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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
Don't Stay Long"

1t is rarely, indeed, that we have read
anything more tru.hfully pathetic than the
subjoined waif, which we find floating a.
mong our exchanges. Would that every
husband in our land might read and profit
by it:
"Don't stay long, husband !" said young
bride tenderly in my presence one evening,
as her husband was preparing to 60 out
The words themselves were Insignificant
but the look of melting fondness with which
they were accompanied, spoke volumes. 1t
told the whole vast depth of woman's love-
of her grief when the light of his smile,
the source of all her joy, beamcd not bright
ly upon her.
"Don't stay long, husband !" and fan
cicd saw tho loving, gentle wife, sitting
alone, anxiously counting the moments Of
her husbands absence, every few moments
running to the door to see if he was not in
sight, and finding that he was not, thought
| could hear her exclaiming, in disappoint-
ed tones, "not yet"
''Don't stay long husband" and l a.
gain thought / could see the young wife
ivNhihb hSi Nphcig III hSl HlSdb
weeping as though her heart would break,
as her thoughtless "lord and master" pro-
longed his stay to wearisome length
of time
Oh, you that have wives to say--"Don't
stay long" when you 90 forth, think OF
them kindly when you are mingiug in the
busy hive of life, and try just little to
make their homes and hearts happy, for
they arc gems too seldom replaced You
cannot tiud amid the pleasures of the world
the peace and JOY that quiet home, bless
ed with such wolnan's presence, will az
ford.
Don't stay long, husband and the
young wife's look seemed to say--for here
in your own sweet home is a loving heart
whose music is hushed when you are alb.
scut-here is soft breast to lay your wea
ry head upon, and her pure lips unsoiled
by sin, that will pay you kisses for coming
back SO soon."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

ONIONS As a ENTHUSIASTICALLY too
much can be said in favor Of onions as a
remedy for coughs and colds; especially
for children they are invaluable They
may be cooked and eaten at meatime, or.
what Is better, eaten raw with little salt
or stirred up in vinegar. A syrup made
OF them has saved many child from an
attack of Group or lung fever, and where
these diseases were fully settled it has gone
far towards speedy cure. To prepare the
syrup, slice an onion in tin basin, pour
upon it a tcacup of molasses or, what is
better, honey add bit Of butter as largo
as a small chestnut, set the dish in the
oven and simmer slowly for an hour
Leave one Of the oven doors open SO it will
not be too hot
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

NECESSARY RULEsoF SLEEp-Tbere IL
no fact more clearly established in the pbysi-
ology Of man than this, that the brain cx-
Ponds its energies and itself during tho
hours of wakefulness, and that these ara
recuperated during sleep. If the recupera-
ton does not equal the expenditure, the
brain withers--this is insanity. Thus Il is
that, in early history persons who were con-
demned 70 death by being prevented from
sleeping, always died raying maniacs; thus
1t Is also that those who are starved 10 death
become insane; the brain is not nourished.
aud they cannot sleep. The time saved
from necessary sleep is infallibly destruc-
tive to mind, body aud estate Give your
self, your children, your servants-giye all
that are under you, the fullest amount Of
sleep they will take, by compelling them
to 90 to bed at some regular, early hour.
and rise 10 the morning the moment they
awake and within fortnight, nature, with
almost The regularity ofthe rising sun, viii
uuloose the bonds Of sleep the moment en-
ough repOsc has been secured Tor the wants
Of the system. This is the only sufficient
rule and as to the question how much
sleep any one requires, each must DO a rula
for himsclf-great Nature will never fail To
write It out for the observer under the req
ulations just given
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
and then give i: up entirely What do you

and then give it up entirely. What do you
say p
Il do not see why should not have the
same privilege as YOURSELF said Matte,
pretending to be offended, 1T is probably
quite as difficult for me tc give up long
established habit ; then, after a moments
consideration, she added, However, since
| consider that proviso in your favor an
acknowledgment of the superiority of wo-
mans will over that of the stronger sex, |
will aoccde to your proposition
If Richard ever smoked that zone cigar
a day for week. Matte never knew it
On that eventful night he had seen himself
as others saw him, and with the sight van
ished forever his love of smoke.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
HAIR CURLING L1ouIp-Soms IF ON,

HAIR CURLING LIaUIp--Some of our
Straight haired young lady friends, who ara
troubled to coax their locks into the pre-
vailing frizzy style, are advised TO try the
following recipe: Take borax, two ounces !;
gum arabic, one drachm; add hot water
(not bolling), one quart; stir, aud as soon
as the ingredients are dissolved add threo
tablespoonsful of strong spirits Of canrphor.
On retiring TO rest wet the hair with tho
above liquid, and roll it in twists of paper,
as usual.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
CURE FOR CRoup.-Dr. Treditt, editor

CURE FOR CRoUP.-Dr. Treditt, editor
of the Columbus co. Crisis, and an expert
enced physician, publishes tho following
Croup.-As this is the season Of the year
in which this infantilc disease is most pre-
valent, We publish the following recipe from
the Paris Medisai GaSetts: Mix one tea
spoonful Of sulphur in glass Of water, and
give teaspoonfal of the mixture every
hour. The disease is cured in two days,
the only symptom remaining being cough
arising from the loose pieces OF false NOM
brane in the trachoa."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
a Baby's Soliloquy.

l am here. And, if this is what they call
the world, don't think much of it. It's q
very fannelly world, and smells of paregor-
ic awfully. It's dreadful light world, too,
and makes me blink, / tell you. And
don't know what to do with my hands; ]
think I'll dig my fists in my eyes. No,
won't. I'll scrabble at the corner of my
blanket and chew itup, and then III boiler !;
whatever happens, III holler. And the
more pprcgosic they give me, the louder
/ Il yell. The old nurse puts the spoon in
the corner of my mouth in very uneasy
way, and keeps tasting my milk herself all
the while. She spilled snuff in it last night,
and when | hollered, she trotted me- That
comes Of being two days old baby Ne
yer mind When I'm a man, I'll pay her
back good There's a pin sticking in me
now, and if say word about it, I'll be
trotted or fed, and would rather have cat
nip tea. Iii tell you who | am i found
out to-day. | heard the folks say "Hush
don't wake up Emeline's baby" and | sup
pose that pretty white faced woman over on
the pillow is Emmelne.
No, | was mistaken, for n chap was in
here just now and wanted to see Bob's baby
and looked at me, anil said "was funny
little toad, and looked just like Bob" He
smelt Of cigars, and am not used to them
wonder who else belong to. Yes, there's
another one, that's Gamma" Emmeline
told me, and she took me up and held me
against her soft check and said, at was
Gamma's taby, 50 it was" declare do
not know who lido belong to but I'll hol-
Ter, aud, may be, I'll find out.
There comes snufTy with my catnip tea
The IDEA Of giving babies catnip tea, when
they are crying for information I'm going
to sleep. / wonder if don't look pretty
red in the face | wonder why my hands
won 60 where | want them to?
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

A RECEIPT FOR SALAD DRESSING
Beat thoroughly three raw eggs, add six
spoonsful of thick cream, three of melted
butter and one of salt; one teaspoonful OF
mustard, one Of black pepper, ono teacup
of strong vinegar. Beat all together aud
boil, stirring constantly so the eggs will not
curdle, until thick as boiled custard. -
When cool, pour over cabbage, lettuce or
celery. 1t will keep several days If
cream is not used, take five spoonsful Of
melted butter and three Of milk.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

AT New Erie, Pa, they are using thick
strong paper to form walls and ceilings in
stead Of lath and plastcr--tho paper being
put upon n backing of common hemlock
boarding. by this new and improved meth
cd all the walls aud ceilings of n good siz-
cd house ran be put up in very short time,
and as well in the winter time as in sum
mcr, no drying being required. Besides
the paper walls and ceilings are much cheap
cr than the lath and plaster.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
POLITICAL.
From IKE NeW Orleans Crescent.
Wounded.
ny ). W. WATSON

Steady, boys, steady
Keep your arms ready
God only knows whom we may NEE, hero.
Don't let me be taken
IL rather awaken,
10 morrow, in --- no matter where
Than lie in that foul prison hole-over there.
Step slowly
Speak iowly
These rocks may have life,
Lay me down in this hollow
We out Of the strife
BY heavens the foeman may track me in blood
For this hole in my breast is outpouring a food
No! no surgeon for me, he give me no aid
The surgeon want is apickaxe aud spade.
What, Norris tear2 why, shame on We, man !
thought you hero ; bu, since you've began
To whimper and cry, like girl in her teens
BY Georgcl don know what the devil it means !
Well! we'll AIN rough; It's very rough COL,
This life ola troopcr-but yet L no fool
know a brave man, and a friend from a foe;
And, boys, that you love me- certainly know
But WASH it grand,
When they came down the hill over slouchinr and
sand
But we stood-dd we not--like immo vable rock,
Cnheeding their balls and repclling their shock
Did You mind the loud cry,
When, ms turning to fly,
Our men sPrang upon them, determined to die
oh, wasn't it grand
God help tie poor wretch that fell in that fight,
No time was there given for prayer or for fight,
They fell by the score in the crash, hand to hand
And they mingled their blood with the sloug hing
and sand.
Huzza
Great Heavens this bullet hole gaps like grave
A curse on the aim of the traitorous knavel
Is there never one of ye knows how to pray,
Or speak for a man rs his life Gibbs away2
Pray Pray
Our Father our Father why don you proceed
Can'tyou see AN dying? Great God how bleed
Ebbing away
Ebbing away
The light of tho day,
Is turning TO gray
Pray Pray
Omr Father in Tleaven-boys tell me the rest.
While saunch the hot blood from this hole in
my breast.
There is something nbout the forgiveness Of sin,
Put that in put that in and then
I'll follow your words and shy an amen.
Here Morris, old fellow, get hold of my hand,
And Wilson, my comrade-O wasn't it grand,
When they came down the hill like thund err
charged cloud.
Aud were scattered like mist, by our brave little
crowd
Where Wilson--my cOmrade-hcre stoon doxn
your head.
Can't yon say short prayer for the dying and
dead
Christ God, who died for sinner all,
Hear thou this suppliant wanderers cry
Let not cen this poor sparrow fall
Cnheeded 10y thy grac ious eye.
Throw wide thy gates aud let him in
And take him, pleading, to thy arms
Forgive, oh Lord his life long sin,
And quiet all his fierce alarms"
God bless you, my comrade, for singing that
hymn,
II is Iightto my path, when my sight has grown
dim.
I am dying down, till touch you once
more
Don forget me old felow-God prosper this war
Confusion TO enemies!--keep hold Of my hand -
And float our dear flag Ger prosperous land
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

\ MEMBER or OLD TnAD's FAMILY IN
TROUBLE.-lsAAC SMITH, a son of Trad
STEVENS housekeeper, by her former hus.
band, was caught this morning in an at
tempt TO rob the house of Mr.. JACOB Eff
FINGER, at the corner Of South Queen and
Vine streets. lie had succeeded in gaining
an entrances into room on the second sto-
ry where, locking himself in, he commence
ed searching the room for valuablcs. The
family becoming aware that sOme one was
IN the house, gave the alarm, when SMITH
to avoid capture jumped from the second
story window, but was caught by Officer
MATTERY before be could make good his
escape. He was committed by the Mayor
of the county prison 10 default of 800 bail,
to await his trial at the next term of Quar-
ter session. We learn that pair of gold
studs aud \ valuable brcastpin were stolen.
We really do not wonder that this negro
took to stealing. Any connection with the
present Congress is demoralizing and so
close a connection with the leader Of it could
not be favorable to honesty. We suppose
OLD THAD. will sec to IL that Isaac is speed
lily released on bail Perhaps he may have
some action taken in Congress in regard to
the matter. We wait to LaHcaster
(Ia) I0trH'gcnccr
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

SORE THRoAT.-Chew small piece or
bread about the size Of a hazlenut, and then
take pinch of cayenne pepper mix, roll
up 10 the form of pill, which the patient
must swallow. la about three hours be
will be relieved from all pain. In severe
case second dose may be requisite, which
has never been known to fail.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

No NEED or WHppINo.-A Tennessee
youngster showed grit, according to the note
ola correspondent ia that State, who writes
"Tbe worthy gentleman who rules the
rising generation Of boys in this town, had
occasion to correct little fellow named
johnny ---, and Master johnny had
got into n Gt Of sulks abou, having been
whipped. The pedagoguo wishing to con
vince him that lie had been Justly punish
cd, began toargue thus : johnny, suppose
you were riding a big horse to water and
bad keen switch in your hand, and, all
at once the horse were to stop and refuse 70
90 any further what would you do ? John
ny stihed bis tears, for moment, and look
ing up through his tears, replied I'D cluck
to bim, sir but, Johnny, suppose he
woaIdR't 60 fos eluckiEg what would YOU
IN then ? I'D get down and lead him,
sir And what il he were obstinate. and
would not bulge an inch p Then I'd take
of the byidlo and walk home said John
ny, who bad made up his mind not to ac-
knowledge the necessity Of coercion"
-- . -
N
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KOMNEY
Classical Institute.

VIE second session, OF five months, commen-
l. ced February oath, 1868. The Principal is
now assisted by Mr.. r. p. HUNTER, AN expert.
enced and successful teacher. The instructors
are prepared to teach all the English branches
the Ancient Languages, Mathematics, German,
French, and Spanish. Refer to the Faculty of
Hampden Sidney College, and the Faculty Of the
University OF acknowledgement in ad vance
one half Mt the beginning of the session, the 9TH
or, ut the expiration Of y months.
JOHN q. DINWIDDIE,
Principal.
Romney, March IL. lS6S-f
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

A SIMPLE WAY or RAIsusa PoTAroEs.
1t - stated that Irish potatoes, in ereas
quantities, can be grown by any one hav.
ing four by eight feet Of spare ground in
their back yard The process Is simple -
Procure a cratey such a. ehinawars r. i'm
ported in, and place IN the bottom abous
SIX inches Of straw, then drop potatoes ON
this surface, say six inches apart, then ak
inches more OF straw and then more nota-
toes and 50 on uBtA the crate - KslI Wst
the contents Of the crate thoroughly. and
every evening" afterWard throw a b1rkes
full Of water over the top surface. The No
tatoes Will grow aud produce abundaptlv
when they are large enough to eat thew
can be easily drawn out and will be kound
TO be perfectly white with a very thin lin.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24
Farmer and House Keeper.

ToCURE FELoN AS soon as the parts
begin TO swell get the tincture Of lobclis,
aud wrap the PAT. affected with cloth sat
urated thoroughly with tho tinctusc, and
the felon is dead. An old physician says
he has known it to cure in scores Of cases,
and it never fails If applied in season.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

~ ''VuIv ~ tuv UaI ptI-UaHgoT ~ = "a
bama have daughters. Ia Montgomery.
the other day a young female applied % a
charitable Institution Cor a ticket Tor sonp
for ten days only, Cor the reason. az she
said, that by that time her papa would be
a Jvd7s, odd that then she would have no
further u-e fJs a soup ticket"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

WyEST VTRGIVTd, 10 nit II ruies
" bei4ia me Clerks OGee Of Hs Circuit Court
Of Hampshire County, on re fr5f Aondgy N APrik
1863.
Sidney Mcneil James, wife Of Robert James. by
William Shank her next friend, and William
Shank End Mary Ann hi5 wife, complainants,
IS
Jacob Goings, = person OF uusound mind, Rob
ert James, isaac V. Goings, Abraham Goings,
Washington Goings, John r. Connel, Charles
f., Mary +. v, and John Elijah COnneil and
others, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of thjs suit is to obtain \ sale Of a
tract q land IN said County, on the waters Of
Mill Creek Of which Shadrack Goings died seiz-
cd, distribution Of the proceeds OF such sale n
mong those eBtided thereto and that the share
Of Sidney Mcneil James may 30 paid her, as u
she were n "ferne sole 4" Aud IL appearing from
affidavit that defendants Robert James, Isaac V.
Goings. Abraham Goings Washington Goings,
John Connell Charles f., Mary +. V, and
John Elijah Conneil, are not residents Of this
State IL is ordered that they 10 appear here
within one month after the due publication Of
this order and do what Is necessary to protect
their interests ia this snit--Teste,
G.. NJ. TAYLOR, c. c. c. II. c.
April, 10 lS6s.-lw fC1syt0n, r. o.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

SSA French artist claims TO have dis
covered metbed Of pbotographing where.
by the oolors Of an object arc REPRODUCED
With az much fidelity as the form. TbiT
mas hitherto been thought beyond the rau,ss
% possibility, bat il is dangerous to plDse
any limits 70 scientific. achicvemeni.
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iron, The Ssisn,ic Ame,ioan.

RATTLEsNAKE Poison ITS ANTIpoTE
-MEssRs. EDIToRs On page 1913, cur
rent volume. of your Journal notice a stato-
ment that DIR. S. w Mitchell, of this city,
has been xperimenting upon the venom of
rattlesnakes, aud thinks there is no anti
dote to the poison, the remedies usually ap-
piled being nearly or quite useless.
| was somewhat disappointed at this an
nouncement, as l had hoped and believed
that we had found a perfect antidote to all
poisons of reptiles and insects, in iodine
and iodlde of potassium. Several years
since, DR.. j. s., now of this city, informed
me that be had practiced medicine for Is
years near the Blue Ridge, iu this State
that during that time he had had num-
Der of cases of rattlesnake bite, and never
failed to cure with iodine, or iodide Of po-
tassium, externally applied.
Enclosed | send you an article, cut from
paper published some two years since
am anxious to learn if Dr. Mitchell has
tried this remedy and found it of no use
"After many experiments by the officers
of the Smithsonian Institute, and other sci
cntihc gentlemen, certain cure is said TO
have been found for snake bite. II is as
follows: Ten grains iodide of potassium,
and thirty grains iodine, to be dissolved 10
one ounce of water, to be kept in bottle
with ground glass stopper, and to be APP
piled cxtcrnally--aereTi Internally. Ifpos-
sible, stop the circulation in the parts Bit
ten by bandagiug, aud use a stick or any,
thing to tighten the bandage, and apply
the solution to the bite with piece ofcot-
ton, sponge, or anything that will hold the
fluid, and then bind it to the wound and
keep wet until the cure is effected. IL is
said that five drops Of undiluted poison
from the fangs Of rattlesnakc, mixed with
five drops Of the above solution, and inser-
ted in a wound with a syringe, is as harm
less as ten drops Of water D. s.
Philadelphia, Pa
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

M EST FTRGINTi, 10 ,ct M rules held
w IN the Clerk Office Of the Circuit Court Of
Hamp'h're County, on the frat Monday an Apri,
1868
Samuel n Brady, complainant,
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MEssRs EDIToRs ~ see an article in
No. j., current vol, on the poison of rat
tlcsnakes, in which DR.. Mitchell. of Phil
adelpbia, asserts there is no antidote 10 the
poison Of rattiesnakes. ! will state, for the
information Of the Doctor and others. that
there is an antidote for the poison Of tue
prairie rattlesnakc, the large yellow rattle
snake, aud coPperheud snakes. / will give
The fcmcdy 50 that no one can mistake 49,
Take handful of garden rue bruise il
with hammer; lay It in dish, and add
half pint Il the best cider vinegar, and
then let it stand Ave minutes Then take
a rag or sponge and apply OF battle the
snake-bito wound with che liquid Of tho rue;
then, after bathing few minutes, take tho
rue out Of The vinegar and apply it, a.
p0ulGcc 20 the wound, aud renew tic poul-
tico a. long as there is fever, aud the curs
is Effected permanently. Alcoholic lieuors
arc very good, but rue and vinegar will re-
licvc al pain ia fyo minutes after being ap-
piled. ] have seon it tried on four persons.
and also on horses and cattle, aud never
knew il to fail. = IT,
North Manchester, Ind,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

a CmLD WITH a MoUsrACHE. -Thcre
is female child fifteen months old, not Far
from this place, with a m0ustache. Its
black and about quarter of an inch long.
though The hair on che head Of the child /.
red. u wos only o few days coming. We
can y0uch for the truth Of this statement
DmrHe (jo) Times.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1868-04-24

SnRRFF's SALE or PRorERTY.-A a
sale of personal property in East Rocking
ham, on Saturday last, under execution
by the Sheriff property was knocked down
at almost nothing. Iirst-rstc COWS brought
from 50 % s.. No ! horses from SIS 10
$40, and al other property in pretty much
the same proportion. Fine pieces ofhouse-
hold furniture, worth from so to $50.
brought from 80 c.s. 20 81, Pr9prrfy
that ought o. have brought al 900 or ST.
800, sold flr about $500, leaving. after The
payment If costs If suit, bu, little to apply
to the paymen, ftho original debt.
Surely, surely our people ought, in This
time Of common misfortune and calamity.
in the South here, especially, TO have com.
passion ou each other, and not force salc,
for debt under the hammer If The OH
Ger Of the law. Men arc thus broken M
and ruined, without advantage 10 any one
-AockiHghoa,, Va, R.gis,er, Agr11G