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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
POTATO CROP.

The general crop of potatoes should
not be planted earlier than the middle
of the month. The ground should have
early deep ploughing, and before plant
ing, another shallow working of the sur
face, and narrowing. The drills should
be made deep, and the sets dropped inn
mediately after opening them, while
the ground Is moist, and as promptly
covered after planting. The fertilizer
may be thrown in with the sets, or put
on after they are covered.
Great care must be observed that the
tubers be not exposed any length OF
time in the hot sun. Let the seed be
cut a week or two in advance of plant
ing, and little plaster thrown over
them, spreading them in cool place
that they may dry.
An experienced potato-grower in
sists that the best method OF preparing
seed is to cut to single eye. He cuts
them a month before planting, and
spreads on floor in the light, when the
cut heals and the potato withers. AT
planting time the eye will be started so
plainly that you will have an assurance
OF the set growing offimmediately when
put into the ground.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
HOvEN IN CATTLE.

1t is to us a little curious to see this
subject coming round again in various
agricultural papers, with sundry re-
ceIpts, applications and treatments re-
commended-s such as making an incis-
ion into the paunch with knife, to let
out the gas giving tar, soft soap and
milk, linseed oil, etc.-when cure re-
suits not, excepting in the first one)
directly from either remedy, but indi-
rectly from the liberation of the gas i'm
the stomach by the force applied in
either case, to raise the animals head,
and the struggle it makes in resisting.
The most cruel and unnecessary of all
tile remedies proposed, is piercing the
paunch with knife; next to this, in
unnecessary cruelty to the animal, is
driving them rapidly, with a stick,
which often liberates the gas In the
stomach, resulting from the too rapid
swallowing and fermentation of green
food.
All that is wanted to cure hoven in
Cattle. land we mention this one be-
cause it is generally the quickest to be
got, and quickness is importantly is a
broom-handle. Put it in the animals
mouth crosswise, of course, and tie it
up tightly behind the horns, so as to
press hard on the corners Of the mouth.
The animal in biting at it, to get rid of
the annoyance, works the jaws, and
the gas is liberated. Let the first stick
be seized which is convenient, and ap-
piled in this way, when the swelling
will soon disappear.
kOur Chester county farmers used
this remedy, and want no other if the
case is discovered soon enough. We
once cured within five minutes Short
horn bull, which cost rs $500. by twist
ing a hay rope and inserting it in the
moush and behind the horns. It oper-
ates the same as the broom hendle, by
the jaws to work.-PracticdI
Farmer.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
Bntfitar.
GRAY HAIRS.

How well I love those whitening locks
Which crown my father dearl
| see them turning grayer still
With every passing year;
They tell of trials, tolls and cares
That none of us have proved;
They speak of years of anxious hopes
And fears for those he loved.
May these last days be for the best,
Till Jesus calls, "Come home and rest"
We sang of golden locks, tits true
OF tresses auburn, black and brown;
Inspired with reverence and love,
We honor most ages silvery crown,
God bless thee, father" is my prayer,
"And spare thee many years."
Thy pleasant face, thy cheerful voice,
Thy child's heart ever cheers;
Far, oh! far distant be the day
When from our sight they'll pass away.
Three score and ten the years draw nigh I
Long, nobly hast thou stniven,
By precepts and examples blest,
To guide us on to heaven.
Long Will thy loving voice be heard !.
When thou hast passed away;
Thy admoniiion melt our hearts
Which now seems cold as clay:
May each soul prove brilliant gem
Tadorn: yhy heavenly dladem,
My mother, may blessing rest
Upon thy precious head:
Old Time has gallant been to thee,
For here and there thread
OF silver in thy silken hair
He only dares to place,
And lightly has he left his lines
Upon thy still fair face:
And it is right 1t should be thus,
(Though fair 'twould ever be to us.)
fathers God, q mothers, too,
How oft have we been taught,
Would bless us with his priceless love,
If but the boon we sought,
Gould thou his rich reward receive
In answer to thy prayers,
To see thy children all believe,
How blest then thy gray hairs!
Dear Saviour, grant that this may be;
du things are possible with Thee.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
TOM, BEN, DICK, JEEMsl

You have known these white men
since your childhood. Some of them
were young masters and your play
mates. Some were not. You knew
them all before the war, during the war
and since the war. Have your masters
and old playmates been trying to ho-
neyfuggle you for office, or have they
dealt with you straightforwardly and
honestly all the time Answer this
question to your own soul, and vote
then but not before.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
VULGAR.

Of course we know we are vulgar
when we swear. But the truth is this
unless some man. old or young, rises
up to redeem this county from the just
accusation fgood-for-nothingness $50
far as public affairs are concerned) this
county will 60 to Either that,
or we must import talent from abroad,
just as the English did their Kings from
Holland. Why, one good, active Con-
servative Yankee would be worth a
million of the do-nothing people who
now inhabit the county.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
CLOVER SEED AND ABORTION.

A correspondent ofthe Kansas Farm
er says: ave see in the Eastern agri-
cultural papers numerous accounts of
'abortions among the COWS, and to some
extent among brood mares also. L
speak of this matter to guard the read
er against feeding the second or 'ssed'
crop of clover 30 pregnant animals.
Clover seed is $50 physicions say) one of
the most active emmenagogue medi-
cines. whose specific action isSnot to
produce abortion; yet medicins OF this
class have tendency that may per Sc,
produce acortion."
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
POOR MAN.

81 have got no interest in this strug-
gle.' Are you perfectly honest In say
ing SO? We doubt it. But if you are,
try il on and year hence, when the
negro legislature taxes you out of the
few acres you have got, and puts your
wife and children on the parish as pau
pers, you'll see what an interest you
and yours had in this the greatest and
sorest trial Virginia ever had.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
BLACK MAN 1!

Do you think, black man, that you
are going to the polls to vote to reduce
me and my wife and my mother and
my sisters and my children and my
friends and my neighbors to beggary
and ruin, and then come back to my
farm or my store and be employed and
housed and paid, just as if nothing had
happened? If you do really think so,
then you must believe that hav'nt got
the first grain of common sense.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
CUT OFF THE LEAVES.

Almost every one who has any expe.
rience In gardening knows the lmpor-
tanance of pruning newly planted
trees. But in transplanting cabbage,
beets, tomatoes, and similar vegetables
few ieVrev eyepthinK Of taking off any of the
as the reduction of the branches of an
apple or pear tree. Let every one
who rs about setting out any of succu-
lent plants try the cutting off the larg-
er leaves, and we think they will nev-
er omit it again.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
ANALYzING A WOMAN.

A celebrated Partisan belle, who had
acquired the habit OF whitewashing her.
selt-s0 to speak-from the soles of her
feet to the roots OF her hair, with C iem-
-ically prepared cosmetics, one day took
a medica. bath, and on emerging from
It was horrlfied at finding herself as an
Ethiopian. The Transformation was
complete. Not vestige of the SUI
preme Caucasian race was left. Der
physician was sent for in alarm and
haste. On his arrival he laughed i'm
moderately, and said: "Madame, you
are not i'll; you are no longer woman,
but sulphuret. 1t is not now ques-
tion ofmedical treatment, but of simple
chemical action. / shall analyze you.
Come, 1 shall submit you to a bath OF
sulphuric acid diluted with water. The
acid will have the honor of combining
with you; it willy take up the sulphur,
the metal will produce a sulphate, and
we shall find as al precipitate a very
pretty woman" The good-natured
physician went through with his analy-
sis, and the belle was restored to her
membership with the white race
Young ladies who are ambitious of
snowy compilations should remember
this, and be careful what powder and
cosmetics they use-if they use any at
all.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
THIS COUNTY OF ORANGE.

May as we'll make up it's mind to wake
up and remain awake forever more. 1t
has slept long enough. 1t shall not
sleep any longer. We may have to
have half a dozen fights while keeping
it awake, but what of that?
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
SleSandria Trade.

JAMES w. MALLS,
SUCCESSOR TO ]. W. MALLS CO.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA,
HAVING purchased the entire stock
- of the late firm, at the old stand,
No. 1S7 King Street,
/ invite those who have so Hberally patron
lied them, and the public generally. to give
me call. Having large stock on 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,
Mouldlngs, Balusters, of different patterns,
and Newell Posts. A large stock of French
and American Glass, double and single thick
of all sizes. Paints, Oils Varnishes, Paint
and Whitewash Brushes, Lewiss Pure White
Lead, and other brands of fine quality, Put
ty, Turpentine, and Machine Oil. Also,
Lime, (of superior quality,) Cement, Calcin-
ed Plaster, Pitch and Felt, for Roofing, &C.
A large stock of Pugh's celebrated Car Au-
gers and other articles found in first class
Builders Furnishing Establishments.
R9- All Orders for Lumber Brick and all
kinds of Building Material promptly attend
ed to.
TERMS CASH.
June 4, 1969.-ly.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
YOUNG MEN.

Plain talk is indispensable. An aw-
full crisis is upon us, and there is not in
this whole county of Orange a young
man who is worth dried-apple cent.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25

t1 A fellow on being asked to write
testimonial for patent clothes-wrin-
ger produced the following: 81 bought
your clotheswringer and am highly
pleased with it. bought load of wood
which proved to be green and unit to
burn. l run the whole load through
your'slothes-wringer, and have used
the wood for kindllng ever SINCE"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25

lFe A story is told of young man
who was crossed in love, and attempt-
cd suicide by taking a dose of yeast
powder. He Immediately rose above
his trouble.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25

tEeIt is said that OF one the most pow
erful remedies for bots in horses il a
strong decocsion of sage tea, made very
sweet. 1t dislodges the bots instantly.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25
COLORED MAN.

Do you know a carpet-bagger or a
scalawag who don't want office? Look
all around, and see If you can find a
single one. Then vote accordingly.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25

iF A nobleman observing person
eminent for his philosophical talents,
intent upon choosing delicacies at sable
said to him, "Whatsl do you philoso-
pliers love dainties?" "Why not pre-
termed the other: ''do you think, my
lord, that the good things of this world
were made forlblockheadrg"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25

EP Many good kiss is nipped in
the bud by a tour-year old nuisance
bringing light into the room.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-06-25

~ The first odd Fellow-Adam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-16

whole closes with examination Of certain popular
superstitons and tales of horrible monsters.
The engravingsiwith which this resume Of natural
science is illustrated among the most beautiful
of their kind. They are printed, we believe, from
elecrotypes of the French originals and are certainly
superior to any wood engraving produced in Amer
ica nor would it be easy to surpass them in Great
Britain, where the book Is printed. There is per-
lection of detail in the French workmanship to
which our best artists have hardly approached. OF
the plain woodcuts some of them full-page en-
cravings, there are S4S and NJ. Pouchet vouches in
his preface for their scientific accuracy especially In
the department of botany, the artist N. Faguet,
assistant naturalist at the Sorbonne, being an ex-
pert in science as we'll as with the pencil Besides
these there four exquisite cOored plates and the
whole is set off with sumptuous paper and elegant
type 1t viii prove Of the most pc puIar holiday
books of the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-16
VIE UNIVERSE.

THE UNIVERSE or, THE ISFISIrELr GEEsT AID TINE
INFINITELY LITTLE BY r. A; PoucnLf W. u. trans,
lated from the French Royal Syo. PIP. 1911 Charles
scribncr & 60.
The author Of this beautiful work has written CO.
piously on the natural sciences and distinguished
himself especially by his researches into the phc-
nomena of spontaneous generation. He is also di-
rector Of the Museum Of Natural History at RQuen.
A book from one whose position az a scientific an
thority is 50 well assured cannot be regarded as
mere compilation for the amusement of an idle hour
or book makers commentary upon the labors Of the
craftsman and engrayer. The slightly apologize
tone of NJ Pouchets preface seems to us therefore
misplaced. lie we'll observes that "whoever aspres
to tho title of a philosopher has, in the
present day. double mission TO perform TO
discover and TO popnlarize." IL Is task
we'll worthy the most accomplished savant TO arrange
in attractive form for elementary study tho frUit OF
years of patient Investigation, for no one but thor
ouph sayant can do that we'll 1.-THE Universe il
not scientific treatise, but n readable account OF
the marvels of nature drawn from all parts OF crea
ton, the depths of the earth and the nights of the
sky, the life of animals aud plants and the curos
ties of geography. IL is not arranged "A strictly
formal plan, but the subjects follow one another in
suggested order which perfectly well for the
ordinary reader. From the consideration of the
curious nfusoria and other microscopic animaculeS,
NJ Pouchet passes successfully to the Architects
OF the Sea" including corals spongos &C.; tho Won
ders of Insect Organization" tho Architecture of
Birds" and the "Nigrations of Animals In
tho section devoted 20 the Vegetable King
dom he has IN exceedingly interesting book
ON "The Physiology OF plantsp intending
chapters on the "Sleep of Plants" Vegetable
sensibiity,' and the "Nuptias oil Plantsn Another
book describes the "Migratons OF Plants or the
different modes by which without the aid OF man,
they arc transported from one country TO another.
The Geological section embraces q popular account
of the formation Of the globe aud of cxtnc. aninas
and plants and chapters on glaciers caycns sopres
and deserts and volcanoes and earthquakes. The
sIdeTeal universe rather brief, treated aud he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-16
SMELL DECORATIONS.

POPULAR AMUSEmBNTs By se Rev. J. T. CnLSs 7. D.. q
York. Carlton GLAnshAn.
With all respect for the religious convictions
and prejudces Of two excellent cergymen, and OF
large class Of Christians whose sentiments they repre-
sent we cannot help expressing regret that mis-
chieyous book ike this should be given to the world
under the auspices Of religious denomination. We call
il mscheyous because It's tone Incorporate and
many Of Its statements untrue that 1t viii be likely
to repe very class whom it is written to attract and
to drive young away from the church rather than
entice them away from the gambling hell and
the rum shop. OF course Mr.. Crane believes that
he has told nothing but the simple truth 1t is difficult,
however for any to write correctly upon subjects OF
which he personally know but little; aud the authors
convictions upon the subject Of certain forms Of popular
amusement have been too decided TO permit him 20 learn
from experience precisely what those amusements are
He obects might suppose to the theater at all
times and under all circumstances. Wallacks is only the
antechamber of hell The playhouse attracts its patrons
from the lowest haunts OF vice. must be good terms
with the groghop and the brothe panders exclusively
to the tastes of the depraved cannot live without
gallery Of loose women, "ridicues religion" and
bibs acute and crafty ylllany successful simple
truth and innocence No manager would dare TO presents
play which should brand vice Infamous and exat vir
tue and honor; II he did his audience "would go
the midst OF the performances angrly muttering that
when they want they will go TO the church for
It," "There Ia not city on the face OF the globe
where the live unless it goes down into the
depths OF infamy. The theater VIII never be re-
formed The truly refined desplse It, the wise and the
good abhor It," All which, we say with respect is
tirey false and proves that Mr. Crane knows little or
nothing about the theaer. Horseraciug and baseball
treated with equal severity. Dancing is sti worse.
Cards cheas aud billiards are all three abom-
i1abl6, and novelfeading Ia to DO allowed
very, very sparngly, II it is allowed at
ALL stin Mr. Crane thinks recreation OF some kind is
not only permissible necessary TO health He does
tell methods Of amusement he does approve;
but confeses that he harm in the sort Of dane
ing practced by the old gentleman who every morning
early used put pair Of soft slippers up into the
attic and then round and round in circle on gentle
run until he felt pleasant glow all his body Mr.
Crane also approves Of social gatherings with converse
lion and music, winding up with prayer
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THE ATLANTICzMONTHLY

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Second Edition Now Ready:

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DECEMBER MAGAZINES.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY.
CosTHsTs; uoee SANS Treatment Of his
TOY 9e Deaq Level By SEELDosi The Mormon Prophets ffsg
eoy ~ Soas HAS The Brick Moon Part BY Hale. Amen
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