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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
THE IDEAS OF A WOMAN OF EyPERI
ENCE OF LOVE AND MATRIMONY.

'Tis most meh are to women, like
hearhen idols double faced.
'ris strange what man may do, and
a woman yet thinks him an angel.
Inconsistency is the only thing in
which men are consistent.
Women make unto themselves idols,
but to find them clay.
Every man is fooi in some points,
any woman in one,
Casting pearls before swine-woman
placIng her affections on man.
To have known some persons is tai
isman against other impressions.
if you cannot inspire y man with love
tor you. fiji him to the brim with love
for himself; What runs over will be
yours.
I'd rather have my dog bark at COW
than man swear ne loves me. "
The best cure for love is contempt
Neser accustom those you love toao
without yeu.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

THE next session OF this Institution
n which has been conducted heretofore
with so much success by its former Princi-
pal, Mr.. X. XEMpER, will begin on the I5th
day of September. 1869. A fine Bulding
with Very extensive grounds adjoining has
been purchased ON Washington street, in
the most beautiful and healthy portion of
the city, and Boarders Will be furnished with
every comfort on the most reasonable terms.
a full corps of Instructors have been en-
pioyed, and while thorough ira ming in. the
English Branches will be insisted on as o
the tirst importance, unusual facilities will
be afforded in the Department of Music,
Drawing, Painting, and Modern Languages
B0aFdcfs iriH cni0y the 0dUo3lfage Of hGrillg
Ate French spoken IN the Jdmiiy Of I'rtacipaL =
No extra charge Is made in theirc for tut
tion in French, as all are expected to study
it and take part IN the conversations.
Send for catalogue.
W. W. LEGARE, Principal
June 25S. lGO.-3m.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

iES At one of the army hospitals
there was an enterprjsing surgeon who
had the reputation of loving the knife
and sawr he loved 70 hew and hack the
poor patiehts brought to the hospital,
to show off his skill. After one of his
last operations on a wounded soldier,
the surgeons attendant stood looking
at the pieces of mortality lying on the
surgeons :able. What are YOU doing
siI 2" sharply asked he surgeon. IL
was waiting for you to point out which
part is to go TO bed and which is TO be
buried "
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
NEW FEMALE ACADEMY.
CULPEpiR c. H., VA.
HAVING leased for n term of Won

CULPEPER G. H., VA.
IT HAVING leased for n term of wears
81 &c large aud connections residence of
htrs. &. w. Ashby, | will open select Fee
male Academy, at Culpeper Court House on
the 9th day of september next.
Careful attention viii be given to physi-
cal ana mental culture-to NOR is and relf-
gion. With IN experience OF nearly thirty
years, pledge myself TO a faithful discharge
ofdufies.
English, from $50 to $50.
French, Latin and Greek, %
Music, 50
BOaruIng, go
Payable one-half in advance, and one-half
February lst, 1863.
CHARLES II. NOURSE.
CulpeHer, July 26 iSJJ-tf
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

lP~ The LynchbHrg Republican men-
tions a report of a sale of "a large tract
Of hand III Ami rst coduty TO Polish
company, which proposes TO plant upon
it coiony of three hundred German
aud Polish families. Among the pur-
chasers is a Polish Count OF high dis
tinction aud ample means.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
Alexandria Grade.
JAMES w. MALLS,
SUCCESSOR TO j. W. MALLS & co.,

JAMES w. MALLS,
SUCCESSOR TO j. W. MALLS & CO.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA..
HAVING purchased tie entire stock
IL OF the late firm, at the old stand,
No ES5 King Street,
I invite those who have so literally patron
lied them and the public generally. to give
me call. Having a large stock OH hand,
prepared TO sell as cheap as can be bought in
the State. My stock consists of Hardware,
Cutlery Carpenters Tools, Doors Sash,
Clinds Door and Window Frames, Brackets,
MOuldl lgs, Balusters, of different patterns,
and Newell Posts. A large stock Of French
and American Glass, double and singlethclS,
OF all sizes. Paints, Oils. Varnishes, Paint
and Whitewash Brushes, I.ewiss Pure White
Lead, and other brands of fine quality, Put
", Turpentine, and Machine OIL. Also,
Lime, (of superior quaiity,) Cement, Calcin-
ed Plaster, Pitch and Felt, for Roofing, &c.-
A large stock of Pugh's celebrated Car tu-
gers and other articles found in first class
Builders Furnishing Establishments.
Es- All Orders for Lumber. Brick and all
kinds ofBuilding Material promptly attend
ed to.
TERMS CASH.
June 4. lg69,-ly,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
From Hon. 3. johnson Barbour Rector ofth
Hoard of PiSitolS Of tie University of Val
NIRGTEII-g nApNUv E,go

hoard 9 PtSitoS of The University " Fd.l
ViRGINIus DABNEY, ESD,
MY DEARSIR The lapse of another year
enables me to speak more decidedly as to the
merits OF your system of education and il
Is no less my duty than my pleasure to say
lAat hotbas to literary culture and moral
training l do not believe there is q better
school within the limits of NiIsinia. You
nave evidently tie happy talent OF stImulat-
ing II fOndness for study in your scholars
whilst you lose no opportunity of quicken
ing their sensibilities for all that is nigh or
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 walmest hopes, and feel that
1t would be unjust in me to withhold this
voluntary tribute to your excellence as q
teacher.
Wishing you great and deserved success. I
am, sir with high respect and great regard,
Faithfully Your friend,
B. JOHNSON BARBOUR.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

Ky Don't speak III OF old u,aisis.-
They are the true angels, who have fe-
fused 10 make men miserable by mar
rying them.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
Terms ;

Board and tuition in English ..............S $3.50
Latin and French, each, 10
Music, ,..................... 20
One-haif in advance the balance the lst of
teOruary, 1870. Only FIVE orsi> boarders will
be taken. Address &. COWHERD
Gordonsville, Orange County, Va
July so, lS69.-3m.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

iEP At recent masquerade ball at
Fort Washing:on,a BIookIyn belle ap-
peared as the "Brazilan Bug" from
Agass;z's sketches. The dress was of
black tIlle, profnse'y spangled with
green, copper, and bright ,insel. The
hat worn was shaped like bug, while
from her shoulders radlatrd wings,
heavily spaugled. The unique costume
uf an Eastern girl was a short dress,
elahoratrIy trimmed with gold aud sill
yer, vii h a red and white turban cover
ing a growth of beautiful hair, and little
jaunty gaiter boots. 'Ophelia" was
presented by a Boston lady in tasty
dress, consisting of white silk skirt,
with II complete lace overskirt, low in
the neck, and generally conceded to be
very becoming. Her hair WAS worn
loose and flowing. and trimmed with
blades Of q ain and looped with twisted
withes OF wheat.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

sEP The steamer Stonewall was
burned Thursday morning, on the Mis-
sississippi, about forty-five miles above
Cairo. She had on board one i.nndred
and ninety cabin and deck passengers
and crew Of sixty men. Nearly all
we're drorrttssf1 49,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
C1TTHsoN
FEMALE RDARDTyG S5,TAnI

THIS School, taught by Miss e. C. Pa
Il gand, will commence on the Ist oi Sep
telnber, 1869, and close ON the 10Th of June,
1870.
Clifton is 215 miles from Gordonsville on
the Orange and AeXandria Railroad, COM
manding a view of the latter Tor miles,
The health and beauty of the location are
equal to any i'll Virginia. No effort VIII be
and happy and their duties pleasant and
nrOfituhip
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

He- Advertisements for "a 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.
eaThe number ofinsertions must be mark
cd on the manuscript, or the advertisement
will be continued until forbid and charged
fer accordingly.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
A LOVE LETTER.

The folsowing'letter was found under
the head OF our printer devils bed
Dearest Matte IL have copied yuu
on my mind and filed youo on my heart;
there is no margin for any other inn
preston than love; the case is clear.
and needs no further proof. My xis-
l0ce would be G5 wo.ild care 2
live longer without thou whist promise
, b mine. NJ r~~~> :he lst opportuni-
ty To &ser these lines, & il you should
refuse my iEFs in wedlock, as sure as
the ~ are in heaven will draw the
blood from my heart with Il ard put II
to misery Tor which there is no l.
Z, u o to b Halted at the thought of
marrying printer; who is not asham-
ed 2 eat tough beef & pic, lis teeth
with splinter; though ne doesn't fol-
low the tight leg fashion, nor hsve
small change for spending money; they
find out the secrets of the world. and
hear everything that's fuuny. Iflhal
a wife should never sco.d 'er-there
now = forgot TO wa sh that roller.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

a iE7> Ypn have not one drop
great Napole0n's blood ia ,yolS
-atd ulle eAeIeric Bncla Je&1
to the present emperor. W
piled hrs nephew, II aS
family on mysshoulders at> i
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
Terms

Per session of Ten Months, payable quarter
~ in advance,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

OR "A M GN5
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.
Prof, y. f. ALLEN A. M DrincipaI

'ITiE subscriber offers a long and sue
Il cessful experience as guarantee that The
school viii be in every respect worthy the
conhdence or the community, ana SolicitS
the patronage OF old friends and public gem
n1,o1
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
MOTIFS Fsoa A PRAYER-5ooK.

Several Sundays past while in church.
and waiting for services To commence,
We took NJ praCer-book and turning
to the fly leaf we found the following
communication in two different sty les
and indicating delicate hands:
s'Who is going to come with you to
church to-nlght!"
IL won't tell you."
..lll see, anyhow"
:'Look at ---'s new dress; do you
think it pretty?"
Yes"
'sShe is putting on airs. to-day"
81 saw - last Friday night. He
was looking better than ever"
.'Did he come tS see your"
Yes"
"Look ut - how stiff he sits. lie
thinks We are looking at HIM"
"Yes; don't look that way any more"
"Vho is that gentleman tina! came in
with -g
II don't know; but she looks like
scare-crOw with that Little hat and ali
those curls, two shades lighter thar her
own hair."
My sweetheart said as he left me,
Would thou vert mine own love- ;"
.'Do you reckon tie was i'll earnest?"
Il know it,
81 wish that Mr.. would quit;
I'm so hungry"
$50 am |.
.'Just look at - in her blue silk
and all that balm on her lace. She is
over thirty, and is trying to look like
siXteen."
eyes, but She is played OUT
Ii was evidently the intention of the
parties participating in this pencil SER
vice, to de!ace or tear it out, but We sup
pose that, being hungry, and overioyed
when services closed, :hcy forget it,
aud we concluded to tear it out for
.hem.
We give il in full, with the exception
of names. not from the instruction to
be gained from 1t, but simply to show
the passing thoughts oi the participants
while in church.
The first thought that suggested it
self to our miud upon reading it was to
attach slate and sponge tn every pew.
and instruct the sexton TO moisten the
sponge just before services commence.
1t would save books and Prove econo-
mi al and convenient.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12
Srh0olS.
LOUDOUN SCHOOL.

MIDDLEBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA.
TuE design of this School is to give Il
4 thorough preparation for the University,
or the busi less of life.
The tiftn session will open on the first of
september next, and close on the 18th of the
following June. 1t is very desirable that pIl-
pills should be present on the opening day.
a long Soiourn in Paris enables the Prin-
cipal to promise unusual advantages to pu-
pills desirous of acquiring thorough know.
ledge aud correct pronunciation OF the
French language.
Mr.. John Lee Logan will have charge of
the Mathema ical branches.
The village Of Mlddleburg is situated with
in sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in
what is called the Piedmont Region of Nir-
ginia. he heathfulntss of the climate and
the refinement of the society of this portion
OF the State, are well known.
From Hon. j. n. TUcker.1
BALTIMORE, May |, 1863.
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
yout system OF instruction, You have admir-
ably succeeded in establishing one of the ve-
Y best Schools in your State The nroprcss
made by my son and my nephew, as well as
by othersWithWhom have been associated
has been very gratifying, in diligence accu-
racy, ana energy, which your system so re-
markabiy eXacts.
Your thorough acquaintance with the An
clent classics, and with the French language
anu your enthusiastic taste for their study
feeling, which is an assurance of solid pro-
gresS. The generous emulation among them
cor the reward of your approval, is one of the
marked characteristics of your excellent
system of teaching,
Your excellent Assistant in Mathematics
is equal to complete instruction in that de-
partment.
In u climate, 'shere health and strength
are assured to your scholars, your school Is
destined, beyond doubt, to II permanent aud
extensive success: and I but repeat to Won
here at the end of another year of expert
ence. the congratulations / EXPIRE essed 70 you
at the last session upon the steady increase
OF your school.
Though | have removed from your town,
SO great is my confidence I'm 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 warnest and
sincere wishes.
Very truly, your friend.
j. X, TUCKER,
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Chs alative Tira iaiau
BY BAGBY & sToFER.

TERMS OF ADvERTIsIN9.--The following
ARE our terms Of Advertising. which Will, in
no Instance, be departed from;
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

TERMS $500 per session.
Circulars sent OH application.
July 8, IS6G.-3n. V, DABNEY.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-11-12

From n. Reu. r. II. NlImer, bishop Of Ala,
MOBILE, April 30, 1868.
My DEAR FRIEND:
My son has been more be enCiittcd by your
instruction than by any he has ever before
received. You haye taught him to study,
and by. your kindness and patience have
made his studies agreeable him. You have
inspired him with reverence and affection
for yourself, and don't know how TO thank
you sufficiently.
Yours, r. II. WILMER.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
ACCIDENT ON THE HARLEM AAIlsoAp.

An Express Train Thrown From the Track
About Thirty Persons Injured.
The Harlem express train. which left
Albany at halfpast three O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, was thrown from the track,
IL is supposed by the breaking of a
VAIL when about half way between the capital and
this city. II was about hafpast seven O'Clock when
the accident occurred, and, owing to the sudden
terror inspired by the calamity and the darkness,
the greatest CONSERVATION and confusion pre-
vailed. Fortunately there was no embankment
In the vicinity Of the disaster, the most
terrible consequences would have ensued.
One car was overturned and its occupants
were dashed violently against the sides OF the
rolling vehicle At once that terrible fear antici-
pated by all who travel by rail- was experienced,
and the cry 'Tne stove viii set the cars on 1re', was
heard from many voices. Men scrambled out
through the windows ana ladies' shrieked IN fear,
but happily the woodwork OF che cars did not be-
About twenty-five TO thirty persons were said
to have been more or less severely tn
jured, among them several ladies'. The engf.
neer was reported to have been terribly bruised
and laceyated, and both his legs n was be-
ieved were broken. messenger was dispatched
TO secure the attendance OF physician TO relieve the
sunerings OF those whom II was not deemed advis-
able TO remove. The slightly injured came on to this
city by relief train arriving about halfpast eleven
O'Clock at me Twenty seventh street depot.
"A passenger states that the first intimati0n the
occupants OF the had Of the coming catastrophe
was violent shock OF the train accompanied by n
crasning sound The wheels then LEFT the rails and
tnc car finally turned over its side on the margin
oI tne railway track. No ful particulars OF the aar
coud be CLEANED, owing to the latenesg OF the hour
y, which the tram arrived in this city.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
CLEARED.

steamshp City New York lBr, Tbbets, Lverpool-J q
steamship Tara r) Murphy, Liverpool via Queenstown
Steamship Rinns Star. King, Aspiuwall-Pacidc Mail
Ps sos E.on Havana and New
Steamship harposa, Kemble, Now oreans-H Cromwell
Steamship Crescent City, Holmes, New oreans-samuel
sieamshp Mary Roberts, Smith, Key West and Calves
steamsnp San salvador, Nicksrson savannahw Gar
'!Ss Steamship Montgomery, Lyon savannah-R Lowaen.
Steamship Manhattan woodruff, Charleston-h Morgan
Steamship Mary Sanford, Moore, Wilmington NC James
Steamship Ellen Terry, Bearse, Newborn. Nc-Muray,
steamship Isaac Bell, Bourne, Norfolk City Point and
Richmond-NL McCready
Steamship cKnighs Deniy, Georgetown, Dc-Pbillips&
steamsnip Volunteer. Jones, Philadelphia Lorilard
Steamship Wamsuta, Fish, new Bedford-Ferguson
ship Sovereign of the Johnson
Bark scawfel (Br), Hendsr, Sydney, Nsw-R Came
BARK Harry TrV BootR, tSaae Msrssies Hincfsn
Bark Normandie Orb vret Moule tGuad)-S Reynal
Bark Ranger (Br,, Hinyer Jamaica via Norfolk-G
Bark Snas: sheppard, ca,asnas Baxter ! Fs,rI
Bark Lamplghtsr, Bahrs, Savannah Bentley, Miller
Brig Emily Conner tBr) Adams GiDraltsr-Heney Par
Brig Rolling Wave, Hail. Aicante-B Small a Co.
Brig Alton EBr). Brown, MatanEas-P | Neyius Sons.
Brig George Brown (Br), Smith, Hamilton Bermuda.
Brig Oswego (Br), Royle. Liverpool, NSG Phillips
Sons.
Brig Iaa (Br), Miller s. John, NB-J W Elwel 4 Co.
Brig New York, Erwin, Bridgeport-A sumner 4 Co.
schr Pilots Bride, Brewster, cnracoe-Dovsle 4 Co
Schr A Farnsworth lBrl, Sawyer, Barbados-E Smith.
Schr Porto Plata, Montgomery, Porto Plata-Eggers
Heinlein.
schr Helen Hastings tsT, Goucher, St John, NB-Heney
Parker.
schr W b Jones, Line Fernandina-A Abbott.
Schr H Squire, Tyler, Wilmington, NCN McCready 4
Go.
Schr Ed Sladc, Cook, Baltimore Baker Dayton.
Schr Shepard, vanceaf, Baltimore Bentley Miller
Thomas
Schr Eldorado Thompson, Batimore-C Staples.
Schr Katy Hall, Taylor, Newcastle, Del-B Weinberg.
Schr Chase, Small, Ehzabethport-R Eldridge.
Schr Bellona. Hili, New Haven-G Racket 4 Bro.
Schr Salle Burton, Palmer, Stamford.
Steamer Harvest. Chadsey, Providence.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
FLAG PRESENTATION TO the STEAMSHIP oe sovo

Yesterday afternoon Colonel w. w. Price. OF this
city, presented 10 the steamship De Soto q mag
nincent SILK national nag. The presentation and
speech was made BY Captain Charles Carpenter, the
rort Captain OF the line, and was replied to by Cap
tain Eaton the commander Of the shin. aftsr which
sne nag was raised and the party partook Of hand
sone % coaton goLten up BY the steward In his very
y snc nnest SIX, and at cost of several hundred
noiiars. Among those present were several Of the
city. ~ ~
The The De Soto is commanded by Captain ". ..
ss,s VINO y wen nnown and has been for long
city and Boston. This steamer IL on the line Of
messrs. Livingston, Fox and Co.'s sidewheol line Of
Orleaps, and 10 the largest CARVING sfeSme now
running 70 any southern bork The line alB com
priees the steamer. Benvllla R26{dsn ncnfla3o a
Cuba, Herman Ilvinest0n Ia 64xsrT hsSSsx ~
De soto shortly AMER the pf1ss6satioS ~ ~ m -
RuAs trap.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
CHRISTMAS ANNIVERSARY.
Disfrfbusion Of Giffs and Religious Exercises
nj st. Johns Chapel.

Distribution OF Gifts and Religious Exercises
nj 80. Johns Chapel.
The children Of the Sunday and Industrial schools
connected with ST. Johns chapel, on yarick street
near Canal. belonging to the Trinity parish OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church, had their annual
Christmas anniversary yesterday afternoon. II was
at nrst intended to have the celebration az In for
mer years. on the 9th day Of January, the Feast Of
the Epiphany, but owing to the incomplete state OF
the repairs OF the church the day was postponed.
and even yesterday workmen were still engaged
on the enlargement OF the chancel ana
other improvements. The Sunday ana Industrial
schools Of this church and OF It's branch the 81
Johns Mission, Of No. 22s Bowery. numbers about
1000 children, fully 1000 OF whom were present yes-
terday afternoon. The religious services were con.
Quoted BY Rev. Mr.. Cook, Rev. Dr. Weston ana Reys
cred the address, telling the story Of the Chpst ehd
IN plain simple words. adapted 10 the faculties OF
the children present, and impressively convincing
children. The organ had been removed on account
OF the contemplated enlargement OF the chapel, and
being not YET replaced ,. 2 piano was provided, at
eral carols sung by the children. These were-
Han 10 the blessed Christmas morni
s.1.., msd 70 The day when Christ & vas % berni
Han 70 The DAY when Cbrs was born.
The next was:--
Ring the bells for chrs,masi
In 'ss sin,sPP hsPyyl VA ss,gsyh Ky hSy ssy tbua
Within the cradle lay
And again.
We've decked the church with iyy,
And holly branches gay:
We've wreathed the shining laurel
Round font and pllap gray
These carols were exceedingly well rendered by
the children, their parents and friends joining in
In front Of the church large Christmas tree was
erected, bending beneath the almost innumerable
gifts provided for the little this occasion On
each side Of and along the front OF the church were
l0nR tables c0vered with q similar pr0fusion Of
prescnfe These had been provided by the contribu-
ton q the memben Of the church, and cost about
true money value Of the glfts since ali the dolls
and here were nearly thousand OF them--nad been
dressed By the ladies Of the congregation, and 40