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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-07

REMARKABLE CURES By working on the
Imagination, many cures which have bafled
the skill of the most scientific physicians
have been effected by some ignorant quack,
some boasting charlatan. Even under pc
culiar circumstances the genuine medical
man resorts to artifce He administers
some inert article-a bread pill for instance
aud trusts to the Imagination for cure.
Now, We have heard a very singular and
amusing circumstance connected with this.
a lady had been treated for some time by a
doctor for nervous disorder. She did not
in her own estimation, improve, and she
wished the doctor to give her more medi-
cine but he advised her to the contrary,
and would not prescribe. for her. Still she
insisted that something more must be done
for her, aad was about sending off for a
quack, when the physician. learning her
determination, adopted the following course
He told her that he had just thought of a
remedy which had never failed in curing
disease like hers He gave her an oddly
shaped vial, with directions that she was to
smell it at certain hours To bring her i'm
aginstion into play he told her that the first
day she would have the headache. the sec.
ond day, an itching about the breast. and
on the third day would be perfectly well
% each day she complained of the effects
which he described, said the remedy opera
ted precisely as he had stated, and ii she
was getting much better. On the third day
she declared herself perfectly well. Tas is
certainly very remarkable circumstance
but it Is true, nevertheless.
But'there is more extraordinary ope ou
record of the Imagination curing the most
fatal disease During the seige of Breda.
in Holland, 1926, when the garrison was
on the point Of surrendering to the enemy
on account of the ravages of the scurvy, the
Prince Of Orange ordered few walls of
sham medicine to be carried into the fortress
and distributed among the scorhusies. 1t
was stated to be an infalliable specific, most
valuable and that one or two drops could
effect cure It was then shared among
the soldiers in doses Of few drops. Those
who had not moved their lin BIS for months
were seen walking in the streets, sound.
straight and whole. Many who declared
they had been rendered worse by other rem
edles recovered in few days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-07

LASTING CHARMs.-W Women should be
acquainted that no beauty hath any charms
but the inward one of the mind, and that a
gracefuness in the manners is as much more
engaging than that of their persons; that
meekness and moiesty are the true and last
ing ornaments for she that hath these is
qualified, as she ought to be, for the man
agement of family, for the education of
children, for an affection to her husband
and submitting to prudent way of living
These only are the charms that render wives
amiable, and give them the best title to
mans respect.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-07

DEATH FROM BEE STING The British
papers report the case Of Miss Hough,
aged ifty.6ve, who died in quarter of an
hour after being stuug by bee. The de-
ceased was in her garden inspecting her
bees, when she suddenly called to the gar
dener that she had been stung. The gar.
dener, on coming to her. removed bee
from her hair. She became unconscious,
and died in quarter of au hour. The
body was examined, but the Only lesion was
good deal of discoloration behind the ear
around the sting. The physician who
made the autopsy said there was but one
sting and that be thought death was caused
by shock TO the nervous system. Her broth
er stated that the deceased, 10 1870, wa:
stung by bee, and that she became uncon
scious. and remained so for two hours The
jury returned verdict of Death from syn
cope, accelerated by the sting Of bee"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-07

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 satisfac ton will pay strict
attention to REPAIRING. Give me a call before
purchasing. j. Il. WATERS
janl4-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-07

News JoTTINGs Lord Cochrane, eldest
son of the Earl of Dundonald, is on his way
to Chile to be present in Callao at the uu-
yelling of the statue Of his grand father,
Admiral Lord Cochrane, the famous sea-
man whose remains are in Westminster
Abbey.
| Macready, the English tragediau, is still
living but so infirm that he cannot even
sign his name He is suffering from soft.
ening of the brain.
The King of Italy dimes at IL o'clock,
and prefers beets, onions, cabbage, and 9TH
er garden sass'' to any fancy dishes.
Some of the English and French pewspa-
! pers allude to the defunct house of Bowles
Brothers as the yankee pawnhrokers"
Francis Joseph Of Austria has mania
for rogues skulls, and has collected four
hundred which the owners have no further
use for
The family of VIM. L Yancey, of rebel
lion notoriety resides on farm near Mont
gomery, Ala
The following terse obituary notice APP
peared in a Western paper: "Henry Ly-
man, shoemaker, Terra Haute, bed cord
Jealousy"
The Easements of the Cincinnati churches
are turned into houses of refuge for the
homeless poor during the winter.
The Astor House, in New York, as soon
as its present lease expires, will be convert.
ed into stores and Offices.
Christmas day the new Lord Mayor o.
London sat down to dinner with 1856 rela
tives, and none of poor.
The balance Of trade against the United
States last year was, in round numbers
S118,000, 900.
The Prince of Wales reads the New Yorl
papers regularly, and has them fled away
for reference.
Photographs of the late Napoleon I'll in
military dress are not allowed to be sold in
Paris
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
lately dined with friend off boar's heac
and peacock-pie.
M Claudio Brindis is coored violinis
of talent, who has been playing with grea
success in Europe.
Horse-stealing still prospers in Missouri
notwithstanding 40 men have been lynch
ed for it in the last three years.
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Business Cards.


AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK BRIDGE
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
| them with every adjunct to a complete livery,
we are now prepared 10 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 SC, 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 buegies, riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
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.
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to call 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 dec8-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-07

HALF'PAY PUDDINe.-Four ounces of
each Of the following Ingredients: suet,
IL -four bread'crunbs, curranta, and raisins.
Two taolespoonsful of treacle Mix it we'll
win hal' pint of boiling milk, and boil it in
mould for four hours. An economical
pudding when eggs are scarce.
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DURKE'S PLOWS
= AND CASTINGS.

DURKE'S PLOWS
y AND CASTINGS.
have arranged with George E. Price for the
sale in future of all our plows and castings, at
retail, at whose store will be found full stock
of all the articles we make in that line, at the
lowest factory prices.
Wholesale dealers and those exchanging old
metal for plows or castings will be supplied as
heretofore at the foundry all Others will be
supplied by Mr.. Price.
W. A. BURKE, Surt.,
iuly26-tf Stanton Iron Works Con.pany.
TNEMPLE OF FASHION.-MRS. KATE..sM.
KELLEY takes great pleasure in inform
ing her customers and the public generally that
she has returned and is now Opening her
FILL and WINTER MILLINERY,
also an Elegant Line Real Lace Collars, Fichus,
and great variety of French and German Nov
elites.
N. Borders from the country promptly
filled.
oct.11-tf City papers copy
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
James Lawson & Co.

A Gazette representative dropped into the
new store Of the above arm last evening, and
was shown through tho building by Mr.
Joyce. AS we have previously announced
they have just moved fromH the, old stand at
the head OF the levee. to the new brick Of Mr..
Murphy. Their new store is decidedly one
OF the best-if not the besi-for Il wholesale
business in the State. The building fronts
three stories on the leyee and two on Mark
ham street Ii is l4O feet deep. The first
story fronting the levee Is occupied with
heavy groceries. The next contains lighter
articles The main Office of the store is also
located in this story. The third story is be-
ing fitted up As wholesale liquor depart
ment. The whole OF these stories will be
crammcd full of goods when the entire stock
is received. When We remember each room
10 lao feet deep it will be seen what an inl-
mcnse stock the building will hold. and what
an extensive business the firm does. The
firm ia composed OF James Lawson. John ID.
Adams, John A. Joyce and CharleA Drenncn.
All these gentlemen are young. energetic and
reliable. We commend their house to those
who desire to purchase supplies in their line
They do an exclusive Wholesale business
l.. R. Gazette.
The advertisement ofthis irm can be found
In our paper. This is one of the strongest
and best firms that does business In Little
Rock, where you can purchase anything in
the Grocery line, aud from u hand saw to a
Cotton Press or Steam Engine. just look,
as the showmcn say, at the TALENT Lawson.
Adams. Joyce 4 Drennen. They will spread
themselves for the trade that will flow to Lit
tie Rock on the extension Of the railroad from
this section Of the country. Go and SEQ them
IL only 50 take look ut their new establish
ment. ~
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
~ Pay US 'ohdt you swe.

III Godsp's Lady's Book for December, is
on our table. The illustrations in this mum
Der are of the usual stvle in which Cooley
presents them to his subscribers. Two steel
engraviugs, one handsome tableau title
page; a fashon-plate a colored plate Of silk
stockings; Christmas Eve and Christmas
Morning, companion pictures; and an extra
number Of fashions expressly selected for
dress occasions Of all kinds. The literary
matter Is made up Of an excellent class OF
stories suitable for Christmas reading. In
Abe January issue. Marion llarland will con-
mence = new novelette,, under the title OF
/" Carrying Weight" which will be continued
through the year. Now is the time to sub
ecrioe and to get up clubs for 1873 Cooley
otter. extraordinary inducements to getters
up Of clubs, and first class Chromo Our
Darling. "is given to every subscriber to the
Iadys Book for 1879, whether single sub
scrlber for three dollars, or In club of six
for fourteen dollars. Address l.. A. Cooley
Philadelphia The Press aud odey's Lady s
Book for 1873, 81 75.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

II Peters Musical Monthly completes its
Tenth Volume with the December number,
and it il doing Mr. Peters but simple justice
TO state that his excellent magazine is i'm =
proving with age. II was good years ago,
when it frat made It's appearance and it has
been steadily imprczing until the present
time. when it can only be pronounced perfect
and Indispensable to every lover o: music.
The December number, price 80 cents, con
.tsins three Ballads, Christmas Song an
Aathcm, a Four hand Piece. US played at
Theodore Thomas Orchestral Concerts. and
three splendid Piano Pieces. any single piece
being worth In sheet form more than
Mr.. Peters asks FOR the entire lot.
Giving so much really good music for such a
small sum, 1t is no wonder that Peters Music
al Monthly has hosts of friends among our
music loving people. Those who have seen
1t will Of course, renew their subscription Tor
the coming year; others. less fortunate,
should send the Publisher, J. l.. rrrHks 500
Broadway. New York. 81. and secure the last
four numbers ~ sample copies, or 50 for a
years. subscription.
We will furnish the FRess ans Psters'
Au'ica' Monthly at $3.50 per year.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

HANDSOME PRESENT The wife OF the Rev.
w. T. Boiling, OF the NJ. E. Church, was the
recipient ofa very handsome New Year pres
cnt One Of the beautiful Cakes sold by the
Ladies of the NJ. Il c. Society, Tuesday night
at the close Of Prof. BRUINS Concert, was bid
oil by Capt. RoBARDs, who then put the cake
up TO be voted for-to so to the young lady
receiving the largest number Of votes, and
the money to be presented to Mrs. Boiling
The voting was lively and spiritedly contested
by the admiring friends OF several of our
young ladies. Miss MAGGIE LYSCn, receiving
the highest number votes east. was the re-
cipient OF the cake and Of the very fsttering
recognition of the estimation she is held by
her admirers. The amount received for the
cake was $1,000. whieh was forwarded to the
lady designated on Wednesday morning as A
New Year Gift. 1t was handsome gift
thoughtfully suggested by that popular
young merchant, Clay RoBards.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
The Fair and Festival

As we expected. the Fair and Festival,
given by the Ladies' Of the Methodist f.
Church, on Christmas Eve. proved a perfect
success. Both rooms upstairs and down Of
the Court House were occupied Below the
tables were set for the Supper. which was
complete in its every arrangement. The
very cold night prevented some from attend
ing, but nevertheless a good many were out
and showed unmstakable evidence that they
enjoyed themselves.
The success attending the efforts Of the La
dies on this occasion has renewed our con-
victions in one thing, that If the Ladies set
out do any thing. they will DO 1T and there Is
no use in holding back, but it is better to
jump on the train and go along with them
for they know no such thing as fail.
When We taks into consideration, that this
is the first time they have ever attempted
anything of this kind. and the very short
space had for preparation. the Ladies of this
Church have had, the Fair has proved tinsn-
cial success. Two hundred aud forty three
dollars was realized, after pay ing all the ex-
penses attendant.
The Ladies' thoughtful Of many that were
not able to be there, = large amount Of the
good things, turkey, chicken, pig, ETC., etc.
that WAS left over from the abundance, WAS
distributed to those deemed most need that
was brought to their knowledge.
To the young Gentlemen who kindly as
sisted them through the entertainment, they
wish to return special thanks. Several fine
cakes that were left from the Fair were sold
at auction, after the close of Prof Bruun's
Concert Tuesday night, and brought good
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
Boys Together.
A Bea1tfal Mcidsat-- Gov Seymour
and Judge Church.

from Frank. .Leslie's illustrated Newspaper
The public will be indebted to ex Sen.
with the following beautiful anecdotc
Ii seems that, last February, Governor
Seymour, while looking over some old
volumes, was surprised by a little slip of
paper, yellew with sge, which dropped
from one Of the books. This little slip
was nearly half century old 1t was
his youthful record, made in Geneva,
where he was then pursuing his studie' +,
of such among his fellow students aud
friends as absented themselves from
church. The slip bears date, Trinity
church, Geneva, l3 June, 1894,
Among these "sbssntees" Was bis
still surviving fricRd, Hon. Mr.. Church,
to whom Gov. Seymour inclosed his
own photograph with the "littls yellow
slip, F" in the following beautiful note,
which is gem of what Goethe SO aptly
calls the " Poetry of Interior Life. -
Urea, February 20, 1872
My DEAR CHURCH You were late at
Church forty eight years ago-so says
this scrap OF yellow paper, that comes
huttering down to us through half cen
tury like an autumn leaf.
1t dropped out Of an old book at Gene
va, where it was put by some one, who
died long since.
When you lock at it you will feel as il
you were reading tombstone. With q
few exceptions, it is list Of dead men.
We have seen things, strange things,
since that little record Of neglected duties
was made up.
| send you the likeness OF one who, |
am glad to say, WAS not d" absent from
church on the 18th of June, 1924. AS
You sec, he is q battered, bald headed old
man now.
Then he was smooth faced school
boy. with full head of hair, and large
stock of hope aud coneeit
Well, as | have said we have seen
much that is startling in the last Fifty
years In all human probability we shall
see something more startling within the
next five years Most OF uswill be packed
up and dropped into our graves.
1t seems that we have not been wanted
in either Of the departments OF the other
world up to this time.
do not think We shall be overlo oked
much longer
1t is high time for ysu to mend your
habits--as to church going--or some
worse record may turn up against you
than the one l send you, Truly yours,
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

tE Our Junior turned his pApcr cellar.
pocketed all the cash belonging 10 the firm.
three nictlss. and "lit out early on Monday
morning last for parts unknown. Look out
for him Dunham guess hen pull up some
where in the nsighborhood Of your burg
FdyetteriL Democrat.
We had the pleasure ofa call from Mr.. ".
Is. MOORE OF the Democrat. during his visit
in our town. II we are not mistaken busi-
enped his attention while here. We kept an
eye out--and started him on the home ward
stretch Monday. And we are not surprised
that he hovered SO long about the lively little
town Of Alma, and left with 50 little inclina-
tion. rs it contains some OF the best and pref
test girls in the county.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

LOOKING AT THE BEST SIDE DIR. John
son used to say that the habit of looking
at the best side ofthings was worth more
than thousand pounds year. And
not only is this radiant good nature rich
es, but it is the most active charity. All
other riches must be boarded, more or
less Our horses, our houses, our pic
lures, our jewels. cur books, in the most
generous hands can gladden. but few
friends But our hsartsome good nature
brgntsns every human soul it meets, aud
is reflected from each to some Other
There 10 ne end TO its influence any more
til an to sunshine And as it is lavished
it grows swceter and fuller. 1t is the
beautiful secret OF which all the old sto-
ries are allegorics. Ii is ths clsw that
opened the hard labyrinth Of lie, the
spell that tanned savage beasts, tho mys
terious fountain that conferred perennial
beauty, the sweet smelling apple that
contained the spirit OF health, the magic
glass wherein all things locked fair, the
blossom, eating Of which all care vanish
ed. The best Of it is that this blossom
will grow in the barren soil Of the grum-
piest spirit, and multiply exceedingly if
it be nourished little ut the start. But
those who wear it ever sre crowned
and, above all the sons OF men,
they are children OF light.-HsartA and
Home
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
Van Buren
Steam Ferry.
Ls&&
U. 5. Mail Stage Route-Quickess
and Best Crossing on the
Arkansas River.

TTNHE we'll known and long estaslIshee
Ferry at Van Buren. Arkansas. 10 nov
under the charge of the subscriber. ThsPre'
plietors having recently put on large New
Steamboat and With careful and experiences
Ferrymcn. they feel confident that they caa
give universal satisfaction to the travelling
public. Their aim will be to meet the In
creasIng demands Of the large emigrant trsv'
el TO Texas.
The st. Louis. and sherman. Texas, U. ..
Mails are carried over this Ferry, which 10 .
good guarantee thnt II Il the shortest as well
as the best route for travel Of all kinds.
This Ferry has the largest and best beat On
the river. and can cross 200 wagons and teams
pVr day. and no retention on either bank neeo
bs expected. Enclosures for stock and sheds
for travellers are being bult on both sidss Of
the river. and no pains will be spared to se-
commodate tie public. We shall strive =
continue to make this the popular rsuts -
and from Missouri and Texas.
~ B-Eerrp accounts must b sSsslA1
Aonthiy-No deriation from his rule.
JOHN 4. LYTLE, Trcpristov.
Van Buren,. Nov. 19. ~. "
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
Memphis Appeal.

Attention Is called to the advertisement Of
the Memphis Appeal, in our paper. The Ap-
peal is one OF the best papers in the South,
for circulation in the state Of Arkansas. We
will send the appeal and the PRkss to one ad-
dress for one year, for $3.50 cts. The AYpeal
is published on Tuesday and will reach Van
Buren, by Saturday night. All desiring to
club with this paper will leave their names
at once at this office.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

sB We are pleased to notice from our Fort
Smith exchanges that Mr.. JOHN W CUNNING
HAN, who has been confined to his house for
sometime past. is about again. Fort Smith
than JoHN.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
School Nesting.

The qualified electors Of Black Oak Grove
School Sub District, No. : Of 10, me, this.
Saturday, 2lst day OF December. 1872, to elect
Trustee to serve for the year 1873
The meeting was called to order by the Sc
lection Of L. b. FrieLd a. Chairman and S. L.
Brown Secretary.
On motion, NJ c. Lesley, the former trust
ee. was re-elected for the ensuing year.
There being no further business to trans
act, the meeting adjourned.
h. B. FRIEND. Chm'n.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
H0MINY-HOMINY.

II. G, hAYNAS & SoSs having In full ope-
sasion their New ucminy Mill. are prepared
- execute all orders for HOMINY. 1t may
es found at all tho Stores in Van Buren. anu
Warranted to give satisfaction. Orders from
yort smith and all points on tho river prompt
niIs~. 6m.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

, ~ We have received q copy Of the New
York Argus. which the publisher proposes TO
make IAN illustrated independent Democratic
paper. devoted to politics choice literature,
romance, news. fashion, arts science. agri-
culture, horticulture. finance and commerce.
and in every way first-class family journal. -"
1t is handsome in appearance and readable.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

II Hon. G. WILCOX left Wednesday for
were prevented for want OF room. Two or
three at Alma wanted conveyance but got
none. Horses down with the epizootie.
Capt. J. BROWN has gone by st. Louis, and
will be there in time for the Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07

The CHARTER OAK.-Wc hazard moth.
ing, We think, in saying that, all in all, it
has no equal. Its size, its shape, afford
ing the greatest convenience, and its
Numerous and durable vessels, entitle it
t. the preference over any stove OF which
We have any knowledge. .'
The Van Buren press., 1873-01-07
VICK'S
FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1873

vJNHE Guide is nov published Quarterly, Is cent.
/ pays for the year. four numbers, which 70 not
half the cost Those who Afterwards send moHcy to
the amount sf One Dolsr or more for Seeds may as?
order Twenty five eents worth extra the price paid
for the Guide.
The January Number 10 beautiful, siying plans for
making Rural Homes, Designs for Dining Table
. mass Of information invaluable to the lover OF
flowers. -,
One hundred and fifty pages on fine tinted paper
some 6ys hundred Engrsvings, and . superb Colored
Piati and Chrome Cover, The hrst edition OF Two
hundred thousand just printed in English and Ger
man, and ready TO- send out; -.
JAMES WICK. Rochester. n. !.