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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

A MODEL WIFE.-The jamestown IN.
" Journal tells the following remarkable
story:
There is a woman in the town of Harmo-
ny, Chutauqua county, who has not spoken
to her husband in twenty one years. In the
year 1849 her husband coutradicted her
harshly in the presence of company, and she
threatened that if he didn't behave better
toward her she never would speak to him
again. He retorted that he wished she
wouldn't, and she has not since then spoken
to him. They have continued to live to-
gether peacefully, and during the long ST.
lence have had several children. Every
thing goes on at their house as usual with
farmers. The husband is attentive, and
does dis conversiug with his wife through one
Of his children. For instance, he will ask
child at the table, evil your mother
have some more meat?' Or at another
time. els your mother going to town with
me to-day? ?" The family is wealthy, and
belongs to the better class of Chatauqua far
mers and respectable citizens
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

Your character cannot be essentially in
jured except by your own acts. If any one
speaks evil of you, let your life be 50 that
none will believe him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

Some one says truly, that the best way for
a man to train up child in the way it should
90 is to travel that way sometimes himself
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

How To Be M1sERABLn.-Think about
self, about what you want, what you like,
what respect people ought to pay to you,
what people think of you and then to
yourself nothing will be pure. You will spoil
everything you touch; you will make misery
for yourself out of everything; you will be
as wretched as you choose on earth, or in
heaven either. In heaven either, I say -
for that proud, greedy. selfish, self seeking
spirit would turn heaven into hell. 1t did
turn heaven into hell, for the great devil
himself. 1t was by pride, seeking his own
glory-that he fell from heaven to hell
He was not content to give up his own will
and do Gods will, like the other angels
He would be master himself, and set up
for himself, and rejoice in his own glory !;
and so when he wanted to make private
heaven Of his own, he found he had made
hell. And why ? Because his heart was not
pure, clean, honest, simple, and unselfsh.
Answer not word when unjustly accused,
and you are the eonqueror
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

ENCOURAGE THE BoYs.-I should like to
say few words for the boys, for think,
that some of them are wrongly used There
are many farmers sons who work daily with
little encouragement for what they do, and
if they lag from discouragement, they are
charged with laziness. Now it is hard to
work with no reeompense. Who can blame
the boys for becoming dissatisfied with farm
ing, and going to the city for employment ?
Fathers should look to their sons welfare,
and not treat them as hired men; give them
a share in the stock, and let them have the
profit of a plat of ground which they can
plant and cultivate as they wish. The boy
thus encouraged will take a new interest in
the work about him, that will doubly repay
YOU am boy myself, and know some
thing of the effects Of the grievances and
encouragements Of which l have spoken.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

A Massachusetts, farmer says he can fat
ten his sheep on steam feed for one-third
less expense than on dry feed, and get one
fourth more weight This is the result Of
five years experience.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

"It is beautiful thing" says Melville,
to see Christistian die. The confession
whilst there is strength to articulate, that
God is faithful to his promises; the faint
pressure Of the hand gives the same testi-
mony when the tongue can no longer do its
office; the motion of the lips, inducing you
to to bend down and catch the broken sylla-
bles of expressions, such as this, "Come,
Lord Jesus, come quickly" these make the
chamber in which the righteous die one Of
the most privileged sceues upon earth, and
he who can be present and gather no assu-
rance that death is fettered and manacled,
even whilst grasping the believer, must be
inaccessible to the most heart-touohing ap-
peal"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

CHINA AND FRENCH GLASSWARE ! J.
" We have Just received the prettiest stock of
fancy goods ever seen in StauMon.
Parian Marble Vases, assorted,
Is beautiful Cologne sets,
Fruit Baskets
China Mugs,
French Cut Glass Goblets, TumpIcrs, Wine De
canters Frnit Dishes.
In connection with the above, we have on hand
300 dozen white granite Plates,
300 sets Cups and Saucers,
200 Covered Dishes,
Chamber Sets, Pitchers,
Gold band and white China Tea sets,
French China Dining set, very low at
dec1O-tf J. A. PIPER Il SONS.
NTOTICE.-All persons indebted to the estate
~ of George 7. Antrim, deceased; by note
or otherwise, are hereby requested 10 come for
ward at once and pay up, as it is necessary to
settle the estate at an early day and we do not
pursue more stringent measures for the collection
of the outstanding debts.
All persons having claims against said estate
are also requested to present them for settlement.
n. II. ANTRIM, (E,oo,,to
VIM. CALDWELL, ''Ne'"o'''
marlS-tf Spec. copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

Promises made in the time of afiiction
require better memory than people COM
monty possess.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08
FARM AND FIRESIDE,

Fowls FOR GENERAL PURPosEs.-A cor
respondent writes /: Everything taken into
consideration, I believe there is no better
fowl than the Brahma. They are good
layers both in Summer and Winter, and I
think will thrive on as little feed as any
breed we have which I am acquainted withn
I have flock of eighty light pea comb
Brahmas which give only one-half an car
of corn once day, and the scraps from the
table, and they have laid all Winter
They are a very easy fowl to raise and
very hardy. have a young brood, hatch
ed Feb. 9. They are doing finely I have
not lost one of them LIE
The Brahma is good setter and mother
and for table fowl they have no equal Their
flesh is very white, tender and juicy, and
full as good for the epicure, in my opinion.
as turkey, and good fair Brahma is as
large as d small turkey, weighing at mutur-
ity from eight to fourteen pounds. The
Brahma when well bred is handsome fowl;
take a flock of about rs Brahmas on the
lawn pasturing, and they look more like
flock of sheep than fowls and then to see
them marching into the roost at nghtfall,
after another, is a sight worth seeing.
They are a very docilc fowl and bear
confinement we'll, for they are not of a row.
ing nature. They cannot fly over COM
mon board fence, for their bodies are heavy
and their wings very short and rounding at
the point, so that they cannot support the
body.
But still there are other fowls with good
points as we'll as the Brahma, but my
honest opinion is that the pure Brahma is
fairly entitled to claim to have more of them
than any other breed of fowls we have.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

A PRETTY WoMAN.-It is agreed on all
hands that pretty woman is one Of the in
situations of the country-an angel in mus
lin and glory. She makes sunshine, blue
sky, and happiness wherever she goes -
Her path is one of delicious roses, sweet
perfume and ravishing beauty. She is
sweet poem, written in rare colors and choice
silk, AMI principles. Men stand in her
presence as so many admiration points. Her
words float around the ear like enchanting
music, birds of paradise, or the mellow
chimes of the Sabbath bells. Without her,
society would lose its truest attraction, the
church its frmest reliance, the young men
the very best company. Her influence and
generosity restrain the vicious and give
strength to the faint hearted. Wherever you
find virtuous woman, you also find Preside
bouquets, clean clothes, order. good living,
gentle hearts, music, light, and institutions
of refinement generally. She is the flower
of humanity, and her inspiration is the
breath of heaven.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08
JOHN ECHOLS,
JOHNECHOLS, II, N. BKL1
.CATLETT, JED HoTcHKIss
TCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT co.
REAL ESTATE A GENTS,
S. Corner Of Court House Square,

STANTON, VIRGINIA..
Weare now selling, and have copstpn, de
mand for Farming, Grazing Timbeaand Ninero
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &c, and vein
vite parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county of Augusta, and the VAL
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our central location, 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 offve percent, to be
paid out of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser. Nov %, 1861
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

Many man grumbles because it costs as
much per day for ice for his whole family as
he pays for a single drink for himself.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

The flower of youth never appeared more
beautiful than when it bent toward the sun
of righteousness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

RAspBERRY W1NE-Bruiso the fruit and
strain it through bag, take the same guam
tity of boiling water that there is OF juice
let it become quite cold, then pour it on the
dry strained fruit in the bag, and let it stand
for several hours then strain and mix it
with the raspberry juice. To each gallon OF
the liquid add three poonds of powdered
white sugar keep it in an earthen vessel,
close covered, for six days then turn it
into clean cask put in the bung, and let
it remain about month. When we'll set
tied, bottle it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

r UMBER, LUMBER.
II 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 h 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 con tinuance 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.
mayl5' 6s-tf. L. B.CAUTHORN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

Is1NGLAss JELLEY one ounce of
isinglass and half drachm of cloves into a
quart of water. Boil it down to a pint
strain it upon one pound Of loaf sugar, and
and when cold add pint of wine, when it
will be fit for use. A very nourishing
beverage may be made by merely boiling
the isinglass with milk and sweetenlng with
lump-sugar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08
11CHOLS, BELL & CATLETT,

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.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

1O-O The undersigned respectfully calls
ION. 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 street and Spring Lane.
He will attend the sale of property of all kinds,
either in town Or country, as reasonable as any
other auctioneer. y. n. GUSHING.
ian7-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

WHAT Is LOST. BY KEEPING CoRN.-A
correspondent pat two hundred measured
bushels of corn in crib in November, 1868,
which were recently marketed The corn
was kept in a well protected crib, and was
in excellent condition when sold, 1t was
found to have shrunk forty-eight bushels,
equal to twenty four per cent discount from
the original amount. There Yves 70 unusu-
al exposure to rats, bad weather, etc, the
corn was first quality, and he thinks the ex-
pertinent was, in all respects, fair test of
the profit and loss of holding over.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

Corner Of Frederick a, Market .Streetse
Having recently erecte commodious Stables
upon these grounds, weare gratifed toantounce
to the public generally, and our friends that we
have stocked them with every adjunct to.a COM
plete Livery. Our horses are young, fresh, fast,
and well broken; cur 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. .as.-
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 Weyer's Cav
would do we'll 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
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

CURE FOR Person OAK-A correspondent
gives this as cure for the poison oak =
Simply battle the parts poisoned with hot
water, as hot as can be borne ; keep increa-
sing it till it can no longer be used without
burning Press a soft towel against the
parts, so US to absorb the water, and avoid
rubbing then apply rather strong" So
luton of strong navy, or plug tobacco on the
poisoned places, and let it dry. The solu-
ton is best when the water is hot. | have
tried this, and have been cured, or very
nearly SO, in tro to four days at the most.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08
Tbe Staunton Wmoifator.

+, AfsAaI 8 Adv VIsING RATES.
AdvertisS .n1d ,fless tnan three month
willbe Asss at the rate of One Dollar per
sc1 Eight Lines, or lessf for thefr and
.sfor each subsequent insertion. Unless
. number of insertions be marked upon the
manuscriptit will be Observation-Disclosures and
charged accordingly.
Obituaries, Announcements Decentralization
Office, Communications calling upon, advoca.
ting proposing candidates, an all Commune
cations or Notices of personal orprivate chat
acter, orintended or calculated to promoreany
private enterprise orin terestwil lb echargedfo
as advertisements
rs Special notices. 20 cents per line for ev-
eryinsertion.
GS- Aliberal arrangement MADE with those
who advertise for Three Six or Twelve month
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08
Morning and Evening.

It was the morning of life. The sun had
risen in all its beauty. A youth wandered
forth full of joyful hopes. Gay birds war
bled around him; beautiful flowers grew at
his feet. The light winds of the summer
rustic past; seeming to welcome him there
and cheering him on his way. He was hap
Ply in the present alone, and happier in the
anticipation of the future.
"What pleasant world is this" he
thought, as he imagined bright days to come,
many joys yet untasted.
He wandered up the broad road of life
He saw young and beautiful girl She, too,
wandered on the road of life They met
Gentle love touched their hearts, and she
turned and went with him. They journey
ed together, man and wife, in loving pleas
ure, while yet the sun beamed mildly upon
this morning Of life.
They had almost forgotten the present
pleasure in thoughts of coming Joy.
The sun, bright beaming sun, has gone
down in the west. Bright morning has CIV
en- place to evening. Day has changed to
night. The pleasant summer has gone. =
The sweet flowers are whitening and the gay
birds have flown.
Two young and happy beings had strayed
forth in the fresh morning of life together.
The dark hair that waved so gently had
turned gray. The rose tinted cheeks had
turned pale. Hopes were swept away by
the chill winter wind, and the young had
grown old.
They rest in silence, and in the next
bright summer, lovely flowers will grow
above their graves. Young hands will
gather them-light hearts beat with love
and hope, as theirs did in the summer
gone.
The tale is told and they are forgotten.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

IRON AROUND PEACH TREES At a recent
meeting of the American Institute Farmers
Club, Mr. Wagner, who lives on Long
Island, about fifty miles east of New York,
exhibited some pruning from his orchard,
to illustrate the effect of putting iron around
trees. He took an old place with twenty
trees in theuorchard, full of dead limbs and
yellow leaves, and the crotches oozing thick
gum, He gave the earth top dressing
ofiron, breaking up old ploughs and stoves
and scattering the fragments. The effect
has been marvellous The trees have re-
newed their youth and now look strong and
thrifty. The bark is tight and the leaves
all green, and the borer has Disappeared
He thinks the Stag of iron furnaces, ground
up and spread on orchards, would prove
very valuable fertilizer for fruit trees of all
kinds. .7. s...... t...
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

AGRICULTURAL IrEMs.-Many cases Of
poisoning have occurred by contact ofguano
with wounds. 1t should be handled with
gloves.
Paper sometimes will not stick to an old
wall. Where there is danger of this, paper
hangers use vinegar in the paste instead of
water. .l,.
Recent experiments show that of milk
that has heen set in pans and Skinned
100 gallons made 105 pounds of cheese;
milk not skinned at all, loo gallons smade
1856 pounds of cheese. ."tt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

POULTRY MANURE.-The productive pow
or of the droppings of the hennery is very
great as compared with ordinary barnyard
manure yet many farmers, with score or
two of fowls, take little or no pains to pre-
serve and apply it to the purpose of vegeta-
bile production 1t is an excellent dressing
for ga. dens, and will repay hundred fold
the care and expense of preserving and
applyiugit
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-07-08

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.
His assortment of Furnishing Goods is COM
,,1a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-03-18

ora harness kept we'll oiled Is easier
for the animal, is stronger.and don'twear
out half az iastas one allowed to go year
in and year out without care. Clean the
harness with o sponge and CASTLE soap.
Apply the oil with An old paint brush,
A long tin pan saves the drip.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-03-18
HAYsvILLE STOVE AND TIN STORE
WA TFk II N.

r,-nE undesigncd having permanently located Y bays
vtllr. iuetms the ciil2en- ~ Dnh"is III" slrF".hu'
IL rrttr,tos ,haf ~ l.tjs siwa avs 90 hand = general az
sortmt,pt OF stoves. and Tin Nsrc ~ ~ knns' "hnn
Il, oH,tF for sale ~ Prices which defy conreiiu'n' hs
,Iso p.srrferstr.s ~ nrd,r all Tin work. wttrsrted ~
,h. M III .,ytp. ana w mo b. ~ nsetial. AthAre 81 20"
puilic rntrorag, n. re- peoinilS solicited arr NJ ne IT."
tgrniint1 ~ rloast. ~ y u he ~ rnnr frinff'' " crH -
him before pntraii,fng people ava. fr-r n,ne
AugiFt il. 1855, ~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-03-18

I broke up one-tlird Of an acre Of land
the 22d Of last MAY. gave ii good har-
rowing and applied half q shoycl-ful Of
manure in a hill hills two feet and rows
three feet apart. ! put two small pota-
toes in 4 hill. six inches apart. and hocd
a. soon as up. and again in eight or ten
days. That gives them time for a good
start. The result was that / had lbs
bushels OF very good Orono potatoes. ]
change sccd every year. Now, Mr.. Ed
itor. the great essentials in raising pota-
toes are summed up in a few words, viz
plough well and harrow well, and plant
well. and hoe well twice in a season and
when the ground is in good ORDER
Those farmers who advocate hoeing only
c cannot beat Inc. but | can beat them
every time. One great trouble with
SOME farmers is that they had rather be
in the store. or in the mill, smoking oil
telling stories, than TO be hoeing theil
potatoes the second time.
q. II. CAIN.
MILL VILLAGE, GOSHEN, n. H., January
3, 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-03

Several SO called Christians have start
ed paper in Chicago to fight all secret
societies, especially Masonry The histo-
ry of Don Quixo;e and bis fight with the
windmill foreshadows the end Of this
Puritan effort. Masonry has stood the
test of time. 1t is Establishing as
the light from God. 1t nec,ls no de-
tenders, fears no assailants. Based on
the most sublime truth, under the special
caro- aud in thu true alteration of Him
who rules all, numbering more than any
church organization in the worId-re-
vered and practiced in every part Of the
globe-teaching grander truths and more
perfect religion than any Puritan church
ever taught-Masonry no more breads
attacks than the sun feel. to envy the ar
tifcial light made by man.
Masonry works in secret. So does ma
ture. So does He who rules all! We
see the grass grow-fowers bloom--sea-
sons come and go--the young grow old,
and the old die. We cannot tell why
this is so, and yet we can.
We would sooner trust our present
and future happiness TO Masonic teach
ing than to any and all the Puritanism in
the world. And would sooner trust our
loved ones to the care of any Mason in
the world than TO the care of nine tenths
Of the ministers of Orthodox churches,
or the ones who assail a society or or
ganizaiion that fears no enemies, for its
principles come from God and are eter-
nal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-03

day, upon those PARKWAY heights, sleep
the sleep that knows no waking those
brave and gallant boys. who never com.
mitted q crime, only the one they paid
their lives for. and, although that was a
crime at sunrise on the fatal day, at sun.
set the sword had decreed otherwise, for
we had then received orders that General
Lee had surrendered all the armies of
Virginia. Thus ended the last execu-
ton under the government of the Lost
Cause t
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-03

She saw bill higher than any she had
ever seen before on the horizon, aud on
the top of it Kings, castle. The mo-
ton Of the rocking-chair became slighter
and slighter, until it stopped. The spec
tacles fell out of her lap. A child. hear
ing it, ran to pick them up, and criod :
" Grandmother, what is The matter? e.
She answered not. She never spake
again. Second sight had come! Her
vision had grown better and better.
What she could not see now was not
worth seeing. Not now through glass
darby! Grandmother had no more
need of spectaclesl ........ a..