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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

GREAT MISTAKES 1t is a great mistake
to set up our own standard of right and
wrong, and judge people accordingly. 1t
is great mistake to measure the enjoyment
of others by our own; to expect uniformity
Of opinion in this world to look for judg.
ment and experience in youth to endeayor
to M ould all dispositions alike; not to yield
in immaterial triaes; to look for perfection
in our own actious; to worry ourselves and
others with what cannot be remedied; not
to alleviate all that needs alienation, as far
as lies in our power not to make allowances
for the infrmities of others; to consider eve
erything Impossible which we cannot per-
form to believe only what our finite minds
can grasp to expect to be able to under-
stand everything. The greatest Of all mis-
takes is, to live for time, when any moment
may LAUNCH VS. into eternity. 5re
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
Singing to Death.

The following affecting incident occurred
in Lexington. Kentucky, while the Stra
kosch Company was in that city The sto
ry is told by an eyewitness: son Sunday
last, as the venerable Chief Justice Robert
son, stricken by the hand of death, lay al,
most insensible to the world which he SEEM
ed fast leaving forever, while the gigantic
brain, which, for 50 many years. has throb-
bed grandly to the inspirations Of his gent
US, barely futtered with the consciousness
of life, he expressed desire to hear Miss
Cary sing the ballad of odd Folks at
Home, as if the strains of his favorte mel
ody would have power to call back his soul
from the portraits of the grave which he was
so fast nearing. The wish was at once
communicated to Miss Cary, who willingly
consented to do anything in her power to
rouse the sbbing current of life in one who:
as statesman or jurist, has known but few
rivals during the course of long and event
full life. On reaching the residence of Judge
Robertson Miss Cary was at once ushered
into the chamber where so much Of intellect
and learning was fast Pickering out into the
darkness of the unknown Hereafter, and
without accompaniment of any kind raised
her rich contralto voice in the touching
words, Way down upon the Suwanee Riv-
er, but before she had sung three lines,
broke down in the intensity of her emotion. |
Calming herself she again essayed the bal
lad, and, while the venerable and stricken
man lay drinking her glorious melody, |
poured out her whole soul in the simple ut
terances which gave SO much pleasure to
one whose giant intellect, had in days agone
fascinated the most talented of the land = |
When she had ceased Judge Robertson
could scarcely express his qualification by
signs, yet signifed desire that Miss CARY
should sing for him Home, Sweet Home
Twice did the gifted artistic attempt to com
ply with the request, but her emotion was
too great, and choked with feeling, she was
compelled to leave the room. The whole
incident was one of the most touching and
etectlng episodes that ever marked the
ieath-b of departing greatness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

SELF- Few sufficiently
practice the habit of determination
Through life man is liable to error, and re-
quires check, rebuke, and counsel. He
should be bis own good spirit, lowering
over himself in moments of passion, tempt
tation, and danger, and reminding himself
that be owes duty to his Maker with
which the opinions and consequences of the
world have nothing to do
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
Business Cards.


NEW GOODS We are now in receipt of our
IN ~ Fall Stock of Goods, which embraces
3 nice line of Dress Goods, viz. .,Eas5.
Empress Cloths, Plaid Poplins, Valour. Stripes,
French Plaids, japanese Silk, Delains, Prints
Bile lched and Brown Cottons, Linens &c.
In Black Alpacas we show extraordinary bar
gains. Bombazine-a very superior quality-at
a very low figure. Scarlet, Blue, White and OPP
era Flannels;l Saratoga Stripe Shawls, Plaid
Shawls, Arab Brunous, Boulevarde Skirts, Ho-
siery, Gloves, Notions Cloths and Cassimeres,
Blankets, Shaker Flannels, Red and White Flan-
nels. We also have very large lot of Queens
ware, China Tea Sets, ss
WHITE GRANITE WARE, 7- ]
French Cut Glass Ware, Plated Castors, Lava
Sets, Bohemian Ware &c. Also a very large
Stock of Fancy Articles for Presents, some of the
choicest articles ever seen in our city. l
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 rsYuws NeSpJ JAS Z. PIPER 8 SON,
New Street, adjoining Virginia Hotel.
oct2l-tf 81 az &-4 skass@
DIANOS! PIANOS lit is admitted by
i every one that the KNABE PIANOS
which have brought here the best to be
found in the whole community and beyond COM
petition. &I8haf5 E.E AfB3A3.
These Pianos were selected by me personally
at the Factory in Baltimore and as shall visit
Baltimore again in short time I would be glad
to select Instruments for those wishing to pur-
chase. e&s 9 gFs& 9 s$S 81 p "
In addition to these magnificent instruments
which have received rs Premiums in this country
aad Europe can furnish cheap Piano. which
l can sell for $50 less than any other Manufac-
tured in thecountry-and warrant them for five
years L.z&as... z 3. ..LI-.
For further particulars address,
E. LOUIS IDE,
may6-3mos -g.-. r. Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

WoMEN's OREDIEsen.-Women never
truly command till they have given their
promise to obey and they are never in more
danger Of being made slaves than when they
are at the feet of men,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

GRuMBL1Ne Somebody says, there are
two things about, which we should never
grumhle = first, those things which we can
prevent; and secondly, those things that we
cannot prevent. a.f A al44.3s nj
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
TATEEgga JAS. A. PIPER & SON,
New Street, adjoining Virginia Hotel.
COMMITTING NEW.
D., SAMUEL C.. BASKIN.

4 CCOUNTANT AND BOOK-KEEPER.
Solicits encouragement in a new mode of Bust
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. ,..i. s .-.
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.
aupl2-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

Have the courage to obey your Maker at
the risk of being ridiculed BY men,
Have the courage to prefer comfort and
prosperity to fashion in all things,
Have the courage to wear your old clothes
until you pay for your new ones,
Have the courage to tell man why you
do not lend him your money.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

CEMENT FOR CHINA To quarter of an
ounce Of gum mastic, add as much spirits Of
wine as will dissolve it, Soak quarter of
an ounce of isinglass in water till it is quite
soft; then dissolve it in rum or brandy till
of the consistenee of glue. To this add one
drachm of gum ammoniac, well rubbed and
mixed. Put now the two mixtures together
in vessel over gentle heat till properly
united, and the cement is reedy for use. 1t
should he kept in a. phlal, well corked. and
when about to be used to be set in boiling
water to soften f>
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

IL CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell ard G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the s'Steam Saw Mill' of Hughes h Cauthorn,
and having formed 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 & CO.,
Cadys 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 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 ughes & Cauthorn.
may15'68-tf. L. B.CAUTHORN.
NTOTICE-The subscriber, having rented the
~ Virginia Hotel Stables, is now prepared
to board Horses by the day, month or year, or
furnish single feed at fair rates.
His object is to make it SALE as well as
LIVERY STABLE,
so that parties having Horses for sale will have
them properly cared for, and every assistance
rendered by the subscriber to make sales.
[ have also stables fitted up for Stations, and
can accommodate those wanting such stables on
fair terms
feblO-4t CHAS. w. BROWN"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
DIR. SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATE

A preparation of roots and herbs, warranted
to be strictly vegetable, and can do no injury TO
any one. is
1t has been used by hundreds. and known for
the last 40 years as one of the most reliable, eff
cacious and harmless preparations ever offered to
the suffering. IF taken regularly and persistent
ly. it is sure to cure dyspepsia, headache, jaun-
dice, costiveness, sick headache, chronic diar-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

weakness, debility and low spirits. Sometimes
many of the above symptoms attend the disease
liver is generally the organ most involved Cure
the Liver with Z
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

PERMANENT RED INK FOR LINEN
half an ounce of vermillien, and one drachm
Of salt of steel let them be levigated with
lnseed oil, to the thickness or limpidity re-
CURED for the occasion. 78 7a74 =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

SrYEs.-Ten grains of calomel thorough
ly mixed in a seaspoontul Of lard, makes
salye that will prevent the developementof
a stye, and will give great relief even after
il has appeared
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

Corner Of Frederick and Murket Streets. 5f
Having recently erecte commodious stables
upon these grounds, weare gratiied 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 Bugges. Carriages &c,
new and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the con!forf and
safety of our patrons. .sa q efa5 t;1s 4i
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.
sa Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates. ar''5 aH7a
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. arf22-tf
r ARGE And SUPERIOR
@-l-2 Stock of Liza uOrs.
My Stock of Liquors is Large and Complete,
and would cali the attention of those wishing
to purchase, to the
FINE AUGUSTA" 'ROCKBRlDGE,"
,...t.5 q fl.-s ssTENNESSEE'
AND OTHER ,-5-.. 1.a
PURE AND OLD WHISKEY.
FRENCH, GINGER, APPLE, BLACKBERRY
AND OTHER BRANDIES ..,
Madeira. Sherry Port,
Champagne and other Wines.
GIN, Rum, ALE, PORTER dc.
~ @-at ANGOSTURA,
MORNING STAR AND STOUGHTON
BITTERS &c. &c.
All ofwhich will be sold on as good terms as
can be purchased anywhere. 7a.s5
ROBERT w BURKE,
Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer.
mar4-3m Y.I Fl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

SHORT PASTE FOR FRUIT TARTs Put a
pound OF -four upon your pastry slab, with
six ounces of butter and rub them we'll to,
gether with your hands, then make hole
in the center, in which put two ounces of
powdered sugar, two whole eggs. and rath-
er more than wine-glassful Of water; mix
the eggs, water and butter we'll together,
then draw in the -four and butter, shaking
the whole well together, and when dry,
work it together lightly. with the hands.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
Rp,t.pKAR1E WoRKs on HuMAN

REMARKABLE WoRKs OF HUMAN LABOR
-Ninevah was fourteen miles long, eight
wide, and forty miles round, with wall one
hundred feet high and thick enough fer
three chariots to ride abreast Babylon
was fifty miles within the walls, which were
seventy-fve feet thick, and one hundred feet
high, with one hundred brazen gates The
temple Of Diana, at Ephesus, was 420 feet
to the support of the roof. 1t was hun
bred years in building. The largest of the
pyramids is 4St feet high, aud 652 on the
sides Its base covers eleven acres The
stones are about sixty feet in length, and
the layers are 20S. It employed 100000
men in building. The labyrinth, in Egypt,
contains 800 chambers and twelve halls -
Thebes, in Egypt, presens ruins twenty
seven miles around. Athens was twenty
five mile around, and contained $50, 900
citizens and 400 slaves The temple Of
Delphos was SO rich III donations that it
was plundered of fifty millions of dollars,
and Nero carried away from 1.-two hundred
statues. The walls of Rome were thirteen
miles round. tH
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

NTOTICE-Made at the Institution for the
IN Deaf and Dumb and the Blind. -
-, Hair Mattresses,
Moss and Shuck Mattresses,
Coir Mats, all sizes,
s Corn Brooms f9-
Old Mattresses renovated,
Old Chairs filed with new cane seats,
Books bound in plain binding = CAlEg
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.
febll-ly-Vindcato copy-Spec
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

SAW DUsr FOR STABLES. An old stable
keeper in England says he has never had
bad foot on his horse since he commenced
bedding on thick layer of sawdust. Pine
sawdust he finds the best, oak the worst
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
Business Cards.

land pain IN the side
Sometimes the pain is in
1.-THE shoulder and is mista-
ken for rheumatism. The
stomach is affected with
loss of appetite and sick
i costive, sometimes alter
lie head is troubled with
lpain, and dull, heavy
sensation, considerable
loss Of memory, accomps-
MED with painful sensa-
stion of having left I'M
adone something which
Ought to have been done.
10 # n complaining of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24
The Poor Customer.
How much butter p .aT
'One half pound, if you please

How much butter !? .,.H
'One half pound, if you please "''@
And sugar 2
And those oranges ? 15e2'e b
Halt dozen sir
You go by the halves to-day; well, what
else Be speedily, ma'am, you're keeping
better customers waiting
Halt peck of Indian meal and one fine
Frence ROLL SAID the woman tut her lip
quivered, and she turned to wipe away a
trickling tear
I looked at her straw bonnet, all broken,
at her faded shawl. her thin STOPPING form,
her coarse garments, and read on them all
extreme poverty. And the pallid pinched
features the mournful, but once beautiful
face. told me that the Injuries we're not for
her.
An invalid looked out from biz narrow
window whose pale lips longed for the cool
fresh grange, for whose comfort the tea and
the butter, and the fine FreAch roll were
bought, with much sacrince. And | saw
him sip the tea, and taste the dainty bread,
and praise the favor of the sweet butter ),
and turn with Frightening eye to the gold
en- fruit And [ heard him ask, her. kneel-
ing at the smoky hearth, to taste them with
him. And as she sat the broken pan on the
edge to brake her course loaf, heard her
say F: BY and-by, when l am hungry
And by and-by,' when the white lids of the
sufferer were closed in sleep, I saw her bend
over him with blessing ia her heart. And
she laid the remnant Of the feast carefully,
and ate her bread unmoistened.
[ started from my rsveries, the grocer
bare eye was upon me.
You are keeping better customers wait
ing
Oh how longcd to tell him how power
ty and persecution, contempt and scorn
could not dim the hearts fine gold, purified
by many trial, and that woman with her
little sacrifice, was better in the sight Of
God than many trumpet tongned Dives,
who gave that he might be known of men
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

OACe ,ooueH.olue al"iH oII ecu d y
his old stand.
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold. Silver and
Vulcanite.
All operations erforme di n the mos tScientifc
and skilful manner with strict regard to Perma-
nancy and warranted to compete witha n work
done in the cities.
Thanking the people of Augusta andthe sur
pounding Counties for their very liberalpatron-
age prior to, during and sincethe war, re-
pectfully solicitits continuation alsT
The highest price paid for old gold and
late. 4'- 90 JLpe1-tf
A NJ. HENKEL, NJ. D. .sEs 3a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

ness, bowels in general
mating with lax. The
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

80 @affections of the kidneys,
d Viewer, nervousness, chills,
IN ., adiseases of the skin, i'm
u Rpc111 arop #purity of the blood, mel
D A'N' = Ia Wv gancholy or depression Of
Is Spirits, heartburn, collie,
81 Mor pains in the bowels,
IN pain in the head, fever
and ague, dropsy, boilB, pain in the back, &C.
Prepared only by
J. H. ZEILIN & co
e....- Druggists, Macon, Ga.
Price 81; by mail, 81 25.
For sale by
Trout, STRIBLING & BERKELEY,
jan27ly Druggists, Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

NIOTICE.-The subscriber having associated
~ with him in his business from the 18th
ofSept. last, VIM. F. SUMMERSON the business
will be conducted hereafter under the style Of
A. Iii. Taylor Il Go.
They are now receiving a large stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
BOOTS, Shoes HITS
GRO CERES, &C.,
making their stock very complete, which they
determined to sell at the lowest possible rates
10 cash buyers short time to punctual Gus
toners. All kinds of Lumber and marketable
produce taken in exchange for goods.
ectl4-tf A. H. TAYLOR & co
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EINE WHISKEY. sfsi 81 2, ls5uFs2
Il D, REAGAN'S, RILEY'S AND OTHERS.
I. P. Reagan having enlarged his business, by
taking outretail license, begs leave to inform the
public that he keeps constantly on hand the finest
he will sell, at RETAIL at the lowest possible pri-
ces. s~,..,7s...5,'-;- a..
His Bar, as heretofore, will be furnished with
superior Liquors, and served in the best style.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
during the past he respectfully solicits
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. s4rol :e 81. t593
junelo-3m-Spectator copy and send bill to
Vindicator for collection. Ht
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

Heigho, McGrecr friend-what in the
world are you swearing about SO furiously :?
1 asa ed, entering the livery stables of the
above named person, amid a volley Of oaths
that might have shocked his Satanic majes-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-06-28

THoUGurLEssNEss Young man, in
the flush Of early strength, stop and
think ere you take downward step,
Many a precious life is wrecked
through thoughtlessness alone. II
you find yourself in low company, do
not sit carelessly by till you are grad
ually but surely drawn into the whrl.
pool and shame, but think of the con-
sequences of snch u course. Rational
thought will lead you to seek the So
cicty of your supcriors; and you must
improve by the association. A bc.
nevolcnt use of your example and in.
luence for the elevation of your infer.
iors, is a noble thing; even the most
depraved are not beyond such help.
But the young man of impressible
character must, at least, think, and
beware lest he fall himself victim.
Think before you touch the wine ;
see its effects upon thousands, and
know that you are no stronger than
they were in their youth.
Think before you allow angry pas
sions TO overcome your reason II IS
thus that murderers are made. Think
before, in dark hour of temptation,
you borrow without leave, les' you
become thicf. Think well ere q lie
or an oath passes your lips for a
man of pure speech only can merit
respect, All I! think on things true
and lovely, and of good report, that
there may be better men and happier
women in the world ~ Exchange.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-06-28

WITHOUT A NEWSPAPER. Nothing
presents Il saddcr commentary upon
the present unhealthy condition OF
our once loved and prosperous conn
try than the large number of families
both in tho town and country, bul
more especially in the latter, that sub
scribe TO no paper of any kind
Hundreds and thousands of families
are thus growing up in utter igno
rance of what is transpiring in the
world around them-ignorant Of the
mighty events Of today.
But who can tell the vast amour,
of injury that is being inflicted upon
the rising generation-those who are
TO take our place in the busy world
at no distant day-growing up with
out any knowledge Of the present the
past, or any study of the future, this
ignorance, too, being imbued into
them by the sanction Of those who
should and doubtless do, know better,
did they only think Of the injurious
effects of their insane course. Let
the head of every family think of this
and place in the hands Of those for
whom he is responsible the means Of
acquiring n thorough knowledge Of
the moving panorama in which we
enact our parts. Exchange.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-06-28

A fond father, blest with eleven
children, ard wilhal a very domestic
man, tells this story: One afternoon
business being very dull, he took the
carly train out to his happy home
and went up stairs to put the children
TO bed Being missed from the smok
ing room, his wife went up stairs Ia
soc what was going on Upon open.
ing tho door she exclaimed, Why,
dear, what for mercy's sake are you
doing" why" says he, wiiry,
| am putting the children to bed, and
having them say their little prayers y
/" Yes" says wiley, "but this is one
Of our neighbours children alundress,
and he had to redress it and send It
home. After that he called the roll
every morning and night.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-06-28

Be BusY.-To be constantly busy
ia to be always happy. Persons who
have suddenly acquired w,alth ro
kenup theirae,ive pursuits, and begun
TO live ut their ease, waste away and
die in very short time. Yc who are
signing for the pomp and splcnder of
life. beware Ye know not what yo
wish. No situation, howeverexalted ;
no wealth, however magnificent; no
honors. however glorious, can yield
you solid enjoyment while discomfort
turks in your bosom. The secret Of
happiness lies 10 this--to be always
contented with your lot. Persons
who are always busy and go cheer.
fully to ,hcir daily tasks are the least
disturbed by the fluctuations Of busi,
ness and at night sleep with perfect
composurc. 1.HH