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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
A MANS OWN HOME

I Is the most sacred spot ON this earth,
and whatever can be done to beautify
adorn or make it attractive acquires an
interest in his, eyes. The
desire to possess place of comfort, free
from the exacting rates OF landlords,
with the threats of increased rents, Is
now the absorbing thought with many
who have given attention to the various
building societies, which were the in-
cipient steps to enable one to acquire
home. These advantages, as means OF
purchasing houses, are apparent to tfiosc
who have availed themselves OF their
mode of doing business, and are pro-
ductive of much that is beneficial. EN-
perience therein has developed a plan
of proceeding that possesses every good
feature of the buildingassociotian, with
the saving of much money, and the op-
portunity of building ones own house
In whatever locality may be desirable,
and in accordance with the plan most
preferable, thus carrying out the small
ier details, which each think necessary,
as conductive to some special taste, or
a convenience necessary to the number
of ones home. J#f
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
9arnt ans GarSttt.
HOW TO EFT COLLARS ToHoRsEs sHoUL
DERS.

1t is very important to have q collar
fit nicely and snugly 20 the s'ioulders
of horse. 1t enables him to work with
great deaI more ease and to apply u
great deal more strength. 1t prevents
CALLING and wounling, as the friction Is
avoided. Collars are somade. or should
be made, as to throw the Chief force on
the lower part. of the shoulder. The
horse can apply but little strength on
the upper part, and for this reason breast
collars are coming greatly in vogue-as
the strength is on the lower part OF tire
shoulder. But we started out to tell
our readers how to make a new collar
fit the shoulder of the horse. The coli
lar should be purchased OF the proper
size I; Just before putting it on, the f'rst
time, immerse itin water, letting 1t re-
main about minute, and Immediately
put it. on the horse, being careful to
have the names so adjusted at the top
and bottom as to fit the shoulder, and
then put the horse to work. rhe col
lar, by being wet, will adapt itself to
the shoulder, and snould dry on the
horse. When taken off it should be left
in the same shape it occupied ON the
horse, and ever after you will have
snug fitting collar and no wounds
Valley Farmer. f
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
GREEN CORN FOR WINTER USE.

Now is the time to try the following
experiment that we find in an exchange
lake corn when in a good state Tor
cooking, clean Oft allthe silk or unsound
Grains. and cut off the tips from the
ears. Place them in clean boiling water
to which little salt has been added.
and keep them boiling until nearly done
Take them out and cut the grams OH.
taking care to leave the. entire cob uli-
cut. Then put the corn out TO dry IN
tho sunshine, spread about half an inch
thick, (stirring up occasionally) for .
days, when it will be found as hard and
sound as ripe corn. Bag up and store
away In dry place. 1t will keep for
any length Of time, and it is almost if
not quite as good as that gathered from
the green stalk in summer, and is pre-
pared for the table in the same malliier
that the green corn is.
Let some of our marketmen try IT,,
and they will doubtless find ready sale
at paying prices.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
ADVANTAGES OF sUBsoIL1Na.


The subsoil plow has now become one
of the most important implements ON
the farm. It Is used to run in the bot
tom of the furrow, before the potato Is
dropped, to loose the earth under the
seed, to admit the air, and after the ,po-
tatoes are up, a one horse subsoil piow
is run between the rows, and when
properly done, it is equal to trenching
with spade. 1t is also run between
the rows of corn when the corn is about
four inches high. This will lit the soil
slightly and also the young corn plants
but will not separate the PARTICLES of
earth from the roots. This will be q
more thorough disturbance OF the soil
than dozen hoeings, and Will permit
the corn roots to decend in search OF
food In raising carrots, beets and tur-
nips, in heavy ground, it is almost in
hla
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
Is THIS GODS JUDGEMENTS

Mrs. Suratt was hung ON the charge
Of being an accomplice in the murder
ofl.incoln. The testimony on which
she was convicted was that of four men
Baker, Montgomery, Clever and Como
yer, precious scoundrels. Baker is now
dead-Montgemery is now in prison
for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has been
convicted of an Infamous offe nee, while
Conover Is serving out a term in the
penetentiary. Preston King who pre-
vented Mrs. Suratt's daughter from see.
ing the President in behalf of her moth
er, committed suicide by drowning in
the North river while Lane, who sup
ported King in his conduct toward
Miss Suratt, shot himself in St. Louis /;
and now Stanton who kept al. the rec
ords OF that trial from the President, at
last sneaks out of the War office like a
miserable hound .hat had been detected
in stealing sheep.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
GOING TO LAW.


Two Dutchmen who built and used in
com dion a small bridge over str am
which ran through their farms. had a
dispute concerning some repairs which
i: required, and one OF them positively
refused to bear any portion of the ex-
pense necessary to the purchase of a
few planks. Finally the .aggrieved par
ty went to a neighboring lawyer, and
placing two five dollar notes in his
hand, said 1:
"I'll give all dish monish if you'll
make hans do justice nit de pridge.
"How much will it cost to repair it p'
asked the honest lawyer.
mot more ash five tollar," said tie
Dutchman. a4aH o-4 45'5-ai
VERY we'll" said the lawyer, pocket
Ing one of the notes and giving him the
other. stake this and 60 get the bridge
repaired; tits the best course you can
take."i T5H Bis
''Yaas," said the Dutchman, slowly,
"yaas dat ish more better as to quarrel
init Hans" but as he went along home
he shook his head frequently, as ii UNA
Bile, after all, to see quite clearly how
he had gained anything by going to
law.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
HOME.

Homes not merely four square walls
though with pictures hung and gllded.
This saying is true in It's deepest sense.
What is richest, position, popularity
what are all these without the fond at
fection of hearts that cluster around the
home circle? Bold, cruel, unfeeling
world, what is pomp and grandeur IN
comparison. to the love of sainted
mother, q kind father, an atfectionate
sister or brother? All +! the glitterng
inducements that wean us from the ties
OF the happy tireside gathering, are dam
gerous to look upon. Build a monu-
nent of love IN your old homestead,
bind closer its ties of relationship, and
the sweetest pleasure of life and the
only true sympathy while III distress
will be received from the hearts that
cluster around its altars. I'D ..4...5..... ..
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
KEEPING EARLY POTATOES.

A late number of the Southern Guilt
vator has the following: sin some To-
calities the early crop of Irish potatoes
will be ready :his month. We were
were very successful in saving the crop
of last year. by digging after the vines
were thoroughly dead, and before Sec
ond growth or sproating ofthe tubers be
gan0not allowing the sun TO shine up
on them. transferring to the shade as
soon rs they were lifted from the ground
(andspreadingthcm out imam attic room
mot very dark-light prevents them
from sproutlng.) When winter came,
we removed them to q warmer place,
and protected them with covering OF
straw"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
P An exchange relates the follow

1s An exchange relates the follow
lowing Our reporter was around
hunting house for friend, and call
ed to see family who were preparing
to vacate cozy dwelling. AS the door
stood open reporter walked in without
knocking, and his eyes straightway
lighted on the dame of the household.
who was making frantic lunges with a
3roomstick at some object, under the
bed. 4y1
''Good morning madam. All! you
have troublesome cat under the bed. u
''Troublesome cat ?-no, sir; it's that
sueaking husband of mine, and I'll hav
him out or break every bone in his
body"
"You will?" said faint voice under
the bed. SNOW, Susy, you may rave
aud pound and pound and rave bit I'll
be dogged if III come out from under
this bed while I've got the pirit of a
man about me-"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
WORK FOR A WET DAY.

A practical farmer jots down the fol-
lowing rs appropriate
Barn yard to shovel up and manure
to haul to next falls wheat ground.
Go over and fix up all fences. l I'D
Barn doors, yard gates, &C., to mend.
Drains, and wasllwater outlets to at
tend to.
Moving machines to be put in order;
also horserake and hay tedder.
Grease wagons, mend harness and
bags, wash carriages.
Cut and haul wood and clean out cell
ar.
Hen house to clean out, and compost
fJr corn to make.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
Pnefital
(FoR THE NATIVE vIRGINIAN.)
THE THREE VI0LETs.

We met in garden, she and /, .f..
As fair a maiden as ever was seen, y=-'
With form like poet sees in his sleep,
And face like Proserpine. .,
And the envious violets hid in the
leaves, t#
Peeped up in her face as she passed,
And the roses thought that the queen
of the flowers
Had come to their court at last.
She looked so pure and she looked so sweet,
That-forgive me virgin mother in Heav-
en-- - II .s| g W p
felt as though 1 could kneel at her feet,
To have my sins forgiven.
And plucked the violets close to her
feet,
And, signing, handed the buds to
her; f... =5
While the love SO long in my heart
asleep e..........t ...
Thrilled into love at touch from
s. her. ErHU.- -Hftt
She took the violets from my hand,
With her delicate, dainty finger tips,
Which seemed as though. they had borrow
ed their hue
FTOtu Uut Teu VI DeT TOSe-Duu lips.
And two of the flowers she put to
sleep t-f..- .5..5..
In her fair young bosom in peace to
rest =I".I -t..f.
And the third at the throat where the
ripples =..s.s....s.. Z. a.E
Come up from the heave of her breast
And thought as l gazed on that tender
hnNVar
OF the Peri, whose sin was unforgiven;
Who safe in her beauty all alone,
At the sapphire gate of Heaven.
And 1 know the two in her virgin
breast
I VIII never awake, but die in their
sleep:
While the other will llnger awhile on
earth
To watch and, perchance, to weep.
But tits better to die on the breast of love
Like those happy. enamoured flowers,
Than live and weep for the joys we lose
In this desolate world of ours. -
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
ABSENCE OF MIND.

a bachelor friend of ours is in the
habit, when he comes to his room of an
evening, of putting his tea -iettle Oh
the stove and himself lying down on the
lounge until the kettle begins to sing,
when he gets up and makes his tea
The other evening being little pros
trated on account of old Simpkins
daughter cutting him in the street, lie
put the kettle on the lounge and GOT
upon the stove himself, and never dis
covered his mistake until he began to
sing.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
KEEPING AND SETTLING COFFEE.

The following appears valuable For
one pound of coffee take one egg and
beat it we'll. When che coffee is nicely
browned and cool enough not to cook
the egg, pour the egg over 1t, stirring
until every kernel is coated with VAR
nish, and let it stand few minutes in
warm place until It dries. This will
prevent the escape of all aroma, and is
not affected by moisture, and the egg
helps to settle the coffee when ground
and steepad. This is the good old way
of our grandmothers.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

IB Here is the best pun of the CEN
tury and on these presents we confer
Oh its unknown author, whoever he
may be, the grand Gross of the Legion
OF Honor-whch every TOOL wears now
a-days brigham Young is indeed a
pillar of Salt Lake. His idea of wife
is-I,ots,"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

sFs One morning pompous little
man called upon Sydney Smith, saying
that, being about to compile history
of distinguished, famlliesi in Sometshire,
he had called to get the Smita ayms.-
81 regret, sir" said, the reverend wit,
''my inability to,contribute 70 SO yalua-
BILE Il work ). but the Smitr, 5 never had
any arms, and have inv lriably seaIsl
their letters with their thumbs"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

tCP"I was never on intimate terms
with the prisoner" said burglar, who
was used as States witness against a
"pal." ''He was no gentleman. / have
known him when robbing a house to
drink gentlemans champagne, and
go Off with his silver, without leaving a
card OF thanks on the dining table. He
brought discredit to the profession"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

iE3s'I shall be at home next Sunday,
said a young lady as she followed her
beau to the door, who seemed to be
somewhat wavering in his attachment.
$50 shall ]" p" was the tart reply.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

10" "Hans the railroad got in ?''
asked a gentleman of an Irishman,
standing at the depot, thinking to quiz
him. "One ind has sir" was Pats re-
ply.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

tP A Western editor calls his faith i.
er-in-law ''the sourest looking old cuss
in town. Frank, but hardly respect
ful.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14

AJ- Advertisements for less time than
three months will be charged for at the usu-
al rates-one dollar per square for the first in-
sertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
insertion. IH 4.
b On. The number ofinscrtions must be mark
ed on the manuscript, OF the advertisement
Will be continued until forbid and charged
for accordingly.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-08-14
sit Natibt girsimiam.
BY BAGBY & sToFER.

1rrpn,a OF fADvERTIsING.--Thef following are
our terms of Advertising, which will, in no
instance, be departed from:
~ snunre O0lines or less LIST insert'n, 81 90
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05
y I H =

On the 18TH inst, near Georgetown, Harrl-
son county, Ohio, aftera short Illness; JOHN
q. BRA NsoN, aged twenty-1hree years nine
months and twen'y-seven days, ..r
A devoted son, and affectionate brother
and true friend, he has left many to mourn
his early death; but they mourn as those
that belive that with him it is well;" leav-
ing. AZ he pas4ei awag Us well as by life
of strict integrity and vi,tue-an evidence
that he was not unprepared for the great
change that called him so suddenly from a
life Of usefulness to the narrow house pre-
pared for all the living.
For many years he has been daily read.
er of the Holy Scriptures accepting them as
his guide anlcounSelOr, and finding through
them his hope OF salvationl; ever showing,
by his conduct and conversation, that he
was mindful Of Paul's injunction to the
Philippians, Whatsoever things are true,
what oe YER things are honest, whatsoever
things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever
things are oe good report, think on these
things"
Endowed with rare intellectual abilities
and persevering energy that surm ounted
every difficulty, he was rapidly and Thorough
ly preparing hinself for that distinction and
honor for which his nature anil intellect SO
emienently fitted him, c,n'oienoiouSlg be
lieving that whatever was worth doing at all
was worth doing WE'LL and having f,r his
wstchword, BE ye perfect as /, am per
feet ~ faE Ht
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05
Hard Sn9igCiS.

Theodore Titon, editor Of that religious
journal, the New York Independent, who
spent two days in Washington recently, and
told publicly what he saw, says
0ccaaoRaNV a Ere@9e7tta{ candjdate as
seen fm2diel in The streets; int, as this hap
pens oaig on Suadny, 1t c.m not he said
t1 Interfere nth pabhc Business, and dies
not'Stit'hfaGly Challenge public attention.
Ana, IN view Q! the possibilities Of the
future, adds:
"One glass Of wine poured down the
throat of The rext President Of the United
States, and making hell in his Mod, uay
give this whole nation the dstipum ire.
mc1,s -
IIe. therefore, suggests "a prohibitory
law, to take effect ia nomination convention
and a temperance pledge TO be signed by
their no ninees We suspect all that will
have about as much effect on the Chicago
Convention and its nominees as quoting
Latin to one Of the Ca1go conventions at
The South would have in inluencinr its
deliberatlou: Mag T;lton be happy in his
subjects! Eng.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05
Carrying ass Election by Money

Not the least of the causes which led to
the election Of General Beatty for Congress
III the Eighth District was the profuse ex-
penditure of money upon the part of him>
self and friends. A corruption fund was
i',rmed, which was used will decided effect.
The Democratic Herald, Published in Dele,
ware County, slii before the election n all
luding to Beatty:
He is tfe candidate of the bankers ol
the District, and is h,mself a banker H
is the proprietor ola bank in Gallon, Craw.
ford County, ADD he holds the dpstinies Of
the Cardington bank in his hands.
He has sent thousands OF dollars into
| this county to buy the votes of such men as
can ne corrupted With monev."
In another place it remarked!
This countyis is being flooded with mon.
ey raised in the large cities d sent here tt
buy john Beatty into Congress. Beatty
friends have become so desperate and SC
bold that they approach even honest men
on the streets and offer them Il hundred dol
lar grpenhack yes, actually hold it under
| their noses as a bribe for them to a"cept,
upon the condition that they vote and work
for John Beatty This has actually taker
place in Delaware within the past week"
Tru1phs wol in that manner are short
lived. and always react upon those who
gain them
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05

The majority given to Hon. G. s, Ham
-ilton, year ago last fail. the Radical pre-
deccssor OIL General Beatty, was 1882 one
thousand and thirty three more than thai
given to General Beatty, Governor Cox :
majority in the Dstri in 1865. was 2 523
Secretary Smiths majority in S64 was . =
ao7 In 1868, Governor Bruugh s majority
was 1852. fifth re is anything in this ex.
hibit particularly gratifying to Republicans,
we are much mistaken. The late election
was fought un ler circumstances the me- st
favorable 10 them Mr.. Va!landigham s
home oretp says his friends in the Districl
were dissatisfied AMI lnkrwarm because he
was rot elected TO the Unite | States Se2ate.
ard hence the diminished Democratic vote.
They. may be in an altogether different
mood wien the next election shaii c me
round, and win then d, al sturdy blows
against The party, the leader of which are
doing their utmost to establish Negro SUI
pIamacg. in the South and toimpoverish
the mass ofthe people - Sfdtesmaa. +.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05
Two Balls Meeting.

A young ex- Confederate officer relates the
following incident which occurred during
the siege of Vickburg. Itis the only Incl.
dent Of the kind we have ever heard Of
He says that during the siege of the place
he was on the line in front of the town.
The sharp shooters on both sides were busily
engaged Suddenly quick "thud' sound
was heard above; and there fell almost at
his Feet ball. A private in Waddel' 5
Alabama Battery occurred it. An exanina
ZION showed it was composed OF two balls
one from a Minnie musket. the other from
Belgian rifle.
1.-The point of the former had penetrated
the side Of the latter to the rim. Judging
from appcarencA the minnie ball had come
the shortest distance The imbedding was
strong, and impossible almost to be olsen
gagged The man who picked it up refused
fifty dollars for it. He said he had no use
for monpy-he wanted the anomaly" to
carry home to his sweetheart. He was
killed in one of the subsequent battles. awe
have often wondered why the balls that flew
so thick should not meet in the midair, but
this is the fist time we have ever been told
or reod Of such an occurrence.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05


saf REa, Dom piatt, speaking for the Rali
et.ls Of Ohio, wants it to be understood that
they ar- not exactly Marshal B"own'a .
.Tspe, ana don't mean to be so considered.
Writing to the Commercial he qaya
Slt is proposed to rnn Grant in as the
= paople's clndifate, and thei- President, in
a acpnlAnt OF party. | tell them that after
s sar that bursed half million and rev
t,jation that reversed the old orlor under
the Constitution, and makes On onr action
ianrn1 the future veal or woe of the Res
raihhe. there are hundred and seven.
% taan thousand Republicans in Ohio, alone,
J. wha vnted to give the negro equal rights,
Erw.,o would not support the angel Gabriel
On such terms. Grant cannot train in that
c.awA with his mouth shut, and secure the
q Presidency. \" -
Generous confidence in any man these
times /, MT likely to be very taking. De.
.eiled opinions and manly uttcrances of them
aro Whist the people want: nor will they
submit to any thing else in candidate for
the Presidency. .... as ....-..
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05
No imitation OF the Cnrrency.

Senator Sherman, Chairman Of the
Finarce Committee. made the sjgnif ant
declaration, in debate. on Tharsiay, that
his committee had informally cunsidrred TIE
question, and were about, if not quite, un
animous in opposition to any further imitation
of the legaktender currency. Exchange,
CT course. To make money plenuer than
it is now would only relieve the people and
that is not the object of Congressl That
body is looking entirely to the interest OF
the bondhollers, whose bonds are the more
valuable as the volume of currecy decreases
in amount. As long as the present party
is in power we are bond to have tight
money market" and "hard times, As long
as the bon1holder can get his pay in gold,
what does his agents in Cjngress care about
the distress and suffering in the country
Nothiugl ! NIX k.ar '|tt
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-02-05

DOAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition
will be presented to the Commissioners Of
| Harrison County, at their March Session.
A. D. 1858, praying for the alteration of SO
much of the County road, running through
the lands of James Simpson, jr.. as lies
between the gate of James Simpson, on
| the Southeast quarter Of Section 80, Up. O.,
Range 5, and the place where said road in
tersects the Athens and Moorefield road,
| and that said road may be so altered as to
| establish it on the following line: Begin
ming at the gate on the land of said James
Simpson, and running thence North along
| the line between the lands Of said James
| Simpson and James Simpson, jr., until it
| reaches the land of Israel Rankin, thence
North along the line between the land of
| Israel Rankin and James Simpson, jr., to
! the land owned by James Simpson, thence
North TIN ough the land of james Simpson,
| just above tho head of hollow, to the line
| of land owned by Samuel dunlap, thence
| through the land of Samuel Dunlap to a
point on the Athens and Moorefield road,
directly opposite the gate of Samuel Duns
lap. And your petitioners also ask that SO
much of said County road, as now lies be-
tween the place of beginning OF the altera-
ton prayed for and the Athens and Moore
Held road, may be vacated. 8t
Feb.5 lS6S>4t. EREEHOLDERS.