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TERRIBLE F1Gur BETWEEN POLAR

TERRIBLE FIGHT BETWEEN POLAR
BEARs.-The Cologne Gazette" contains
an account of combat which took place
in the Geological Gardens of that city be-
tween two Polar bears which that journal
remarks "a Roman emperor would assur-
edly have paid a million sestertii to wit
ness' These two bears had been brought
from Spitzberg five years ago, and had
been placed in a large pit with q tank in
the centre.
Until within the last few days they had
remained upon excellent terms with each
other, but last week a quarrel occurred be-
tween them, the result Of which was that
the female bear took refuge upon the sum-
nit of large rock in one corner of the
pit. The male did not attempt to follow
her, and she remained there three days,
when, pressed by hunger, she descended
again. AS soon as the male bear saw her
he Immediately rushed at her and attacked
her with his fore-paws. The keepers at
tempted to separate them, and belabored
the male with heavy iron bars, but the
bones in the head of a Polar bear are SO
much harder than those of the ordinary
bear that these blows took no effect. The
male bear continued to Wreak his Vengeance
upon his companion, and after having al
most torn her body into ribbons he dragged
her to the bottom OF the tank and held her
there until he felt assured that all signs of
life was extinct. He then brought her
body back to the floor Of the pit and
dragged it round the tank for nearly an
hour. After this he withdrew into his
sleeping den to rest from his labors, and
the keepers at once closed the iron bars
upon him.
Having examined the body Of the dead
bear. they found that it had received more
than hundred wounds the neck and
head were crushed almost to jelly, and the
flesh was hanging in strips from the back
and sides. During the whole combat neith-
er of the bears uttered a cry OF sound of
any kind; but except in this particular it
must have borne a singular resemblance to
what may sometimes be seen in Lancashire
without paying a million sestertii.
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Poetry
TOLL AND REST.

When sets the weary sum-
And the long day is done,
And starry orbs their solemn vigils keep;
When bent with toll and care,
We breathe our evening prayer.
God gently giveth his beloved sleep.
When by some sland 'rous tongue
The heart is sharply stung,
And with the sense of cruel wrong we weep;
How like some heavy calm
Comes down the soothing balm,
What time he giveth his beloved Sleep
Oh, sweet and blessed rest,
With these sore burdens pressed,
To lose ourselves in slumber long and deep;
To drop our heavy load
Beside the dusty road,
When he hath given his beloved sleep!
And on our closed eyes
What visions may arise!
What sights of joy to make the spirit leap!
What memories may return
From out their golden urn,
If God but giveth his beloved sleep.
And when lfes day shall close
In deaths last deep repose
When the dark shadows DER the eye-lids Creep
Let US not be afraid
at this fast thickening shade,
For so God giveth his beloved sleep.
To sleep? 1t is to wake
When the fresh day shall break
When the new sun climbs up the eastern steep;
To wake with new born powers,
Out from the darkened hours,
For SO he giveth his beloved sleep,
To die? 1t is to rise
To fairer, brighter skies,
Where death no more shall his dread harvest real
To soar on angel wings,
Where life immortal springs
For so he giveth his beloved sleep.
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THE RAVENS VOICE.

was very bold and fearless girl, and
my brothers and sisters often dared me to
go into lonely places in the dark, or do
perilous feats of various kinds, which chal-
lenges l never refused. Often they set out
to play tricks on me, but 1T usually happen
ed they fell into their own traps, while 1
performed my part in safety.
Very possibly the consciousness that
they were about to dupe me, gave me more
courage than I would otherwise have had,
for any unusual noise or appearance would
be attri buted to one or another coming to
brighten me. But, night or day. used to
go straight up to and touch whatever SEEM
ed fearful and finding the object of doubt
resolved itself into very simple elements,
I acquired an ease which stood me instead
in times of real danger.
We lived in large old house, built of
English oak, and bearing its nearly two
centuries very lightly. 1t opened to the
south, and the two large parlors looked to
the east and west. The dining hall and
spacious kitchen formed the square of the
house. while at the west and back was an
other large room. sometimes called The
great porch, ard at the east and back was
the dairy and another porch. There were
three stairways leading to the upper rooms
and a garnet, whose ample space was broken
only by the great chimney in the centre.
We had gay and lively house, and were
used to great deal of company and visit
ors. for nv parents were greatly given to
the old fashioned virtue of hospitality.
The humblest wayfarer coming in at the
norcb. was entertained kindly and bade
God-speed, as well as the guest whose ele-
giant carriage and span drove round to the
front door on the southern side.
I am not going now to tell you of my
handsome, s'gentle'' parents, or my BROTH
ers and sisters-only about myself. There
were great many Of us when we were all
at home. especially il the winter holidays,
but at times we were nearly all away.
Boarding schools, academies, travelling
all claimed us at various times. Yet it
was rare, indeed, that one was ever at home
alone. It so happened, however, and to
me.
If was a summer day, and warm, bright
and beautiful. The morning promised a
lovely day. just after our early breakfast,
a merry party came riding down the lane,
i'll carriages and on horseback, and calling
joyously for my father and mother to &C.
company them on pleasure trip They
were accustomed TO this mode OF I'M
promptu festivity and gayiy answered that
they would soon be ready. It was only the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01
FARM AND FIRESlDE.

PLAsTER1NG RATs.-The ubiquitous rat
is said to be just now specify troublesome
in Germany. In several of the provin ces
whole fields Of grain and clover have been
devastated by them and it ant safe to try
to cut them off with arsenic OF phosphorus,
be cause these pleasant articles are equal
ly fatal to hares and other game. But
the ingenuity of despair has proved
equal to the occasion. The husbandmen
now mix plaster dust, anissed oil and dry
wheat, and place with it plenty of water,
in the fields. The animals devour the mix
ture. are soon very thirsty, and, when they
have taken good drink the plaster sets
not to put too fine a point upon it solidi-
ties inside the creatures, and so they eX-
pire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01

DRESTON A BAYLOR,
4 ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON, VA,
Practices in all the Courts Of Augusta and ad-
joining counties.
OFFIcE-The same formerly occup pied b. his
father. Col. Geo. Baylor, decd, on Augusta st.,
opposite the Courthouse. ap2l-1y*
wv A. HUDSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts of Augusta,
and the Circuit Courts Of the adjoining Coan-
ties Prompt attention paid to Collections.
angl8-1y
j. r. TUCKER, Fl. ST. Gao. TUCKER,
Licking ton, Va. Stanton, Va.
TUCKER, & TUCKER,
ATT ORNEYS AT L W,
STANTON VA,
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and the
adjoining counties. Also, in the Court of APP
peals of Va. sgg| Will attend the Circuits
Courts OF Rockbridge regularly. aug25~6m
VOHN H. MoCUE,
ATTORNEY At LAW,
STAUNTON VA
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Tilden's is, after all, not a thorough bach-
elor's establishment. His numerous fela
lives, who often visit him and his sister
explain the fact that often when the writer
has been there he has heard the merry
sound of children's laughter and play
The governor himself is fond of company
and nearly all the distinguished democrat
ic politicians Of the day have drank his
rare Johannisberger ION which he greatly
prides himself as a real wine connoasseaH]
at his hospitable board. Governor I'll
denis wine cellar is truly famous, and con-
tains some of the rarest and choicest old
brands of wine to be found in the country.
For THE LAST TIME.-There is touch
of pathos about doing even the simplest
thing ''for the last time" 1t is not alone
kissing the dead that gives you this strange
pain. You feel it when you have looked
your last time upon some scene you nave
loved-when you stand in some quiet city
street where you know that you will never
stand again. The actor playing bis part
for the last time, the singer whose voice is
cracked hopelessly, and who after this once
will never stand before the sea OF upturn>
ed faces disputing the plaudits with fresher
voices and fairer forms, the minister who
has preached his last sermon, these all know
the hidden bitterness OF the two words
''never again. How they come to us on
each of our birthdays as we grow older J!
With remorse, never again young; always
nearer and nearer to the very last-the end
which is universal, ssthe last thing" which
shall follow all last things, and turn them,
let US hope, from pains to joys. We put
away our boylsh toys with an odd heart
ache. We were too old to walk any longer
on our stilts-too tall to play marbles on
the sidewalks. Yet there was a pang when
we thought we had played with our merry
thoughts for the last time, and life's serl-
Gus, grown up work was waiting for us.
Now we do not want the lost toys back
Life has other and larger playthings for
us. May it not be that these too shall seem
in the light of some far-off day as the boy
ish games seem to our manhood, and we
shall learn that death is but the opening
of the gate into the new land of promise !?
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EN7M. PATRICK,

ATTORNEY At LAW.
STANTON, VA.
viii practice in all the courts of Augusta and
Circuit Court of adjoining counties.
~ Prompt attention paid to collecting.
Office in building with a. B. Niche
Sep ely.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01

Snow CUsTARD.-Take one quart of
milk and four eggs; set the milk on top of
the stove in clean vessel; then sepa rate
the eggs ; beat the white into a stiff froth;
when the milk is scalding hot slip the
whites on top of the milk, turning them
over gently, that they will cook; then lift
them out and dish whip up the yolks with
two tablespoonful of sugar pour in the
milk, stirring rapidly all the time it is
scalding. The very moment it comes to
the boiling point lift it off; if it boils it
will curdle. When it cools sufficiently
pour it into the foat-dish, with any kind Of
favoring; then put the froth on top, and
it will be delicious.
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WE may owe it to our enemies to for
give; we owe to ourselves not to for
get.
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Professional Cards.
EMMETT GUY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Special attention paid to collecting.
Office opposite Court II ouse, on New Court
House street. sep29-1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01

HAIR WAsH.--Try half an ounce of bo-
rax to quart of water for a hair wash.
Apply very gently with sponge on alter
nate days; apply a little glycerine dissolv-
d in water.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01

WASHING FLUID.-Take five pounds of
sal soda, one of borax and one of unslacked
lime. Dissolve the soda and borax in one
gallon of boiling water; slack the lime in
the same quantity of boiling water ; then
pour them both into eight gallons of cold
water stir it a little and let it stand all
night. In the morning pour eff the clear
fluid for use. For two pals of water use
half pint Of the compound, soak your
clothes over night, rubbing soap on the
soiled parts. Wiring them out and put
them over to boil in water containing soap
and fluid. After boiling fifteen minutes,
take them out into cold water, and suds
and rinse them. DoA't be afraid to boil
the clothes before they are washed; it
won't hurt them-I'ye tried it, and know.
To CURE HOARsEN Ess.-- When the voice
is lost, as is sometimes the case, from the
effects Of cold, a simple, pleasant remedy
is furnished by beating up the white of one
egg, adding to it the juice of one lemon,
and sweetening with white sugar to the
taste. Take d teaspoonful from time to
to time. 1t has been known to efectually
cnre the ailment.
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To CURE ToNGUEs.-Take four quarts
of salt, two of molasses, six ounces salt
petre, three gallons water. Boil and skim
the ingredients, and when cold pour over
the tongues.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01
EOHN H. MoCUE,

ATTORNEY At Ia ",
STAUNTON, VA.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01

HOLLOW HoRN.-A remedy for the cure
of hollow horn, or horn-ail, in cattle, is to
dissolve d tablespoonful Of copperas in
warm water, and mix with the creatures
mess if it is not past eating, if it should
be, pour it down. This dose will seldom
need to be given more than once. 1t has
been my remedy for many years in large
dairy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-01

APPLE PUDDlNG.-Eight apples grated
the same quantity of stale bread, three
eggs, one and half pints of milk, sugar
and flavoring to taste. Bake one hour in
slow oven To be eaten with cream.
, 1876-02-12

The Pope has resolved to invite the
King of Italy to spend a few days with
him in the Vatican. The Sultan has re-
solved on energy, economy, and reform.
The Ruler of Egypt has resolved to take
England as his model. The Spaniards
have resolved to give over fighting among
themselves. The Irish have resolved to
desist from agitation. The Ultramontanes
have resolved to cease troubling the world.
The Clergy of the Established Church
have resolved to forget their differences
land the Burials BilD and to unite in
graphing with vice, ignorance, misery, and
crime. Mr.. Gladstone has resolved to
return to political life. Mr.. Disraeli has
resolved to reform the administration of
the Navy, and to be most careful for the
future in his selection for Chief Commits
sionerships and other important appoint
ments. The first Lord of the Admiralty
has resolved to join a man. of-war, for q
course of instruction in practical naviga-
ton ; and afterwards to enter one of the
dockyards to acquire some knowledge of
shipbuilding. The new Peers have re-
solved to show their gratitude by the most
assiduous devotion to their Legislative du-
ties-attending every sitting of the House
of Lords, and remaining to the close of the
proceedings, even though they should be
p~rotracted to SO late a period in the even
ing as 90 minutes to z. The Government
have resolved to increase the salaries of
the Civil Service. The Leaders of Fashion
have resolved to set the example of dres-
sing with more taste and less extravaganza.
TheaResponsible Authorities have resolved
TO keep the streets clean. The Railways
have resolved to be punctual and accommo-
dating. The Trustees of the British Muse
nm aud National Gallery have resolved to
, 1876-02-12

PURSUANT to Ordinance of 10Th
August 1874, it is hereby made
known hat l have received the
following announcement from Chris,
tiansted's Sanitary & Fertilizing
Company, viz; That Mr.. J. C..
Fr0rup has resigned the director
ship of the Company as also the
Office of Treasurer and that the
board of Directors are at present
Messrs. James Moore, SEN, V. C..
Hyid, l.. Neumann, c. r. Jacobs g.
Francis Armstrong, the latter also
being Treasurer and authorized to
sign in behalf of the Company as
well as to authorize MIR. c. r.
Jacobs in his absence or sickness to
sign for him.
Christiansted's Police Office, 9Th
February 1876.
II. A. JURS.
, 1876-02-12

has been given to slavery by our Legislation, and
that the agitation against the Slave Circular
is :" straining excessively at the gnat y while
we have swallowed the camel.
The Board Of Trade returns for the year
1875 show that the quantity of refined sugar
imported into Great Britain was l43,OO0 tons,
against 133, 900 tons in 1874 and $4,000 tons
in 1878. The quantity of u~nrefined was $1,000
tons, against no 900 tons in 1874 and $4,000
tons in 1873. The quantity of unrefned i'm
ported from the British West Indies and Guiana
was $4,000 tons, against 1877, 900 tons in 1874
and 1876, 900 tons in 1878,
Remarks have often appeared in this column
upon the practice of appointing from England
all the officials whose positions are worth any
thing in the colonies. 1t appears that at least
one Secretary of State has been induced to
consider this question. What is wanted is,
that the service Of the Grown in the West In
dia colonies should be thrown more open to
c~olonists than it is. It is not as if the colonies
did not produce men capable of filling these
positions. Look at Trinidad, for instance,
and the educational advantages she enjoys.
The colony has incurred a very large yearly
expenditure for colleges the boys papers are
sent yearly to the Cambridge University, to
be reported upon by a board of examiners.
u0 Ou6 puptL WuO lS IGpOIIGQ hLo II cOuL
to England for several years, with an allowance
of 1907. per annum to enable him to study for
one of the liberal professions. Besides this, a
considerable number of Trinidad youths have,
during the last fifteen years, been educated in
colleges 10 England and Scotland. A good
many have returned to the colony as profession
al men, and yet it will scarcely be believed
that those of the Bar are supposed, by the
rules of the service, to be unified, to act
as magistrates. Even surveyors and engin-
ers are imported to fill official positions. 1t is
not suggested that any sudden change Of
practice should be made, but if there is a man
on the spot who is Unidentified with the colony,
and who would be a good man for an appoint
ment, he seems to have a prior claim to that
of any stranger from home. A little lberality
in this direction would give a great stimulus to
the higher kinds of education in the colonies.
What could be more disheartoning for a young
man who has taken his B. A. or M. A. degree
than to find, on returning to exercise his talents
in the place where he was born, that all appoint
ments worth 400J. a year and upwards are
closed to him ? Several of the Trinidad
Queens College boys have preferred to enter
the Civil Service of India rather than return
TO the West Indies. This speaks well for the
training they have received, but it is also an
argument in favour Of the adoption of more
liberal views in regard to the Civil Service in
the West Indies.
, 1876-02-12

throw those splendid institutions open to
the public six days in the week. The
Members of the Royal Academy have re-
solved not to give good places to their
own productions, unless they deserve them.
Certain Newspapers have resolved not to
devote so much space and attention to sem
s~ational crime. Our Domestic Servants
have resolved to stay at least six months
in their situations" without trying to
better themselves. Our butchers, bakers,
dustmen, ishmongers, greengrocers, lamp
lighters, miIkmen, oiImen, turncocks, &C.,
have resolved to discontinue asking for
Christmas Boxes. Punch.