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NJ i s. o u u u a NJ &
r o ma "A NOE OF REAL IrFr.
PARIS, july Is. lSd5

PARIS, July 10, 1916.
A little affair took place the other day, at
the police office, which brought upon the car
pet some great names and exalted reminiscent
ces: The battle of Waterloo, the Prussians.
and the invasion of 1915, were all brouobt
back to our memory. Respecting cases of
vagabondage, we have often seen some old
soldier of the Guard left upon the streets of
The capital, without bread, and without q
shelter for his head, about to end his olo-
rious lille Of battles and of victories in some
asylum for beggars.-Such spectacle is COM
mon In the police, but this time the object s
not Frenchman.
il you were to be asked what has become
OF the frussian family of Butcher, that Gen.
erai whose glory it was 10 arrive on the field
OF the most bloody battle of modern times
Just IN time to convert the flight of Yelling
ton INTO victory, would you not boldly an
swer that 1t must necessarily occupy one of
the highest ranks in power, credit, and for
tune? Well, Butcher left a nephew, upon
whom devolved the responsibilities of that
great name and memory. This nephew.
what does he? Is he superior officer in the
Prusslan army, marshal, or a minister /?
Not the least in the world; he is not even in
Prussia he is in France--he is at Paris. If
you would see him, do not look at the brilliant
iveries nor at the sumptuous equipages that
pass; but 1t you meet poor blind man in
tatters, holding in leash dog that guides
HIM, and sometimes accompanied by a female
who asks charity, then you may INQUIRE his
name, and perhaps he will answer YOU, 81
am the nephew of Marshal Blucher.'' Yes.
the nephew of that man who would have
jumped the bridge Of Jena and given Paris to
The pillage, in revenge for having been, al
Mount st. John, trampled under The feet Of
the horses of our curassIers-the nephew of
that conqueror is blind man living mon
public charity. All he ought rather to 90
TO Berlin, and there ask aims ali the foot If
his uncle's statue; but perhaps he thinks that
there he might be left TO die of hunger
His wife was brought before the police the
| other day on charge Of mendcity. Seated
alongside of her as witness was another
blind man, who, as well as her husband; zen
orally accompanies her in her sad rounds
through Paris. This young man seems 10 be
| as gay and happy as he is infirn and poor.
When he was brought TO her side, he exciaim-
ed. with incredible pride and satisfaction.
@Ah! ] am then by the side of Madame
Blucherl trtst you will not condemn her
she is Of great family, and besides she is so
good to me she lends me her dog TO guide
me /" And he replied with the same air oil
merrlment to all the questions of the Presi-
cent IN spite Of the pleadings Of her advo.
eats, who addressed himself to the generou,
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THE PHILOSOPHER TRIUMPHANT.

The name of Arago is almost SYNONYMOUS
with science itself, and originating in France.
belongs al once to the European world
even as science pertains to no one country
but to the wide universe. spirited scene
occurred lately in the French Chambers. when
the great philosopher whose name we have
gwen above, attacked the military aonropria-
iIon, remarking that 'ihe science of artillery
is still in progress of improvement, TO an ex-
tent that promises more effective cannon thar
any now employed,' rendering the present
armament comparatively useless.
This attack on the system produced muir
murs of disapprobation. 'Gen,lemenp en-
claimed Arago, gentlemen! it is no, the first
time have been thus interrupted. | was
wrong, doubtless, to 60 on, since the Cham
Der disaProved; yet the facts may prove me
right! was murmured at when spoke of
cylndro,conical musket balls; yet now the
army of Marshal Bugeaud in Africa uses none
other. objected to the manner in which the
port OF Algers was forming, and murmurs
checked me, yet it has been found that nv
objections were solid. was interrupted by
murmuIs also when first spoke of the cleo
tric telegraph yet now you have voted funds
Tor constructing one through France! Hence
the Chamber will perceive that do not al
ways entertain ii with random suggesiions.'
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II % n 7 O ID O

T>HE undersigned, having this day entered in.
to co-partnership, for the purpose of conduct
ing the Grocery, Produce, Forwarding and Com
mission Business, at the Ware Houses heretofore
occupied oy Jacob Baker Sons, respectfully ten
der their services to Merchants, Farmers. and the
public generally; and promise prompt and salts
factory attention to any business committed 10
their care. The Forwarding Business will be
done at the lowest rates. Merchants vii! recol-
lect that no detention will occur to goods con-
signed TO our care, whether sent from Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore, as ali
charges for transportation can be paid at Winches-
ter, or at their destination.
"A general assortment of G. CERIES,
American HARDWARE and DRY GOODS,
Will be always on hand, and will be sold at the
lowest possible prices.
The highest market price will be given for all
kinds of produce, either in goods or cash.
BAKERS g. BROWN.
Winchester, July 10, ls45.-st
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THE BODIES IN THE WHIRLPOOL.

me Whirlpool, near Niagara Falls, has of
la az. become receptacle for dead bodies In ad-
al'ion to the two human bodies noticed on the
a9'n ins';' (Which still remain in the grasp of its
"agitated waters') are added the bodies of two
horSes and hog: These may be seen from the
oank aooVe' passing around "funeral circuit' of
mile or more in circumference-each succasd.
ing circuit drawing them nearer the vortex of the
Whirlpool, until each in their turn, become sub
merged beneath the boiling element--again thrown
WIN Violence FROM its angry embrace, to repeat
i a former evola,ions. The sight of human boz
a s In the Whirlpool is solemn and terrifc-the
ofue waters seem to hold their prey, in defiance
g. human eMorts to dispossess them-until salts
fed in revellng with the dead, it emits them ,bro,
us narrow outlet into the rapids below, TO be- en-
tombed In Lake Ontario. 81
Bu6aio National Pilot, Aug. 1.
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PREPARING SEED WHEAT.

by sleeves of suitable size, the largest and
best grain may be separated by washing in
wa'er light seeds of various kinds, and the
''Silest gram will swim and may be skinned
on by adding salt to the water, which will
increase Its specific gravity, all imperfect
grains, and barly and oats, will rise to the sur
lace. Then it will be well to steep the seed
Gay or two IN salt water; after which add
hali peck of fresh Stacked lime to the BUSH
ei OF grain, mix thoroughly, that every kerr
mel may become coated with lime. Let it re-
main half day or night after lining, and
then SOW. The lime and salt are remedy
against smut, as has been proved in numerous
cases. We have never known il to fail.
though unprepared seed sown at the same
time beside the lined mas been very smut
ty.-Boston Culiivalor.
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NEW AND INTERESTING.

HAVE just received from the publishers, the
= following new and highly interesting publ
cations, viz -
Frost's History Of the World Nth 500 Beau
ttful Illustrations.
Frosps Pictorial History Of the United States
in English and German.
These works are published in numbers at SO
cheap rate, that they within the reach of
every one, and they are presented in so PLEASING
form as to induce the young to read them with
avidity and delight
Agents are wanted to dispose of the above
works throughout the State.-Make early appli-
cation.
CHAS. F. FISHER, (Harman's Hotel, J
agent for ID: C. King.
July 81, I845.
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PISTOL SHOOTING AND ExCrrEMENr.

yesterday morning just as the five O'Clock
train was abou; to start from Walnut stree, wharf
LOT New York, the crowd Of persons on the land.
ing were thrown into great excitement by the
report Of pistol in their midst. A rush was
MADE, and IL was soon ascer:ained that Miss
Eouisa.a daughter of Mr.. Grant, of the firm of
U.an' o. stone, en,erprising merchants Of this
oW, was about to embark for New York, in
company with young iuan named l.. S. Sa-
iaignac. brother of the young lady ,houobt
That MIR. ). was about to run away with her. and
ne resolved to Illustrate the intention of the shan
Ply couple" '"f
Accordingly he and his father proceeded TO the
whari' and in few moments carriage arrived
from wsich MIR. Salaignac and the young LADY
aiigh'ed. The brother rushed towards the car
rage and demanded the release of his sister, at
the same time pulled pistol from his pocket,
ana ievelled it at Mr.. S. person standino
near oy struck the pisto, and it was fired off in
'ue nir. Mr. y m tasn, inflicted > few blows
VIII. sidney oano UPON tho person of the bro
ther-the father interposed, and the fair one, with
considerable firmness, stepped forward and pro.
duced paper certifying that she and MIR. S.
were married on Tuesday evening previous, by
the Rev: DIR. Suddards, of Grace Church. This
sett'ed me dispute at once-ihe father and son
returned homeward, and the other two went on
their way rejoicing.-Phid. Sun
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DANGEROUS AMUSEMENT.

The New York Herald tells story of the
arrest of two females on Monday night, and
OF their being conveyed to one of the station
houses, where they were locked mp till morn
ing, being found promenading the streets,
dressed in male attire. Not having been SUI
hciently observing of the manners of gentle
men, they cut.so awkward figure that they
were Immediately suspected and arrested. /,
seems that the young lady, who belongs TO
one OF the first families in this city, was ieal-
Gus OF her lover, ard determined to watch
his movements, and being somewhat fearful
OF going into the field alone, she rednes,et
her older friend TO accompany her, to which
she assented. They were discharged the mex
morning, upon promising never 10 COMM, {
similar folly.
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A GOOD CHARACTER.

A good character is to young man, what a
firm foundation is to the artist who PROPOSES to
erect building on il he can build on IL with
safety, and all who behold it having confidence in
its soldity, helping hand will never be wanted
but let single part of this be defective, and
you go hazard. amidst doubling and dstrnst.
and ten to one it will tumble down at last, and
mingle all that was built on it in ruin. Without
"a good character poverty is curse-with it, it
is scarcely an evil. Happiness cannot exist
where good character is not. All that is brigbt
in the hope Of youth, all tina, is calm and blissiu
in the sober scenes Of life, all that is SOOTHING in
the vale OF years, centres in, and is derived from
good character. Therefore acquire this as the
first and most valuable.
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MIR. RUSH'S BOOK.

We are glad, at last, to have company in our
opinion of MIR. Rush's syNa5ub book, entitled his
"Kesdence at the Court of London - an opinion
which we expressed at an early period. Tho
uon'enlS OIL me book are, N reality, valueless,
the style nanny PANTY, many of the incidents
related Puerile, and the rehearsal of private con.
versations, positively shocking" The Bal,i-
more American declares that if the precedent Mr..
Rush has set by the publication of this book,
should receive no reprehension-if other ambas-
sadors OF ours are to DO ikewise--the thing will
come come TO such pass that the Government at
washington will be compelled, in order that its
ENJOYS may be courieously received abroad, to
give notice that every Minister Plenipotentiary
who leaves the Republic has entered into bond
with good security not to publish private CONVEX
sations nor the details of negotiations. If not
-; ms "hat will be done! Something, certainly,
II we do not wish to be marked in the persons OF
our ambassadors, as people not safe TO talk with
or 10 deal with.-.9lerandria Gazette.
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From the Virginia Free Press.

To CURE POLE EVIL OR FIsruLA nrropI
MATTER IS FoRMED.-Take a pint of strong
vinegar, pint of soft soap, table spoonfnl
of powdered nitre, and handful of common
salt; mix them in an earhen vessel and battle
daily. If matter is formed, open the swelling.
discharge the pus insert small piece of
corrosive sublia,ate, (say as large as the end
OF the little fngerA wrap it in strong paper.
insert it and take lille stitch over the omen
ing The dead part will become loose cut
II out, apply corrosive sublimate as long as
any portion OF the dead flesh remains. Dress
the wound with coppaas previously burned
on shovel until it has assumed reddish
color.
In an old or very proracted case, use some
other stimulating injection or wash, as SPIT.
lis of turpentine. A FARMER.
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a PROLIFIC WHEAT.-A letter to the ed
ltor OF the "a Farmeb" from r. E. c.!
Downes, Esq, of Church HILL Dorchester,
co.. Md, says-"I have inst seen bunch of
perfect wheat (of the yellow bearded Variety
consisting of 76 stalks from one grain. The
stalks are nearly all of the same height, good
heads, and perfectly ripe. 1t was raised with
IN few miles of this place, and has been left
here for exhibition, and TO be forwarded to
your city. have never before heard Of any
thing like 1t, and it is quite curiosity of the
wheat crop, at least to me-"
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WASHING BY MACHINERY

They are washing in New York by macbinerT
on an extensive scale. The True Sun SAYS the
clothes are first put into drum with four OPEN
lngs, large enough to contain four hundred pieces
a' one ume. Through tho shaft on which This
revoves, steam and water is let in upon ,ba con
tents. In fifteen minutes they are thoroughly
cceansed. From this they are removed TO wash
ing tubs and rinsed. They are then pressed
through two iron rollers covered with blankets,
and the water is removed from them. They are
next taken to the upper story and dried. They
are then starched and roned, and returned to the
owners. Upward of thirty females are employed
IN The establishment where they are lodged and
fed. The machinery is driven by steam en-
CINE Of 90 horse power, though it is not vet ali
in use for this particular purpose. The work
performed daily is equivalent to that of ION no.
sons, and the clothes are beautifully got IN. f0
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ARISTOCRACY.

A contemporary truly says Which of our aris-
tocra,lc families can look back few years. with.
out encountering the ghost of some worthy me-
chanic How many of the fortunes which in
sspire their possessors with giddy notions, have
been earned by the Towe, the Jack-pane, over
the counter OF some lnconsiderable shop, or by
some other humble occupation! Ye, their sue
cessors are too proud to acknowledge their hmm.
BILE origin; and like most OF those who do nolh-
ing, and could have done nothing TO lift their
families from the dust, are the most pertinacious
OF their acquired and spurious arstocracY.
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WAYNESBORO HOTEL

1rNHE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
u and the public generally, that he has leased
the above establishment for term of years, and
took possession on the LIST instant. 1t has been
the principal Hotel in the place for number of
years, and enjoyed fine character as Public
House. II shall therefore be my pride and pleas.
! ure to use my best exerions to sustain its good
reputation. My table shall be supplied with
every variety that the market affords, and the
stable with good provender and attentive Host
lers. CHARGES MODERATE: In return he respect
fully solicits share Of the public patronage.
WIN. w. GIBBS.
Waynesboro', Jan. 80, 1645.-r
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THE POWER OF KINDNESS.

sin town not thirty miles from Boston, ,
young lady, who aimed at the high standard
| oil governing without force, and had determir.
ed TO live or die by her faith wen, into school
which was far below the average in point OF
good order Such were the gentleness and
sweetness oil her manners aud intercourse
with her pupils, that for few DAYS. there
was nothing but harmony. Soon, however
some oil the older pupils began TO fall back
INTO their former habits of inatten,ion and
mischief. 'siiis relapse she met with ,en,,c,
ana earnest circumstances, and by an increas-
ed manifestation of interest i'm ;hem. But i,
was soon whispered among the transgressors
that she would not punish, and this added NJ
once 10 their confidence and their numbers
The obedient were seduced into disobedience.
and the whole school seemed rapidly resoIv,
ing into anarchy. Near the close Of .,no
forenoon, when this state of things was ap-
Proaching Crisis, the teacher suspended the
regular exercises of the school, and made an
appeal, Individually, TO her insubordinate M.
Phs. but, finding no hope-giving response
from their looks or words, she returned to
her seat, and bowed her head, and went bit.
'ery;: When her paroxysm of grief had sub
sided, she dismissed the school for the morn
.."e' A'er intermlssion she returned, resolv-
ing on one more effort, but an,icipatinu.
should that fail, the alternative of abandopino
'he school. She found the pupils all in their
seats. Taking her own, she paused for 4 mo.
ment, to gain strength for her final appeal.
At this juncture of Undesirable pam, several
OF the ringleaders rose from their seats and
approached her. They said TO her that ,bev
appeared on account Of The school. and mar
.icularly on their own, to ask pardon for what
they mad done, to express their sorrow for the
pain they had caused her, and to promise. in
behalf of all, that her wishes should thereaC.
Ter be cordially obeyed. Her genuine sor-
row had touched spot in their hearts which
no blows could ever reach; and, from that
nour; the school went on with degree of
intellectual improvement never known be-
lore; and, like the sweet accord of music
when every instrument has been attuned by a
masters hand, no Earring note ever afterwards
arose to mar lis perfect harmony."-Hon.
Horace Mann.
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Candle Manufactory.

YSHE subscriberrespectful informs his friends
:. and the public that he has provided himself
with the necessary apparatus for Moulding Cam
dies, in the neatest and most expeditions manner.
he will be able to supply families at the rate of
I2a cents pound by the duahtity-say, so or
100 weight, and where the Talion Is furnished
he will mould for SO per 100 lbs.
BD He will continue the ButcheriAg Business
as usual.
EE His Grist NIL is iiow in full Liberation.
Pfa'ster ground on the shortest notice.
JOHN II. Asst:
Stauntoh, April II, 1916.
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A CIR T0WM IN WBMo
IN THE TREATMENT OF HORSES.

where horse shys or shears at some un-
accustomed object, which all young horses
Will do. never speak sharply, or worse than
that, strike him, If you would avoid his start
ing. the next time he sees the same or SINH
lar object. Almost any horse may be brought
to confirmed habit of shying by such treat
ment.-What should be done then? Check
him 10 a walk give him time to see the OBJ
ject and he will take little or no notice of il.
Fa horse stumbles or trips j. is common
practice to strike him for that. This will not
mend his habit of tripping or stumbling,
but will add to it, if he has spirit, that of
springing forward with dangerous auickness
whenever it occurs, as he will expect the lash
as a matter of course. The remedy, if it NAV
be called one, is to keep an eye upon the
road, and where from stones or uneyeness the
falling is apprehended, tighten the rein and
eniIven The horse, but never strike him after
the accident.
as you would save the strength and wind
oil your horse drive slow up the hill, and as
you would save his limbs and your own
drive slowly down MILL
Never wash of your horse with cold water
wnen he Is not or let him drink freely in that
STATE. II the water is quite warm it will not
hurt him.
10 not permit the smith when he shoes
your hose to cut any portion of the soft part
or what IS called the frog of the foot.-T'his
- apt gradually TO draw in the quarters of the
loof and cripple the animal-and is recon-
nended only by the smooth appearance it
yves to the bottom Of the hooE which is more
pt 10 catch round stone in the crook of
he shoe than otherwise
DO not feed with grain, especially corn,
shen horse is warm or very much fa,igued;
you do you may founder and ruin him.
Hyou want your horse to last and your
carriage also, drive slow.
10 not keep horse too fat, or too lean, as
iher dsqualifes him for hard labor.
ne more kindness and good temper ex-
ended 10 horse the better he will behave
return. Bad temper and bad habits ara
from bad usage.-Farners' Month
q ViSitOr
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p o u N B 70
HYMN TO THE FLOWERS

HYMN TO THE FLOWERS
By HORACE SMITH.
Day Stars that opc your eyes with morn to twinkle
From rainbow galaxics of earth's creation,
And dew drops on her lonely affairs sprinkle
AS a hbation;
Ie matn worshippers who bending Iowly,
before the uprisen sun, COPS LIDLEss EYE,
Throw from your chaliccs sweet and holy
Incense on high; 4.
Ye bright mosacs! that with storicd beauttv
The floor of Natures temple tessclatc,
What numerous cmhic-.s IL instructive duty
Your forms create
Meath clustered boughs each floral bell that
ana lois It's perfume on the passing air,
Makes sabbath in the fields, and ever ringeth
call topraycr--
NOT 10 the domes where crumbng arch and column
Attest the fecbleness of mortal hand,
But TO that fame most catholic and solemn.
Which God hath planned
10 That Cathedral boundlcss as our wonder
whose quenchiess lamps the and moon s,ppIy-
us chor' the winds and waves-its organ, thunder
Its dome, the sky
There as in solitude and shade wander
Ihro' the lone aisle, or stretched upon the sod,
A"ed by the silence, reverently ponder
The ways of God.
Your voiceless lips, on flowers, are living preachers
Each cup pulpt-cvery leaf book,
Supplying TO my fancy numerous teachers
From lonelicst nook
Floral apostles that in dewy splendor
weep without woe, and blush without crinie,''
oh may deeply learn, and nc cr surrender
Your love sublime.
"Ihou vert not, Solomon, in all thy glory
Arraycd," the lilies cry, Gin robes like ours,
How vain your grandeur! all how transtory
Are human fowers.''
In the sweet scented pictures, heavenly artist,
WIN which thou paintcst natures wide spread hall
"hat delightful lesson thou mpartcst
OF love to all.
MOI useless are ye Flowers though made for ASSURE
blooming er held and wave, by day and night,
ffom every source your sanction bids treasure
Harmless delight.
Ephemeral sages! what instructors hoary
For such world of thought could furnish seope,
Each fading caIyx "mcmcnto mori,'
Yet fouht of hope.
posthumous glories angel like collection!
Upraised from seed or bulb inferred in earth.
Ye are TO me type of resurrection,
And second birth.
were i, oh Cod in churchlcss lands remaining
Far from all voice of teachers and divines
MY soul would find in flowers of thy ordainup
Priests, sermons, shrnes