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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25
The Three Jolly Husbands.

4 Three jolly husbands, out in the country
by the name of Tim Watson, Joe Brown
and Bill Walker, sat late one evening drink
ing at the village tavern, until, being pretty
well corned, they agreed that each one on
returning home should do the first thing
that his wife told him, in default of which
he should the next morning pay the bill
They then separated for the night, engaging
70 meet the next morning and give an honest
account OF their proceedings at home, so far
as they related to the bill The next morn
ing, Walker and Brown were early at their
posts, but it was some time before Watson
made his appearance. Walker began first
"lou see when l entered my house the
candle was out, and the Ere giving but a
glimmering of light, came near walking
accidentally into pot ofbatter that the pan
cakes were to be made next morning NY
wife, who was dreadfully out of humor at
setting up so late, said to me sarcastically
Bill, do put your foot i'll the batter."-
".)ust as you say, Macy" said 7, ,'and
without the least hesitation, put my foot
into the pot of batter. and went to bed
Next Joe Brown told his story sMy wife
had already retired in our usual sleeping
room which adjoins the kitchen, and the
door of which was jar not being able to
navigate you know perfectly, I made
dreadful gathering among the household
furniture, and my wife, in no very pleasant
tone, bawled out: do break the porridge
pot No sooner said than done, seized
hold the tail Of the pot and striking it
against the chimney jamb, broke it in a
hundred pieces. After this exploit retired
to rest and got curtain lecture all night
for my pains" 1t was now Tim Watson's
turn to give an account If himself, which he
did with long face as follows s.My wife
gave me the most unlucky command in the
world, for | was laundering up stairs in the
dark when she cried out: DO break your
neck, do Tim "I'll be cussed if do,
Kate" said I as I gathered myself up,
'lll sooner pay the BILL" and so landlord
here's the cash for you, and this is the last
time I'll ever risk five dollars on the com
mand of my wife.
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Old Maids as,d old Bachelors.

faA
! The following tribute is from DR.. AK
| mans 'sLife at Home
There are men and women who like SOM
aowers, bloom in exquisite beauty in
desert wild they are like trees which 20,
often see growing in luxuriant strength ou
Of a creyice of a rock where there seems 10
earth enough to support 2 shrub. The
words Gold Maid" s.Old Bachelor" haze
in them other sounds than that Of half re-
proach or scorn they call up to many Of
your minds forms and faces than which none
are dearer in all this world know them
to day. The bloom Of youth has possibly
faded from their cheeks, but there fingers
round the form and face something dearer
that that She is unmarried, but the past
has, for her. it may be, some chastened
memories Of an carly love which keeps It's
yes al vigil sleepless over the grave where
its hope went out and it is too true to the
long departed to permit another to take his
place. Perhaps the years of maiden lite
we're spent in self-denying toll, which was
too engrossing to listen even to the call of
love, and she grew old too soon in the care
of mother or sister ind brother. Now in
these latter years she looks hack calmly upon
some BALI cherished hopes, once attractive,
of husband and child. but which long, long
ago, sho willingly gave up for present duty.
So to, day, in her loneliness. who shall say
that she is not beautiful and dear
Sc is she to the wide circle which she
blesses. To some she has been all that
mother, coul have been; and though no
nearer name than Aunt or Sister," has
been hers, she has to day a mothers claim
and mothers love. Disappointment has
not soured but only chastened; the midday
or the afternoon of her life is all full of
kindly sympathies and gentle deeds
Though unwedded. hers has been no fruit
less life.
It is an almost daily wonder to me why
some women are married, and not less
marvel to see they are not. But this L
know, that many households would be desc
late indeed, and many family circle would
lose its brightest ornament and its best
20 yer were maiden sister or maiden aunt
removed and it may bless the Providence
which has kept them from making glad some
husbands home
Yonder isolated man, whom the world
wonders at for never having found a wife.
Who shall tell you all the secret history of
the bygone time Of hopes and love that
once were buoyant and fond, but which
death, or more bitter disappointment dash
ed TO the ground Of sorrow. which the
wo: Id has never known Of fate accepted in
utter despair, though with outward calm
Such there are. The expectation Of wife or
home, has been given up as one Of the
dreams of youth, but with groans and tears;
now he wall among men somewhat alone,
with some eccentricities, but with warm
heart aud kindly eye. If he has no chill
dren of his own, there are enough of others
children who climb his knee and seize his
hand as be walks If he has no home,
there is many home made glad by his
pre- ence if there is no one heart to which
he may cling in appropriating love, there
are many hearts that go out toward him,
and many voices which invoke benedictions
on his head.
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Evil Friendships.

There is nothing in which the young need
more caution, than in the formation of their
friendship. It you form an evil acquain-
tanceship, you will surely get snare to your
soul It is so much easier to so wrong
than to 60 right, that ne will drag you
downward instead of you being able to lift
him up A friendship founded on anything
but sound, virtuous principles, is net strong.
err than tow in the flames It will not sur
yive self int rest As soon as the rul. RS
had made Judas their miserable tool in be-
traying Christ, they cared no more for him
What is that to us !? Zee thou to that, u
was their sheering reply. when he came
back tortured W til remorse at the conse-
quence of bis deed Those who have been
your foremost fatterers in the sunshine, ut
terly desert YOU when the dark hours ,one,
nc matter What benefits you have heapcd
upon him.
Pope Clement v had surrendered him
self wit throng Of fatterers, on whom h.
had bestowed vast riches, amused hg his
soandalous sale of oenehccs The wealth
that poured in upon him, he scattered with
lavish hand among his favorites, but
when it was known that te was dead, there
was general rush for his treasure house
No one thought it worth while to watch be
side the still form which could confer nc
more benefits. The wax-candle beside thu
bed, fell over, setting fire to the clothing
and half consuming the body. A misera
BILE garment, not thought worth taking
could alone be found, in which to robe fol-
his tomb, one who so lately had been cloth
ed in purple.
This is the friendship Of the world, thi
the gratitude which follows such an unhol.
life.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25
A Second Ulysses.

An old man of very acute physiognomy,
answering to the name Of Jacob Wilmot,
was brought before a police court His
clothes looked as if they had been bought
in his youthful time. for they had suffered
more of the rubs of the world than from the
proprietor himself
"What business do you follow, Wilmot?' p
Business? None; I am a traveller .
"a vagabond; [ suppose
"Ycu are not far from right travellers
anc. vaeabonds are about the same thing =
The difference is, the latter travel without
money and the former without brains.
Where have you Travelled 7"
"All over the continent.
''For what purpose T"
observation.
"Wbat have you observed p
ga little to commend, much to censure,
and very much to laugh at
"Umph What do you commend p
ga handsome woman that will stay at
home, an elegant preacher that aill not
write too much, and a fool that has sense
enough to hold his tongue"
"What do you censure %
"a man who marries girl for fine cloth
ing, youth who studies law or medicine
while he has use Of his hands, people VIII {
select drunkard or a jackass to Office
What do you lnugh at 2
Il laugh at man who expects his posi-
ton to command that respect which his per
sonal qualities and abilities do not merit
| He vas dismissed
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

Recon- With the AngeF-Ransa.

When the dewy light was fading
And the sky in beauty smiled,
Came whisper, like an echo,
From pale and dying child:
Mother in that golden region,
With its pearly gates so fair,
Up among the happy angels,
Is there room for Mary there?
Mother, raise me just moment;
You'll forgive me when say
You were angry when you told me
was always in your way;
You were sorry in moment,
could read it on your brow,
But you'll not recall it, mother,
You must never mind it now.
When my baby-sister calls me,
And you hear my voice no more;
When She plays among the roses
By our little cottage door
Never chide her when you're angry.
DO it kindly and in love,
That you both may dwell with Mary,
In the sunny land above.
Then she plumed her snowy pinions.
Till she folded them TO rest,
mid the welcome song of rapture,
On her loving Savior'S breast.
In the bright and golden region,
With its pearly gates so fair,
She is singing with the angels,
There is room for Mary there.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

A TRUE FRIEND. What is true friend ?
A true friend is he who not only shows him
self so When the frowns of misfortune fall
upon us, but even when we treat him as q
foe builds friendships alter higher and firm
er with the very stones cast against him by
our folly or perverseness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25
ORLANDO SMITH
THOS. G. ELDER

ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
q. D. LILLEY, THOS. G. ELDER
GTUART, LILLEY & co.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
STAUNTON, 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.
We wish only the coptrol ofsuch lands rs ow-
ners are really desirous ofselling at fair prices.
We make nc charge fer advertising or showing
ands unless sale be effected.
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DIANOS! 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 l 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 I can furnish cheap Piano, which
L can sell for $50 less than any other Manufac-
tured in thecountrv-and warrant them for FIVE
years
For further particulars address,
E. LOUIS IDE,
nay6-3mos Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

N7OTICE.-Made at the Institution for the
IN Deaf and Dumb and the Blind.
Hair Mattresses
Moss and Shuck Mattresses, 4...
Coir Mats, all Sizes
Corn Brooms, t''t-
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. .5 N74-
febll-ly-Vindicator copy.-SRsc. r.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

SPEND WISELY Look most at your
spending. No matter what comes in, If
more goes out you will be poor The art is
not in making money, but in keeping it;
little expenses, like mice in barn, when
they are many, make waste. Hair by hair,
the heads get bald straw by straw, the
hatch goes on the old cottage. and drop by
drop, the lain comes into the chamber. A
barrel is soon empty, if the tap leaks but a
drop minute. When you mean to save,
begin With your month, there are many
thieves down the old lane. In other things
keep within compass. Never stretch your
legs further than the blanket will reach, Or
you will soon be cold. In clothes, choose
suitable and lasting stuff, enc net tavdry
hueries. 10 be warm is the main thing,
never mind the looks. A fool may make
money, but it needs wise man to spend it,
Remember il is easier to build two chimnles
than to keep one going. fyou give all to
back aod board, their is nothing left for the
savings bank. Fare hard and work hard
while you arc young and you have a chance
of rest when you are old,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

FORGIVENESS Laws are only proper to
inAics revenge; forgiveness is power be-
You'd them, and it is nobler gem in the
royal crown than that Of condemnation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

PosTERlTY.-The greatest man is he who
troubles himself the least about the verdict
that may be passed upon him by his contem
porarios or postcrity. but who finds in doing
good honest work to the best of his ability
under existing conditions ''its own exceed
ing great reward"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

EINE WHISKEY.
r REAGAN'S, RILEY's AND OTHERS.
7. P. 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, Brandies, Wines &C., which
he will sell at RETAIL at the lowest possible pri-
ces. .r u . s..t,, .a-tr s.-tf lef.ElJtl, 81
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 socits
the continuance of the same, and extends cor
Hal invitation to the public to give him call,
ginia Hotel. 80 '--
lo-3m-spectator copy and send bill to
Vindicator fof collection.
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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 COM
| plete Livery Our horses are young, fresh, fast
and well 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 hour
with single or double buggies riding horses, 70
| ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagon
| &c. Parties wishing to visit Weyers 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 continuance of the favor shown
us in other places, we respectfully solicit share
OF the public patronage apr22-tf
r UMBER, LUMBER. -
IL CO-PARTNERSHIP.
K. FL Bell and C. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the s'Steam Saw Btill'' of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr.. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Vac. R. R., near
Milboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business orders should be ad
dressed to s HUGHES CO.,
Cady's Tunnel P. o.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
l 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& Cauthorn.
may15' est. .CAUTHORN.
NEW GOODS-ELEGANT
~ AND COMPLETE STOCK AT
#. MI. YDUNG'S
CASH STORE.
4 HOUSE FULL
AND MORE TO CONE.
| no BE SATISFIED
| CONE AND SEE 7HKM
| We will spell out and translate the French
names, admire the pretty styles and if necessary
| count the pieces. Then we will tell YOU the cash
! price and be sure to make the sale. Everything
in dry goods at the lowest cash price.
Octl4-2m. F. NJ. YOUNG
NEW BAR AND RESTAURANT,
CORNER OF AUGUSTA ST. & SPRING LANE.
have just opened, at the above stand, an
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, sold
by the quantity. iI
Meals and snacks at all hours.
Relying on past reputation as caterer, and
promising satisfaction respectfully solicit call
from the public.
octl4-lm# JOHN PEER.
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1O70 The undersigned respectfully calls
IO(U. 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,
other auctioneer. q. M. GUSHING.
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Business Cards.
r ARGE AND SUPERIOR.
IL Stock of E1iNUOrs.

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" s'ROCKBRlDGE,"
TENNESSEE.
AND OF
PURE AND OLD WHLSKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES.
Made ira. Sherry, Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
f 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
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

Respect religion, and do unto others as
you would that they should do unto you.
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Cheapest House!
Most Fashionable Goods
THIS SIDE or BALTIMORE!
$. NEANDELBAUM
respectfully announces that he has opened one OF
the largest and most desirable stocks of
CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, AND GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS
ever brought to this market. During the stason
his stock of
READYMADE CLOTHING
will be large the assortment more choice, and
will be sold at CLOSER PRICES than ever, and
he hatters himself that the inducements he shall
offer will be
BEYOND COMPETITION.
He has entered into arrangements whereby he
receives all the late styles ofClothing and Gents
Furnishing Goods daily by Express.
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.
HATS, ne makes speciality.
A fine lot CITY-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES
on hand which he sells as cheap as Northern
Work. -.--y-..-
He calls particular attention to his Clothing
manufactured of the celebrated Charlottesville
goods.
Goods sold for Cash and at only small ad-
vance above cost.
As he always announces, he still recommends
every garment that is sold.
Clothing and shirts made to nfder.
A call is solicited at the
Emporium OF Fashion.
UNDER VIRGINIA HOTEL.
N. B.-No trouble to show goods.
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A WISE PRovERB. Buy what thou hast
no aeed of, and ere long thou shalt sell thy
necessaries
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Business Cards.
VIII, NhOIBY, Prvpriet

WIN, E'1IUIEl, PWprlelOT.
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 Staunton.
All of bis goods having been bought for cash,
he has peculiar advantages over others of the
trade. ----r
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 Bituers,
McEwan's Scotch Ale, Guinness's 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.
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Tf1ay6-3 mos
GOMETHING NEW.
SAMUEL G. BASKIN.

Il CCOUNTANT AND BOOK-KEEP Err,
Solicits encouragement in new mode of Bust
ness, promising prompt attention, and entire sat
0sfaction
Will open or start new sets of books for Mer-
chants, or other parties, will render Merchant S
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. ts4
My Office is with James Ker, Insurance Agent,
above First National Bank ..
augi2-tf 5a- ...ll.4
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Professional Cards.
NXTM. CHAPMAN, D. D. S.
ssss STANTON VIRGINIA,
Mo. tot

his old stand.
Artificial teeth mounted on Cold Silver and
Vulcanite.
All operationsp performed the mostScientific
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 liberalpatron-
age prior to, during and sincethe war, ! re-
pectfully solicitits continuation
The highest price paid for old gold and
late JLntl-tf
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Va A liberal arrangement made with those
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"GRAMMAR.-In Greenville, Alabama, a
professor" had laborea with the youth of
that people, and taught them to dote on
grammar according to "Morris's" system.
During one Of the lectures the sentence,
''Mary milks the cow" was given out to be
parsed. Each word had been parsed save
one, which fell to Bob L. sixteen year
old, near the foot of the class, who com
meneed thus Cow is q noun, feminine
gender, singular number, third person, and
stands for Mary "St-nds for Mary p
said the excited professor. ''How do you
make that out Pc Because" answered
the noble pupil, if the COW didn' t stand fol
Mary, how could Mary milk her ?"-
Hayper's lNuq.
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M P. FUNKHoUsER & CO., has Just re-
vi. ceived a new stock of Staple Dry
Goods, suited for September trade We adhere
very closely to our old motto, stquick sales and
short protas." sep2-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

TAMES A. HARVEY.
e) AS U. s. Commissioner, will qualify all persons
to the:-pettions for final dischargein Bankruptcy
and also persons to their claims against Bank
rupts. Residence, near steele's faTern.
/ Bankrupts must qualify before an y. $. Com'r
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

THE VALUE OF CHARooAL-All sorts of
vessels and utensils may be purified from
long retained smells of every kind, in the
easiest and most perfect manner, by rinsing
them out we'll with charcoal powder, after
the grosser impurities have been secured off
with sand and potash.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-25

THE WoRLD.-Seek not to please the
world, but your own conscience. The man
who has feeling within him that he has
cone his duty upon every occasion is far
happier than he who hangs upon the smiles
of the great or the still more tickle fayors
af the multituda