be fit
for moderate service. [ have seen this rem
edy tested so often with perfect success,
that would not make five dollars difference
in horse founder Gf done recently and
one that was not.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

Reason is the flower of the spirit and its
fragrance is the sweetest incense of liberty
and knowledge.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

A FARMERS EXPERIENCES. That to ask
mans advice is not STOPPING, but often of
much benefit.
That to keep place for everything. and
everything in its place, saves many step,
and is pretty sure to lead to good tools and
to keep them in order.
That kindness to stock, like good shelter,
is saving of fodder.
That it is good thing to keep an eye on
experiments, and note all-good and bad
That it is good rule to sell your grain
when it is ready.
That it is good thing to grow into farm
ing not jump into it.
That all of farming is summed up in the
manure heap on the farm.
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| A QUESTION ANswERED.-"Can any rca-
der tell why, when Eve was manufactured
frem one of Adams ribs, hired girl wasn't
We can, easily. Because Adam never
came whining to Eve with ragged stocking
to be darued, a collar string to he sewed on,
or glove to be mended fright away, quick
now p Because he never read the newspa-
per until the sun got down behind the palm
trees, and then stretched himself, yawing
out. Amt supper most ready my dear?
Not he. He made the fire and hung over
the tea-kettle himself, we'll venture, and
pulled the radishes, and peeled the benanas
and everything else that he ought. He
MIXED the COWS and fed the chickens, and
looked after the pigs himself He never
brought home halfa dozen friends to dinner,
when Eve hadn't any fresh pomegranates,
and the mango season was over. He never
stayed out until eleven o'clock to "ward
meeting" hurrahing for the out and out
candidate, and then scolded because poor
dear Eve was sitting up and crying inside
the gates. To be sure, he acted rather
cowardly about apple gathering time, but
then don't depreciate his general helpfulness
about the garden. He never played bill
lizards, nor drove fast horses, nor choked
Eve with cigar smoke. He never loafed
around corner groceries while solitary Eve
was rocking little Gains cradle at home. In
short, he didn't think she was specially
created for the purpose Of waiting on him,
and wasn't under the impression that it
disgraced man to tighten his wife's care a
little
That's the reason that Eve did not need g
hired girl, and we wish it was the reasons
that none of her fair descendants did.
Look HERE G1RLs.-My pretty dears,
you are no more fit for matrimony than a
pullet is to look after family of fourteen
chickens. The truth is. my dear girls, you
want, generally speaking, more liberty and
less fashionable restraint more kitchen and
less parlor more exercise and less sofa 8
more making pudding, and less piano more
frankness and less mock-modesty I like a
buxom, bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked, poppy
eyed, founoing lass, who can darn stock
ings, make her own frocks, mend trousers,
command regiment of pots and pans, and
shoot wild ducks as we'll as the duchess Of
Marlboro Or the Queen of Spain, and be a
lady withal in the drawing room. But as
for your piping, moping, screwing, wasp
wasted. &C., you won't do for wives and
mothers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

How TO PRESERVE IcE-Now that ice is
high, 1t is worth while to know how to keep
a small piece a good while. Make double
pocket Of strong wooden cloth, no matter
how coarse and faded it is. Have space
of two inches or so between the inner and
outer pockets, and pack this space as full as
possible with feathers any sort of feathers
will answer the purpose. With pocket
thus constructed ana keep closely tied at the
mouth, few pounds of ice may he kept
week.
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Gbs Staunton Winoitator,
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements forless tnan three month
will be inserted at the rate Of One Dollar pr
square of Eight Lines, or lessfor the first and
so centsfor each subsequent insertion. Unless
the number of insertions be marked upon the
manuscriptit will be Observation-Disclosures and
charged accordingly.
Obituaries, Announcements ofCandidatesfok
Office, Communications calling upon, advocas
ting proposing candidates, and all Communl.
cations or Notices of a personal orprivate cha1'
acter or intended or calculated to promote any
private en- terprise orinterestwillb echarged fer
as advertisements"
eryinsertion.
G9- Liberal arrangement maze with those
who advertise for Three, Six or Twelve months
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

Truth is violated by falsehood, and it may
be equally outraged by silence. Amman,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

Pity those who nature abuses, but not
those who abuse nature.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

DFFICE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR,
~ STANTON, VA, Dec. 2oth 1869.
By order of the Executive Committee, all the
bonds due the Augusta County Fair, on which no
payments have been made, (and thereaare more
than SO such, have been placed at the First Ma
tional Bank ofStaunton for payment by or before
the 1st of February, 1870, and unless paid by
that time suit will be brought for the sums due.
The Fair owes the money, and must have it. By
order of Executive Committee
JED. HOTCHKIss
dec24 Sec and Tr. A. c. f.
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Poetry.
Reflections.

UPON LAYING ASIDE AN OLD poCKETBooK.
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Professional Cards.

IlOD Office ,SouthSide Main Street at
hi old stand.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold ,Silverand
Vulcanite.
All operation performed i n the mostScientifc
Ind skilful manner with strict regard to Perma-
nancy and warranted to compete withany work
lone in, the cities.
Thanking the people of Augusta and the sur
BOUNDING Counties for their very liberal patron-
age prior to, during and since the war, re.
pectfully solicitits continuation
The highest price paid for old gold and
silver plate. June 1T
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

HR. ROB S. HAMILTON, who for more than
~ ten years, has been largely engaged in
the practice of Medicine, has removed to Staun-
ton and offers his services in the various branch
es of the profession to the public.
Having devoted much time and study to Chill
dren and their Diseases, he proposes to give spe-
ciaE attention to that class of patients and the dis
eases common, and peculiar to them.
OFFICE-For the present at his residence
"West Wood,'' at the Western end Of Main
Street.
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NICHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & co.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
S. e. Corner Of Court House Square,

% I II . n I y ID II U 7 ~ II
We are now selling, and have constant de
mand for Farming, Grazing Timterand Ninero
vite parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county of Augusta, and the VAL
ley of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our Capitalization, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers
We make no charge for advertising or show
ing property, but when find g purchaser for
it we charge commission Of five percent to be
paid out ofthe first payment made by the pur-
chaser. Nov %, 1867
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

DRANDEBURG'S old stand is the place to
ID buy Boots and Shoes cheap. from
G.. E, WOOD.
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faded out, and I sunk into his arms insen.

laUeu OUT, and SUNK INTO MS arms lnScn.
sible
1t is all over, the rcmorse, the loneliness,
the aching pain We live at Swans Nest,
my dear, forgiving husband and myself.
Il had engaged my passage" he said
Gin the steamer that was lost But felt
i'll, and could not come then and that sick
ness has restored me to you, thank God !''
I thank him also, daily and hourly, for
this undeserved, this perfect bliss.-Peter-
sons MaqaGine.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

DARGAINS.-The undersigned desires to
y inform his friend and the public that he
is prepared to furnish all articles in the Furni-
ture line. Splitbottom chairs made and finished
in a neat manner, not excelled in the country
Collins made at the shortest notice and conveyed
to any place of interment. Carpenter work exc
cuted in all its branches wherever desired.
Satisfaction guaranteed in regard to finish and
price.
All orders in person or by mail will meet with
prompt attention. Shop near Mt. Sidney. A
liberal share Of the public patronage is respect
fully solicited. Address
FREDERICK FREY,
aprl -3m Mt. Sidney Augusta Va
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THURS FURS !-Furs from $3.50 to $40
e set can be found at
decl0-tf JAS. A. PIPER h SONS.
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TANCY SILKS AT COST.-6 Patterns COL
II ored SILK at cost
JAMES A. PIPER & SON.
marlS-tf near Virginia Hotel
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Business Cards.


TIME LIQUOR STORE
OF STA UNION.
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7 asst NOTICE.-All those indebted to Hilb
~ & Weller will pleasecall and settle before
the 9th day of June next, after that date the
Notes and Accounts will be collected by law.
may2l-tf HILB & WELLER
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24

ID B. GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Main Street, Stanton, Va four doors East
Of Crwford's old stand, sel
where he is prepared to execute work in the most
fashionable manner and at the shortestnotice, at
reduced price for the CASH. Cutting andren-
ovating done in the best manner.
Aug.9, '67-3m
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SYRPEE s. E.R.VC
DRY GOODS.

And, in fact, every thing kept ina first class
Dry Goods Il ouse.
Give us a 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 very small profit.
Ma. Everything guaranteed as represented.
apr2O-tf
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A NJ. HENKEL, NJ. D.

MEDICAL NoTICE.-Doctors c. R. Harris
Va and B. P. Reese having formed copart-
nershp in the practice of Medicine, very respect
fully tender their professional services to the pub
c.
Eighteen years experience qualities the Junior
partner for the general practice OF medicine, and
will enable the senior partner to devote especial
attention to the diseases offemales and children.
Calls in the country promptly attended to.
Office-Main street, doors East of DR.. Chap
mans, D. D. S.
All letters strictly professional business,
should be addressed to
jan14-6m DRs. HARRIS REESE.
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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-Vindicator copy.-Spec.
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T7HE NON-EXPLOSIVE Excelsior Lamp o i
i for sale at so cts. per gallon at
@ 2 w 800
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-24
John EcIpoLs, H. NJ. BELL, R. H. CATLETT,
Aonroe County. Staunton, Lexington.
ECHOLS, BELL & CATLETT,

ECHOLS, BELL & CATLETT,
ATTORNEYS ATLAW,
STANTON, VA.
WILL rac ticein the State and FederalCourts
1t Stanton, and in the Circuit and County
Courts at Staunton, and the Circuit and Coun-
ty Courts of Rockbridge, Rockingham and Allie
,hany counties. They will also attend to special
business in any part of Virginia and West Va.
Sonf 1k-tf
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1OOO LBS. FRESH BUTTER wanted by G.
A(VU E WOOD, at Brandeburg's old
stand
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GUGAR AND COFFEE, at
y G. +. WOODS
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CHINA AND FRENCH GLASSWARE J.
" We have just received the prettiest stock of
fancy goods ever seen in Staunton.
Parian Marble Vases, assorted,
Is beautiful Cologne sets,
Fruit Baskets,
China Mugs,
French Cut Glass Goblets, Tumblcrs, WineDe
canters Frnit Dishes.
In connection with the above, we have on hand
300 dozen white granite Plates,
300 sets Cups and Saucers,
200 Covered Dishes,
Chamber Sets Pitchers,
Gold band and white China Tea sets,
French China Dining set, very low at
declO-tf J. A. PIPER & SONS.
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N7ANTED.-An experienced Clerk in the Dry
wv Goods Business, apply 1t this office.
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T>0 FARMERS.-We will pay the highest
CASH PRICE for WHEAT and CORN.
Apply to our Agent, ". H. Watts-Ofice neal
the Depot
may2l-tf l.. HARTMAN & co
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NOUNTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange for
~ goods by
G. Z. WOOD.
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Business Cards.

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MANDELBAUM,
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M
R.H.CATLETT, noTCHKIgs.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-06-02
REFORMISTS.

Dir. EDITOR: We see that Mr.. J. Z. Ba-
con is announced as candidate for Con-
gresS, at the next election. We confess
that we were very much astonished to SEQ
any one announced, as we all know, or
ought to know, that whoever is selected
as candidate in opposition to the Re-
publican party. ought to be such man
rs will unite all the elements of opposi-
tion, and one who will at the same time
possess some personal fitness and merit.
Wo think it unfortunate that any an
nouncement has been made, as candi-
date must be seleoted by some oonven-
tion Of delegates from the various Coun-
ties of the Congressional District, and,
we take it, that the nomination of Mr..
Bacon is merely intended to place him
clearly before the Convention MS desiring
the nomination. n Mr.. Bacon may or may
not be the choice Of the Convention.
And just here wo would respectfully ask
what kind of man we would like to see
in Congress. Tho first and great requi-
site is knowledge, in the Baconian sense
OF the word. We want man who knows
something of the great wants and in
terests Of the country. And what are
the great questions that pertain to the
welfare of our country and society? They
are questions that relate to our industrial
and commercial advancement and i'm
provement, education, manufactures,
agriculture, banking, trade, in its largest
sense, and finance; i'll other words, we
want sagacious business men. Now, Mr..
Bacon may know the difference between
an action of debt and assumpsit, he may
know all about demurrers, special plead
ing, the rules and laws of evidence; he
may know the difference between mur-
der and manslaughter, and between petit
and grand larceny; but we are of opinion
that he knows very little about the great
vital interests of the country, as his at
tention has never been directed to them.
These are not the men the people want
in Congress. Newberry, Abbeville, and
the other Counties want to have q voice
in making the nomination Of candidate.
PLAIN TALK.
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The Mississippians are working and
maneuvering to negotiate e transfer OF
Mobile ito j that State, In which event
PepsaGpla would beths seaport of Ala
bapa. The Governor has sent q oorn.
missioner for the purpose to Alabama.
A smart boy of Bellefontaine, Ohio,
.after eating green apple, exclaimed:
"Oh, dearl I've chewed an Odd Fellowi"
can Odd Fellowl" said his mother.
Eyes; he's giving mo the grip"
It appears from recent Investigations
that the Southern Methodist Church is
rapidly losing its colored membership,
there being but about 5000 members
this year, against 1000 last year.
The members of the international
Workingmen's Society, arrested at Ly-
ons, have been set free, but those ar
rested in Paris are still in prison.
Congress has offered q reward of $780,
900 for the discovery of the North Pole.
Now, let it offer another 800, 600 for the
arrest Of the man in the moon.
Mr.. John T. Collins, an industrious
citizen of Spartanburg, died suddenly,
of disease of the heart, on the 9th.
Edward J. Judah, Editor of the Qnin-
cy (Ill.) Monitor, committed suicide last
Friday evening.
Generally Speaking
Hungry people, go to Pollock's.
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NO G. A N A r ID.
S. w. PORTER & 60.
Are constantly in receipt of first claes
DRY GOODS,

(WHICH they are Offering to this market at
wv unusually low figures. We arc new
house, and tho great competition in this line,
compcls us to be fully up to the market. We
keep posted as to tho Eastern prices, and
mark our goods now in store in accordance
with tho decline. We sell good Goods at n
living profit; wo ask no more; an examination
OF our stock will certainly convince tho most
skeptical Of this truth. We arc also doing
business on the cash system, which necessarily
gives many advantages, and consumers will
lind it to their interest to give us call Leforo
purchasing elsewhere. Let tho prices iluctu-
ate as they may, wo are fully resolved not TO
be undcrsold. Call and SOC us at our new
store, Main street, Columbia.
MAY 25 s. ". PORTER e CO