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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
Misrella,,rous.
BIZ TRUTHFUL AND CANDID.

What is more beautiful, more lovely.
moro ennobling than truth, simplicity, can
dor? What greater ornaments can adorn
the face than the constant expression of a
soul above base. unworthy deceit and false
hood But these graces can be counter
feited, and often are, successfully. How,
then. shall We know in whom to trust?
Often. Mt our very hearth, sits the friend,
long believed, long trusted, yet whose heart
IS full Of deception, and whose cunning
would deceive the very elect In society
NO meet with the Aattering, fawning, whose
words How as smoothly aud gracefully
whose ideas are so expanded, 50 generous,
50 excellent, with such a fine appreciation
OF all grace. beauty, purity-we almost
Imagine we have met with being descend
ed from the heavenly realms. Certainly
such a person can be believed, and must be
the real approximation of goodness -
Alas! an insight into the daily life of that
exalted refinement too often shows us that
human nature is capable of sustaining n
variety Of phases, and the practiccd de-
ccivcr has costume for all occasions.
But why dissemblc-wby seem what one
is not The moment there is a necessity
for a continued course of deception, there
IS something wrong, which eventually
brings its own consequences Is it so very
hard to be frank, honest, truthful, if VIC
mean no wrong to any? Why put on an
air of innocence and purity. unless the
heart is really all it seems? Surely if
truth and purity arc such excellent virtues
that they are constantly counterfeited, how
rich and to be cnvicd must those be who
possess in their hearts the real gems, the
pure gold, which no contact can alley or
diminish? Then let us carry an honest
face through the world and noble soul
beneath it; let us wrong no one, speak the
truth, and'dct it, and then we can cat our
dinner in peace, look every man in the face,
and sleep with clear conscience.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

WESTERN ClriEs.-Thc surprising growth
OF the cities Of tho West il remarkably ev-
idcnccd i'll the case of kcokuk, town in
Iowa, which only two years ago numbered
G42 votes, while at the present time the
population is estimated at $4,000. In
1855, kcokuk was spoken Of as village
at the foot of the Rapids, and but fitt!e
known out Of the State Now, it is ono of
the youngest and most fourishing cities on
the Upper Mississippi.
CRAWFORD, THE ScULrroE--Thc New
York Journal Of Commerce says:
"Privatc adviccs of the 23d ult., from
Paris inform us that that the health of our
eu,lncnt scul ptor, Crawford, now in that
capitol. was increasingly bad. He had lost
the sight Of both eyes, and was in state
OF stupor most Of the day. It was feared
that his case was altogether desperate"
LADIES NElLs--I EuWton.-Curtis. a
celebrated writer on sight. says that the
wearing Of wells permanently wcakcns ma
ny naturally good eyes, on account of the
cntcavors of the eye to adjust itself to tho
ccaselcSs vibrations Of that too common ar
tclc Of dress. Ladies then should beware
of hiding their pretty faces with wells.
E:c- Artificial limbs arc now made Of
willow, covered with parchment, painted a
flesh color. and beautifully cnamcllcd.--
Tho knee joint. being successful iuvcn.
tion Of the bali and socket, avoids tho dc.
formity that the ordinary tendon aud NOR
tice-joint exposes, upon bending the LIMB
Tho ankle and toe joints arc also initiated
and cords, operated by springs, cams and
cccon'rics. give great certainty to the move
mcEts Of tIo coutrivancc.
ES- It you want an igncrsfnus to re.
spcct you, dress TO DEATH and wear watch
seals about The size Of " trickbat.
ES' Promises arc blossoms deed, arc
fruit
GY Pnrc!t Et-gcsts. in anticipation oI
the s'tlc to be bestowed upon Queen Veto.
ria's physician, d. Locn,;k. that he &c duh.
lSoA Lord Delivcr ~
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

S- An Improvement is ohroniclcd in
tue manufacture Of candies, consisting Of
the introduction Of 6laceous or spopg7 sub
stances, which act like very thick wick
i'll abaor5inS the grease below the base Of
the flame; but wh;ch are so prepared by
chemical processes that. on the approach
or contact OF the fame itself, they ore grad
uaily destroyed or shrivcllcd up, leaving
the true candle wick Of the proper sizc.e
Another improvement mentioned consists
IN covering The outside of candles with a
solution Of gun cotton, or similar sub e.,
s'auce, 'whici, forms n dry and smooth cov-
ccring, thus securing the advantages Of e.
fcctuaiIy rr"T"n'iag the mclsc'l gfessc f,oas
runnipr "E
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

DEATH OF A DoG.-Thc remarkably fine
dog, belonging to John T. Coylc, Esd.
that has been, for eight years past, we'll
known as an attachc of the National In
tclligcncer Office, was killed few nights
since, BY the gun or pistol of some m;scrc-
ant. He was of great size. being a cross
of the st. Bernard and Irish Wolf dog
breeds, very intelligent, affectionatc and
harmless, and was, by long odds, the great
est canine favoritc i'll the city. Any one
who would shoot such an animal in mere
wantonncss. would commit almost any ras-
cally decd if he could do SO wiAhort dis
coycry or exposure
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

LITTLE LECTURE FOR LIrTLE FoLKs-A
daguerrean artist came to our little village
few days since, and hung out his sign in
the most conspicuous place. OF course he
was the general topic for the time being.
The burden of conversation in the village
was "Arc you going to have your daguer-
rcotype taken? p "Havo you had it?'
"Wbeu are you going to sit for a miuia-
ture? 2" etc:
In consequence, all the little folks were
on tiptoc to have their pictures taken.
One sensible mother made it tue oppor-
tunity Of impressing her childrcn's minds
with lesson Of lifelong Importance, by
saying "lsball be glad to get your dagucr-
rcotypes, my dears, but wish for another
picture taken by myself, one for which you
are unconsciously sitting every day. 1t
your picture in my heart Now you wisl,
Inc to curl your hair and put on your most
becoming holiday attire, aud you will no
doubt look your best when you sit for the
artist to take your miniature. No frowns
on your brow, no pout on your lip. no an
cry glant, in your eye, no discomfort up
on your countcDance, dare say
And do you wish that shadow, do
gucrreotypc that may be easily lost, bro.
ken, or in many ways destroyed, do you
wish that that shall be more lively than the
picture that your mother will wear in hcr
breast 90 long as her life shall last? Your
daily life engravcs an irdestructblc PIC.
turc then be careful that no shadow ot
rudcpess, neglect or disobedicnco dim it.
future or mar its features.
~S Small talk is the small change y
life; there is no getting on without IT,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
Land Speculation.-A Crisis Ahead.

An Iowa correspondent of the Boston
Traveller. who has been for many years IL
resident Of Iowa, expresses the following
views about the prevalent land fever. We
copy his statement and apprehcnsions, be-
lcving there is much truth in thom:
"Havc you made any computation of the
enormous quantity Of wild lands purchased
OF the government within the past five
years? Have you thonght of the vast cx-
tent Of lands taken up by individuals du-
ring that period. in Indiana. Illinois, Mich
igan, Wisconsin. Minnesota, Iowa, Missou-
ri, Nebraska and Kansas OF the many
millions of acres thus purchased. how much
has been sold, again and again, at constant
ly increasing prices. with no actual increase
of value! How many paper towns have
been a!luringly mapped out, conveyed aud
reconvcyed times without humber How
allimrroved property throughout the West
has advanced in price, repeatedly changed
owners. and what an enormous indebted
ness has grown out Of the unwarrantablc
spcculations Ifyou have reflected upon
these facts, you can hardly be surprised
when you hear that times are tigM in the
W SSc, hto oiu idtt " DtCONe Tdpluly ttTHI-
or. Nor will you be astonished if an al
most universal insolvency should result
from the speculative fever which, for sew
cral years, has been growing more and
more general, until it has seized upon all
classes and almost every individual a.
mong US.
Payday is coming. y short time since
every BODY wanted to huv lands A. n,rL
cd change has recently come over them
No~ almost everybody wishes to sell. The
question to be solved is, where are the
buyers to come from? Some will come
from the East no doubt, but not enough
to avert the disaster which is already i'm
pending. Wild lands will be wild lands;
still. and such are really worth nothin -,
Until an owner lives upon it, a ,toaasfifp
of wild land is utterly valueless and after
he has fixed his residence upon it, its val
uc only becomes positive in proportion to
tho labor he intellgcntly bestows upon it.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

THE Box ON TIE WITNESS sSrASD-Judgc
Grosh, of Pennsylvania, communicates the
following to The Ambassador
After the plea "not guilty" was entered,
and the jury was sworn or affirmed. small,
intelligent looking boy was called to the
witness stand. The defendants attorney
objected to iiis tcstifying, on account of his
age, &c. The attorney for the Common
wealth said the boy was unusually intelli-
gent. and requested the Court to examine
his competency, and proceeded, accord
ingly. very mildly:
Judge-What is your name, my son i?
Boy. -- (Giving his name very
distinctly, which do not now rcmcmbcr.)
Judge-Where do you reside, my little
man?
Boy-In this city, Sir
Judgc-Have you parent or parents
alive and residing here?
Boy-One only, my mother.
Judgc-Do you attend school, my son
Boy-Yes, sir.
Judge-I presume, from your intelligent
and praiseworthy conduct here, that you
will soon be allowed to attend the high
School, and become useful mau, and (if
necessary assist your good mother?
This drew tears of pleasure to his eyes,
aud he replied that by the favor of the
School Directors, he had attended tho High
School for the last six months.
Judge-How old arc you, my good boy
Boy-My mother says that tomorrow
will be thirteen years old
Judge-Are you here to give evidence
to the Court and Jury in this case (nam-
ing itD
Boy-Yes, Sir, if required to do so.
Judgc-Do you know the solemnity of
the obligations Of judicial oath, my son :?
Reflect before you answer.
Boy-(Very modestly.) I think do.
Judgc-What would be your punish
ment, my dear boy, if you swear falsely,
or speak a lie on oath
Boy-I will be sent to the penitentiary
(weeping) and thus break my dear moth
er's heart. (There were other eyes be-
sides his in that house overaowiDg with
tears.)
Defendants Attorney Drowning. y
Boy, don't you know that if you tell lie
on your oath when you die you will be
endlessly tortured in fiery pool2
Boy-That would be an additional iu-
ducemcnt to speak tho truth, and nothing
but the truth but that punishment can be
avoided by q timely repentance but re-
pentance will avail nothing to keep ME out
of the penitentiary.
Judge-You arc a noble boy Who
gave you these excellent instructions?
Boy-My mother, Sir.
Judge-Such mother deserves such n
son! May our Heavenly Father bless YOU
both! Mr.. Clerk, qualify the Witness
He has in this examination given us more
common sense information on the binding
nature Of judicial oaths than all the musty
books in the court room could do. Repeal
your laws for tho punishment Of perjury.
aud false swearing will be as common as it
is now rare. An honest person will speak
the truth without an oath; but dishonest
ono,wero it not for fear Of immediate pun
ishment, would never testify truly if a lie
would in his estimation benefit him more
than truth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

board and men. my rabbits, my dog, and
my white pony: and when | am dead.
hope he will believe that have loved hin
dearly CHARLES HARRISON"
Walters heart was pierced and almost
broken. go, mother mother! may I no;
go to him ?" said he; "will you not trus,
me to watch by him to-night?'
"If you will promise not to disturb him
or excite him lie is now asleep, do not a.
wake him?'
Walter went softly to his brothers room,
and stationed himself beside tho bed. For
hours he watched the sleeping boy, and
these were blessed hours to Waters soul.
The Spirit Of God was at work, convincing
him of sin, of righteousness, and of judg-
mcnt; and there, at little Charles bedside,
he became child of God-"ol1 things
passed away, all things became new" At
length, overcome by fatigue and watching,
he fell asleep with his head leaning on the
side of the bed, and slept soundly for some
time. He was awakened by the touch of
gentle hand on his head, and looking up,
he saw Charlie's deep blue eyes and sweet
smile.
w. SnarHe, iny uear Cnarllc, sald w al
ter, "can you forgive me for all my hard
ness and cruelty to you 2"
81 have nothing to forgive, dear Wal
ter" said Charlie; II know you did not
mean to push me into the water. I um
such weak little fellow, I fell with a
touch but you could not help that only
do believe that I love you that we all love
you"
II do believe it. Charlie, my kind. for
giving BROTHER" said Walter; 81 will try
always to be gentle to you in future"
Walter kept his word. From that day
his very nature seemed changed; and
though hc had often severe struggles with
his violent temper, by Gods grace, which
now dwelt in his heart. he succeeded in
subduing it,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
GENUINE FOOLS.

lie who wipes his nose with nutmeg
CRATER, and picks his teeth with razor.
She who says mo to the proposal of q
gentleman VIXEN she has reached the age
of thirty years.
lie who gets so drunk at night that he
puts his clothes to bed and hangs himself
on the back Of chair.
She who rubs her checks with brickbats
in order to give them color
Ho who puts on his hat aud takes his
cane and starts out i'll pursuit Of an honest
aud disiutcrcstei politician.
She who pinchcs and slaps child to
make it quit bawling.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

FATAL AcciDENT.-On Monday of last
week Sheriff Fielder, of Grayson county,
Virginia, started for Richmond with Nor
ris Hart, young man, sentenced to two
years in the Penitcntiary. for horse steal
ing; owing to high water in stream call
cd Dry Run. in Wythc county, the car
riasc in which they we're riding upset, and
Hart, being manacleI. was drowned. The
Sheriff escaped, but lost two horses valued
at $500.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

TREATMENT OF Ircu.-Dr. Schubert, Of
Germany, treats all cases of itch by wash
ing the patients with plenty of soft Soap
and salt in water. Eight ounces of soap
and four of salt t" one quart of water, make
4 pretty sharp bath, but he says it will
cure the majority of cases in 8 or 4 days.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

EE Very poeiicai, very pretty. and We
~ philosophical is the following, which we
clip ironi clover eSsay-likc column in the
Chicago journal: "lf man die, shall he
live again?" And oncc yea. have dai-
sizes answered it. and springs little infant
given its fragrant testimony; and every
day has the morning testified, and yet the
world is murmuring still, If man die,
shall he live again 2"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

TIE following is given as an infalliblc
cure of that troublesome disease in cattle,
the horn-ai:
Take piece of alum as large as wal
nut, pulvcrize it, and put it into about
wnc-glass full of sharp vinegar turn up
the head. and pour it into one ear. In two
or three days pour the same quantity in tho
other ear. A third application is seldom
neccssary-IJ
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

Solitude shows us what VIC shoull
be; society shows us what VIC arc.-CccH.
FF Man without desire and without
want would be without invention and with
out reason.
@Plcnty Of warmth, plenty Of sub.
stautiai food, and ripe fruits, plenty OF
sleep, and plenty Of joyous ou}-joor cxcr-
else, would surc millions Of chiirea ansu-
ally.
Ev-"To tell falschood IS like the est
OF sabre; for though tue wound ,ns,
beal, tho scar Of il will ropaiot''
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

To RELIEVE CHoKED CArrLE-My plan
is 10 FIRE gun under the animal, when the
animal makes such desperate spring that
the wind from the stomach throws out tho
obstruction in the threat at once.-Cor.
North Hestern Farmer
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

For Hounds or Cuts in Horses.-Mix
the yolks of six eggs in half pint ofspir-
its of turpentine. Battle the wound or cut
several times each day, aud speedy cure
will be effected. We have tried it, With
the greatest succcss.-Amcr Far.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

To PREVENT BUGS ON VISEs-Plant
beans among your cucumber vines, and
others, and let them grow among them till
the vines get strong enough to resist the
bugs. then pull up the bean plants, and
throw them away. This is said to be effeol
two
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

~ Our hopes, though they never hap
pom, yet are some kind Of happiness as
trees, whilst they are growing, please in
.hc prospect.
~Socioty, like silk, must be Vowed
in all situations, or its eolors will often de-
ceiye ns.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
TERM S.

nhe South Branch Inteuigencer is published by
Wii.L'AM HARPER, every Friday, at Tro
-Ua1tar' and Fifty cents per annum-but, if paid
year 1Go Dolldrs. No subscription
! ;;aken for ,hoIterperiod than six months
DE discontinued until all arrcarages are paid
unless at the option of the editor
Adv E X RTlSE ENTS
Will be inserted at 81 per square Of IL lines
tor the three insertions, and twenty five cents
Won made to those who advertise by the year
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22

REMEOv FOE LICE on C.LvEs.-Take
some low priced oil, put some Scotch snuff
in it, and oil tho animal along the backbone
from head TO tail. and also a streak around
the neck an inch or two wide. Two or
three applications will expcl thcm.-U.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1857-05-22
farmer an0 ilousc-1tctp:r.

REMEpI FOR THE lIorEX.-Cattlc nas-
turin" on clover in wei state, arc apt tn
become L.Gatc1. have relieved them in
u short time. by simply placing n straw
band in their mouth as a biz, and tying it
over the head. In their endeavors to get
it out the wind is expelled from the etom-
ach.-COr. L0nntrN GcnNcn,nn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-09-25
Alpine Hair BAN +,

Fr Rsto,ing GraV Hlu 10 Il, O,ig,qat Color.
w ARRANrED to cure badtoss sour. dand-
w ruf itching md an diseases OF the skin.
' h,s BALM gives the scalp new and healthinl ac-
tinr store the colotiug matter to the root Of
the hair, which passes thou h the hair nud give
itn nl'ufnl cuor without the use of hair dye.
Hundreds of prcpatationsh have been introduced
pretending to preserve the hair and keep Vt iro.H
tallin uH, composed Of Oils, Alcohol, nnd other
deletcrinus mitctnls. and all to no use. Hair
dyes have been introduced that do not give th
hair natural color, besides being troublesome to
use, THIS Balm Is not Dye. Knowing that
preparation was needed to do what was required
for the IL IT, the proprietor was induced to exper-
imont until he could obtain an Article that would
he the * ict remedy, and ter seven years trial
has uci fccted this balm II is s,othing and cmol-
lieut., alluys all irritation of the scalp, thereby
Stopping that troubles 1mo itching. 1t cures
dhndrulT and scurf and when the hair has turned
gray it will bring it back to its otignal color be
1t ,la. X. Grown or Auburn. it makes the hair
-of and glossy,-prevents it from faiing of as
will be seen by using this balm tUrOnlv few days;
life will be given to the roots of the hair, and
giowtr Will soon app'ar. Hrowth does not take
place at the end ui tue hair, ms will he seen IN
u isous who have theit hair dyed If you exam
IN" gay hair that has been culored for week
you will lin towards the roots. that the hair has
crne nut gray, heuc it is necessary to have the
fluid At the roots If the hhr healthy, that the
whole hair NAV he u Mutual color. Hch hair has
u root in the skin. and is of ltselfi hol ow, gay
tube. tJruugh which there rs Il instant crc itiun
81 the p,gmert from the root. hen this ri tntnt
~ colnriug matter dies out 1t leaves thu hair bul
l,w and gray. To invent hnlm that would pro-
ducc this pigment has become the study ui the
pro tirtur. The disc very ut toe Alpine Hair
balm will lit. 1t will bring the hair to its nat
ural c, Tor by making new the coloring matter in
the roots OF the hair.
1t is mistaken notion that oil or grease will
restore the hair, a nothing be more injurious,
The Alpine Hair Balm, will restore the skin and
save TIE hair of those who have been sick with fo-
yer or any disease.
Prepared byC A. P. MASON, Providence. Il. ].
d. +. I'VE & CO.. So Milk st. Boston, Mass.
| ,olo agent for the States and Canadas.
For sale in Darlington by L. b. BENTON.
w43 Om.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-09-25
Nathan POrter;S Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, Tsahc II nor bio tho
Dist of Chlttcnden, - s ~. Probate Court, for
the District of Chlt eudtn.
otnc heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Nathan Porter, late Of Jercho. ia said
District, deceased Erecting.
Whereas, application ha b been ma "c 10 this
Court in writing b, the Administrator Of tie es-
tate If said de ceased. pr"yn. for license and au-
thor'y t. sell the real e. ate of sd It ceas 'ur
the puyUcut OF de T., anu charge. OF tdunrj,tIa-
tou, and setting forth therein the amount If debts
due from the sad deceased, the charges OF adj
ministritiun, the amuugt ul = 'Uual estate, and
the situation Of the real estate,
" be Gu On, the sud Court appointed and as
siguyc the hr,t day o. oct Der, a. y. le,7, at
the Prunhte Court Noom-, IA ,tti District, to hear
and d.cide upon ,aiI aprlIcati u, aud pc ilou,
aud ufdcrcI pub ne notice IA reef to he LiNtu to
tplll person. interest d therein. by pubu-lIus
said uidrr,t gethcr with the time aud place of
hearing, three weeks u 'ccs.ivcly the uIius.
ton Free Pres, ew>prPcr. winch "Irculrcs IN
the n'rE ,blrhood OF thu persons interested IN
said estate, all which pa lIcItI ms shall bc prCN-
Gus to the day assigned fer hearing,
Therefore, Yuu are hereby nuilhel to appear
before sad Court, at the time and place as. ned,
then anh there in said Court, TO give bonds, d.
tle law directs. FIR thc payment at the dcuts, d
chars's ui administration, aud ma Z your uhi.c-
tons 10 the granting sch license, if you see
cius-.
uiyen under my hand. At the Pr, bate Court
rooms, thi. ninth day OF Scpteub \. u. lej7
wllw5 II. FtENtlI REGISTER.