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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13
Business Cards.


NEW GOODS.-We are now in receipt of our
IN Fall Stock of Goods, which embraces a
nice line of Dress Goods, viz.
Empress Cloths, Plaid Poplins, Valour Stripes,
French Plaids, japanese Silk, Delains, Prints,
Bleached and Brown Cottons, Linens &C.
In Black Alpacas show extraordinary bar
gains. Bombazine-a very superior quality-at
q very low figure. Scarlet, Blue White and Op;
era Flannels; Saratoga Stripe Shawls, Plaid
shawls, Arab Brunous, Boulevarde Skirts, Ho-
siery, Gloves, Notions, Cloths and Cassimeres,
Blankets, Shaker Flannels, Red and White Elan
nels. We also have a very large lot of Queens
ware, China Tea Sets,
WHITE GRANITE WARE,
French Cut Glass Ware Plated Casters, Lava
Sets, Bohemian Ware &c. Also very large
Stock of Fancy Articles for Presents, some of the
choicest articles ever seen in our city.
We will be very glad indeed to have you call
and see our stock as it will afford us much pleas
ure to show our goods, whether you purchase or
not. Respectfully,
JAS. A. PIPER h SON,
New Street, adjoining Virginia Hotel.
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"Not at all. We are always employed
at something. In fair weather, we have
our horses and hounds /; and when stormy,
we play at chess and Backgammon
II suppose you lie long in bed or per-
haps yon read to pass away time p
:'Ah, yes! we dc take our siesta ; but
we are not bas-bleus My maid some
times reads me short story to calm my
nerves but novels abominate they are
too exciting, and could sleep if I heard
them"
Il presume Professor Bios would not sue
coed in getting a class of young ladies to in
struet in the culinary art p
"Mercy! no. We have French cooks
who cannot be excelled, and we have no
need ourselves to learn such thing"
ssWhat if the French cooks take French
leave, and dinner to be provided 2"
| "Nothing easier! We can order one at !
resteraunt if need be; but l assure yot
there is no need Our servants usually
spend life time at one place."
al wonder that any Of her subjects leav'
such paradise, such life of ease and en-
ioyment as England boasts Of, and COM
here, whose French cooks and maids ar
scarce"
1.-The novelty, Madame. novelty! W
come over to amuse, ahem enjoy ourselye
in the peculiarities q beg your pardo1
Madam Of Yankeeland.' p
81 hope you are amused; but haven
your heyes and hears become sated wit
our rude dialect, and make you long 10
Henglish society again p Here the gon
sounded, and the Countess made her way
unattended, to the table.
Mrs De Burgh saw through and desplse
the himsy shallowness and snobblshness G
this would be fine lady !; but not with he
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13
Railway Casualties.

Statistics of railway casualties in the diff
ferent States for the year ending October
81, 1870, show that more than six hundred
and fifty passengers we're killed or wounded
on our railroads during that period, exclu-
sive of those run over and of employees in
the discharge of their duty Kansas shows
the greatest number of killed, New York
comes next, California is third, Mississippi
fourth, Virginia fifth. The list is as fol-
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4 SISTERS LovE.-Who can tell the
thoughts that cluster around the word Sis
ter How ready she is to forgive the err
rors. to excuse the foihles of brother -
She never deserts him. In adversely she
ciings closely to him, and in trial she cheers
him And when the bitter voice of re-
proach is poured in his ears, she is ever
ready to hush its hard tones, and turn his
attention away from its painful notes But
L. him movein fowery path, and she hangs
clusters of smiles about him. In watching
his favored career, and listening to his
eulogy, she feels the purest satisfaction. -
The cold grave cannot crush her affection
for him. It outlives her tears and sighs.-
And hence, she often wanders to the spot
where he reposes, with the fragrant rose
bush aud creeping honey sucSle. and plants
them on his tomb And who will dare te
affirm her love perishes when she fades away
from earth /? May it not live far off in the
glorious land-and live on increasing ir
fervor and intensity. during tho endles,
ages of eternity I? 1t is not passion ane
emotions which can flourish in Heaven.
A laughable thing took place at reviva
meeting somewhere in Mississippi not Ions
since. The minister noticed a seedy look
ing chap in one of the seats, looking a
though he needed religion OF good squar
meal. So he stepped up to him and aske'
him if he was Christian. ''No, SIR sal
he, II am the editor of the Republican pa
per in this place. ''Thcn, in the name {
God, let us pray" replied the devoted minis
ter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

DR. B. P REESE offers his professional SER
II vices to the public He will continue
to give his special attention to the treatment OF
''diseases peculiar to females" Arrangement
has been made that patients can procure board
Mt twenty-five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta Street, second door above
Drug Store of DR.. B. P Reese & Co.
Office hours from to IL o'clock A. NJ, and
to o clock P. NJ. At night he can be found at
his residence opposite the old market house.
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The comparative security enjoyed by rail-
road travellers in Europe, and especially in
Great Britain, is attributed to the strict ac-
countability to which the railway companies
are held by the courts.
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Courage i'm Everyday Life

Have the courage to discharge debt
while your have the money in your pocket
Have the courage to do without that which
you do not want, however much you may
covet it,
Have the courage to speak your mind
when it is necessary. for you to do SO, and
to hold your tongue when it is prudent you
should do SO.
Have the courage to speak to friend in
"seedy" coat, even though you are in COM
pany with rich one and richly attired.
Have the courage to make will. and a
just one.
Have the courage to tell man why you
do not lend him your money.
Have the courage to cut the most agreea
BILE acquaintance you have when you are
convinced he lacks principle. ga friend
should bear with a friends infrmities," but
not his vices.
Have the courage to show that you re
spect honesty in whatever guiss it appears
and your contempt for dishonest duplicty
by whomsoever exhibited.
Have the courage to wear your old clothes
until you pay for your new ones.
Have the courage to obey your Maker a
the risk of being ridiculed by men.
| Have the courage to prefer comfort ant
prosperity to fashion in all things.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

Many a man thinks it's virtue that
keeps him from turning rascal, when it's
only full stomach One should be careful
and not mistake bread for principles
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

Cline" says Horace Smith, sis the
vehicle that carries everything into moth
ing"
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Poetry.

.gf For the indicator.
Hark to the TOlling Bell.
Hank to the tollIng bell!
What means its numbers?
Lee-our Lee is dead;
.g,-rs Calmly he slumbers
Lee-our Lee is dead!
Passed Ger life's portals;
Conc to his rest above,
'Mongst the immortals!
Virginia was proud of him
A star-and q glory;
A Hero SO good and true,
Fitted for story!
Lee-our Lee is dead!
Nations heart mourns;
A Nation III tears to-day,
Heavenward turns!
Lee-our Lee is dead
List to the weeping!
Tears from thousand eyes,
Fall where he's sleeping.
NUTSHELL, Oct. 18th 1870.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

The true secret Of happiness is to take it
as it comes to us, moment by moment, In
the little hourly rounds Of our everyday du-
ties r
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

NTOTICE.-Mad at the Institution for the
IN Deaf and Dumb and the Blind.
Hair Mattresses, t,.t -
Moss and Shuck Mattresses, 's .e.
Coir Mats, all sizes, s -ss ia
Corn Brooms, ~. *. 5f.. E. sllss. 5a4l E
/ Old Mattresses enovated, 5r-' t7 =, a4t
Old Chairs filled with new cane seats, .-
Books bound in plain binding. s
Articles to be repaired will be called for at pri-
vate residences; and returned when finished.
All orders for work should be made through
the Steward or Foreman of the Shop, to the
Principal s+.s- t. a sse gs.
febll-ly-Vindicator copy .-Spec. asss.s
TyINE WHIsKEY. p.
Il REAGAN'S, RILEY'S AND OTHERS.
T. P. Reagan, having enlarged his business, by
taking out retail license begs leave to inform the
public that he keeps constantly hand the finest
brands of Whiskeys, Brandies, Wines &C., which
he will SELL at retail, at the lowest possible pri
ceS. --a a-H-=
His Bar, rs heretofore, will be furnished with
superior Liquors, and served in the best style.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
during the past four years, he respectfully socts
the continuance of the same, and extends cor
dial invitation to the public to give him call,
at his old stand, on New Street, opposite the Vir-
ginia Hotel. ...- ,r,a4sr
junel0- 3m-Spectator copy and send bill to
Vndicator for collection. - :
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NTEW BAR AND
IN aA @2 RESTAURANT!
CORNER OF AUGUSTA ST. & Spring LANE.
have just opened, at the above stand, an as
sortment of fine Liquors, of all descriptions,
which will be served in the best styles.
Oysters, fresh and fine, received daily and
served by the plate, in any style desired, sold
by the quantity.
Meals and snacks at all hours. 4sr-e
Relying on past reputation as caterer, and
promising satisfaction, respectfully solicit call
from the public. 8
octl4-lm# JOHN PEER.
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SAMUEL G.. BASKIN.

aCCOUNTANT AND BOOK-KEEP Err,
Solicits encouragement in new mode OF Bush
mess, promising prompt attention, and entire sat
nsfaetion.
Will open start new sets OF books Tor Mer-
aad other accounts, examine and reconcile Pass
Books of Banks, furnishing vouchers when de-
sired.
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. T. s8l rs IT,
augl2-tf e- III.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

i IA. ROB. S. HAMILTON who, for more than
y ten years, has been largely engaged in
the practice of Medicine, has removed to staun-
tom and offers his services in the various branch
IS of the profession to the public.
Having devoted much time and study to Chill
aren and their Diseases, he proposes to give spe-
.i.G 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.
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R r H. CAMPBELL
has again taken his old
BAR-RooM,

NEXT DOOR TO vINDICAToR OFFICE,
and has supplied it with a superior stock
liquors, Wines, Ale &C., which will be served in
any style desired and guaranteed to suit the pal
ate of the most tastidious. He respectfully So
licits call from his old friends and the public
generally. sep2-tf
NTOTICE.-All persons indebted to the estate
IN of George L. Antrim, deceased, by note
or otherwise, are hereby requested to come for
ward at once and pay up, as it is necessary to
settle the estate at an early day and we DO not
DESIRE except where it is absolutely necessary, to
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
Il. H. ANTRIM, p.
WIN. CALDWELL, 'Aeeu'o'S'
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y B. GRAVES,
T.. FASHIONABLE TAIL OR,
Nal. Street Ct~..,se-., ". DIV, N.-.t
&, of C,awford's old stand,
whereheis prepared to execute work in the most
fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, at
a reduced price for the CASH Cutting andren-
ovating done in the best manner.
Aug 8, '67-3m.
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flames A. HARVEY.
p) As u S. Commissioner, will qualify all persons
to the- petitions for final dischargein Bankruptcy
and also persons to their claims against Bank.
rupts. Residence, near Steele's Tavern.
Bankrnpts must qualify before an U. s. Com'r
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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.
In addition to these magnificent Instruments
which have received Is Premiums in this country
and Europe l can furnish cheap Piano, which
| can sell for $50 less than any other Manufac-
tured in thecountry-and warrant them for hive
years
For further particulars address,
f. LOUIS IDE,
may6-3mos Staunton, Va.
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To CLEAN Moss FROM ROOFS. Sprinkle
some fine lime upon them just before rain,
aud you will be surprised to see how clean
will be taken off
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-13

r UMBER, LUMBER.
IL CO-PARTNERSHIP
R. H. Bell ard c. r. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of I. B. Cauthorn
in the "Steam Saw Nip Of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. G. 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 a4 HUGHES & CO.,
Cady's Tunnel P o.,
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
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
may15'6s-tf. I. B. CAUTHORN.
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SHucK TRADE,--A brisk trade has sprung
up between Frederick. burg and the outside
world for hacked shucks We saw letter
of inquiry the other day from Charleston,
South Carolina, as to whether two hundred
tons per month could be supplied. Freder-
icksburg gave the sumac traffic the start,
and it has reached gigantic proportions.
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Corner of Frederick and Mayket &rsets

Corner Of Frederick and MarAet 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 a COM
plete Livery. Our horses are young, fresh, fast,
and well broken; our Buggies, Carriages &C.,
'lcctcd with special reference 10 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 a 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, respectfully solicit share
OF the public patronage. apr22-tf
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ALEX. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SMITH
nd LILLEY. THoS. G. ELDER
SNTUART, LILLEY II co.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
STAUNTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate of
every description, in all parts of Virginia. especi-
allyn the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
We wish only the copsrol ofsuch lands rs ow-
ners are really desirous ofselling affair prices.
Wemake no charge for advertising or showing
ands unless sale be effected.
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BEEF CRooUETs. Chop cold roast beef or
veal with one onion very fine add little
sweet marjoram, half a teaspoonful of pow
dered cloves, and as much salt and pepper
as will be palatable. Moisten with rich
beef gravy, from which all the fat has cooled
and been removed. Dip into balls-dip in
beaten eggs, roll in flour, or bread, or
cracker crumbs, and fry in good, sweet
lard.
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We will spell out and translate the French
names, admire the pretty styles and if necessary
count the pieces. Then we will tell you the cash
price and be sure to make the sale. Everything
in dry goods at the lowest cash price.
oct142m. F. M. YOUNG.
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10 MAKE MoLAssEs CANDY--One tea
cupful of molasses. half e teaeupful of any
kim Of sugar, the size Of a nutmeg. ar
the whole in a skillet on hot fire, and boil
exactly ten minutes, stirring it all the time.
Then set it off to COOL Pull it as soon as it
is hard enough. Boiling it twelve minutes
will make it too hard Eight minutes will
not be enough. Ten minutes by the clock
is the exact time.
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HEN RE.-Save every ounce you
can gather. Put into barrels or boxes and
cover with earth, and in March next make
compost, mixing about three parts Of good
soil to one part of hen manure. and leave it
where the rain will keep it moist till wanted
for use. A gill of this compost in hill of
corn will act as a powerful fertilizer
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A LASKA or Medicated Flannel for Rheuma-
n tism, for sale by
sep9-tf FUNKHOUSER &. Co. 4
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lNOR RENT.-A well established Photograph
Il Gallery, all newly painted and papered
Apply to -.
sep2-im -g- NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER.E
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y N. GILES.-Has just received the cheapest
ID all Wool Carpet offered in this market.
oct,2s 1870
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RECIPE FOR SWEET PIcKLE-Six pounds
of watermelon rinds, Or ripe cucumbers, two
pounds of sugar, one quart of vinegar, and
spices of all kinds to taste boil the melon
rinds in water, or steam them, which is bet
ter, till they are soft enough to run broom
straw through them; then drain off all the
water, add the vinegar and spices, and boi
twenty minutes bottle tight and set in
cool place.
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" II. GORMAN has just received supply
W. of Fishers Unrivaled Mince Neat
deceit
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-15
A Ghost Story.

Lord Brougham tells the following
ghost story on his father:
On all such subjects my father was
very skeptical. He was fond Of tellinga
story in which he had been IN actor,
and, az he used TO say, in which his un-
believing obstinncy had been the means
Of demolishing what would have made u
very pretty ghost story. He had been
dining in Deans yard, Westminster,
with party of young men, one Of whom
was his intimate friend, Mr.. Calnel
There was some talk about the death Of
Mrs. Nightingale, who had recently died
under some melancholy circumstances,
and had been buried in the Abbey.
Some one offered 10 bet that no one of
those present would go down into tho
grave and drive u nail into the coffin.
Calmel accepted the wager, only stipu-
lating that he might have lantern. He
was accordingly let into the cathedral
by door out of the clOisters, and there
left to himself. The party, after waiting
an hour or more for Calmel, began to
think something must have happened to
him, and thAt he ought to be looked Of
ter; so my father and two or three more
got light and went to the grave, ut the
bottom Of which lay the apparently dead
body OF Mr.. Calmel. He was quickly
transported to the prebend's dining
room, and recovered out of his fainting
fit. AS soon as he could find his tongue
he said, "Well, l have won my wager,
and you'll find the nail in the coffin; but,
by Jove! the lady rose up laid hold Of
me, and pulled me down before / could
get out of the grave" Calmel stuck to
his story, in spite Of oil the scofling Of
his friends; and the ghost Of Mrs. Night
ingale would have been NIL over town
but for my fathers obstinate incredulity.
Nothing would satisfy him but IN ocular
inspection Of the grave and coffin; and
so, getting light, he and some Of the
party returned to the grave. There,
sure enough, was the nail, well driven
into the coffin; but hard fixed by it was
bit Of Mr.. Calmefs coat-tail SO there
was an end Of Mrs Nightingales ghost.
This grave afterwards became remarkn-
BILE for very beautiful. piece Of sculp-
ture, by some celebrated artist. repre-
senting Mr. Nightingale vainly attempt
ing to ward from his dying wife the dart
Of death. 90
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-06-15
TESTIMONIALS


The Waters Pianos are known IA among the
very best. We are enabled to speak Of these in
strnnents with confidence srOin personal knOwl-
edge.-N. X. Evangelist.
We can speak Of the merits of the Waters
Pianos from personal knowledge as being Of the
very best quality y.-Christian lntelligencer.
3 Our friends will find at MIR. Waters store the
very best assortment of Pianos Melodeons and
organs to be found in the United States.-Gra-
hams Magazine.
MUSICAL DcINGs.-Since Mr.. Waters gave up
publishing sheet music lie has devoted all his
capital and attention TO the manufacture and
sale Of Pianos aad MelOdeons. lie has just Is
sued IL catalogue Of his new instruments, giving
new scale of prices, which show marked rS-
duction from former rates, and the Pianos have
recently been awarded the FIRST prctnem at sew
eral Fairs. Many people Of the present day who
are attracted, If not confused, with the flaming
advertisements of rival piano houses, probably
overlook modest manufacturer like MIR. Wa
ters but We happen to know that his instru-
ments earned him II good reputation long before
ExpOsitiOns and 4" hOnOrs " connected Herewith
were ever thought of. Indeed, we have one Of
Mr.. Waters Piano FOrtes in our residence
(where it has stood for years) of which any
manufacturer in the world might we'll be proud.
We have always been delighted with it as q
sweettOned and powerful Instruments and there
is no doubt of its durability more than this,
some Ut the best amateur players In the city, as
well as several celebrated pianists, have per-
formed oil said plano, and all pronounce It SUI
periOr and FiRsT-cLAss instrument. Strong r
endorsement we could not givc.-llOme Journal.
Horace Waters, 4sl Broadway, is famed for
the excellence OF his Pianos anil Organs. Eve
ming Post.
The Waters Piano ranks with the best manu-
featured in America.-Thc Independent, n. Y.
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