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Savings for Old Age.

No one denies that it is wise to make pro.
vision for old age, but we are not at all
agreed as to the kind of provision it is best
to lay in. Certainly we shall want little
money, for destitute old man is indeed a
sorry sight; yes, save money by all means.
But an old man needs just that particular
Kind of strength which young men are apt
to waste. Many a foolish young fellow will
throw away on holiday certain amount
Of nervous energy which he will never feel
the want of until he is seventy, and then
how much he will want it It is curious,
but true, that bottle of champagne at
twenty will intensity the rheumatism at
three score. 1t is fact that everlasting
the eyes at fourteen may necessitate the aid
Of spectacles at forty instead of sixty. We
advise our young readers to be saving of
health for their old age, for the maxim holds
good in regard to health as to money,
"Waste not, want not" 1t is the greatest
mistake to suppose that violation of the laws
of health can escape its penalty. Nature
forgives no sin, no error she let's off the
offender for fifty years sometimes, but she
catches him at last, and inficts the punish
ment just when, just where, and just how
he feels it most. Save up for old age, but
save knowledge; save the recollection Of
good and noble deeds, innocent pleasures
and pure thoughts; save friends; save love
Save rich stores of that kind of wealth
| which time cannot diminish nor death take
away .tu
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she instinctively drew closer to her new
made husband 91sst ''
But Mr.. Ventnor, though equally aston
ished, had no such fear In fact, he rather
enjoyed the situation, and by well-bred
ease Of manner carried the affair through
without open esclandre.
Before the company broke up, Mr.. Brooke
took occasion, in the presence Of some Of his
best friends as witnesses, to bestow upon the
bride deed of gift, comforting several val
liable city lots, together with the pretty vii
la home, wherein be reserved, as he said i,
only seat by the chimney corner.
''Spiteful little mink p said Viva.
can artful, designing girl !" echoed her
mother, as, bitterly refusing the offered hos
pitality, they shook the dust from their feet
and drove to the hotel. '
But Oracle, happy in her best gifts-two
loving hearts cared little for their malice,
and could afford to forget the day when she
stood sobbing over handful of sham fnery
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Again it is Christmas, and again Oracle
is in her chamber; but now there are smiles
upon her face instead Of tears, and bevy
of merry companions are wreathing her head
with orange flowers.
Down stairs, where the Christmas holly
is mingled with white bridal blossoms, the
guests are beginning to assemble, and in one
short hour she will have given to another
all that love can give-herself. Presently
there was knock upon the chamber door,
and the busy maidens are interrupted by the
entrance Of Mr.. Brooke. r
Zone moment, Graoie," be says, pausing
just within the thresh- hold. ''Some rela-
tives of mine-some you have never heard
of-have seen fit to pay me visit. They
have just arrived. I have explained t.
them that they have dropped in upon
a wedding, and must content themselves
with the general entertainment; but
thought it better to tell you, that you might
not be Disconnected BY the presence Of stran
gers"
Oracle wondered who the visitors ooule
be, and even fretted little on their inop
perfume coming But when she went dow
into the parlor and took her place before th'
minister, she forgot them entirely.
1t was not till the ceremony was over
and the company thronging up with con
gratulations, that she beheld the hard gra,
eyes of Aunt Charlotte and the SEQ, nfnll,
beautiful ones of Viva fixed upon her in bit
terest hate. lJ. l55
IF Like fash, she understood it all-,ha
this Mr.. Ralph Brooke, whose housekeepe
and niece she had BECOME, was the idcntica
s.Unoie Ralph" of her relatives ''great ex
pectations and dreading she scarcel
} knew not what from their angry surprise
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~ Entrance ON the left -~


AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK Bird GE
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
them with every adjunct to complete livery,
we are now prepared to furnish our friends, and
the public generally, with anything they may
need in that line.
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 hours
with single or double buggies, riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring agons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
would do we'll to give us call
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to CALI can be
accommodated as heretofore.
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. decS-tf.
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Poetry.
How Softly OH the Bruised Heart.

How softly on the bruised heart
A word of kindness falls.
md to the dry and parched soul
The moistening tear-drop calls;
Oh ! if they knew who walked the earth
Mid sorrow, grief and pain,
The power word of kindness hath,
'Twere paradise again.
The weakest and the poorest may
The simple pittance give,
And bid delight to withered hearts,
Return again and live;
Oh, what is life if love be lost?
If mans unkind to man,
Oh what the heaven that waits beyond,
This brief and mortal span.
The stars upon the tranquil sea
In mimic glory shine,
So words of kindness in the heart
Reflect the source divine;
Oh, then be kind whoe'er thou art,
That breathest mortal breath
And it shall brighten all thy life,
And sweeten even death.
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A UeUs7A WOODEN MILLS

n
NEAR STUARTS DRAFT, Vi.
The undersigned are pleased to announce to
the people of Augusta and the adjoining Coun-
ties, that they have their NEW FACTORY, sit
uated miles South west of Waynesboro', and 8
miles South of Fishersville on the Howardsville
Road, leading from Stpart's Draft to sherando
NOW I'm OPERATION,
and are prepared to manufacture ali the differ
ent styles of Goods found in the market, such as
Cassimeres, Tweeds, Jeans, Flannels all Wool
and Cotton Warp Blankets, Stocking Yarn, &c.
Having bought the best and latest Improved
Machinery, they confidently expect to make
Goods that viii compete fully with any other
establishment South Of the Potomac River. Far
mers having Wool to sell, for cash or exchange
for goods, will find it to their interest to call on
them before trading elsewhere, as they feel dis
posed to deal literally with the public.
They will also do all kinds of country work,
such as Pulling, Dying and Finishing Cloths,
Blankets, Flannels, &c, either on the shares or
at Factory prices.
Being determined that all Goods made In their
| Mill shall be of the Best Glass, they hope to
merit the patronage of the public.
d. K. RANKIN & BRO,
apr26~3m Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co., Va.
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY--MEN!-- great
want of the age is men. 500
Men who will not lie.
Men who will mind their own business.
Men who know their places and fill them
Men who are not too lazy to work, nor
too proud to be poor. ltr -.. ore.
Men who are willing to eat what they
have earned, and wear what they have paic
! for.
Men who never brag nor run. Men VIII
neither flag nor finch men who have cour
| age. -'..-... ... .....-, I
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TNEMALE INFIRMARY.-Dr. B. P. REESE,
Z wi tn long and successful experience Of
the treatment of
eDIsEAsEs PECULIAR TO FEMALES

"DISEASES PECULIAR TO FEMALES."
has opened an INFlRMARY where Ladies will
be received for treatment. 1t is useless to men
ton the advantages to be derived from being
under the constant supervision of the Physician,
in many of these cases. Experience has long
since taught, by the evidence of the best physi-
clans as we'll as the Institutions of this charac-
ter in the large cities, this is the only way of
successful treatment.
Patients will be received as members of the
family, having every attention necessary for
their comfort and Improvement. aug4-tf
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1877 THIS WAY. 1917

VALLEY WAGON MAKING SHOPS.
NATIONAL HOTEL GROUNDS, FREDERICK ST.,
STA UNION, IA.
Having employ ed a full complement of skillful
and experienced Workmen, and largely added
to the capacity of my Shops for making and re-
pairing
Wagons, CARTS, MISCELLANEOUS.
and all work Railroad Contractors and Farmers
may need, am now prepared to do wprk on
Liberal Terms and at the Shortest Notice.
rs Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
Having purchased the interest of L. Hartman
& Co., and come here to stay, hope by strict
atten ton to business to merit lbel 81 share of
the public patronage.
JOHN T. COX,
aprzo-om HrVprie.or.
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HOCSE AND SIGN PAINTING.-Th he sub
scribers has recommended the House
and Sign Painting business and is now prepared
70 execute any work, lin town and country, en-
trusted to him in the best manner and on such
terms as Will be entirely satisfactory.
orders for work (until further notice) left at
promptly attended to-
apr2S.tf G.P. THOMPSON.
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Business Cards.


a. H. TAYLOR. o. sI WIN. F. sUMMERsoN.
A HI. TAYLOR & Cove have
~ just received at the old stand of Mosby
& Taylor, a full line of 9seA p
Staple r. Fancy Dry Goods.
NOTIONS, GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES,
BATS, QUEENSWARE, HARD g
WARE, &C, &C, &C.
We are better prepared than ever to offer extra
inducements to our customers. Every article
usually kept in frst-class establishment can
now be found in our Store. We are also agents
for the sale of the celebrated Perkins & House
Non-explosive Lamp. They give soft, pleasant
and most brilliant light, and are perfectly free
from explosion or other accident attending the
common lamp.
WANTED.-To exchange for goods, all
kinds of country produce, Lumber, Shingles and
Laths. We have very recently fitted up COM
modous lumber yard, and will be prepared to
buy all Kinds of lumber, at the highest market
rates r- apr26-tf
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No process is so fatal as that which would
cast all men into one mould. Every human
being is intended to have a character of his
owe, to be what no other is, to do what no
other can do. Our common nature is un-
folded in unbounded adversi.ies. 1t is rich
enough for infinite manifestations, and to
wear innumerable forms of beauty and
| nlorv H-.rfF Ed ...t..
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RAMS HORN.

! RAMS HORN.
A spiral root that energies suddenly
from the figure he'd of the maskuline sheep,
and ram'6es until it reaches the tip end.
Rams horns are always sure sign of bat
tie. They are used tew butt with, without
any respect to persons. They will attack a
stun wall or a deakon Of an established
church. A story is told ov old deakon
Fletcher, of Kennekickutt State, who was
digging post holes in ram pasture on hiz
farm, and the moshun ov hiz body was
looked upon by the old ram who fed in the
lot as banter for fight.
Without arranging any terms for the
| fight, the ram went incontinently for the
deakon, and took him the first shot on the
blind side of biz body, just about the me-
ridian .9a
The blow transposed the deakon sum eigh-
teen feet with heels-overhead moshun.
Exhasperated tew point at least ten foot
beyond endurance, the deakon jumped up
and skreemed his whole voice * 4: 4: 'syu
id old cuss !" and then all at once re-
membering that he waz good, pious dea-
kon, he apologized by saying-''that il, if
l may be allowed the expression"
The deakon has mi entire sympathy for
the remarks made tew the ram.
WHISKY HORN
This horn varys in length, from three to
six inches IL the favorite size.
| 1t IL different from other horns, being ov
fluid natur a-..t
1t IL really more pugnashus than the ram
horn six inches ov it will knock a man
perfectly calm. d.. s.--.-.-. ...-
When it knocks man down 1t holds
him thare.
1t il either the principal or the sekond
in most of all the iniquity that il travelling
around.
1t makes brutes Of men, deamons of wo-
men, AID Migrants Of children.
| It has drawn more tears, bro ken more
hearts and blited more hopes than all the
other agencys ov the devil put together.
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Grief never murmurs; anger roars ; i'm
patience frets; but happiness, like calm
river, flows on the quiet sunlight, without a
ripple or fall to mark the rushing on Of
time toward eternity.
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Some professors of religion are much
more ready to fight for Christianity than
they are to live according to its precepts.
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A good word is an easy obligation but
not to speak ill requires our silence, which
costs US nothing,
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To CURE A DOG OF SHEEP. KILLING. Let
him see the sheep he has killed in his
presence take off the pelt, fasten it tightly
around him, and make him wear it from one
to three days. You will never be troubled
BY his meddling with sheep again.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-28

Kindness is the music Of good will to
men, and on this harp the smallest fingers
may play heavens sweetest tune.
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There are people who never give their
hearts: they lend them, and always at high
interest. -.s----.
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Business Cards.

Business Cards.
JAMES 4. BYERs. HENRY E. sUMMERsON.
DYERS b SUMMERSON,
Dealers S2s Family Groceries,
COUNTRY PRODUCE, FINE CIGARS,
CHE WING AND SMOKING TOBA Coos.
We have opened new and full stock,
In the Room opposite Court House,
recently occupied by N. A. Baylor & Co., and it
ail be our aim to keep constantly on hand a
choice selection of goods in our line.
A call is solicited. We feel confident we can
Eiease.
I'VE have a full line of all the different Brands
Of both CHEWING and SMOKING TOBACCOS,
and every style and grade Of CIGARS.
WANTED FOR CASH,
FLOUR,
GRAIN,
BACON, &c.
sugz5-sf BYERS & SUMNERSON.
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To MAKE HENS LAY.-Two quarts of hot
water, one pound Of unbolted wheat -four,
when fed warm to hens, will make more
eggs than twice the amount of whole gram
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OINTMENT FOR CHAppED HAHDs.-Take
sweet oil, three ounces; spermaeeti, four
ounces and pulverized camphor, one
ounce. Mix them together in clean earth.
enware vessel, by the aid of gentle heat,
and apply it warm to the hands every night
and morning. ca. -........
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Josh Billings on Horns.
DINNER HORN.

This il the oldest and most sakred hor n
there il. 1t IL set to musk and plays
Home, Sweet Home" about noon. (. has
bin listened tew with more rapturous delite
than even Grafula's gong. 1t will arrest
man and bring him quicker than sheriff's
warrant It kauses the deaf to hear and the
dumb to shout for Joy. Glorious old instru-
ment long may your lungs last /!
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OLE Staulltou Uinoitator.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements for less than three months VIII
De inserted at the rate OF One Dollar per VI
eight lines or less for the first and so cents 1or
each subsequent insertion. Unless the number
of insertions be marked upon the manuscript 1t
will be published until forbid and charged &C.
cordingly -~"
Obituaries, announcements of candidates for
office, communications calling upon, advocating
or opposing candidates, and all communications
or notices of personal or private character, or
intended or calculated to promote any private en-
terprse interest, will be charged for as advel-
tisements.
~ Special notices 20 cents per line for every
insertion.
ng- Aliberalarrangement made with those
who advertise for three. six or twelvemonths
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USEFUL PROPERTIES OF CHARooAL.-At
this season Of the year one desires to obtain
some purifier, and charcoal is Of the great
est value for the purpose. All kinds of u
tensils con be purified from disagreable O.
doris by rinsing them out with charcoal dust
wet into soft paste Putrid water is i'm.
mediately deprived of its bad smell by its
use. When meat, fish, etc., are liable to
become spoiled from long keeping, charcoal
dust will keep them sweet; and if their is
a slight faint to meat, it can be taken out
by putting three OR four pieces of it as large
as an egg into the water in which it is boil
cd. This will efectually purify meat which
seems too far gone to use,
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IClU. the attention Of his friends to the
fact that upon his own hook he proposes to carry
on general AUCTION BUSINESS, at the old
stand, corner Of Augusta streetand S pring Lane
He will attend the sale of property of ali kinds,
either in town or country, as reasonable as any
other auctioneer. E. NJ. CUSHING.
fan7-tf
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Business Cards.
TAKE
SIM I0NS'

LIVER DISEASE and Indigestion ~ ~
prevail to greater extent than
probably any other maladay, ~ ~
and relief is always anxionsly ~ TASTE,
sought after If the Liver is %anm+, the
health is almost inyaria- AWIL~ Bilious at
biy secured. Want of Ay%A% tacks, Papi-
action in the Liver Av[|L~ tation of the
causes Headache ~A/@ Heart, Depres-
Constipatio on, @f /V sion of Spirits, or
Jaundice Pain %AS ~ Blues, and a hun
i'm the Should % dred other symptoms
ers Cough, ~ TW which SIMMONS LIVER
Dizziness ~ >~ REGULATOR is the best
Sour ~~@ Remedy for that has ever
Stom- ~ been discovered. 1t acts
ach, ~ ~ mildly, effectually, aud, being
bad ~ ~ simple vegetable compound,
~ can do no injury. 1t is harmless
~ in every way it has been used for
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SALT FOR Cows.-A correspondent says
that COWS should be sailed every morning,
but never after taking water. This is the
practice Of the best stock-keepers in Swift
ze.land, and he thinks much preferable to
sailing them once Or twice week, or keep
ing it constantly within their reach.
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Professional Cards
Professional Cards.
HETM. CHAPMAN, D. DIS
- STAUNTON VIRGINIA,
'uIIYY" Of3oo Sontb C;do Main Straat

at his old stand ..
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold Silver and
Vuleanite.
All operations performed in the most scen-
tifc and skillful manner, with strict regard to
Permanancy, and warranted to compete with
any work done in the cities.
Thanking the people ofAugustaandthes sur
roundingCountiesf for their very liberal patron
age prior to, during and since the war, I re-
respectfully solicit its continuation.
The highest price paid for old gold and
plate Junel-tf
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Regulator.

Forty Years. and hundreds ofthe good and great
from all parts of the country will vouch for its
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MARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
~ wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
BY close attention to business and fair dealing, |
expect to give entire satisact ton will pay strict
attention to REB AIRING. Give me a cali before
purchasing. J.. II. WATERS
janl4-tf =
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To REMOVE STAINS FROM BRoADcLoTn. -
Take one ounce of pipe-clay, that has been
ground fine, and mix with twelve drops of
alcohol, and the same quantity Of turpen-
tine. Whenever you wish to remove any
stains from cloth, moisten little Of this
mixture and rub it on the spots. Let it
remain till dry, then rub it off with wool
en- cloth, and the spots will disappear.
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GEO. EYLER. HENRY COOPER. VIM. j. NELSON.
TINE Co-PARTNERSHIP of Parkins, Nelson
& Co., having been dissolved by the sale
of the interests Of some of the partners and the
establishment having come into our possession,
we appear before the public with improved facil-
titles, and with determination to please in
PRICE AND STYLE OF WORK.
we respectfully ask from the people of Virginia
and the South, a fair share of patronage.
We propose to manufacture and repair Porta-
bic and Stationery Steam Engines and Boilers,
Saw-mlls, Mining Machinery, Hydraulic and
Screw Presses for Oil and Tobacco, Car Wheels,
Car Trucks Shafting. Pulleys and Hangers.
We keep on hand full assortment of repairs
for the Pitt Threshing Machine, which we will
furnish fitted upon short notice.
We also manufacture Plows. Plow Castings
Hay Rakes, Hay Presses, Straw Cutters and Ag-
ricultural implements generally.
Address,
EYLEk, COOPER g. CO.,
snar31-tf Stanton Va.
VIZ II. GORMAN,
w. MAIN STREET,
NEXT TO MARBLE YARD,
GROCERIES, PRODUCE, WOODEN WARE,
GUEENSWARE &c.
Has just received large supply of goods in
ais line, which he will sell cheap for cash.
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NEW GOODS
IN NEW GOODSll
SPRING STYLE FOR 1871.
have received and opened my stock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
of the latest Styles consisting of Ribbons, Flow
ers Hats, Frames, Sashes &C.. which l will take
pleasure in showing to my customers All work
done in the very best style and satisfaction
guaranteed Orders from the country promptly
filed.
may5-tf Mrs. +. SCHERER.