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The OId-FashiOned Mother.

Thank God, some Of us have had an old
fashioned mother. Not woman of the PEI
liod, enameled and painted, with her great
chignon, her curls, and hustle; whose white,
icwelled hands never felt the clasp Of baby
fingers; but a dear, old-fashioned, sweet
voiced mother, with eyes in whose clear
depths the love-light shone, and brown hair
just threaded with silver, lying smooth upon
her faded cheek Those dear hands, worn
with toll, gently guided our tottering steps
in childhood, and smoothed our pillow in
sickness, even reaching out to us in yearn-
ing tenderness, when her sweet spirit was
baptized in the pearly spray at the river
Blessed is the memory of an old-fashloned
mother. 1t floats to US now, like the beau
tiful perfume from some wooded blossoms
The music of other voices may be lost, but
the enhancing memory Of her will echo in
our souls forever. Other faces may fade
away and be forgotten, but hers will shine
on until the light from Heavens portals will
glorify their own When 10 the ftful pause
Of busy life our feet wander back to the old
homestead, and crossing the we'll worn
threshold, stand once more in the room, so
hallowed by her presence how the feeling of
childish innocence and dependence comes
over us, and we kneel down in the molten
sunshine, streaming through the open win
dow just where long ago we knelt by our
mothers knee, lisping ''Our Father" How
many times when the tempter has lured us
on, has the memory of those sacred hours,
that mothers words, her faith and prayers,
saved us from plunging into the deep abyss
of sin. Years have filled great drifts be-
tween her and us, but they have not hidden
from our sight the glory of pure unselfsh
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A QUEER PLACE TO CARRY MoNEY.-Ed.
W is one of the accommodating con-
ductors on road running north, not far
from this city. On Saturday last he had
quite heavy load coming in to Utica. All
handed over their tickets promptly except
one fat old lady, resident of Trenton, who
sat next the door and who seemed to be
reaching down as if to get something she
had dropped on the floor. When her time
came to pay she raised her head and thus
addressed the blushing conductor
I alters, when I travels, carrys my mon
ey in my stockin'; for, you sees, nothing
can get at it thar, and I'd thank you young
man, just to reach it for me, as Pm so jem.
med in I can't get to it. forgot to get a
ticket at the depot.
Ed. glanced at the other passengers,
some of whom were laughing at his plight
one Or two young ladies among them blush
ed scarlet, and he beat hasty retreat,
muttering something about not charging
old ladies, etc. His cash was short thai
trip the fare Of one passenger.-Utica o.
Se7'UeT.
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More Scared than Hurt.

During the recent alarm excited by tn
prevalence of fever, good many persons
adopted all sorts of preventives. Any sug
gestions which tended to accomplish this
purpose was seized with avidity and applied
without scruple. A young man was OF this
number. His insane dread of this disease
amounted to monomania. Every conceiv-
able nostrum was taken, and every posi-
Bile liquor imbibed as a preventative lem
onade, brandy, wine, citrate of magnesia,
mineral water, buchu, cathartic pills, and
iron lozengers were taken successfully the
same day, and in turn were rejected for new
er and more efficient remedies. Towards
night he began to feel bad; his stomach
was in evident disorder and racking pains
prevailed in the region of the head and back.
Satisfied that Yellow Jack was lying siege
to him in earnest, he sent for physician
and begged of him piteously to save his
! life.
The doctor examined him carefully.
"You haven't got yellow fever" be said,
''but you have eaten something that has dis
agreed with you. I shall have to give you
an emetic The prescription was forth
with applied, and the result awaited with I'M
patience. -.5
Suddenly the odor Of brandy filled the
room.
"Why you've been drunk" said the doc
tor.
"Wait, doctor, watt gasped the patient
is his paroxysm.
Then came lemonade.
"Why, its punch you've been drinking"
"Wait, doctor, watt .
And then mingled with these compounds
came the smell of buchu, the sickenng
eff1uvia Of nitre, tempered and subdued with
port wine.
"Why, man, what is this ?" cried the as
tonished man of science.
"Wat, doctor we haven't got to the
bottom yet )" and then out came dark Ii
quid, which the patient 10 his distress de-
nominated "molasses and water" Then
came gin. whiskey and Madeira, to be sue
ceeded in their turn by Congress water,
Vichy, and Kissengen. The doctor was in
despair, which was augmented by the now
frantic inquiry Of his patient
doctor, have I got the fever y
'tGot the deuce ! No. Yellow fever,
cholera, or smallpox would be waste Of
material with you. Have no dread, sir
nothing short of an earthquake could do you
any damage" and the physician took his
leave and the patient rapidly recovered.
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Poetry.
We Meet Upon A Level.

We meet upon Level and we part upon thu
Square; ,.-,s. :,
What words of precious meaning these words
Masonic are?
Come let us contemplate them, they are worthy
of a thought -
In the very soul of Masonry these precious words
! are wrought. tis F.t
We meet upon the Level, though from every sta
| ton come
| The rich man from his mansion and the poor
man from his home;
For the one must leave his wealth and state out
| side the Mason's door, t- ~ ,
And the other finds his true respect upon the
checkered floor. n. , si4g3 8Ys q
We part Upon the Square, for the world must
have its due;
We must mingle with the multitude, cold, IN
friendly crew;
But the influence Of our gathering in memory is
And we lock upon the, Level to renew the happy
scene ,5aa 19e7@ isei e,fai .
There's world where all is equal-we are hur-
rying toward it fast; f.lg -T.
We shall meet upon the Level then, when the
gates of death are past;
We shall stand upon the Orient. and our Master
will be there,
To try the blocks we offer by his own unerring
Square.
We shall meet upon the Level there, but never
thence depart; ...a
There's mansion, It's already for each trusting
faithful heart;
There's Mansion and welcome-anG, a null
titude is there, e
Who have met upon the Level and tried upon the
Square.
Let us meet upon tie Level then, while laboring
patient here;
Let us meet and let us labor, though the labor
besevere;
Already in the Western sky the signs bid us pre-
sal pare,
To gather up our Working Tools and part upon
the Square. n3-'A4 -1 se r.
Hands round, We faithful Masons, form the bright
fraternal chain,
We part upon the Square below to meet in heav-
en- again, elaa z4ssas..
OH what words of precious meaning these words
Masonic are sga ual as ~. 5.sggsg
We meet upon the Level and we part upon the
Square. g .yoasr atsfs
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The Worth of Time.

There are too many people who do moi
seem to set any value on time who will
waste not only their own hours but the
hours, of others; who think nothing of stop.
ping an acquaintance in his work Of studies
for an hours useless gossip of frivolous talk
when both might be doing something or
learning something useful, or, at least, rest
ing and recreating themselves. One of the
great secrets ofsuccess, which other people
have learned and profted by, but which we
have not yet mastered, is to work while we
work with all our might, and rest while we
rest with the same earnestness. Economic
time,. use every moment of it 10 some useful
way-even if it should be in sleeping q
third of it away that the other two.thirds
may be used to better purpose in furthering
your own and your neighbors' fortunes
Hours, yea minutes, are worth their weight
in gold, and to throw them away is sin
full extravaganza that will be sure to bring
its own punishment in due time When we
had others work for us and took no note of
time,' it was indeed deczce far miente, and
we might talk all day long; but now if it is
all talk, it is certainly no cider. We've
got to stop this thing of talking and wasting
time in working hours. Politics and such
things must he postponed for discussion IN
til after business hours-till dinner time or
supper time and when work is over, what
time is not needed for recreation, for plea
sure, or for the service of our God and our
fellow-men, may be wasted On such frivol-
GUS topics as present themselves and even
politics may he INDUCED in, but not to ex-
cess. The success of the Yankees, of the
Germans, of the English, is due to the fact
that they work, and do not talk, when they
have anything to do. We must also learn
to do this. We must work, and cease to
waste valuable working time and those
who have nothing to do, Or will not do any
thing if it is offered them, must not prevent
others from working by borrowing their
time. Employ well your hours and your
money will count itself. .v &
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N1euT-THn Poor MANS FRIEND
Night levels all artificial distinction. The
beggar, on his pallet of straw, sleeps as
soundly as the king, on his bed Of down.
Night, gentle, soothing, refreshing night
the earthly paradise Of the slave, the sweet
oblivion Of the care-worn soul, the nurse of
romance, of devotion how the great, pant
ing heart of society yearns for the return
of night and rest. Sleep is Gods special
gift to the poor for the great there is no
time fixed for repose. Quiet, they have
none and, instead of calmly awaiting the
approach Of events, they fret and repine, and
starve, sleep, and chide the tardy hours,
as if every tomorrow were big with the
fate Of some great hereafter. The torren
of events goes roaring past, keeping cage
expectation constantly on tiptoe, and drive
their slumbers away. -
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THE FEMALE DIoTIoNARY.-ln this val.
liable work the signifcation Of work is
given in feminine sense, as under:
Ma,riage-The only habit to which wo
men are constant.
Loue.-Any young man but brother-in
law.
Czergyn,an-One alternative Of a lover
Byother---The other alternative.
.Honeymoo,,-A wife's opportunity.
Howid, Hideous-Terms of admiration
elected by the sight Of lovely face any
where but in the looking glass.
Nice, Dear-Expressions of delight al
ANYTHING, from baby to barrel organ.
AYpet;te "A monstrous abortion, which
is stiaed in the kitchen that it may not exis
during dinner. ee
Wyiah1e-The first thing one lady sees ii
anothers face. ~ .
Husbamd-A person who writes checks
and dresses as his wife directs
Dstcb (ia oraaihozogy)-A trutsed bride
groom, with his giblets under his arm.
BrqNe-A domestic endearment for a huE
band,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-08-04
An Arab Prince OH the Wife
Question.

A writer in the ''Cornhill Magoaine' has
had an interview with an Arab Prince, and
gives the following as his views on the wo-
man question: ;,
"English women think of themselves, al
WAYS think of themselves, think very much
of themselves, think very little Of their hus-
bands; so they are disobedient, self-willed,
do what they like, and will not do what their
husbands like; but Arab women think more
of their husbands than themselves they
live to please their husbands, they are ODE
dent, they are much better than English
women, man may do with them just as be
pleases Suppose she should disobey him
What does he? He says to her, by Allah,
I will leave you And if she disobey him
three times, and he says that three times, she
is no longer his wife, she must 60 back to bel
fathers house. But suppose an English
man marry woman, and she prove to have
very bad temper and disobey him always
very hot tongue, and scold all day ant
night too; lead him devil of life, maxi
him sweat very much with trouble, max
him wish to kill himself--what can he do
He can do nothing, he must keep her, ant
must not take any other woman to wife t.
comfort him All! the Arab custom is bet
ter than the English custom, and the ARA
women are better for the man than the Elm
glish women. I am sure Of that! p
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell and G. r. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of T. B. Cauthorn
in the 'Steam Saw Mill'' of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed a partnership with Mr.. G. P
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Vac. R. R., near
Milboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES ~,
Cady's Tunnel P. O.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., va.
I take this method of returning my thanks TO
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G.. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business Of the late
firm of Hughes & Cauthorn.
| mayl5' 68-tf. L. b. CAUTHORN
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,OMETHING NEW.
SAMUEL G. BASKlN.

SAM UEA VI DASn1Ne
CCOUNTANT AND BOOK-KEEPER,
Solicits encouragement in a new mode Of BUSH
ness, promising prompt attention, and entire sat-
isfaction.
Will open or start new sets of books for Mer-
chants or other parties, will render Merchants
and other accounts examine and reconcile Pass
Books of Banks, furnishing vouchers when de-
sired. .1 , ST.
Desires to keep one or two sets of Books, and
will negotiate Loans at fair rates.
My Office is with James Ker, Insurance Agent,
above First National Bank. aug12-tf
NOTICE.-It is now nearly twelve months
IN since our notice, calling upon all per-
sons indebted by note or otherwise to G. 7. An
trim, decd, urging them to settle up, but few
have regarded that notice. 4t-f
1t is absolutely necessary that the estate should
oe settled up. We again earnestly ask all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to the estate
to make prompt payment. We will, in very
short time, turn over for collection by law all
claims in our hands, not satisfactorily arranged.
The bonds and books are in the hands of 7.
H. Antrim, Waynesboro'.
..-a.'.s r--.> T. H. ANTRIM, M
..--,-.....- VIM. CALDWELL,
febl7-tf Executors.
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Business Cards.

DIANOS! PIANOS lit is admitted by
every one, that the KNABE PIANOS
which have brought here are the best to be
found in the whole community and beyond com
petition.
These Pianos were selected by me personally
at the Factory in Baltimore and as l shall visit
Baltimore again in a short time would be glad
to select Instruments for those wishing to pur-
chase -...-l.-..a.
In addition to these magnificent Instruments
which have received Is Premiums in this country
and Europe can furnish cheap Piano, which
can sell for $50 less than any other Manufac-
tured in thecountry--and warrant them for FIVE
years
For further particulars address,
49, - E. Louis IDE,
maye-3mos Staunton, Va.
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NTEW LIVERY STABLE.
THoRNBURG 4 CO.
At the OLD NATIONAL HoTRh
STABLE GROUND.

Corner of Frederick and Market Streets.
Having recently erecte commodious stables
upon these grounds, weare gratihed toannounce
to the public generally, and our friends, that we
have stocked them with every adjunct to COM
plete Livery. Our horses are young, fresh, fast,
and well broken our Buggies, Carriages &C.,
new and of the latest style. and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference 10 the comfort and
safety of our patrons. 81
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hour
with single or double buggies, riding horses, TO
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagon
&C. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cav
would do well to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness to merit a continuance Of the favor shown
us in other Places we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. apr22-tf
T ARGE AND SUPERIOR
II 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" sfROCKBRIDGE,"
TENNESSEE"
AND OTHER
PURE AND OLD WHISKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES.
Madeira, Sherry. Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
GIN, Rum. ALE, PORTER dc.
ANGOSTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOUGHTON
BITTERS &c. &C.
All ofwhich will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere: n1n
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
lONE DOOR EAST -t2
JNE DOOR EAST
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
A LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK OF
DRY GOODS AND
DRESS GOODS
in endless variety, made of either wool, cotton,
flax or silk-the newest and most desirable styles
| in any market.
| Great show in white goods-Peques, Vic,
Lawns, and other dress goods for ladies and
| misses.
| Mems and boys wear-fne and coarse.
| Trimmings and small goods-Gloves, Hosiery
Handkerchief, Corsets Parasols, Ladiet' cit,
| shoes.
My stock is large and attractive.
Staples in splendid variety of brands and
| grades. l buy no trash staple goods.
If you wish to buy, come and see the money
value of first class goods, both in imported and
American fabrics.
may5-2m f. M. YOUN
DRESS GOODS-Mohair Gauze Poplin,
~ IA new article) Japanese Poplins and
Silks, Brocade Grenadines, very low,
| Striped Grenadines, Buff, Blue and
Pink Jaconets, White, Buff and
Figured Peques. White
ground Brocade En-
| glish Grenadines.
In connection with the above, we have every
other style and variety of dress goods in tn
market and can be sold, we think, a fractio,
lower than goods bought earlier in the season
At any rate no house can sell lower than GU
goods are marked. Try us and see. 5-|-.-
| JAS. A. PIPER b SON,
| mayly-tf 3 4 near Va. Hotel.
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Happiness can be made quite as we'll GU
of cheap materials as dear ones. -.
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The three things most difficult are to keep
a secret, to forget an injury, and to make
good use of leisure.
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The world would be more happy if per-
sons gave up more time to an intercourse Of
friendship. Gt .
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That man who does the most has tn
least time to talk about it.
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T1OR THE LADIES'
II Just received at the 'tTemple Of Fash
ion, (" irect from New York and Baltimore, the
most beautiful and varied assortment of Millinery
and Fancy Goods ever before presented in this
market. They have been selected with the great
est care and consist of the latest Partisan Novel
ties in Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces,
&C., together with Ready-Made Walking Suits
for ladies and children. Also Infants Robes in
endless variety. A cordial invitation to call and
examine our unsurpassed assortment, extended
to each and all.
Stamping done at the shortest notice.
may27-tf MRS. K. nj. KELLEY.
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Poison ANr1DoTEs "A standing antidote
for poison by dew, poison oak, ivy, etc., is
to take handful of quicklime, dissolved in
water, let it stand in water half an hour,
thon paint the poisoned parts with it, Three
or four applications will never fail to cure
the most aggravated cases. Poison from
bees, hornets, spider bites, etc., is Instant
ly arrested by the application of equal parts
Of common salt and bicarbonate of soda,
we'll rubbed in on the place bitten or
stung.
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The best receipt for clear complexion
A clear conscience.
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Be cautious and reserved with people yot
do not know.
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Affection, like spring flowers, breaks
through the most frozen ground at last; and
the heart which seeks but for another heart
to make it happy will never seek in vain.
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Coon RuLEs.-The following rules for
the government Of children, which were first
presented in one of Jocob Abbott's books,
are said to have been of great service to ma
ny successful teachers.
When you consent, consent cordially.
When you refuse, refuse finally.
When you punish, punish good natured-
ly.
Commend often. Never scold.
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To KEEP IRON FROM RUsT1Ne. Kerosene
applied by means Of moisted cloth to
stoves, will efeotually keep them from rust
ing during the Summer. 1t is also an ex-
cellent material to apply to all iron utensils
used about the farm. Give plows, cultiva-
tors and the like coating before they are
put away in the Fall.
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Business Cards.

The Symptoms of Liver
Complaint are uneasiness
and pain in the side.-
CTNINEONS, Sometimes the pain is in
UAoA-'A1AOl>o the shoulder and is mista-
ken for rheumatism. The
stomach is affected with
loss of appetite and sick
ness bowels in general costive, sometimes alter
Mating with lax. The head is troubled with
Ipain, and dull, heavy
Sensation, considerable
loss of memory, accompa-
rrx7T1D MED with painful sensa-
LII VEh ution of having left I'M
done something which
fought to have been done.
10 ften complaining of
weakness, debility, and low spirits: Sometimes
many of the above symptoms attend the disease,
and at other times very few OF them; but the
liver is generally the organ most involved. Cure
the Liver with
DIR. SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR.
A preparation of roots and herbs, warranted
to be strictly vegetable, and can do no injury to
any one. -f-r p s5 ....9aa4 d
1t has been used by hundreds, and known for
the last 40 years as one of the most rehable, ELL
cacious and harmless Preparations ever offered to
the suffering. If taken regularly and persistent
ly, it is sure to cure dyspeDsa headache, jaun-
dice, costiveness, sick e, chronic diar-
rhoea, affections of the headach dysentery,
I'll bladder, cam e kidneys
~ fever, nervousness, chills,
diseases of the skin, i'm
Rrc,1, .rop purity of the blood, mel
I'he oAAloh' ancholy, or depression Of
spirits, heartburn, collie,
or pains in the bowels,
pain in the head, fever
and ague, dropsy, boilB, pain in the back, &c.
Prepared only BY
J. FL. ZEILIN b co
Druggists, Macon, Ga.
Price ST.; by mail, $l.25.
For sale by
TROUT, STR1BL1NG & BERKELEY,
ian27-1y Druggists, Staunton, Va:
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weakness, debility, and low spirits: Sometimes
many of the above symptoms attend the disease,
and at other times very few of them; but the
liver is generally the organ most involved. Cure
the Liver with
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Cold IN THE HEAD.-A cold can be
cured by inhaling hartshorn. The inhala,
ton by the nose should be seven OF eigns
in five minutes
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MINCED BErF.-Three and half pounds
of lean beef, chopped as sausage meat; six
crackers, rolled fine /; three well beaten eggs,
four tablespoonfuls of cream, butter the
size of an egg mix all together (salt and
pepper) and make in a loaf, and..bake in
dripping pan one and half hours. Cut
cold, in slices, for relish. ,'.
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To CLEAN CANE BoTToM CHA1Rs.-Turn
up the chair bottom, and with hotlwater and
sponge wash the cane work SO that it may
be thoroughly soaked. Should it be dirty
use little soap. Let it dry in the air, and
it will be as tight and firm as when new,
provided the cane is not broken.
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To DRIVE RED ANTS FROM THE HOUSE,
Drop some quicklime at the mouth Of their
nest, and wash it with boiling water or dis
solve some camphor in spirits of wine, then
mix water. Camphor will prevent their in
testing cupboard, or sponge saturated
with creosote. u -@