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Tho item Hh,eh, in tho foregoing i. called
'*casi in hand, has. In al previous rcp,r,s,
been understood to represent coin aud bullion.
The amount OF circulating notes Issued By the
Bauk Of Franco Il not limited by law, hut is
regulated by tho Euoas,t OF coin AID hnl!ioa
in hand. The amouut Of circulation. hower.r,
declsretl legal tender Is srecise.1, In tue
present Instance It is :. 1.000. .0O00JD frznas in
1stSi it was ISL. 900 francs. In casa OF =
run, the bank may Oder III payment Of its old
uotes the nav legat-tender notes. TO the extent
to which the legal teudets are authorized; m
other Wozds, 1t must do just aa our National
EanEs would do in caee payment WA de-
!m,ide.l on their notes. They would redeem
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, 1870-08-18

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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

PRAYED the Christ, when pale and dying,
On the cruel cross he hung;
When the temple vail was rended,
And the night DER day was flung;
When the heartleSs soldiers spear-point
Pierced his anguished bosom through
ssFather, oh! forgive. forgive them,
For they know not what they do"
Mocking lips his woes derided,
Heads were bowed in s~cornful pride;
Judas had betrayed his master,
Peter thrice his Lord denied.
Yet still prayed the Christ unceasing,
While his gasping breath he drew
"Father, oh forgive, forgive them,e
For they know not what they do"
oh, my suffering fellow mortal,
On the cross of earthly woe,
Bearing chains, and whip and fetter,
Angry words and cruel blow;
Can you pray as did the Savior,
= While his gasping breath he drew
"Father, oh. forgive, forgive theln,.
For they know not what they d.
Thou, whose bruised and broken spirit,
Sinketh meath continual strife;
Thou, who faintest worn with suffering.
By the weary way of life:
Can YOU say for those who crush you,
When your friends are weak and few
"Father, Oh. forgive, forgive them, -
For they know not what they doF"
Canst thou know thy oppressors,
Are indeed the most Oppressed;
That they need thy kind compassion 3
More, far than all the rest;
And, therefore, thou shouldst pray for them.
Tho they pierce thy vitals through 81,
"Father, Oh, forgive, forgive them,
For they know not what they do.'
Yes, oh yes, dear blessed martyrs,
Let the watchfnl angels see
How you fight the battle Christ-like,
With your holy sympathy;
How you pray for your oppressors,
With a zeal forever new
"Fother. Oh, forgive, forgive them,
For they know not what they do"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
A Heather Rite with a Christian
Moral.

In a certain festival of the Aztecs, writes
Prescott, q human sacrifice was offered. A
year before the intended sacrifice. a captive,
distinguished for his personal beauty, and
without a blemish on his body, was selected
to represent the deity. He was arfayed in a
splendid dress and RECALLED with incense and
a profusion of beautiful flowers. When he
went abroad he was attended by a train of
royal pages, and as he halted in the streets
to play some %favorite melody, the crowd
Frustrated themselves before him and did
him homage. In this way, he led an easy.
luxurious life till within a month of his sac
rifce. Four beautiful girls were then Sc
lected as his companions, and with them be
continued to live in idle dalliance, and was
Toasted at the banque's Of the principal no.
bles.
eat length the fatal day of sacrifice ar
rived. He was stripped of his gaudy ap-
parel, and babe adieu to the fair partners of
his revelries. A royal barge transported
him across the lake to a temple which stood
on its margin. AS the procession wound
up the sides of the pyramid on which the
temple was built, the unhappy victim threw
away his gay chaplets of flowers, and broke
in pieces his musical instruments. There
he was stretched upon the sacrifcial stone ;
five priests secured his head and limbs ;
while a sixth dexterously opened his breast
with a sharp razor, and, inserting a hand in
the wound, tore out the palpitating heart"
Need we draw the moral? Is it not the
way with the tempter and his victim? Cap
tivity, pleasure, fascination, the world /; the
summons, despair, sacrifice, death!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
JoHNEcHoLs, ..a HI .BEL1
R. H.cATLETT, JED HoTcHK1ss.
TCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT & CO.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
S. E. Corner-o of Court House Square,

S. E. Corner of Court House Square, .
9STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
We are now selling, and have constant de
mandfo Farming, Grazing Timterand M'nsro
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &C., and We in
vite parties having such property for sale, es'
pecially inthe county of Augusta, and the Val
ley of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
edge ofth country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers 4G
L. We make no charge for advertising or show.
it we charge a commission of FIVE percent, to be
paid out ofthe frstpayment made by the pur'
chaser. Nov 20, 1861
II UMBER, LUMBER.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell and c.. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of IT, B. Cauthorn
in the "Steam Saw Mill' of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed a partnership with Mr.. GIL
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. e.. 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.,
Cady's Tunnel P. O.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak a continuance of the same towards
the above rm. Mr.. G.. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm of Hughes & Cauthorn.
mayl5'6e-tf. T.B. CAUTHORN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
GENERAL ASSEM- l.

WEDNESDAY. March 16-The Senate bill
fixing pay of the President of the Senate
and Speaker Of the House at $40 per day,
of the members at Sc per day, and mileage
Of 20 cents per mile, was passed.
Senate bill to prevent the sacrifice OF
property at forced sales, was taken up as the
special order, aaa after being discussed and
amended, its further consideration was post
poned till Thursday.
The bill supplemental to al act incqrpo-
rating the Shenandoah Valley railroad COM
pany was ordered to be engrossed.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Bell presented q bill to incorporate
the Augusta Fire Company of Staunton.
Mr.. jackson presented q memorial from
citizens of Prince Edward county asking for
a law providing for sealing ante 6eNune debts.
The committee on Banks reported it in
e~zpedient to legislate in regard to making
certain banks repositories of public money.
Laid on the table.
The bill dividing the counties of the
State into townships was then taken up and
passed.
SENATE.
THURSDAY, March 1.-THE Committee
on Courts reported back the Homestead bill,
which on motion was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Anderson, Of Rockbridge, introduced
a Joint resolution declaring that it is inexpe-
dent for any Of the courts of the Common.
wealth, as at present constituted, or until
the same shall be recognized under the pres
ent constitution of the State, to proceed to
hear or try any contested civil cause, unless
such hearing and trial be with the consent
of the parties interested. Referred to the FL
nance Committee.
The Senate substitute to House bill divi-
ding the several counties of the State into
townships was sent back from the House
with amendments. The Senate disagreed
to certain amendments, and the bill was re-
turned to the House for its further consid-
House.
The joint resolution offered by Mr.. Nc
Caul, asking Congress to extend the pro-
visions of bankrupt law and to include
therein the $4,000 exemption of the new
constitution, was taken up and discussed.
The Bill defining the jurisdiction of
County Courts was amended and ordered to
be engrossed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
"Eh ?" said Brown.

o"AN AtS"4'
SIN your note. you know, you told m,
you was too nervous to stand before thu
whole congregation in church and preferred
a quiet wedding at my house, said the ole
man.
Bachelor Brown started in astonishment
The truth dawned upon him.
"You expect a-a young couple I? be
said.
"Oh, you are quite young enough, SIR
said the innocent clergyman. "And [ mus
say the young lady appears to be- charm
ing person."
Bachelor Brown felt himself blush.
DO you think she'd make a good wife %
he asked.
"Undoubtedly," said the cler gyman.
"And you think a man happier for enter
ing the nuptial state ?" be said.
"No man can be happy without so doing,
and it is every mans duty" the old gentle
man said, believing every word.
''She's a dear little thing" thought Mr..
Brown. Il never liked a girl SO much
It is very awkward to explain. I wonder
whether She"
And just then Miss Dove entered the
room, looking angelic, without her bonnet,
to Mr.. Brown. He drew her aside. s.Tvc
something to say to you, Miss Dove he
said.
Dear me" said Miss Dove.
They've made a mistake" said Bache-
lor Brown. 'They think we-we-we-
we are people they expeet-a--a--young
couple, you know about to-"
ooh dear! do they?" whispered Miss
Dove.
Eyes" said Bachelor Brown. "Now it
would be very awkwark to explain. And I
like You SO much. Couldn't you like me,
too, and let him-eh p
"Do what, Mr.. Brown p, said Amanda.
"Marry u.s." said Bachelor Brown.
"Of course not" said Amanda Dove:
''what would the Hinkles say /"
They'd be delighted" said Richard,
growing holder. Then he put his arms
around her waist.
Il don't know much about this sort of
thing, but you are the only nice girl I ever
saw. Please do. l am not such a bad fell
low. | will be good to you"
Il know that you are good" said Aman-
da ''but-"
"But then, I'm not ugly, Ell ?" asked
Richard.
"Ah, no, not at ALL
"Well?"
cit would be so odd" ,a
"Well," said Bachelor Brown, that is
my fault, and they know I'm odd, my
dear"
Four hours after the Hinkles heard the
light wagon drive to the door, and rushed
out to meet Amanda.
"We have been 50 alarmed said Mrs.
Hinkle.
"Such a storm! said Rose.
"Were you frightened ?" asked Adelaide.
But Amanda said nothing.
Uncle Richard, too, shrank back, as
though afraid of something.
"Tell 'em, Amanda" he said.
"No; you tell them, Richard" said
Amanda.
The Hinkles listened in amazement.
"What is there to tell 2" asked Mrs.
Hinkle.
"What is all the mystery about ?"
And Richard answered sheepishly:
"Nothing-we'ye only been getting mar
ried. This is my wife, Mrs. B."
1t was the only explanation ever offered.
The Hinkles never comprehended it. 1t
was alwaysa mystery to them !; and although
they were profuse in their congratulations,
and always continued the best of friends,
the fortune which might have been Roses
or Adelaide's rather troubled Mrs. Hinkle !;
and she always declared in family councils
that she was perfectly sure that Uncle Rich
ard married out of spite, to punish Adelaide
for the trick she played upon him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

What is time ?-the shadow on the dial,
the strike Of the clock, the running Of the
sand, day and night, summer and winter,
months, years, centuries. These are but
arbitrary and outward signs-the measure
Of time, not time itself. Time is the life
of the soul. If not this, then tell me what
is time
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Forty YEARs.-Forty years once seemed
a long and weary pilgrimage to tread. 1t
now seems but a step. And yet along the
way are broken shrines where a thousand
hopes have wasted into ashes; footprints
sacred under their drifting dust; green
mounds, the grass Of which is fresh with the
watering of tears shadows even, which we
would not forget.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Never Intentionally wound the feelings Of
anybody. The good opinion Of the world
is the very best kind you can have, and the
more the better. The man Or woman who
says he or she doesn't care a pin what the
world thinks or says, gives utterance to
what they know is absolutely false. We dc
care. and it is well We do and those are
gravely mistaken who say they do not.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
.FFICE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR,

OFFICE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR,
~ SrAuNroN, VA, Dec. Goth, 1859.
By order of the Executive Committee, all the
bonds due the Augusta County Fair, on which no
payments have been made, land there are more
than SO such, } have been placed at the First Ma
tional Bank ofStaunton for payment by or before
the LIST of February, 1870, and unless paid by
thattime, suit will be brought for the sums due.
The Fair owes the money, and must have it. By
order of Executive Committee. 8
JED. HOTCHKlSS
decd Sec. and TT. A. G. F
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

It is little troubles that wear the heart
out it is easier to throw a bomb-shell a mile
than a feather-even with artillery.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

BAKING PowDER.-We have been inform.
ed that the best baking powder is made of
bicarbonate Of soda and pure cream of tartar
one small teaspoonful of soda to three of
cream of tartar. The above quantity is
enough to one quart of -four. 1t is best to
sift the cream of tartar with the -four, in Or
der to have it thoroughly mixed before add
ing anything else. Dissolve the soda in a
little boiling water, and add it the last
thing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

We are ruined, not by what we really
want, but by what we think we do; there
fore, never 60 abroad in search of your
wants; if they be real wants, they will come
home in search of you ; for he who buys
what he does not want, will soon want what
he cannot buy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Our trying to love an object is like try
ing to laugh when we are not pleased, the
more we try the least we shall succeed
The trying part of the process implies it is
a thing we do not prefer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

A more glorious victory cannot be gained
over another man than this that when the
injury began on bis part, the kindness
should begin on ours.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Debt is a trap which man sets and bats
himself, and then deliberately gets into
and ketches a kussid phool.-Josh Billings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

AS the shadow of the sun is largest when
his beams are lowest, 50 we are always
least when we try to make ourselves She
greatest.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

One solitary philosopher may be great,
virtuous and happy in the depths of poverty,
but not a whole people.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
REAT IMPROVEMENT!

TREAT IMPROVEMENT!
W
AndersOn's Atmospheric Churn.
This Churn will produce more butter and in
less time than any other churn. 1t works as well
in Winter as in Summer, and without the necess.
ity of heating or cooling the cream.
I have the exclusive right to manufacture and
sell this churn in Augusta county, and will ex-
hibit it throughout the county.
All orders should be addressed to
t JAS. A. PATTERSON,
jan28-3m a Waynesboro.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

SAUCE RoBERr.-Cut into small dice,
four or five large onions, and brown them
in a stewpan with three ounces of butter,
and a dessert spoonful of -four. When of a
deep yellow, pour on to them half a pint Of
beef or veal gravy, and let them simmer for
fifteen minutes; then skim the sauce, add a
seasoning of salt and pepper, and, at the
moment Of serving, mix in a dessert spooa-
full of made mustard.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

We spend half our lives in making mis-
takes, and waste the poor remainder in
rejecting how easily We might have avoided
them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Better be envied than pitied. When
men envy you they feel that you are above
them; when they pity you they feel that
they are above you.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

VEN1soN STAKES Gut them from the
neck, season them with pepper and salt.
When the gridiron has been we'll heated
over a bed of bright Goals, grease the bars
and lay the steaks upon it. Broil them
we'll, turning them once, and taking care to
save as much of the gravy as possible
Serve them up with ONE current jelly laid
on each stake,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

AN EXCELLENT CHEAP SAUcE.-Take
seven pounds of sweet apples, three pounds
of sugar, one pint of vinegar. and a heaped
tablespoonful of unground cinnamon, and
cloves, each. Cook till done, but not TO
spoil the shape of the quarters. This is
excellent, and keeps a long time without
working. None will regret trying it,
Currants are fine prepared in the same way.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

WHO ARE HAppY.-Lord Byron said ::
The mechanics and workingmen who can
maintain their families are, in my opinion,
the happiest body ofmen. Poverty is wretch
edness but even poverty is, perhaps, to be
preferred to the heartloss, unmeaning dissi-
patton of high order" Another author
says: II have no propensity to envy any
one, least of all the rich and great; but, if
disposed to this weakness, the subject of my
weakness would be a healthy young man, in
full possession of his strength and faculties,
going forth in the morning to work for his
wife and children, or bringing them home
his wages at night"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
Sliun AHectatiOn.

There is nothing more beautiful in tho
young than simplicity of character. 1t is
honest, frank, and attractive. How differ
ent is affectation? The simple minded are
always natural. They are at the same time
original. The affected are never natural.
AS for originality, if they ever had it, they
have crushed it out and buried it from sight,
utterly. Be yourself, then, young friend !.
To attempt to be anybody else is worse than
folly. 1t is ar impossibility to attain it.
1t is contemplate to try! But suppose you
could succeed in initiating the greatest man
that ever figured in history, would that
make you any better? By no means. You
would always suffer in comparison with the
initiated one, and be thought of only as a
shadow of a substance-the echo of a real
sound-the counterfeit of a pure coin DR..
johnson aptly compared the heartless imita-
tor-for such is he who affects the character
of another-to the Empress of Russia, when
she did the freakish thing of erecting a pal
ace of ice. 1t was splendid and conspicu-
GUS while it lasted. But the sun soon melt
ed it, and caused its attractions to dissolve
into common water, while the humble stone
cottages of her subjects stood firm and I'M
married? Let the fabric of your character,
though ever SO humble, be at least real -
Avoid affecting the character Of another,
however great. Build up your OWE. Be
what God intended you to be-yourself, and
not somebody else. Shun afectation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Let prayer be the key to the morning and
the bolt of the evening.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

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, s5.
Old Chairs filled with new cane seats, $50
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.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Cold BArHINa.-Children if not too deli
cate, should be used from infancy to the
cold bath every morning. and while in the
water they should be Kept IN action. When
a child habitually cries or being washed, or
put in q cold bath, the mother may be
assured it is her own fault. The remedy
is to be quick, brisk, and cheerful, provok-
ing laughter instead of tears.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

o.
wv .t DEALER IN
PURE AND UNADULTERATED
WINES AND LIQUORS p
of all descriptions,
New STREET, ABOVE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
rs All the fine Brands of Augusta County
Whiskey on hand, som of whick is tco
gears old. -
FRENCH BRANDY, WARRANTED PURE.
SCOTCH ALE, LONDON PORTER,
sTOUTON AND STOMACH BITTERs &c. &C.
Has now a large stock on hand which he will
sell at the lowest possible rates. 9
CHINA AND FRENCH GLASSWARE IL
~ We have just received the ~prettiest stock Of
fancy goods ever seen in Stanton. -
Parian Marble Vases, assorted,
Is beautiful Cologne sets, -- q
Fruit Baskets,
China Mugs,
French Cut Glass Goblets, Tumblers, Wine De
canters Fruit Dishes.
In connection with the above, we have on hand
800 dozen white granite Plates,
800 sets Cups and S~aucers,
200 Covered Dishes,
Chamber Sets, Pitchers,
5 Gold band and white China Tea sets,
l French China Dining set, very low at ,-s
declO-tf J. A. PIPER l. SONS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

An Ohio ounce grower has been very
successful for two years past with his fruit.
His treatment of the trees is very simple
He spades the ground of his orchard every
spring, and ~scatters a peck of coal ashes
around each tree. He finds salt the best
manure on the ounce. and applies about
one quart to the ground under each tree,
after the soil has been spaded, and another
quart when the ounces are bout half grown.
Last year be sold three hundred bushels of
ounces from his orchard of three-quarters
of an acre.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

If you would be nothing, just wait to be
something.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

SwEErEN1Ne STONE JARs.-'Having o m
stone jars in which lard had been packed,
until they became unfit for use, I made them
perfectly sweet by packing them full of fresh
earth, and letting it remain two or three
weeks. [ suspect this course would be equal
ly effective in any case of foul earshen or
stone ware
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

The magnet which drew a Savior from
the skies was not our merit but our misery.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25
II D4' Al'' MI
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
A---%s 90
8. EH. ID. ]

MrD1o 1ad B N E: Resss 1as}ss formed G; B. a e aps55s
nerenip in the practice of Medicine, very respect
fully tender their professional services to the pub
lie. "
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 Of females and children.
Calls in the country promptly attended to.
Ofice-Main street, 2 doors East of Dr.. Chap
mans, D. D. S..
All letters strictly on professional business,
should be addressed to
jan14-6m DRs. HARRIS REESE.
.soHNE cHoLs, H. NJ. BELL, R.H. oATLETT,
Monroe County. Stanton, Lexington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

A penitential tear in value surpasses the
wealth of words.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-03-25

Always give the soil the first meal: If it
is we'll fed with manure it will feed all else
plants. animals and men.