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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Without answering. the sick man opened
the door and took to his heels. The king
who was outside, perceived, the sick man
leave the hall. care you cured?" he
asked. Eyes, SIRE" A moment after an
other sick man appeared. ''And you ?" Il
am cured"
What was the result of this maneuvre
There was not single soul, old or young,
male or female, who would consent to being
reduced to ashes All left, swearing they
were all cured.
The delighted king returned to the hall to
congratulate the doctor. He was amazed
and filled with admiration at the skill that
in SO short time could work so many mir
acles.
Sire" exclaimed the doctor, II have
an amulet possessed of a wondrous virtue
with which [ work my cures"
The king overwhelmed him with presents.
He assured him of his eternal friendship,
and permitted him to return to his wife, on
condition, however, that when he was want
cd he should not be urged to come only by
the use of the stick The countryman now
babe adieu to the king. He had now no
longer any occasion to be laborer and no
longer therefore, cared to beat his wife To
his dying day, howerever, he never knew
how he had been made doctor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

AMpurATrNa HEAD.-The following ex-
traordinary narrative comes to Chilli from
San Juan, Argentine Republic:
There existed in San Juan an individual
eighteen years Of age, who had two heads,
both of them provided with countenance
at once expressive and of regular outline,
each looking toward the sides of the owner,
and being united by the posteror part of the
Uranium. One of the scientific European
commissioners, at present travelling through
the Argentine Republic, proposed to operate
upon the individual, taking away one of the
heads. The proposal was accepted. and the
operation successfully performed on the 18th
ult., without causing the least pain to the
patient, notwithstanding the chloroform was
not administered, and the operation lasted
SIX minutes. The operation, and the subse-
quent cure of the parts, is presented as be-
ing marvellous. The head has been preser-
we'd in spirits, and will shortly be exhibited
in this country.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06
Husbands Commandment.

Thou shalt love NO other man but ME.
Thou shalt not have daguerrotype or
any other likeness of any man, but thy
husband
Thou shall not keep it in secret Or worship
it for thy husband am a jealous husband.
Thou shalt not speak thy husbands name
with levity.
Remember thy husbands commandments
to keep them sacred
Honor thy husband and obey him that
thou mayst be long in the home he has
given thee.
Thou shalt not find fault when thy hus-
band chews and smokes.
Thou shalt not scold.
Thou shalt not permit thy husband to wear
buttonless shirt. hut shalt keep his clothing
in good repair
Thou shalt not continually CAD about ne
glecting thy husband and family.
Thou shalt not strive to live in the style
OF thy neighbor unless thy husband is able
to support it.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours fine
house nor his fine furniture, nor his wife S
thousand dollar shawl, nor her fifty dollar
handkerchief, nor anything that is thy
neighbor's.
Thou shalt not 60 to Women's Rights
meetings, neither to speak thyselt Or hear
others speak.
Thou shalt not scold if thy husband stays
out till after ten o'clock at night
Thou shalt not run up large bills at the
stores which thy husband is unable to foot,
for verify he knoweth his means.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06
Josh Billings on Marriage.

Sum marry for buty, and never diskovcl
their mistake this IL lucky
Sum marry for money, and-don't see it
Sum marry for pedigree, and feel big fol-
six months, and then very sensibly cum tew
the conclusion that pedigree amt no better
than skim milk
Sum marry to pleze the relashuns, and
are surprized to learn that their relashuns
don't care cuss for them afterward
Sum marry bekauze they hav bin highsted
some WHARF else; this IL cross match, a
bay and sorrel; pride may make it endur-
able.
Sum marry for Low without cent in their
pocket, nor friend in the world, nor drop
on pedigree. This looks desperate, but 1t IL
the strength 90 the game.
If marrying for Low ant success, then
matrimony il a dead beet.
Sum marry because they think wimmin
will be scarce next year, and live tew wonder
how the crop holds out.
Sum marry tew get rid Of themselves, and
discover that the game waz one two could
play at, and neither win
Sum marry the second time to get even,
and find it gambling game; the more they
put down the less they take up.
Sum marry tew be happy, and not finding
it. wonder where all the happines goes to
when it dies.
Sum marry, they can't tell why. and live,
they can't tell how.
Almost every boldly gets married, and it
is a good joke.
Sum marry in haste, and then sit down
and think it careful over.
Sum think it over careful fust, and then
sit down and marry.
Both ways are right, if they hit the mark
Sum marry rakes tew convert them This
IL little risky, and takes smart mission
airy to do it.
Sum marry ccquetts This IL like buying
a poor farm, heavily mortgaged, and work
ing the ballance.ov yure days to clear oph
the mortgages.
Married life haz its chances, and this is
just what gives it its flavor Every boldly
luvs tew phool with the chances, bekauze
every boldly expekts tew win. But am
authorized tew state that every boldly don't
win.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

NEVER TOO LATE TO DO GooD.-In their
weakness and age, disappointment and sor-
row. human beings sometimes feel that there
is nothing more which they can do. But
whoever is cast down by the feelings, does
not comprehend the possibilities of his ma
ture, nor the promises of God concerning
his strangth and usefulness even while in
this body of dust. There is man in Con-
ncctlcut who planted seeds for an apple Or
hard after he was fifty years old. We have
stood and looked with him at his trees thus
produced, whose trunks are as large as the
bodies of common men, and whose branches
are broad and thrifty, from which he has
gathered thousands of bushels of the choicest
fruit. 1t is never too late to do good-it is
never too late to SOW the seeds Of truth. in
hope that in due time the full branching
and the complete fruitage will be ours, to
cheer and bless US through life s pilgrimage.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

CoULDN'T TRUST GoD.-A man once went
to neighbor to borrow money with which
to prosecute person who he thought had
very much wronged him. The neig hbor, a
Christian man, said to him, II would not
do it; leave the affair with God it will all
come out right by-and-by." Il kn-n-now
that" he replied, in his usual suffering
way ''b b-but I w-w-want tito attend to It
myself" We fear that not little of what
goes for faith is not much better. It is hard
for human nature to commit our matters
unreseryedlv to God
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

The Weyanwega (Wis.) Times tells the
following: ga young married couple in this
place lately commenced keeping house, and
during the week the head of the family cal
led on one Of our merchants and laid in the
following stock of provision Five cents
worth of soda, five cents worth of salt, two
cents worth of pepper, one stick of gum,
one cent, one bar Of soap, twelve cents
The bill amounted to just twenty-five cents,
which paid in specie, and as he turned to
leave the store be remarked to the obliging
clerk that keeping house was cheaper than
boarding.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

lime AND ETERNITY What folly is it,
that with such care about the body which is
dying, the world which is perishing before
our eyes, time which is perpctually disap-
pearing, we should so little care about that
eternal state in which We are to live forever,
when this dream is over! When we shall
have existed ten thousand years. in another
werld, where will be all the cares and fears
and enjoyment of this ? In what light shall
we then look upon the things which now
transport US with joy, or overwhelm US with
grief?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Most persons choose their friends as they
do other useful animals, preferring those
from whom they expect the most service.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

A word Of kindness is seldom spoken ii
vain 1t is seed, which, even when drop
ped by chance, springs UP flower.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

One reason that the world is not reform
ed is, because everybody would have others
make a beginning, and thinks not of him.
self,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Inc ancient Temple of Honor had no out
let of its own, but the only passage to it
was through the Temple of Virtue.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

The best memory is that which forgets
nothing but injuries. Write injuries in the
dust, and kindness in marble.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

No man can tell whether he is rich or
poor by turning to his ledger. It is the
heart that makes man rich He is rioh or
poor according to what he is, not according
to what he has.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Let thy actions prove that thou art indee'
man in the highest and hottest sense of tn
exalted name.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

There is whole sermon in the saying Of
the old Persian. In all thy quarrels leave
open the door of reconciliation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06
Poetry.
Memory Bells.
MARGARET boutwell, STEWART

MARGARET boutwell, STEWART.
Sweet memory bells. their witching chimes
Have charms as dear as olden rhymes;
We hear them oft ut twilight hour,
When sets the sun and shuts the flower.
., happy bells, o, Ginning bells;
The clear, sweet bells of memory.
When Luna's mystic silver light
Battles hill and dale at noon or night,
Then voices ring with magic strain
Breaking the calm with sweet refrain.
%, happy bells, o, Ginning bells;
The pure, sweet bells of memory.
Telling of childhoods joyous lays
And hopes and fears in by-gone days;
OF bridal vows and farewells said,
And solemn dirges for the dead.
o, mournfnl bells, o, Ginning bells;
The sad, sweet bells of memory.
Soon, soon our weary feet shall tread
That land where no sad tears are shed;
Soon we shall clasp the hands of friends
Where with the song no discord blends.
OF mournful bells, of tollng bells;
The sad, sweet bells of memory.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

NFFICE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR,
~ STANTON, VA, Dec. Goth, 1869.
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
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 TT. A. c. F
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Punctually in engagements is as necessa-
ry to the agriculturist as it is to a merchant.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

New WHITEwAsu FOR WALLs.-Soak
onefourth Of a pound Of glue over night in
tepid water. The next day put into tin
vessel with quart of water; set the vessel
in kettle of water over the fire, keep it
there till it boils, and then stir until the
glue is dissolved. Next put from six to
eight pounds of Paris white into another
vessel, and add hot water, and stir until it
has the appearance of milk of lime. Add
the size, stir we'll, and apply in the ordinary
way while still warm. "Paris white" is
sulp hate of barytes, and may be found at
any oil or color shop.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

n B. GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAIL OR,
Main Street, Stanton, Va. four doors East
Crwford's old stand,
where heis prepared to executeworkin the mos.
fashionable manner and at the shortest Office, at
a reduced price for the CASH. Cutting andren-
ovating done in the best manner.
Aug.9, '67-3m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

SCRATCHES white pine pitch rosin,
bees-wax and honey, one OF. each, fresh
lard one half pound, melt we'll together over
slow fire, stir till quite thick, SO that the
parts may not settle and separate. This al
SO makes an excellent application for har-
ness gals, cuts, and sores of all kinds, on
horses and cattle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Death has nothing terrible in it but what
life has made So
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06
ITO PRESERVE THE
TREES LATELY PLANTED
The Fair Ground Gates

will be opened during the Summer from 81 P. M.
till dark. Persons desiring admission at othe
hours can obtain the same through the Cottage
Gate near my house.
WIN. A. PRATT, Superintendent.
By order of the Executive Committee
aprl-3m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

WASHING FLU1D.-Take FIVE pounds of
sal soda, one of borax, one of unslacked
lime. Dissolve the soda and borax in one
gallon of water, slack the lime in the same
quantity of boiling water, then pour them
both into eight gallons of cold water; stir it
little and let it stand all night. In the
morning pour off the clear fluid for use.-
For two pals of water half pint of the
compound. Soak your clothes over night,
rubbing soap on the soiled parts. Wiring
them out. and put them over to boil in wa
ter containing soap fluid After boiling fif-
teen minutes, take them out into cold water
and suds, and rinse them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

rHINA AND FRENCH GLASSWARE +! l.
" We have just received the prettiest stock OF
fancy goods ever seen in Staunton.
Parian Marble Vases, assorted,
IL beautiful Cologne sets,
Fruit Baskets,
China Mugs,
French Cut Glass Goblets, Tumblers, WineDe
canters Fruit 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,
5 Gold band and white China Tea sets,
French China Dining set, very low at
declO-tf J. A. PIPER & SONS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

MARBLE LIME.-A large supply of the eel
wi ebrated Fishersville Marble Lime con-
stantly on hand and for sale at the Lime House,
near the Chesapeake Ohio Railroad Depot,
Stanton. Apply to
LARA & TIMBERLAKE,
apr23-tf Stanton Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Business Cards.
T>EMPLE OF FASHION!
Ribbons, Millinery and Straw
Goods.
NEW GOODS.
FALL AND WINTER 16G9-,7O.
Bonnet and Sash Ribbons, Velvet and Trimming
Ribbons, Silks, Satins, Velvets,
Blends, Grapes, Laces, Nets, Frames and
Bonnet Materials,
Ladies' Hats and Bonnets in Straw, Silk, Velvet
and Felt-trimmed and untrimmed-of
our own manufacture.
FRENCH FEA THEIRS AND FLO WERS,
Real and Imitation Laces, French, English and
German Corsets, Hair Braids, Frizzes, CHG
mons and Switches. A large stock en-
bracing every thing new and desir-
able at
Low PRICES.
MRS. K. NJ. KELLEY,
Main street, Staunton, Va.
AGENT FOR
GROVER l. BAKERS MACHINES
r 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" sROCKBRIDGE,"
TENNESSEE
AND OTHER BR NDs
PURE AND OLD WHZSKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES.
Madeira, Sherry, Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
GIN, RUM. ALE, PORTER &c.
ANGOSTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOU GHTON
BITTERS &c. &c.
All of which will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere.
ROBERT W. BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
mdr4-3m a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

10 make nice short cake take two heap
ing tablespoonfuls of lard, fried -meat fat, or
butter two heaping teaspoonfuls of salera-
tus and one of salt; rub all into one and
half quarts of flour, mix quickly with one
and half pints Of sour milk Ga little sour
cream greatly improvesit.) Roll rather thick.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

LoGsDoN TEA CAKE.-Take quantity of
light dough the size of a small bowl, add,
two eggs, one cup of sugar, half pint of
milk, butter and lard the size of walnut,
teaspoonful of soda or baking powder. Mix
we'll together, and flavor with essence of
lemon. Bake one hour. This cake is cheap
and delicious Try it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

AMERICAN RAISED WAFFLEs. One pint
of sweet milk, one heaping teacupful of but
ter, three eggs, tablespoonful of thick
brewers yeast, one quart of flour, and an
other tcaspoonful Of sweet milk, in which
dissolved quarter Of teaspoonful of soda
Let it rise until very light, then bake as
other waffies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

WATERPROOF PApER-This is used in
covering preserve jars, &c. Select good
white paper, brush over with boiled linseed
oil, and suspend it over line until dry.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06
HNEcHoLS, HIN. BEI
R.H.cATLxTT, JEDHoTcHKIss.
TCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT l. CO.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
s. D Corner of Court House SQUARE.

Weare now selling, and have constant de
mandfor Farming, Grazing Timberand Ninsro-
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &C., and we in
vite parties having such property for sale, es-
pecially in the county of Augusta, and the VAL
ley of Virginia, to putthe same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our Capitalization, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
We make no charge for advertising or show
ing property, but when we find 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, 1870-05-06

NTOTICE.-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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John EcHoLs, H. n. BELL, R. H. eATLKTT,
Honroe County. Staunton, Lexington.

nR. 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-
ciaI 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.
e
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

Asst NOTICE.-All those indebted to Hilb
~ Il Weller will please call 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, 1870-05-06

EANCY SILKS AT COSTS Patterns COL
Il ored SILK at cost
JAMES A. PIPER & SON.
narls-H near Virginia Hotel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

EURS FURS l-Furs from so to $40 a
L set can be found at
decIO-tf JAS. A. PIPER l. SONS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-06

CUGAR AND COFFEE, at
- C. E. WOODS,
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The war is about to open in
the Winnipeg country. The
Dominion is sending some 1900
soldiers to quell the half breeds
and very likely it will succeed.
The North is fast discovering
that the country of Red River
of the North and Saskatchewan
is very valuable. It is said that
that country contains $4,000
square miles of the best wheat
land in the world. The North
ern Pacific Railroad route
passes through it, and conse-
quently in ten years or less it
will be filed with Americans.
Then annexation will follow,
of course.
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Congress has it under con-
temptation to give a territorial
government to the Indian ter
ritory. In that event, the lands
there would be surveyed and
some scheme hit on by which
they could be settled up by
whites. Then would follow a
vast immigration to them
Much of this land is very valu-
able both for cotton and grain.
The vast quantities of gypsum
there will also some day be a
great source of wealth.
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ACCIDENT.-The Falls County
Texas, Pioneer says that Mrs.
Foster, wife of.A. w. Foster, of
Marlin, was burned to death re
Gently. She was handling a Ian.p
filed with Kerosene oil-the ton
Of the lamp falling to the floor.
she stopped to pick it up, when
the oil was spilled or. her clothing
and the flame frosn the fire nea :.
which she Vas standing Caught
the MID, and in a Moment She
WIS enveloped. Tie fire could not
De extinguisb1d until her clothing
was consdmed--then too late to
save ner life Henderson Times.