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the veil that hadhidden her faceIfiew aside,
and a long tress of golden hair ioated out
and frightened the night.
The reins fell from Harold's hands,. AL
berta caught them skillfully.
"'Tis well,'' she said, shat in those by
gone days you taught me how TO drive.'
For moment her lover gaZed at her
in open-eyed wonder. Then he gasped:
Great heavens! what a FOOL"
"Thank you, MI. Brown said the fair
one, with a smile.
"Not you, Alberta-thunder and Mars!
no. but me-, myself-to be so near and yet
so far. What a consummate''e
'Skip the hard words; there isn't the
slightest need of them,' interrupted AL
berta, mischieyously. "Cora thought she'd
like a ride in the big sleigh, and hadn't
the heart to refuse the child. Hope l
havn't intruded, Mr.. Brown? And now,
as we're turning into our street, you'd
better take the reins again.'
Observation-Disclosures say some
thing kind to me before We part, he pleads,
grasping both the reins and the little hands
that hold them.
"What shall 1 say Mr. Brown ?"
He bends his head and looks earnestly
in her face. 'Say Harold first.'
"'Harold,'" she repeats, with a saucy
smile, and then wrestling her hands away,
she sinks back and leans her head on his
shoulder, which drops to meet it, and goes
on in a softened voice: I'm not engag-
ed Dan Van Rensselaer,, whom you with
charming consistency, call an idiot for be-
ing in love with me; and my papa, who is
the dearest and best papa in the whole
world, in spite Of your impairment re-
marks about him, cares nothing for wealth
and position, compared to my happiness;
and I myself. 'lily-white little hypocrite,
to the contrary, haven't the slightest OBJ
lection TO turning Brown, my Harold"
"God bless you, dearest J"
t,YeS, yes, but don't kiss me just now,
please. We're at our own door, and the
light of the street lamp is falling full upon
US, and there's dear old anxious papa peep
ing out, trying to catch a glimpse Of his
only son and heiress.
"Good-nlght,' - goodnight" resounded
from every side as each particular sleigh
started for that particular place to which
Its particular party belonged, with the ex-
ception of the aleigh in charge Of the horse
called Ned.
That remained in front of the dwelling
of the princess" while its happy owner,
with Cora, his little sister. who had sud-
denly appeared at his side, on one arm, and
Alberta, his pretty sweetheart, on the
other, assembled the marble steps.
"Papa," called out Alberta. as they en-
tered the hall, Mr.. Harold Brown has
been behaving in a dreadful manner He
has called me all sorts of names. abused
me most shamefully to my face, actually
shaken ne, and, worst Of all, declared he
wouldn't kiss me for a week. Send John
to look after Ned-poor horse, he isn't to
blame-anI then | demand that you de-
mand an explanation. "-Harpe1''s Weekly.
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Spectacle Of the Heavens.

the early t1ain from Providence to Boston:
and for this purpose rose at two O'Clock in
the morning. Everything around was
wrapped in darkness and hushed in silence.
broken only by what seemed at that hour.
an unearthiy clank and rush of the train.
It was Il mild, serene midsummer's night
the sky was without a cloud-the wind was
low. The moon, then in the last quarter
had just risen, and the stars shone with a
spectral luslre but little affected by her
presence; Jupiter, two hours high, was
the herald Of the day; the Pleiades, just
above the horizon, shed their sweet in
1uence in the east; Lyra sparkled neal
the zenith Andromeda yelled her newly
discovered glories from the naked eye in
the south the steady Pointers far beneath
the pole, looked meekly upfrom the depths
of the north to their sovereign.
Such was the glorious spectacle as l en-
te'ed the train. AS we proceeded, the timid
approach of twilight became more percept-
ibie the intense blue Of the sky began to
soften, the smaller stars, like little children
went first to rest; the sister beams of the
Pleiades soon melted together but the
bright consultations of the West and the
North remained unchanged. Steadily the
wondrous ~transfig uration went on. Hands
Of angels hidden from mortal eyes shifted
the scenery of the heavens; the glories
of night dissolved into the glories of
the dawn. The blue sky now turned
more softly gray; the great watch stars
shut up their holy eyes; the East began to
kiEdle. Faint streaks of purple soon blush
ed along the sky, the whole social ccncave
was filled with the intlowing tides of the
morning light, which came down from
above in one great ocean Of radiance; till
at length, as we reached the Blue Hills, a
flash of purple fire blazed out from above
the horizon. and turned the dewy teardrops
! of flower and leaf into rubies and diamonds
In a few seconds the everlasting gates of
the morning were thrown wide open, and
the lord of day, arrayed in glories zoo
severe for the gaze of man, began his
! course.
1 do not wonder at the superstition of
the ancient Magiansi who in the morning
of the world went up to the h~ill-tops of
Central Asia. and, ignorant of the true
God. adored the most glorious work of bis
hand. But I am filled with amazement,
when I am told that. in this enlightened
age, and in the heart of the Christian
world, there are persons who can witness
this daily manifestation of the power and
wisdom of the Creator, and yet say in their
hearts, "There is emo God."--Edmund
Everett, at the h%auduration Of the Dudley
! Astronomical Observatory.
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4'stetrs.
MARCH.

Ah, surly March! you've come again,
With sleet and snow. and hail and rain;
Cold earth beneath, dark sky above you,
What have you, pray, to make US love you?
No month is half so rough as you,
December winds less harshly blew;
What churlish ways! what storm-tossed tresses
Your presence every one distresses!
Haste, haste away! We longing wait
To greet fair April at our gate.
Cold earth beneath, dark sky above you,
Surely you've naught to make us love you!
"Ah, see these blossoms" he replied,
Tossing his hal-torn cloak aside
Though other months have flowers a-nlany,
Say, are not mine as fair as any?
See. peeping from each dusky fold.
The crocus with its cup OF gold;
Violets, snowdrops white and Silly,
Sweeter than any summer lily;
And underneath the old oak-leaves
Her fragrant wreath the arbutus weaves,-
Whatever sky may be above me,
Surely for these, all hearts will love me!'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

A LEGACY.-The following noble senti-
ment occurs in the will of Col. George
Mason, of Virginia, a man distinguished
before the revolution for his patriotism
and chivalry:
L recommend il to my sons from my
own experience in life, to prefer the hap
pjness Of Independence, and q private STA
ton, to the troubles and vexations of pub
lie business; if either their own inclina-
tions, or the necessities of the times
shonld engage them in public affairs, i
charge them with a fathers bless ng new
er to let the motives Of private interest or
ambition induce them to betray, nor the
terrors of poverty and disgrace, or the fear
or danger of death, deter them from asser-
ting the liberty of their country, and en-
deavoring to transmit to posterity those
sacred rights to which themselves were
born"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

ABOUT BORROWING Bo0Ks.-Nobody
would think of going into YOU parlor and
picking up a mantel ornament, or a tidy,
and saying team | take this for a few days 7
I will bring it back again" But they fire.
quently do so with sour books. Now, books
are as much the furniture of a room as
anything else, p %trticularly Wien they are
in the pal lor, Tney are put there to be
looked over and promote conversation, and
if they are carried off their purposes are
defeated. Besides, borrowers feel much
less obligation to return books than any
thing else. Very few persons keep more
than ten or fifteen volumes on a parlor ia
BILE, and though one might not be missed
for a time, yet if everybody who came in
would appropriate one, the owner would
soon be destitute.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

To PREVENT pumps from freezing, place
a small tack jnst und I one edge Of the
leather valve which reta ms the water, sink
the tack into the leather to hold it. This
will cause a small leak and the water will
not remain long enough to freeze.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

To REMOVE STA1Ns.-Yellow stains
commonly called iron-mould, are removed
from linen by hydrochloric acid, or hot
solution of oxalic acid. Wash well in
warm water, afterwards. 1t should not be
forgotten that oxaiic acid IS poisonous.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

~ L. WELLEha SHOES
w and Hats iq large, and at prices much
lower thar ever. Don't fail to call and exam
y3.tlFapril
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

~ T.. WELLER has received his Fall
~. Stock of Boots, Shoes and Hats
He has never been better prepared to meet
your wants with such a splendid Stock of
Goods, at SUCH Low PRICES. TARGE Va
RIETY, Low PRICES, and the Best Goods
are the inducements held out.
nov3-t17april
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

IF H water OF d cistern is foul, let
down in it a busllel of pounded charcoal
inclosed in a coarse sack. Repeat the pro-
cess, il necessary, with fresh coal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

To PICKLE EGGs.-Put the eggs on the
stove in cold water, let stand and boil one
hour-the heart is then mealy remove
the shells, tick four or five cloves in each
egg, pour hot vinegar over add otter
spices if you like) !; let stand a few days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

CAYENNE PEPPER, ginger and condi-
ments given to poultry will increase their
vigor and egg production. And it isn't
artificial, either. for wild fowls eat a great
deal Of high spiced berries and buds, and a
taste for sucl food is inherited by every
fowl, wild and domestic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

THE best way to clean the inside of old
iron pots and pans, is to fill them with
water, in which a few ounces of washing
soda is d i-solved, and set them on the fire.
Let the water boil until the inside of the
pot looks clean.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09
VEHICLES
MA Mt ut ANTCStJTnJNr

EM7AG0N-MAKENG.
wv AND BLACKSMITRING
The undersigned. formerly of Churcnville, has
opened 3 Wagon-making and Blacksraithing
establishment, on
NEW COURT HOUSE ST, STANTON, VA
next door TO the Carriage Factory Of Capt.
Waters, where he is prepared to execute all work
il his line, out of good material, in the best
manner and at low f. ures.
~ REPAIRING promptly done and all
work warranted
w. + also manufacture FASIG'S PATENT
LIFTING JACK, the creates thing out and in
dispensable to farmers generally. Call and gee
It.
fsblA JAS M. LICKLITER.'
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A. a. STRUBERI'
MANUFACTURER OF TIN COPPER
AND SHEET IRON WARE

and dealer in
STOVES OF ALL KINDS.
tNew Court House st. STAUNToN, Va.l
Particular attention paid to making and re-
pairing Stills, and putting Still Houses in prop
sr order, as required by the Government.
f"~2s ly.
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COLD WATER CAKE.-Beat two cupsful
OF white sugar with the yolks Of two eggs ;
add half a cupful of water, with half a
%teaspoonful of soda dissolved in it, and two
cupsful Of flour with a teaspoonful of
cream Of tartar sifted in it; add half a
teaspoonful Of salt and any flavor you
please. Add the whites beaten to a stiff
froth, the last thing before baking.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

CREAM OF TARTAR rubbed upon scileG
white kid gloves, cleanse, them well.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-03-09

SPICED OYsTERs.-Two hundred oys-
tiers, two dozen cloves, five dozen aIlspice,
also mace, cayenne pepper and salt to taste
Strain the liquor through d sieve, put in
a saucepan snd add the oysters, spice, pep
per, salt, and a half a pint of cider vinegar;
place them over q slow fire and as soon as
they come to a boil take them off, pour
them into a large bowl and set them away
to cool when cold cover them close.
, 1877-01-03
TIL AVIS"
C HRtSQEAN8qBD, ST. CROlL
Wednesday 3rd January 1877.

Another year has taken Its place among
She things thst were. and we have now to
deal with the unknown quantity called the
year of our Lord 1877, the value of which
It will take another twelve-month to deter
mine. 20 indulge In speculationS upon
what che New Year may bring, even guild
cd az We ore by the light Of the past,
would, we fear, be Improbable, aud even
rlsky-for the writer's reputation, we mean
but Of the departed we may speak leglti-
mately and proftably. even if we should
occasionally offend against the old adage,
De moytais etc., that is, il we succeed at ell
in tracing the true features OF the thing
What marks '76 has left on the world of
large, we shall leave, as is our won't. to
the masters of the craft, and confins our
selves 10 the more modest task of review
ing briefly such events in our little island
as may be said to characterize the year
&hat is past. We shall, probably, not be
contradieted, if we call it one Of painful
uneasineas and anxiety. At the close Of
rs matters had come to such q pass, owing
to causes we have recently dwelt upon,
that the public and private welfare barom-
eter, Il we may so call the state of things
40 the time, showed something approach
ing to despair. All resources were ex-
hsusted. The scheme for the improve.
ment Of our staple threatened a collapse,
for the same and other reasons. The good
rain which closed the year and opened the
new one had q good effect, but it was far
from sufficient to restore confidence in the
future. and even when Governor Garde
had undertaken his mission to 80 home
and represent our ease' the ml'glvlngs
only subsidized. nor was there any good
reason for confidence, seeing that the rain
with which the year began was not follow
ed up, the consequence OF which was that
che crop of 1875 turned out to be at leass
ons.thifd less than had been expected.
u was plain that loans had 10 be resorted
to, but from whereof Amounts, such es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-26
MIR. Cameron and the English
Mission.
Washington Special to Boston Journal. I

Washington Special to Boston Journal
WASHINGTON, October "a. The strategic vic.
tory of the Clan Cameron over the Secretary OF
State has been the general topic of conversation
here to-day. President Hayes, however, has
something to say on the appointment, and it 10
known that he will not nominate Simon Cameron,
no matter what the Secretary of State may have
innocently promised or the Pennsylvania Con-
gressmen adroity performed. twill not be won
dered at should the venerable "Winnebago Chief
now in his eighteth year, decline in advance, but
be will not have the privilege of naming his sue
cessor, as he did when he left the Senate last
spring. President Hayes is not to be bamboozled
into making any appointment that would be dis
tasteful to that class of his supporters who are
most in sympathy with his personal views.
Washington Special to Boston Advertiser.1
WASHINGTON, October "a. The excitement
over Simon Cameron's case as presented BY the
delegat from his State continues Two Of the
most prominent Pennsy lvsnis representatives say
tonight that they are entirely satisfied that the
English mission will be offered him. Another
gentleman, IN position to know what the admin
| istration is thinking of doing 10 the matter, ex-
presses a decided opinion that Cameron will have
the place tendered to him. Some of the Presi
dents friends report that the offer to appoint who
ever might be agreed upon by the delegation was
made by Mr.. Evsrts without consultation with
the President, and without authority On the
other hand, the friends Of Mr.. Evarts say he only
promised to appoint man selected by the de log a.
ton 10 case be should prove satisfactory to the adj
ministration. To this, however, the members OF
the delegation declare the matter was placed be-
fore them as full promise from Mr.. Evarts
speaking by authority, to appoint any one the de-
egation would unite upon.
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The report of the way in which Mr..
Cameron came to be put forward for the
English mission is as follows: A short
time since the President and Mr.. Evarts
decided that it was best to give this rosi-
ton TO Pennsylvania, but upon trying to
select man who would be satisfactory
to the administration and 10 the prominent
republicans in that State, grave Difficult
ties were met at every step. Monday.
Mr.. Evarts informed Senator Don Came
ron that the selection would be left to the
Pennsylvania delegation, and promised
him the man they would agree upon
should be appointed. Upon this Cameron
invited the delegation to his house and
made known the situation and promise
from the Secretary of State. when all
present promptly voted for Simon Came
ron, and Mr.. Evarts was as promptly In
formed of the result.
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p The Washington correspondent of the
World does not believe the democrats will
offer resolution in the House endorsing
the administration. He says: IF any in
dorsement is to be made they think it
ought to come from the administration
side Of the House. who have accepted it
- it has been laid down by the Democratic
party for the last ten years and enforced
by its action in the last Congress in refus-
ing to pay the army for military DONNA
ton in Louisiana and South Carolina.
They do not care to place themselves in
the attitude of indorsing at this late day a
policy which they have affirmed in and
out of season, and which has been simply
accepted by the present administration
They take the view that no republican in
Congress can vote to indorse it without
admitting that the Southern policy of the
democrats has been all right and that oil
republicans all wrong"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-26

The Maine Standard continues to harp
about, bribery at elections, but has not a
word to say against the wholesale frauds
committed by the democrats in Madawas-
IA at the late elections. If the Standard
desires 70 promote purity of elections we
advise it to begin with Madawaska. But
while democratic State and county con-
yentions practice the art Of stuffing bal
lot-boxes, what can be expected of the
panty At the general elections but double
votingst every opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-26

Extravagance is the key to most Of our fnsn-
cial trophies. Every second man thought him
self a millionaire, or in fair way to be one; and
Is be was so sure of the result, be did not take
the precaution to wait till the matter became fix
ed fact. He drew upon his fortune in advance.
and il 10 not strange that he should wake up to
find himself bankrupt. If you propose to live like
. millionaire. be sure FIRST that you have the mon
ey in the bank. Imaginary fortunes make poor
showing on change or in the real world. Pay Is
you 20, and 60 no further than you can pay. is a
safe rule and will save world Of trouble ahead.
=Zion's Herald.
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A Cold Cut on Georgia Apple mt
for Office.

"Scott," the Washington correspondent of the
Boston Traveller, sends that paper the following
despatch
The Postmaster General received short time
ago from citizen of Georgia town an applica.
ton for the Postmastership, and assigning some
rather novel reasons why his application shoul i'd
be favorably responded to-. The applicant said
ne was poor man with thirteen daughters on
his hands; that the present postmaster Was not .
native OF the South, but was born in New Hamp.
shire, and that he owned the biggest hotel In tho
town and made plenty Of money out of it.
An answer has been returned to the effect th Al
the present postmaster should not be censured
because he was born in the North, Is that was !
matter beyond his control; that the fact of hi,
owning q hotel was not cause for removal, and a,
to the thirteen daughters he could not be made
responsible for their existence. Therefore. unles,
some better reasons for his removal should be sd
vanced the Department felt constrained not tc
disturb him.
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FINANCIAL L COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

81 New York. October 25. 1871.
Money loaned at las per cent. on call. Foreign
exchange weak; 4.s0-a4.soh for sixty DAYS
and 4s6-a-- demand. tioli opened at .o2l
and closed NJ iO2k. Borrowing rates -oaOal per
cent and dat, and carrying rate Eat. Clearings
sl5,ss3 100. Custom receip,s t20z o0C. Treasury
disbursed. tl2, 30 interest 900 or bonds.
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Better Feeling.

Although it Is too early yet to speak
with certainty of the restoration OF har-
mony between President Hayes and the
republicans In Congress, the evidences OF
progress In that direction are so strong as
70 warrant the hope that pleasant and fra
terual relations will soon be restored be-
tween the administration and those to
whom II should look for support. The
voice of the people at home has penetra-
ted TO abe ear of the President. He has
heard from the Slate elections which have
been held this fall, aud has listened to the
opinions and advice Of members OF Con-
gress fresh from the people, and the re-
suit is that he is preparing to heed the
indications of the popular sentiment
as wise and patriotic Abraham Lincoln
did during his administration. 1t must be
plain now to the President that his policy
has not been satisfactory to the party
which elected him. Few doubt his good
Intentions, but an overwhelming majority
of republicans do not believe in the poll
cy which his administration has pursued.
This the President is finding out, and
though the discovery is made at late
day. it Is not too late yet to correct some
mistakes and prevent fatal breach be-
tween the President and his party, if he
will but follow his apparent good inten-
tons.
The masses OF. the republican party
the true and stalwart men who have stood
BY its fortunes in storm as well as sun
shine-are rejoiced to see the signs OF
change Of policy on the part of the Pres
ident and the restoration of harmony in
the republican councils at Washington.
The faces of honest republicans wear
bright and cheerful look over the situa-
ton ~ it has appeared within the last
week. They have faith to believe that
new light has dawned upon the admins
tration, and that the republican party will
be preserved to complete the work which
Il was appointed to perform, and which
will not be finished until the rights guar
anteed In the constitution to black and
white are secured to all.