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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

Cost OF LoAFERIsM.-Does the young
man who persists in being loafer ever re-
feet how much less it would cost to be a
decent, respectable man +? Does he imagine
that loaferism is more economical than gen.
tility Anybody can be gentleman, if he
chooses to be, without much cost, but it is
mighty expensive being loafer 1t costs
time, in the first place-days, weeks, months
of tin fact, about all the time he has, for
no man can be a first class loafer without
devoting nearly his entire attention TO it..
The occupation, we'll followed, hardly af-
fords time for eating, sleeping, dri- we had
almost said drinking, but on reflection, we
will except that. The loafer fnds time to
drink when invited. 1t costs friends Once
fully embarked on the sea of loaferism, and
you bid farewell to every friendly sail shat
floats under an honest and legitimate flag.
Your consorts will only be the buccaneers
of society, 1t costs money for though the
loafer may not earn dollar OR have one for
months, the time lost might have produced
much money if devoted to industry instead
of sloth. 1t costs health, vigor, comfort
all the true pleasures of living, honor, sooi-
ETY. self-respect, and the respect of the
good when living, and, finally, all regret
when dead
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15
Poetry.
Your Mission.

Ifyou cannot on the ocean
Sail among the swiftest fleet,
Rocking on the mighty pillows,
Laughing on the storms you meet,
You can stand among the sailors
Anchored yet in the bay,
You can lend a hand to help them,
As they launch their boats away.
If you are too weak tojourney
Up the mountain steep and high,
You can stand within the valley
AS the multitude go by.
You can chant in happy measure
As they slowly pass along,
Though they may forget the singer,
They will not forget the song.
Ii you cannot in the conflict
Prove yourself 4 warrior true,
If, where fire and smoke ar thickest.
There's no work for you to do
Where the battlefield is silent,
-..eY ou can go with gentle tread,
You can bear away the wounded,
You can cover up the dead.
fyou cannot in the harvest
Garner up the richest sheaves,
Many grain both ripe and golden,
Which the careless reaper leaves,
You can CLEAN among the briers
Growing rank against the wall,
And it may be that the.shadows
Hide the heaviest wheat of all.
If you have not gold and silver
Ever ready at command,
II. you cannot towards the needy
Reach an ever open hand,
You can visit the afflicted,
Ger the erring you can weep,
And can be q trne disciple
Sitting at the Savior's feet.
Do not, then, stand idly waiting,
For some nobler work to do,
For Jour Heavenly Fathers glory
Ever earnest, ever true.
Go and toll in any vineyard,
Work in patience and in prayer,
1fyou want field of. labor,
You can find it anywhere.
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CAN ANY ONE TELL Can any one tell
how that men who can not absolutely pay
small bills can always lind plenty of money
to buy liquor and treat when happening
among friends?
Can any one tell how it is that some men
who owe for tailoring. shoes, &C., can have
anything that's nice-eat oysters at night,
wear fine clothes, and have ali the delicacies
Of the season
Can any one tell how men live and sup
port their families. who have no income,
aud don't work, while others who are in
dustrious and always employed, almost
starve ?-Mornsng (N. C.) Star.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

WILLIAM wHo1n7' DuAausu
PURE AND UNADULTERATED
WINES AND LIQUORS
of all descriptions,
New STREET, ABOVE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
re- All the fine Brands Of Augusta County
Whiskey on hand, some of which is taoo
gears old.
FRENCH BRANDY, WARRANTED PURE.
SCOTCH ALE, LONDON PORTER,
STOUTON AND STOMACH BITTERS &c. &c.
Has now large stock on hand which he will
sell at the lowest possible rates.
OHINA AND FRENCH GLASSWARE J.
~ We have just received the prettiest stock OF
fancy goods ever seen in StauINon.
Parian Marble Vases, assorted,
Is beautiful Cologne SETS
Fruit Baskets,
China Mugs,
French Cut Glass Goblets, Tumblers, Wine De
canters Fruit Dishes.
In connection with the above, have on hand
800 dozen white granite Plates,
800 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
dec10-tf j. A. PIPER SUNS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

Be careful in contracting debts, and care
full in the extension Of credits; and then,
for both reasons, your business will be like
ly to prosper,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

The brave only know how to forgive it
is the most refined and generous pitch Of
virtue human nature can arrive at. Cow
ards have done coed and kind actions
towards have fought, nay, sometimes con-
quered; but a coward never forgave; it is
not his nature; the power of doing it flows
only from a strength and greatness of soul.
conscious Of resenting every fruitless at
tempt to interrupt its happiness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

Earn your money before you spend it
and then you will know what it is worth
and spend it more wisely.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

nFFICE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR,
STANTON, 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, (and there are more
than so such, have been placed at the First Ma
tional Bank ofStaunton for payment by or before
the lst 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
- ''' " '' JED. HoTCHKIss.
decd Sec and Tr. A. G +
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

Nothing is cheap to one who does not
want it. He had better keep his money
than to buy what he does not want.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15
ARTHUR,

BORN AUGUST 23rd, 1851.
~ was stranger, and ye took me IN"
Farmer Williams made some inquiries IN
the neighborhood, and learned that lady
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

MARBLE LINlE.-A large supply of the eel
IVA ebrated Fishersville Marble Lime con-
stantly on hand and for sale at the Lime House,
near the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Depot,
Staunton. Apply to
LARA 4 TIMBERLAKE,
anr23.tf Staunton Va
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THO PRESERVE THE
TREES LATELY PLANTED
The Fair Ground Gates

will be opened during the Summer from 81 P u
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
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

He who has no mind to trade with the
devil, should be so wise as to keep from his
shop.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

NREAT IMPROVEMENT! =
"
AndsersO1tss Atmospheric Churn.
This Churn will produce more butter and in
less time than any other churn. 1t works as we'll
in Winter as in Summer, and without the necess-
ity of heating or cooling the cream.
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
JAS. A. PATTERSON,
ian2e-sm Waynesboro.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15


Practical THoUGHTs. "A cool head, an
investigating mind, a warm heart, and dill
gent hands, with benevolence and honesty.
piety and perseverance, will insure success
in any laudable undertaking within the
sphere ofpersonal ability; will secure re-
spectability in virtuous society, and enable
us to meet death with composure. A cool
head will save US from the embarrassments
and disgrace which passionate people often
experience. By investigation. VIC learn the
nature of things, and how to adapt means to
ends Sympathy and kindness to others
will enlist their interest in our behalf Dill
igence, which effects something every mo
ment, will accomplish much in the aggre-
gate of time. The spirit of true benevolence
will aid in forming habits of industry and
economy aud this is Of great Importance,
especially to those who wish to accomplish
much with small means. Strict honesty is
always "the best policy" and will secure
the confidence of all but those who are so
jealous they can trust nobody but them
selves. True piety will give confidence in
our Creator, and encourage perseverance,
and sometimes lead to success. even when
our prospects are difficult and doubtful. -
By perseverance, that which seems imposs-
ible may sometimes be accomplished, and
without it nc one will ever accomplish much
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

Philosophers hold it as s'cred truth,
that he who would be happy must place a
full value on his time
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

MORE NEW GOODs!!
I Witt & Bro. are receiving their
SEOND PURCHASE OF WINTER GOODS
Their stock consists of all the latest styles, and
have been purchased on the very best terms for
cash, which enables them to sell at figures
SOLOW AS TO DEFY COMPETITION
'e We would ask cash buyers particularly to give
us call.
I WITT & BRO,
Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
decl0-tf Main street Staunton
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

BRAN TEA.-A very cheap and useful
drink in colds, fevers and restlessness from
pain. Put handful of bran in pint and
half of cold water, let it boil rather more
than half an hour, then strain it. and. if
desired, favor with sugar and lemon
juice but it is pleasant drink without any
addition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

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-
ciay attention to that class Of patients and the dis
eases common, and peculiar to them.
OFFICE-For the present at his residence
HWest Wood" at the Western end of Main
Street.
novl9-tf
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of Crwford's old stand,

ID B. GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAIL OR,
Main Street, Stanton, "a. four doors East
of Crwford's old stand,
where he is prepared to execute work in the most
fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, a.
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, 1870-04-15

IRON SAFES FOR SALE CHEAP "A number
L of Messenger Safes, belonging to the Virgin
ia Express Company, for sale cheap, on time.
These safes would be useful to farmers and
others, as secure receptaces for valuable articles
paper &c.
Call and see them at the Virginia Express Of
fee, near the Depot
mayl4 WIN. II. WATTS, Ag't.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

1t frequently occurs in the spring VIXEN
the farmers are feeding their COWS on cab
bages or tutuips, that the milk becomes So
strongly impregnated by their disagreeable
taste and odor as to be unfit for butter max
ing. To obviate this, put pinch of finely
powdered saltpetre into every gallon Of
cream.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

r UMBER, LUMBER.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the "Steam Saw Milp' Of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed a partnership with Mr.. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. q. 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 y 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 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 ughes & Cauthorn.
may15'6s-tf. I. B. CAUTHORN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

To REMOVE STAINS FROM IvoRY-Take
piece of common white chalk, and scrape
or pulverize it in order to obtain a powder.
Add as much water as is required to produce
a paste; apply the paste to the surface of
the ivory. If the stains are very bad, two
Or three, or perhaps more, applications may
be required. The result will be pure
with ivory without injury to the polish, or
the necessity Of scraping.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

70 BLEACH CorToN CLoTu.-For five
pounds cloth take one pound of chloride of
lime dissolve the lime in warm, soft water,
sufficient to wet the cloth thoroughly with
out crowding turn the cloth often with the
hands, and raise it up to give it air. SO all
parts may be exposed. Continue this pro-
cess about three fourths of an hour, then
ring out and rinse thoroughly two or three
times and hang to dry.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

CINNAMON CAKEs.-By Mrs L A. G..
cup of sugar of a cup of molasses; cup
of butter; Il tablespoonfuls of ground Gin
namon; 2 level teaspoonfuls of soda, dis
solved in 6 large tablespoonful of warm wa
ter: stir well, and add -four enough to al
low to roll quite thin cut out with biscuit
cutter and bake in quick oven.-Amsri-
can Agricoltwia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

TUESDAY. April 5-The Finance COM
nittee reported it inexpedient to legislate on
the subject Of requiring incorporate compa-
MES to invest certain per centage in State
bonds
The Finance committee reported SUBJ
stitute for the bill to relieve the sheriffs of
the commonwealth
The election of judges was postponed till
Wednesday,
The bill for the relief of sheriffs was Or
dered to its third reading.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

AMERICAN RAISED WAFFLEs-One pint
of sweet milk, one heaping teacupful of
butter, three eggs, a tablespoonful of thick
brewers yeast, one quart Of -four. and an
other teaspoonfuI OF sweet milk, in which is
dissolved quarter Of a teaspoonful of soda.
Let it rise until very light, then bake as
other wafles Serve hot with butter aud
sugar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

MIXED Corn CAKE.-Take two cups Of
coarse corn meal, scald with boiling water
and let it stand five minutes; then add two
cups wheat meal with water enough to form
batter so thick that it will just retain the
shape of the spoon. If the corn is not very
sweet, add one heaping spoonful of sugar
Pour into pan, to the depth Of one inch,
more or less, and bake to hazel brown in
good oven; this will require from forty
minutes to an hour and half, according to
the size of the cake
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15
Believing, we rejoice
| Toe see the cuss removed
with the usual Doxology."

GAS THE Tw1G is BENT THE TREE IS IN
cL1NED. We often hear mothers wonder
ing why their daughters are so indolent. or
so ignorant of household matters or so care
less in their habits They complain, and
scold, and fret over it, but they made no at
tempt to teach them any better. The fault
lies with the mothers themselves instead
of training their girls to habits Of industry
and neatness, instead Of instructing them to
household ways, they have allowed them to
grow up without any training at all.
Girls are not going to learn these things
of their own accord they must be taught
from the time they are OLD enough to learn,
how to be neat and Industrious The teach
ing Of them must be systematic, beginning
in their early years it will not do to train
them month, then leave them three months
to do as they please. Education is, after
all, the mighty magician that turns every
thing into gold. Mother educate your girls
to be neat and industrious, and you will
never have to complain that they are not
neat and industrious women Train them
carefully in household ways; teach them to
make puddings and cakes, and pickles, and
preserves show them how to be tidy about
house, how to do everything in the neat
est manner Teach them by precept and
example it is worth the trouble for, in
stead of having drones and slatterns about
you, you will have we'll trained and useful
helps.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

WHITE BEANs.-Marrows Preferred
Pick over and wash thoroughly. Boil slowly
in one simple soft water, in covered ves-
sci, two or three hours, or until the beans
begin to fall to pieces, and the water, which
should barely fill the beaus when done, and
not stand above them, is viscid and jelly
like. Add little salt, and nothing else,
unless you have chosen, at the proper time,
to put in few pared Irish potatoes, to eat
with them. Those who have never eaten
beans prepared in this way, without grease
of any kind, have very little idea how deli
cious they are.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15
JOHN ECHOLS, H. M BELL
R.H.cATLETT, JED HoTCHKIss.
NICHOLS, BELL, CATLETT Il co.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,

ID IT. O011f e1 VI O011 : 3tOUr J4Ftt1ej
NTON, VIRGINIA..
Weare now selling, and have constant de
mandfor Farming, Grazing Tsmberand Ainera-
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 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 we find purchaser for
it we charge commission of five percent, to be
paid out Of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser. Nov 90, 1867
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15
A Funeral Discourse.

The readers of the Drawer have. within
the pastyear or two, been edited with the
perusal of a sermon on The Harp of a
Thousand Strings and the Farewell Dis
course Of Brother Watkins" The tone Of
those discourses might, in a general way,
be called pleasing. Not SO, however, the
following allusion from the pulpit to young
man Of Indifferent position in the social cir
cles of B, New Hampshire, who came
to an early decease by vigorous but alb
surdly unequal contest with the Otard fami-
ly. The preacher who officiated at the final
solemnities improved the occasion by ma
king the following remaks
Il hev been requested, not to say impor-
tuned, toe deliver a funeral discourse on this
occasion, and hev reluctantly consented
toe do So never heerd any good of the
deceased git; and if the friends hev made
up their minds that [ am about to begin
such course now they are very mach mis-
taken. I estimate, in feet, that this young
man, now a-layiu' before you, was about
the aust man ever permitted, in the onscru-
table ways of the divine peppusses, toe To-
cate in this vicinity He was one who I
might say sllers fell when he was tempted,
and he certainly appeared to me toe seek,
rather than to avoid, occasions for such
temptation.
"Why, my Teller Christians, he KEEP
bosses and run EN-; he KEEP cocks and fit
'em; and as toe wimmin, let his wilder
(who I see settin' in a front pew testify"
(Here the widow arose, as was the custom
when the family of the deceased was alluded
to, and, deeming it a complimentary remark,
courtesied to the preacher.) elm short, af-
ter diligent inquiry intoe the pertickerlers
Of his kerrikter and conduct while he has
resided in this village, hev come toe the
conclusion that of him at all is that he was
an active member of the ingine company,
and occasionally good at fires.
''The pail bearers will now proceed to
bear out the corpse, while the choir will
sing. as an appropriate hymn, the 33rd
hymn, End book, short metre, four verses,
emitting, if yuu please, the 3rd and 9Th
stanzas:
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FAR1NA PUDD1Na.-Sprinkle two-thirds
Of teacupful OF farina slowly into quart
of boiling water add half a cup of white
sugar, and cup of milk. Mix thorough
ly, and pour it into pudding dish, in which
quart and half of nice tart apples, peeled
and quartered, have been put Or mix the
apples and farina together. Two teacups-
full of picked raisins, previously stewed, may
be substituted for the apples. Bake one
hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-04-15

New WH1TEwAsH FOR WALLS.
one-fourth of pound Of glue over night in
tepid water The next day put into a tin
vessel with quarl 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, add hot water, and stir until it has
the appearance of milk Of lime Add the
sizing, stir we'll, and apply in the ordinary
way while still warm Paris white" is
sulphate of baryts, and may be found at any
oil or color shop.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-02
Rockbridge Alum Springs, Va.
OPEN MdY15. 1870.

KlHIS favorite and celebrated Watering
Il Place is now in complete order for the re-
ception of guests. Important improvements
have been added to the buildings sinco the cs-
tablishment passed into tho hands of the pro-
sent proprietor, and it is his purpose to keep
it in style not surpassed anywhere in Vir-
ginia. The waters of these special springs
either euro or greatly relieve most cases of
Scrofula, 1ncipient Consumption, Chronic
Bronchitis, Chronic Laryngitis, Chronic rneu-
monia. Chronic Dyspepsia, Chronic Diarrh@a,
value in those affections which arc peculiar to
tho female constitution, and as m appetizer,
a tonic and general restorative, they are, per-
haps, unrivalled amongst mineral waters. The
proprietor will have provided for tho lawns
and ball. room frst-claes band of music, and
in general all the sources of amusement and
recreation usually found at our best summer
resorts will be at the command of the guests
at "ROCKBR1DGR ALUM" The place is
within eleven to thirteen hours of Richmond
Washington, Baltimore, &C., by rail, all in
daylight. Passengers leave the cars of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad ut Goshen De-
pot, and new and elegant stage coaches, pass
ing rapidly over smooth and level road of
only eight miles. sot down the visitors ut the
Springs to tea. JAMES A. FRAZIER
rs The Rockbridgo Water and Alum Mass
for sale by the principal Druggists OF the
United States.
Descriptive pamphlets sent FREQ on applica-
ton. May 81 limo