davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21
Tha Late Eleotions.

The official returns of the elections held
in tho severa. States at the commencement
of November DO not appear as disastrous TO
the Democratic party US the Eadlcal pa
pers would have their readers believe
We we're borne down in this State by the
overwhelming irards ola few men in Tam
many Hall The thefls Of Tweed aud
Connolly. who obtained Official position BY
Democratic votes aud who used those po.
sitions 10 plumber tho taxpayers, brought
defeat to tho Democratic party IN New
York These ,hefts having been maie
by men protesting TO be Democrats tue
Radicals induslriously used them TO tho
damage Of the Democratic party, Al.
though the Democratic leaders repudlatcd
,hese men aud their deeds 1t was loaud lm-
possible to rid the party of all Iheir odlam
and i, Suffered accordingly.
Outside Of New io,k the outlook is
different. The State Of New Jersey,
which was last year Republican by over
5000, has tins year eIec,c, Il Democratic
Governor by 6,0OO ma jcllly, which shows
a Democratic gaia oA the popular vote Of
over 5000.
Ia Virginia The Conservatives have ac''-
ieved an overwhelming victory aud have
carried the State on the popular vote ny
over $4,000, making gain IN one year OF
over 10000, aul bove secured Two.
thirds majority IN Doth branches Of -be
Legislature.
In Maryland the Republicans made great
professions of being able 10 carry tho
i State, but The Democratic majority IS a.
500 against 10 0o1 last year, o's less
than that Of the Republicans OF tlasa.
cbusets. While the Democrats have the
above majority On the popular vo'e' Tue
Republicans have only succeeded N elect
ing ten Representatives and one Senator
to the Legislature
THE returns froa Illinois show that the
Republican candidate for CoDgressmai-at.
large is only elected by abputl3.0''o ma
iorilv. Republican loss % GranIs vote
in 1868 of ovec 80 OOO
In WISCONSIN Democratic gans are
shown aud had it NOT ucpl lor tue forest
6rps swecping ovor tho Democratic dis.
tric,s aud thus preventing anywhere near
a fair y,te in that seciiun the Democracy
" ''' 'ii'N ~ tr-fl
would probably have carried the STATE =
The outlook is not, therefore. as 'l'Scolrn'
ging as many have Supposed '0'i SHOWS
that the Democratic party is yet ready to
meet Cue common etemy and i'as no fea'-
onto be d'sl'eartsnsd' Coo'eualus as'
ainst odds and the most reckless use Of
Federal patronage and money that was oy-
er known IN tile history OF lae govern
eryo' men clala''ns 10 % Dc"'p''a's' .lA
'ns 'na' Hau'' a. i '''AA :, :. '. I
der tue party nas met "''D pa'."'. u'''a.' :.
buI 10 tna' ue'ea' u u'' pu''u'' 's'''
anu VIII TiSt iTUiu Iuc iVclHp"bJ u'o'''S'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

An Tislhnan VIM was asked bis place
ot birth, replied, ''Iwas born in Killmau,
il live in KilImauy, aud I'm going to Kill,
more 7'i'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

The Lexington Gasae Gays that The
chapel ofWashinstou aud Lee University
will soon receive large and costly organ,
now being constructed 10 New York, as an
Offering to the memory Of General Lee,
from certain ladies Of Texas. ia,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

A good drain on q farm-ll Heavy mort
rarc ii ten per &c ut, will drain it about ~
rapidly AS anything we know Of.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

The eagle has a contempt for all other
birds" The owl, however, is more con,
,cmp,uous still; he boots at everything
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Taller Swell-You don't dance, then
Snipesou7 Less Tall Swell-No--ah,
dear boy; on'y come to show myself Must
do it Tapose.. Awful baw!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Anold lady complaining Of the bad
quality ofa ham to q provision dealer, tho
latte, assured her it was regular West,
phalir. "Tbat it is indeed exclaimed
the dame, "and the worst failure ! ever
had.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

A Chicago paper ofrsceus date say'i-
"The first divorce suit since tho Gre haa
been entered, and We are once more a
city"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Wien Shakespeare speaks Of "empty
air, could lie hpve alluded prcphciically %
M. Theirs, the President Of the French Re-.
public2
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Cincinnatians are rcjoiced to learn that
BY newly suggested process Of distilla-
lion au ordinary barrel Of garbage can DO
made to yield four gallons Of proof spirits
It will also furnish three pounds ofsoap,
but that they don't tcare about so much.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Why is a laly't belt like scavcngorY-
Because it goes round and gathers up tho
waist,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Az Osvego brakeman went to sleep 10
church aud electrified tue deacon who took
up the collection by remarkiug, drovsily.a
"That's all right: lwork on this road"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

A gentleman The other evening objected
to playing cards with a lady because ha
said she bad such winning way about
bor i.siti tiiat+ rs pi1
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

A curious printers error occurred % :
Luudou daily paper short time since 10
connection with the Wimbledon Rias
Match. 0nly think Of worthy inembep
of Caston setting up the words that a vol.
uutcer received G5 for making two checA
shirts, when all the while twas Two choice
shols.-London Press Ners. i'p' sssq
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Thcoll gentleman whose momory carried
him long way back is requested to return
TO lis discousoalO friends.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Now is the season to look out for those
taking men who slsls enter balls and 'asa
oyercoa,s aud take leave.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

Girls in Indiana are called sissy unlesa
they weigh lI5 pounds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

a new style ofoOiluary is coming into
use, which expresses briefly b great deal,
as follow. "Joa Smith Of New York,
revolscr!w "G. jenkins Of Philadelphia,
third story Window" Ann Jones Of New
Jersey. laulapum.'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

What can man have in bis pocket
when it is emp'yf A big hole.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21
New Barber Shop

ToHN MARTIN has Just opened 10 The ac'
J comWrdalion Of customers a first class
Barber Shop. opposite Smith & Martins store.
Shaving, Hair dressing, Hair Cutting, Hair
Dying, Shampooning, &C., done at reasonable
rates. Everything in his shop will be found
clean aud neat. He hopes by strict attention
10 business, to merit a large share Of patronage,
Give him call. Isept 2I-6m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21


A Chicago lover went to visit his girl
one evening recently, bot for some reason,
possibly that the fire had materially chan
ged hs condition in life, she received aul
treated him cody. He remained standing
in the parlor few minutes, but inalIy
made movement toward The door, remark.
iug that be guessed he'dgo." "0b" said
she, startling from beautiful condition
Of semi.upccnsciousuess, wont you take
achair?" "Well. | don't care i'll do"
was his'eply; and be took the chair, thank.
ing her kindly, aud carried it home He
saysitis a good chair made Of walnut,
with slufiog, and green cover-just what
he wanted. But he is down on that girl
aud declares he wouldn't marry her--not
If her father owned q brewery.
A nice young girl at Green Bay, Wis
consin. was being courted by young
mau. He was generously inclined. aud
made her presents Of hair oil. which be
purchased from the store Of the father Of
bis adored. After giving her some twen.
ty bottles Of The oleagnous fluid he discov-
cred that be was working in circle--as
fast as he presented them she returned
them to the store, thus du'ifully making
trade for her father, No cards.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21

All legal advertisements must he paid Tor
before lie Proof OF Publication can be obtained.
Plaintiffs are required by law 10 ply The ro,l
Of Orders Of Publication before the Proof Of
Publication is issn.d,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21
JOB W0GK

We are prepared 10 do JOB Work OF every
description, in as good style as any oI'lce IN
his pJri OF HE Sale. aud ~ lower prices,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-12-21
G5e aIeelIg Rtgistep
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING By
GEO. w. TIPPETT.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
OFFICE.
MAIN STREET, NEAR corkr HousE,
POINT PLEASANT, WEST VIRGINIA.
TERMS oF ADvER7IsING.

'TERhS OF dDFEhi IoiN"'
One square Il irch) insertion 81 w
Each additional insertion, 5O
One square 8 monlhs, . w W
Que sqaa,e 6 months, ! 0O W
Que square IL months, ~ UO
One fourth Of a column, 3 months, III w
One fourth Off column, s mouth, Is OO
One fourth ola column, l2moullls, 90 %
One half ofa column, 3 mou,h,, Is OO
Que half of column 6monlh,, % OO
Que half Of u column, l2 months, 80 W
One column, 3 months, % 0O
Ons column, months. 50 %
One column, l2 mouths, 60 10
an Ilo.,l aJg,,,; o,,,a,,o ,,nst he n,d fo,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28
RooEes for Playing Unto am Or
gam Into Meeting.
BY P. BENSON, sR.

When the preacher Gums in and nees
down in the roolpit, pool out all the stop
pers. That's wot the shoppers is for.
When him is gave out to be sung, play
over the whoal room before sirgin, bet be
sure to play it SO they ant tell whether it's
that toon or sum other toon. 1t will amoose
the people to guess.
When you play the interloods, sumtimes
pull all the shoppers out. and sometimes
pull them in, The shoppers is made to pull
out and in
Play the interloods about twice as long as
the toon. The interloods is the best part Of
the mewsic, and should be the longest.
Play from interloods into the toon with
out letting them know when the toon be-
gins This will teech them to mind there
dizziness
Always play the interoods faster or slow
er than the toon. This will keep it from
bein he same time as the toon.
IF the preacher gives out virces, play
4. Tew menny virce7 is teejus.
Doorin the sermon 60 out Of the Church,
and cum beck in time for The next toon.--
This will show you doant mean to be hard
on the preacher by havin tew menny listen
in to him at wunst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

LOVE OF THE BEAUTIFUL. PLACE Young
girl under the ca e.of kind-hearted, grace.
full woman, and she, unconsciously to her.
self, grows into a graceful lady Place a
boy in the establishment of q thorough-go.
ing, straightforward business man and he
becomes self-reliant practical business
man. Children are susceptible creatures,
and circumstances, and scenes, and actions
always impress, as you influence them, not
by arbitrary rules nor by stern example
alone, but thousand other ways that speak
through beautiful forms, pretty pictures,
etc, Sc they will grow Teach your chill
dreu, then, to love the beautiful. Give
them corner in the garden Tor flowers; en-
courage them to put it in the shape of hang
lag baskets; allow them to have their IA
vorite trees; learn them to wander in the
prettiest woodlets; show them where they
can best view the sunset; rouse them in the
msruing, not with the stern "time to
work % but with the enthusiastic "see the
beautiful sunrise~ buy for them pretty pic
lures, AMI encourage them to decorate their
room in bis or her childish way Give them
an inch, and they will 60 mile. Allow
them the privilege, and they will make your
home beautiful,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

LITTLE THoRNs.-Tae sweete>t. the most
cliuging affections is often shaken by the
ighteSt breath of kindness, as the delicate
rings and tendrils of the vine are agtated
by the faintsst air that blows in summer
An unkind word from one beloved often
draws blood from many d heart which would
defy the battle axe Of hatred. OR the keenest
edge Of vlndictive satire. Nay, the shade,
the gloom of the face familiar and dear,
awakens grief and pain-,These are the lit
tie thorns which, though men vf rougher
form may make their way through them
without feeling them much, extremely in
commode persons of more refined turn In
their journey through life, and make their
travelling irksome and unpleasant
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28
FEMALE SecIETY What is it that makes

FEMALE SOCIETY," What is it that makes
all those men who associate habitually with
women superior to others who do not p
What makes that woman who is accustom
ed to, and at ease in, the society of men
superior of her sex in general Solely be-
cause they arc in the habit of free, graceful,
continued conversation with the other sex.
Women in this way lose their frivo'its, their
faculties awaken, their delicacies and pecu-
liarites unfold all their beauty and captiva-
ton in the spirit Of intellectual rivalry -
And the men lose their padantio, dcclanato-
ry. or sullen manner The coin of the un-
Outstanding aud the heart changes continu-
ally. Theil asperities are rubbed off, their
better materials polished and frightened,
and their richness, like the gold, is wrought
into finer workmanship by the fingers of
women than it ever could be by the fingers
of men. The iron and steel of their charac-
tiers are hidden, like the character and
armor Of a giant, by studs and knots Of
good and precious stones, when they are not
wanted in actual warfare.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28
Poetry.
BE a woman.

Oft I've heard gentle mother,
As the twilight hours began,
Pleading with a son of duty,
Urging him to be man.
But unto her blue-eyed daughter,
Though with loves word quite as ready
Points she out the other duty
Strive, my dear, to be lady
What's lady? Is it something
Made of hoops, and silks, and airs,
Used to decorate the parlor,
Like the fancy rings and chairs?
Is it one that wastes on novels
Every feeling that is human2
If tbs this to be lady,
IT'S not this to be WOMAN
Mother, then, unto your daughter
Speak Of something higher far
Than to be mere fashions lady
Woman is the brightest star.
If you, in your strong affection
Urge your son to be true man,
Urge your daughter no less strongly
To arise and be woman.
Yes, woman brightest model
Of that high and perfect beauty,
Where the mind and soul and body
Blend to work out life's great duty.
Be woman naught is higher
On the gildsd list of fame;
On the catalogue of virtue,
There's no brighter, holier name.
Be woman; on to duty;
Raise the world from all that's low;
Place high in the social heaven
Virtues fair and radiant bow.
Lend thy influence to each effort
That shall raise our nature human;
Be not fashion, gilded lady
Be brave, whole-souled, true WOMAN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

Truth will ever be unpalatable to those
who are determined not to relinquish error,
but can never give offence to the honest and
we'll meaning for the plain dealing re-
monstrances Of friend differ as widely from
the rancor Of an enemy, as the friendly
probe Of a physician from the dagger Of an
assassin,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28
A1EW LIVERY STABLE.
THORNBURG & co.
At the OLD NATIONAL HoTRL
STABLE GROUND.

Corner of Frederick and Market Streets.
Having recently erecte commodious stables
upon these grounds weare gratifed 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 TO the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
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. .1r-..
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
T AsGE AND SUPERIOR
- Stock Of Liquors.
Ny Stock of Liquors is Large and Complete,
and would cali the attention of those wishing
to purchase, to the
FINE "AUGUSTA," "ROCKBRIDGE,"
'sTENN ESSEE''
.. AND OTHER
PURE AND OLD WKZSKEY
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES.
Madeira, Sherry, Port,
Champagne :ml other Wines.
GIN, Rum. ALE, PORTER dc.
-a ANGOSTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOUGHTON
BITTERS &c. &c.
All ofwhch will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere.
ROBERT W BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
mar4-3m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

If was possessed of the most valuable
things in the world, and was about to will
them away, the following would be my dis
tribution:
[ would give to the world truth and
friendship, which are very scarce.
[ would give an additional portion of
honesty and truth to lawyers, merchants
and traders.
I would give to physicians skill and
learning
| would give to printers their pay.
10 gossipping women short tongues.
10 young women good sense, modesty,
large waists and natural teeth
10 young sprouts and dandies, common
sense, little cash and hard labor.
To old maids smooth faces, and good
temper and good husbands.
To old bachelors love for virtue, children
and wives.
To the self religious Bible charity for
others.
To boys becoming modesty aud a dispo-
stitch to profit By the experience of old per-
sons.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

SAVING MANURE. The around selected
for the disposition of stable manure should
be even, in order to permit the equal dis
tribution of the manure on 1t, and thus
secure tue heap uniformly in thick
Only in this case the process of putrefaetlon
proceeds regularly in every part of the heap,
and its body proves homogeneous eharacte;'.
The manure should be protected against
the direct rays of the sun, in order t. pre-
vent the too rapid advance of the putrefac-
ton process, aud consequent generation OF
heat, which will incur considerable loss OF
ammonia Practical experiments made
with equal lights Of stable manure exposed
to the sun aud with that under cover show
the effect OF the latter TO be within certain
time about twenty five PEI cent. greater than
the former.
The manure heap should be moderately
moist if it be too dry, the degree of heat
then produced will volatile ammonia; i
too wet, an acid hunus will be formed,
which, being soluble in water, acts very H.
iurously upon vegetation. In order to best
obtain this end, the ground should be slight
ly inclined and all the fluid that runs from
the heap be collected III pit, and from
lime to time scattered over the heap
A single handful Of manure put into a
hill Of corn will often make the difference be-
tween four or FIVE little nubbias, and six Or
eight great, plump ears that will shed their
bulk Of corn. A thousand handsful count
up heavily in the Autumn corn crib. How
many handsful OF manure are lost in the
stock-yard that might be saved in nice order
by little care in hcaping up and covering
from washing rains ? These haudsful Of
manure are more valuable to the eultlvator
than the separate grains of gold that the
miner, with care I'll toll gathers and washes
from the earth and saad-bank. He hunts,
gathers and saves them all, and thus accu-
mulates his "pile." Philosophical, success
full cultivators can see the glitter of gold
even in the manure heap they only wait a
little longer thai the miner for the pure
gold to be washed out by the growing pro-
cess instead of the wash-pan. ga word to
the wise is sufficient"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

REMEDY FOR FooT RoT-The following
is reported by Australian inspectors of sheep
as an eficaclous 1emedy for foot rot: 'sNix
carbolic acid with an adherent and greasy
substance, thus forming a plaster which will
adhere to the foot of the sheep for two or
three days, prevent any contact Of air. and
allow time for the production Of the desired
healing effect. When this particular meth
Cd Of Individual pplicatlon is rot practicable
Gil account of the number of diseased sheep,
trough may be filled with the medicated
mixture, and the sheep Qheir feet having
been c,reiully pared) made to PISS through
it, when their feet become impreguated
with the substance"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

ROLLING GRAIN IN TIE SpR1Na far
mers would loo, at the theory Of rolling the
wheat and rye fields i'll the Spring, ii would
be resorted to much more frequently than
it is. Occa sionally the Winter and Spring
have been SO favorable to these crops as not
to render it necessary. But in three sea-
SOS out of four it is necessary, and doubtless
adds considerably to their productiveness.-
The thawings and freezings of the ground
throwing or spewing out the roots and ex-
posing them to the drying winds of Febru-
airy and March, very seriously effect the grain.
Passing roller over as soon as the soil
is fit to enter upon, presses back the roots
into their beds, and gives them fair grip
again upon the support, on which the crop
IN st depend. This must be apparent to
every one who will look at its operation
Rolling clover fields tnat lave been badly
thrown mp by the frost would also have a
beneficial effect.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-04-28

DR. B. P. REESE offers his professional ser
vices to the public. He will continue
to give his special attention to the treatment OF
diseases peculiar to females Arrangement
has been made hat patients can procure board
at twenty-five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta Street, second door above
Spectator building, and diagonally opposite the
Drug Store of Dr. P. Reese 4 Co.
Office hours from to IL o'clock A. NJ, and
to clock P NJ. At night he can be found at
his residence opposite the old market house
sen23-6nl-