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AaR1cuLruRAL FACTS,

t is worth repeating that wet land
must be thoroughly underdrained.
German apiarians are certain thar
fresh milk is the best artificial food for
bees. frs
We believe in good fences, good
barns, and good farm-houses, good or
chards, and children enough to pick the
fruit. lih So
"One who knows" makes it a point
to select cow with yellow skin. One
whose skin is pale or colorless is not, he
SAY 0, half 80 likely to produce good but
ter. f
Al compost heap is an excellent thing
to have in the country. Collect every
kind of fertilizer, and to prevent any
from liberating the gases, keep the
whole covered with earth or muck.
Modern research has established the
fact that in the winter vegetable life is
not suspended, as has been generally
supposed. The roots, especially, grow,
and there is a general though slow cir
culation OF sap throughout the season.
DR.. Voelcker says: ssPlaced in heap
with ashes or sand, occasionally moist
ened with liquid manure of water, bone
enters into putrefaction, and becomes
more soluble and energetic manure than
ordinary bone dust.
In Scioto Nalleo. Ohio, the, land is SO
rich that for forty years corn has been
grown on the same ground, and yet
they who do the work are tenants and
poor. In Northern Ohio the land Is so
poor that it is constantly kept in grass,
and yet they who do the work ,age the
owners and are rich.
A member of the Little Fails Farm
ers' Climb gave an instance 2f IA cultiva-
tor who currled his COWS Occasionally
through the winter. Tbeir condition
was greatly improved bvthe Operation,
and Irey came out looking finely in the
spring. He thought cows would do as
much ''curryinga as p,ssi6le on their
own account. He wnld furnish them
with scratching poSs. He would glve
them hsmlock sock set in the earth,
with projecting linbs, and a pole firmly
placed on posts one being higher than
the other, for item to pass under.
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Rnefitat
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FADING BEAUTY.

The green is fading from each leaf.
The flowers die on the hill; s
The whispering wind7 have almost hushed
The murmuring of the rilll 04, ,-...
The sun that lit this earth with gold,
While sinking to its rest, 80 t.#.l.#.t
Has hung crimson banner out af-..
To brighten up the West.
The song-birds, too, have ceased to sing
Among the faded flowers,
And left requ lem singing there
For Summers dying hoursl
And even Nature seems to mourn,
To watch bright moments die
Yet fading beauty fingers on
Each leafet floating by,
How can they say the summer time
Is sweeter than the fall?
Oh are no autumn's withered leaves
More beautiful than all9
And can the bright blush Of the rose,
However soft and fair,
Be half as loving as the touch
OF dying beauty there?
Oh no-let Others weep to see
The beauteous summer fade aitHt
There is a sweeter charm for me
In autumn's sunny shaded it
The withered flowers that droop and die
Each sere and yellow leaf a
Seems but an emblem of this life,
SO fading and so brief. t49i
The flush must fade from every cheek,
The lustre from each eye, alrfr
And all things beautiful must fade,
For all were made TO diel , 4a4t ~
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
EMPEROR NAPoLEoN's SICKNESS.

We find in the columns of Philadel-
phla paper direct confirmation of the
account first published in the Tribune,
nearly month ago, of the real nature
of the emperor Napoleon's sickness.
A well informed correspondent then
told us that his disease was funges Of
the bladder. Now the Philadelphia
Inquirer prints letter rom Mr.. George
Wilkes iE Paris to trend in Philadel-
phia giving some particulars of con-
versation with the distinguished DR..
Brown Sequard in the course of which
the latter directed Mr.. Wilkes atten-
tion to certain articles which had re-
Gently appeared in Paris journal on
the Emperor's health. They were
written, DIR. Brown Sequard said, by a
man who had once been physician to
the Emperor-a m4n OF great ability
but Gissolute habi:s- who had lost his
standing in society ana his employ
ment by the Emperor, but who never
theless knew the latter's const tuition
we'll.
'''rhis man has violated all profession
al obligations In these articles and has
disclosed the secret that the Emperor
is suffering under an incurabie disease
which must soon put all end to him."
"What do you call soon ?'' | asked,
"Well certainly within six months"
was the reply.
'And what is his disease 90 l inquir-
ed.
Fungus of the bladder" he answer
ed.
This is a secret worth knowing, for
the stock markets of all the world will
be affected by the death of the Emper-
or of France. Sequard added that
"doubtless the Emperor had been
made acquainted with his fate, aud was
preparing for It as we'll as he could"
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Farttt atlS GarSelt.
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
VALUE OF 4 NEwsrkAEK TO FARMERS.

VALUE or NEWSPAPER TO FARMERS.
Clark Bell, ESQ.,, a few days since
gave to the farmers of Steuben county,
N. Y, an address st their Agricultural
Fair, full OF matter OF Immediate and
PRACTICAL interest to his hearers. One
passage Of his address is worth copy
ing here, and We give it as follows:
"No one can TOO highly estimate the
value of a good newspaper IN a family
| of children, and 1 am of the opinion.
| that it will be impossible for the chill
| dren to come up without becoming in
telligent upon all the questions OF the
| day."
Every household should bring in tile
newspaper, then, as an absolute and in
| dispensable necessity . iT1u
The Charleston News says that many
of the most valuable coast and sea Is
| land plantations will next season be de-
voted to the growth of the finer kinds
OF upland cotton. The plaEters expect
| to make more money to the acre :hau
by continuing the growth Of tue Sea Is
land
The way in which the son becomes
dissatisfied with the farm is obvious.--
The father first fails to instil into the
mind of the child that he is working for
kindnesS--in other words, to please his
father. There are few children who
will not love to work if they know this.
Then he Ieglects to treat his son as q
companion, a helper and counsellor
instead ofa servant. He fails to inpart
to him his plans of Improvement and
such things as will interest him and fix
his attention or the farm, and conse-
quently Ire fails to awaken his Interest
in behalf of the farm. He forgets t.
teach him the immense advantages and
benefits of the farm, as compared with
other callings, and lastly, fails to show
him enough OF the world that he may
understand these things for himself.
There are various kinds OF trees,
which, when cut in the wiatcr, are liza
BILE to injury from the ravages of the
minute worms, causing powder-post-
ing. These worms find in the winter
stored starch. sugar, &C.. abundance of
ready prepared tood. But the same
kind of trees cut in July would not be
infested with these same minute worms
they would find no food for them.
Ii horse is at all inclined to kick in
harness, listen to no excuse made tor
his having done so. He may go quiet
ly for week, month or year; but un-
less he IS a mere inexperie need colt,
kick again he will, so sure as hois
horse. If, after knowing what harness
means, a horse Kicks he is not to ba rad
icaily cured of the propensity; believe
no breaker who promises to stake il out
of him." ~
The depth of plowing forwheat should
not be less on good soils than eight in
ches, and the best depth for seedidg the
grain is from one to TWO inches--shal-
low seeding preye lt.nQ the coronaI
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FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER 3, 1869.

The rest cried-"What has that to do
with 1t? Give us the answer"
H'"Iou must not take ii amiss, for am
q poor jew"
AT last, after much persuasion and
many promises that they would do to
him 10 harm, he thrust his hand into
his pocket, took out one OF the twelve
kreutzer pieces that he had won, laid it
upon the table, and said-'sI DO not
know the answer any more than you.
Here are my twelve kreutzers,"
When the others heard these words,
they opened their eyes, and said that
this was scarcely according to the agree
ment. But as they could not control
their laughter, and were wealthy and
good natured men, and as the jew had
helped them to while away the time
from Saint Veit to Schalampi, they let
it pass; and the jew took with him from
the vessel-let good arithmetician
reckon up for me how much the Jew
carried home with him. He had a
twelve kreutzer piece and brass but
ton when he came on board. He won
nine twelve kreutzer pieces by his an
swers, niue with his own riddle, one he
paid back, and eighteen kreutzers he
gave to the captain,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
NUMBER 4.
THE BIBLE.

II is book of Laws, to show the right
and wrong
1t is book OF wisdom. that condemns
all folly and makes the foolish wise.
1t is booE of truth that detests all
errors.
1t is the book OF Life, that shows the
way to everlasting death.
1t is the most c0mpendious book in all
the world.
1t is the most authentic and enter
tanning history that ever was publish
ed.
1t contains the most ancient antiqui-
ties, remarkable events ard wonderful
occurrences.
1t points out of the most heroic deeds
and unparalleled wars.
1t describes the Celestial, Terrestial.
and lower worlds.
1t explains :he origin of the Angelic
Myriads, of human tribes and develish
legions.
1t will instruct the accomplished me-
chanic. and the profoundest artist.
1t will teach the best Rhetorician, and
exercise every power of the most skill
full Arithmetician.
1t will puzzle the wisest Ahatomist,
and the incest Critic.
1t corrects the vain Philosopher and
confutes the wisest Astronomer.
1t exposes the subtle SopEist, and
drives Diviners mad.
1t is complete code of Laws, per-
feet body OF Divinity; an unequalled
Narrative.
t is book of Lives.
1t is book OF Travels.
1t is book of Voyages.
q ts,f h..h Al.aN
agreed to, the best deed that ever was
sealed.
1t is the best Evidence that ever was
inl reduced, the best will that ever was
made.
L is the best Testament that ever was
signed.
1t is wisdom to understand it; to be
ignorant OF it, it is to be awfully desti-
tute !!
1t is the Kings best Copy, and the
Magistrates best Rule.
1t is the housewives best Guide, and
the servants best Instructor.
1t is the young mans best compan-
ion.
1t is the school boys spelling book.
1t is the learned mans Masterpiece.
1t contains choice Grammer for a
novice, profound Mystery for sage.
1t is the Ignorant mans Dictionary
and the wise mans Directory.
1t affords knowledge of all witty in
vcntlons; and it is its own intsrpre-
tor.
1t encourages the Wise, the Warrior,
and the Overcomer.
1t promises al eternal reward to the
excellent, the Conqueror, the Warrior,
the Prevalent.
And that which crowns all, is, that
the Author.
Without Partially, and without Hyp-
ocrcy.
"With whom, is no variableness,
neither shadow of turning"
Is GOD.
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FATHER KNOWS.

A gentleman was one day opening
box of dry goods. His little sou was
standing near and as the father took
packages from the box. he laid some of
them upon the arn OF the boy. A lit
tie friend and playmate of the merch-
ants son was standing by looking on.
AS package after package was laid up-
on the arm of the boy, his little friend
began 20 fear his load was becoming too
heavy. and said
"Johnny ont you think you've got
as much as you can carry -
''Never mind" d ar little Johnny
answered in sweet happy tone. '.iath-
er knows how much | can carry."
Brave trusting little fellow He did
not grow res.les, or impatient under
the burden, heavy though it doublets
seemed. There was no danger, he telt
that his father would lay load on him
too heavy for him. His father knew
his strength, or rather the weakness of
that fttle arm, and would not overtask
it. More than all. his father loved him
ani therefore could not harm him.
1t is such apirit of loving trust in
him that G God desires all his children
to possess. He says: Except We be
converted and become as little children
ye shall not enter the Kingdom of hea-
Ven.D
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
TO CURE SHEEP SKIN WITH THE
WOOL ON.

Take one tablespoonful of alum and
two of saltpetre; pnlyerize and mix
well together; then sprinkle the pow
der on the flesh side OF the skin and lay
the two flesh sldes together leaving the
wool outside. Then fold up the skins
as you caH and hang them in dry
place In two or three days as soon
as they are dry take them down and
scrape them with blunt knife till
clean and supple. This completes the
process and makes most excellent
saddle cover. Other skins which you
desire to cure with the fur on may be
treated i'll the same way.
We can speak in favor of the above
recipe. 1t does all il promises. Such
skins make excellent mats for doors
-Fd7ners Companion.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
RELIGION.

Man, Il whatever state he may be
consideed as we'll as in every period
aud vilsslttlde of life, EXPERIENCES in re-
ligio. an efficacious antidote against
the lis which oppress him, a shield that
tbs blunts the darts OF his selemies and
"a asylum Which they can never enter.
n every event of fortune it excites III
his soul a sublimity Of ideas, by point
ing oIt to him the best judge who as
an attentive spectator of his conflicts,
is about to reward him with his inesti-
mable appreciation. Religion, also in
the darkest tempest, appears to man as
in the iris of peace and dissipating the
dark and angry storm restores the
wished for calm and brings him to the
port OF safety.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
WHAT 1 LIKE TO SEE.

lHte to see young men and girls star
ing at each other III church, it shows a
disposition to obey the command, 'let
us love one another"
IHke to see young ladies when they go
TO church freely and openly discuss
the topics of the day, it shows that they
are uncompromising opponents of gag
laws"
l iiIce to see a man when the minister is
praying in church looking first at the
minister. then at somebody else; 1t
shows disposition to obey the COM
manl. ..wateh as well as pray"
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TERMS $500 per session.
Circulars sent OH application.
July 8, lS69.-3nn. V, DABNEY.
ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
ANDDJA NIDGINrT

THE next session of this Institution
4 which has been conducted heretofore
pal, Mr.. X. KEMPER, will begin on the 8 tn
day of September, 1859. A fine Building,
with very extensive grounds adjoining has
been purchased on Washington street, in
the most beautiful and healthy portion of
the city, and Boarders viii be furnished with
every comfort on the most reasonable terms.
A full corps of Instructors have been en-
ployed, and while thorough training in the
English Branches will be insisted on as
the first Importance, unusual facilities will
be afforded lin the Department of Music,
Drawing, Painting, and Modern Languages.
BoarCieis ,oiH enjoy The adpafltoge OF huri,aq
The French spoken IN the family Of Principal =
No extra charge Is made in their case for tut
tion in French, as all are expected to study
it and take part in the Conversations
Send for catalogue.
June 259 l6g-3m -
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STRENGTH OF THE aAsoE1C ORDER.

In the published report of the pro-
ceedings of the Grand Lodge OF the
United States OF the Order of Free and
Accepted Masons it is stated that the
membership of the Order in the differ
ent States and Territories aud the Brit
ish possessions reaches 454,355, includ-
ing 4,79l in Maryland 1.7S3 in the Dis,
trict of Columbia, S,000in Virginia, IL
1S4 in North Carolina, l3,167 in Gef-
ga, 29,s5O in Pennsylvania, aud lG56s
in Tennessee.
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TO CURE A COUGH.

The editor of the Baltimore Farmer
says the best remedy he ever tried IN
his family tor a cough or cold, is de-
cOction of the leaves of the pine tree,
sweetened with loaf sugar, to be freely
drank warm when going to bed at night,
and cold throughout the day.
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: That was a beautiful idea in the

- That was beauIIIHI IueH III IIlc
mind of little grid, who or behold
ing 4 rosebush on the topmost stem OF
which the oldest rose was fading, while
below and around it three beautiful
crimson buds were just unfolding their
charms at once earnestly exclaimed to
her brother, "Sce, William, these little
buds have awakened in time to kiss
their mother before she dies"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03
Q TErToN
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.

THIS School, taught by Miss e. G, Pa
Il gand, will commence on the lst OF Sep
teinber, 1869, and close on the 26th of June,
1870.
Clifton is ~ miles from Gordonsville, on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, COM
manding a view of the latter for 8 miles,
The health and beauty of the location are
equal to any in Virginia. No effort will be
spared to make the boarders comfortable
and happy and their duties pleasant and
profitable.
Terms:
Board and tuition in English, ...............S150
Latin and French, each, ch,...........-..-...... 10
Music, ~
e-half in advance, the balance the LIST of
February, 1870. Only five orsi> boarders will
be taken. Address G. COWHERD,
Gordonsville, Orange County, Va
July 80, 1S69.-3m.
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NEW FEMALE ACADEMY,

CULPEPER G. H., VA.
HAVING leased for term of years
IL .I,e large and commodious residence of
Mrs. G. w. Ashby, will open select Fe-
male Academy, atsCulpeper Court House, ON
the 9Th day of September next.
Careful attention will be given to physi-
cal and mental culture-to NOR ais and rei-
gon. With nm experience of nearly thirty
years, l pledge myself to a faithful discharge
of duties.
Terms Per Session of Ten Months.
English, from $50 to $50.
French, Latin and Greek, 20
Drawing, ~
Music, 50
Boarding, 200
Payable one-half in advance, and one-half
February list, 1860.
CHARLES H. NOURSE.
Culperer July 26, lS69.-tf.
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From, Hon. b. johnson Barbour Rector of tn
Board Of Visito,s of the University Of Pal
XIRGINIrS DARNEY ESQ

NIRGINIUS DABNEY, esq,
MY DEAR SIR The lapse of another year
enables me to speak more decidedly as to the
merits of your system of education and ii
Is no less my duty than my pleasure TO Say
that both as to literary culture and moral
training do not believe there is better
school within the limits of Virginia. You
have evidently the happy talent of stimulat-
ing. a fondness for study in your scholars,
whilst you lose no opportunity of quicken
honorable in life. | continue to congratu-
late myself that my son was placed under
your charge, as his progress in all respects
has met my warmest hopes, and feel that
it would be unjust in me to withhold this
voluntary tribute to your excellence as a
teacher
Wishing you great and deserved success,
am, sir with high respect and great regard,
Faithfully your friend,
B. JOHNSON BARBOUR,
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OnANCE MALE SCIFOOL,

THIS School or young men and bos
Il will begin September LIST and close Jun
30th
Strict attention will be paid to the morals
and progress of the pupils.
Tuition, Payable Half Session in Advance:
For English brances per half session
of five months, Sl7 so
Higher Mathematics, Moral and Phys
ical Science, 20 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, with
other studies, 70 90
No extra charges.
August Ia, lsoe.-ly. eFanse o. H., sva'
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Ue Here is personal" adertlse-
ment in French newspaper:rEliza:
you can return to the house. Inc boil
on my nose has gone."
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-03

F Better be upright with pove ty i,
than unprincipled with plenty.
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iT What is the create. want Of the
age? Want of fudds.
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Schools.
LOUDOUN SCHOOL

MIDDLEBURG, LOUDoUN COUNTY, VA.
THE design of this School is to give a
Il thorough preparation for the University,
or the bust less of life.
The fifth session will open on the first of
September next, and close on the 18th of the
following June. 1t Is very desirable that pu-
pills should be present on the opening day.
A long sojourn in Paris enables the Prin-
cipal to promise unusual advantages to pu-
pills desirous of acquiring thorough know
ledge and correct pronunciation of the
French language.
Mr.. John Lee Logan Will have charge of
the Mathematical branches.
The village of Middleburg is situated with
in sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in
what is called the Piedmont Region of Vir-
ginia. 1 he heathfulness of the climate, and
the refinement of the society of this portion
of the State are well known.
[F1om Hon. J. r. 1hcker.l
BALTIMORE, May |, 1869.
My DEAR SIR:-It gives me peculiar plea
sure to say to you, what / have said to 9TH
ers, that after four years OF experience OF
your system of instruction, you have admir-
ably succeeded in establishing one of the We
best Schools in your State. The progress
made by my son and my nephew, as well as
by otherS.withwhom / have been associated,
has been very gratifying in diligence, accu-
racy, and energy, which your system so re-
markably eXacts.
Your thorough acquaintance with the An
cient classics, and with the French language,
and your enthusiastic taste for their study,
feeling, which is an assurance of solid pro-
gress. The generous emulation among them
FOR the reward of your approval, is one of the
marked characteristics OF your excellent
system ofteaching,
Your excellent Assistant in Mathematics
is equal to complete instruction in that de-
partnent.
In a climate, 'Shere health and strength
are assured to your scholars, your school is
destined, beyond doubt, to permanent and
extensive success and l but repeat to you
another q
ence. the congratulations L expressed to you
at the last session upon the steady increase
of your school.
Though have removed from your town,
SO great is my confidence in your capacity
that shall commit my son to your training
until he is prepared for the University.
You have my thanks for the advantages
my children have had under your care; and
for your complete success, my wafmest and
sincere wishes.
Very truly, your friend
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oRANG GE
FEMALE ROARDING SCH00I

&p-1- Ge4-1& S7TAA
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.
Prof. j. FALLEN, A. M, Principal.
V'HE subscriber offers a long and sue
Il cessful experience as guarantee that the
School will be in every respect worthy the
confidence of the community, and solicits
the patronage of old friends and public gem
orally.
Terms
Per session of Ten Months, payable quarter
ly in advance.
Primary English branches, s S5 90
Higher Enc slish, 40 20
Languages, each, 10 90
Music. 40 90
TTse of Instrument 5 90
Board, including lights, fuel and
washing, 100 w
Particular attention paid to the morals and
manners of young ladies' boarding in the FAM
lily of the Principal.
September IL, lSB9-6n.
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From RI. Rev. r. H. WTinler, bishop Of Atd, i
MOBILE, April 80, 1865.
My DEAR FRIENDS:
My son has been more benefited by your
instruction than by any he has ever before
received. You have taught him to study,
and by. your kindness and patience have
inspired him with reverence and affection
for yourself, and don't know how to thank
you sufficiently.
Yours, II. II. WILMER.
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Per session of Ten Months, payable quarter
ly in advance.