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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
LET US BE c0NTENTED.

Rothschild with all his wealth must
be-satsiiej with the same sky that is
over the head of the poor man. He
cannot order a private sunset, that he
may enjoy 1t with circle of friends,
nor can he adG one single ray to the
clear, bright beam of the queen as she
sails Magniiceutly through the heavens
The richest banker cannot have no
more than his share ofthe air to breathe
and the poorest Of all men can have the
same. Wealth may buy a brilliant
bracelet, dazzling with diamonds and
rubies, but wealth cannot-buy grace =
full and well turned arm on which to
display It's splendor. God only can
give that and to many of .e poor he
has given it.
81 wish had the health of that rosy
peasant girl" sighed the aristocratic
invalid, propped up with pillows in her
costly carriage. "Ah, me-" sighed the
girl, ''ifI could ride in such style as
that !" Wealth cannot buy health, nor
can 1t give contented mind. All that
is most valuable can be had tor nothing
They came from the hands of a kind
and indulgent parent, and neither the
air, nor the sky, nor bea ty health nor
strength, nor genius can be bought nor
sold. Whatever may be the condition
in life, remember these things and
Herewith be content. .a. 0I.,r.r
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
A CLASSICAL CONGRESSMAN.

Mrs. Kirkland was once in CONVERSE
tion with some literary friends, when
something WAS said about the classics.
'.Oh J. the classics :" she exclaimed I.
"Ehey are IN great repute at Washing
ton. When l was there last winter, a
member OF Congress sat beside me at
dinner, and as ne had been told that
| was Rttery woman he evidently re-
solved to make the most of his oppor-
tunitiys /; SO, after little while, he
said to me
There's going to be alectur-to-mor-
row night. ~ t.-...
'Ah. said /, who is to lecture p
Il dlsremember his name, but his sab-
.ieet,' said my neighbor slowly, to make
sure, lis The Age of Pericles'-pronoun-
cling the last syllable as in the word
miracles.
Ny neighbor looked at me, as if he
had not finished his remark, and re-
peated the words contemplatively 'rhe
A &c of Pericles.' Then with kind Of
appealing expression he suddenly ask
ed ale.
sWhat are Periclcs pas if he sup.
posed them to be kind of she'll fish.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
GOOD THINGS FROM ARTHUR HELPS.

Our life is continual decadence of
power. so fl o,
From one till three years old, we are
Lord Paramount Baby. From three
till about twenty-seven, we are subject
TO our rsuperiors,- parents, masters. col
lege dons, senior counsel, rectOrs, and
other authorities. From about the age
of twenty seven to the end OF our lives,
we are ruled over by those who are
facetiolisly called our interiors, wives,
sons, daughters, servants, clerks, dcpu-
ties. and junior partners. And this is
che harshest rule OF all, and often the
most CALLING: for the cruelty OF the
weak to the strong, of the inferior to the
superior, is often very great; and there
is an irony about it which isTeery pain
full, though somewhat ludicrous. -
When man in power ask tor time
to consider anything, it is generally r'
order that he may be able to consult his
immediate inferior, without whose sane
tion Ire dares not assent to anything,
Any one who il much talked of must
be much maliyned. This seems to be
harsh conclusion; but when you consid-.
er how much more given men are to de-
preciate than to toapprecate, you will ac-
knowledge that there Is some truth in
the saying.
The man at the head OF the house can
mar the pleasure of the household; but
he cannc make it. That must rest with
the woman, and is her greatest prlvi-
lege.
Then there is class of people whom
| venture to call the observan.ines.-
They must make remarks about every
thing; and there are great many
things in this life which had better pass
with any remark.
Then there are the objective people.
Let any one say anything, however wise
or foolish, important or unimportart,
they must Instantly take an objection. I
They really donot mean to abide by
their objection; but they must take it.
Nothing should be done without being
well argued over; and it is their busi-
ness to see that objection is made to
whatever is proposed.
Then there are the explanative peo-
pie. Now, even the cleverest man, and
the most adroit talker, utters many SEN
tences which are needless. You see at
once what he is going to say. But the
person will not let you of
one single jot ofexplanation, of His talk
is like the writing ola stupid book for
children
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
PROGRESS IN AMERICA.

To the peasantry of Europe. we, the
citizens of the United States, area vast
inviting Utopia, while TO ourselves orr
own condition is sprinkled with Uto-
pias families, circles, Institutions,
where periectibility has been more
wildly eyed, where ''impossibilities"
have been misunderstanding rounds of
exceptional, spiritual, and intellectual
attainment. Difficulties! Civilization
Is the oduct of difficulties overcome.
overcoming difficulties is liberation,
incessant emancipation, gradual eleva-
tion. We to day march in the glorious
van of forward and upward humanity
because we and our immediate projeni-
itors, and our especial ancestors for
thirty generations, have lad the stout
ness of heart and the clearness of head
to overcome, and to keep on overcom-
ing difficulties. Every one off our col
leges is a monument OF the difficulties
we have overcome ?--George H., Cal
vert, in Lipp. Mao. '''.'Ra
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
Farttt att& Gar6en.
EDUCATION FOR FARMERS.

1t is great mistake to suppose that
s'farmers do not need to be educated"
| Progress is sure in this direction, as in
| all Others, but it seems slow. The far
mer without an education sinks to
mere drudge, and can never hope to at
tain An equal position in society with
other professions; and he may boast as
he will, but he cannot make his farm
produce like the intelligent, well-read
man, who studies agriculture as SCI
ence. ,-ftr. .. rTW
| The uneducated farmer wonders why
his sons and daughters are so anxious
to leave the farm, to choose other occu-
pations. The reason, my friend, is OBJ
Yious; for your sons cannot plod on with
you. If you persist in keeping them
century behind the times. Young men
and women, of trades and professions,
are perfecting themselves IN their varl-
Gus callings s--attending scientific lee
| lures, reading scientific books, studying
improvements in every department. of
labor; and mark their progress in re-
spectability, usefulness and worth.
70 the Intelligent gentleman, the
farm holds out far more. delightful IN
ducemcnts than any trade. He enters
the profession withia desire and deter
mination 10 elevate it, and he succeeds,
too, just in proportion to his general
culture. Opportunities for agricnltu-
raj training are opening over the whole
country. and parents would do we'll to
place in the hands of their sons scien-
tific books and papers, ifthey wish them
to remain on the farm; also, give them
an opportunity to attend course OF
lectures on agriculture.
Your children would sooA look with
altered eyes upon the farm life; and
what different aspect would many
farm -hO,lse wear Throw about your
children all those helps and encourage
ments to seryicc-sO reasonable, SO tie
light-ul, SO profitable-if you would
have your farms blossom like the rose,
and yonr homes and hearts bask in the
sunshine of happiness. and prosperity.
II. s. H., in Country Gentleman.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
STRING OF PEARLS.

Take the world as it is, not as it ought
to be.
Forgive thyself nothing and others
much.
The end of wrath is the beginning of
repentance.
TO change and to do better are two
different things.
1t is easier to blame than to do bet
ter. "-
Gods mill goes slowly, but it grinds
we'll.
Revenge concerts little right into a
great wrong.
Charity gives itselfrich, but covetous-
ness boards itself poor.
With patience>and time the mulberry
leaf becomes silk gown.
The sun-dial only counts the bright
house.
The best rule is to be polite to every
one, and unless rudeaess amounts to
positive and Intentional insult, to take
no heed of it. 1t is the only way to be
happy, in world where every second
man is too obtruse. and every third one
to ill-tcmpered, to be pleasantly and
frankly courteous.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
SIR WALTER RALEIGH.

The London Times thus wildly por-
trays one of the earliest American pio-
neers: stI.t... ...t..,..., 80
"rhc more we mediate over the Ca
reer of Sir Walter Raleigh the more we
wonder at the marvellous Imany-sided-
ness of the man. In this respect he far
exccllcd his compeers Shakespeare and
Bacon. A most sweet and tuneful po-
ct, a profound and philosophic histori-
an, an accomplished courtier. skillful
navigator and ship builder, a gallant
warrior both by sea and land. and ar
dent planter, horticulturist, and botan-
ist, an earnest student of chemistry,
and, lastly, to omit many other OF his
distinctions, a bold preacher of free
trade doctrines in the House OF Com
mons nearly three hundred years be-
fore such doctrines were ordinarily ac-
cepted-truly this was q marvel of a
man,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
THE INCENDIARY-NIGHT,

Acity wrapped in slumber. Now and
then the tang, tang of the police club.
| Sentinel stars in the sky, which for
Crime Landers to see, would make them
feel that q mysterious watch was over
| them set. In the city's business heart
y tall warehouse. How CHASTITY the
garish marble looks through the gloom.
| Hark ! cautious footsteps that quickens
as the tang tang of the club diniinishes
its sound. A mntlied man stops before
| the ghastly building. He draws key.
| 1t fits the locks. He enters quickly
with half the air of one who belongs
there If his errand is good, but who
should be stranger If his errand is tor
i'll.
Breathe on the magic mirror and the
picture changes. Interior OF the ware
room. Somebody stumbies torough it's
gloom. Kraf-f-f-f. There is match
drawn. And a candle has been light
ed. What a face for pre- -Raphaellite
artist to paint. There are the good i'm
pulses ofa lifetime, and the bad ones
fresh born of despairing pride fighting
tor the mastery in that upper lip. Its
owner goes into the office. He opens a
safe with its own Key. He secretes pa
pers in his breast pocket. He takes out
one oil the DOCKS and opens 1t. Bank
rupc is written OH it in dim, shadowy
letters.
The sight nerves his pride like strong
drink. He leaves the safe door OPEN
He explores the building. The hands
that in boyhood built houses from blocks
on the happy nursery floor, now fash
ion in every part guilty piles Of COM
bustibles. How the veins lash his tenn
Piles like whip cards How his heart
throbs as he bends! How white his
face grows as curious and irnocent
mouse crosses before him. How his
wrist Oscillates-'tis like the wrist Of
twenty year old dram drinker lifting
the cordial cup-as he touches the cam
die here and there, and thither and
hither, and dr. piping it in his flight,
noiselessly escapes by the alley en-
trance, and re-seeks, with night key, the
paiatial residence where few hours he
had gone to sleep, had risen, and now
goes to sleep again-with the sky crlm-
soned and thousand men out to the
magnetic cry of Sire fire !" as the
great bells peal over the startled city.
"Sleep, partial sleep, will give its re-
pose to the wet seaboy, but it will deny
it to the new crowned Arson King of
Crime Land.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
PLANcHETTE IN CHINA.

DR.. Macgowan thus describes in the
North China Herald this oriental pas
''The table is sprinkled equally with
bran, flour, dust,or other powder; and
two mediums sit down at opposite SIDES,
with their hands on the table. A hem
spherical basket, eight inches In dame
ter. is now reversed and laid down,
with Its edges resting on the tips of one
or two fingers OF the two mediums. -
This basket is 10 act as penhoider; and
a reed or style is fastened to the rim, or
a chopstick thrust through the inter-
stices, with the point touching the pow
dered table. The ghost meanwhile has
been duly invoked and the spectators
stand around waiting the result. This
is not uniform. Sometimes the spirit
summoned is unable to write, some
times he is mischievously inclined, and
the pen--for it always moves-will
make either few senseless tiourishes
on the table, or fashion sentences which
are without meaning, or with mean
ing that only misleads. This, however,
is comparatively rare" ''
DR.. Mcgowan adds that in Ningpo,
in lS43, there was scarcely house IN
which this mode of getting messages
from the spirits was not practised.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
HARDY FRUITS.

In answer to correspondent, who
desires to know whi, h are the hardest
sorts of fruits proper for cultivation in
place where the winters are severe,
the editor OF the Coustry Gentlemdn says.
sin answer to the inquiries it may be-
we'll to remark at the outset, that for
cold regions selection OF the hardest
varieties will save from much disap-
pointmcnt, A few are found TO endure
the servere winters of Maine, Canada,
and Wisconsin, where most sorts are
badly injured or killed. 1t is equally
| important to select dry or well-drained
upland, mo. OF great fertility, where the
trees will make a good medium, we'll
ripened growth, and to avoid wet mucky
grounds, which are more liable to sharp
irosts, and which, by IN lucing succulent
growth, render the trees more easily
winter killed. Clean and mellow cul'
tivation should be given, which, on soils
of moderate fertility, will make bet
ter, harder and bettcr-rlpened growth,
than any manuring without 1t. The
cultivation should not be continued al
ter midsummer, asif late, II mlght pre-
vent the formation of the terminal buds
and cause an unripened second growth.
Among the hardest varieties, the fol-
flowing may be named: ~
Apples. of Wine, Red Astra-
chan, Autumn Strawberry, FAN Or
ange. Duchess of Oldenburgh, Fameuse,
st. Lawrence, Golden Russett (of West
ern N. W, Northern Spy, WAGNER
Pears. B uff'um, Urbaniste, Anjou,
Fulton, Lawrence, Winter Neliss
! Crabs. bs.-Transcendent Hyslop.
Grapes. Hartford Prolific, Concord,
Delaware, Adirondac covered ia WIN
ter.)
Cherries. Early Richmond, Mayauke,
Large Morello.
Pfums. Schenectady, Catherine, e !,
Lombard, Mclaughlin.
Observation-Disclosures, Black Cap.
| Strawberries. Wilson's.
Blackberies. s.---K Kittatinny.
Currents. Red Dutch, White Dutch,
White Grape, Versailles"
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puefitaI.
MY CROSS.

MI NhOSos
1t 10 not heavy. agonizing woe,
Bearing me down with hopeless crushing
weight;
No ray of comfort in the gathering gloom
heart bereaved-a household desolate.
1t is not sickness with her whitening hand
Keeping me low upon couch of pain;
Longing each morning for the weary night
At night for weary day to come again.
It is not slander, with her evil tongue;
'Tis no presumptuous sin against my God
No reputation lost or friends betrayed,
That such is not my cross 1 thank my God
Mine is daily cross OF petty cares,
or little duties pressing on my heart,
or little troubles hard to reconcile,
OF inward struggles-overcome in pert.
MY feet are weary in their daily round,
My heart IL weary of its daily care,
MY sinful nature often doth rebel:
1 pray for grace my daily cross to bear.
1t is not heavy, Lord, vet OF pine;
1t is not heavy, but tits everywhere,
By day and night each hour my cross bear
dare not lay it down-thou keep'st it
there. 1i e f p
I dare not lay it down. only ask
That, taking up my daily cross l may
Follow my Master humbly, step by step,
Through clouds and darkness, unto per-
feet day. .... l.. ..Its,t ..t-
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NUMBER %.
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THE EDITOR.

Next to the satisfaction which q wo-
man experiences when she gets a big
wash on the line, there IS nothing to
equal jaded editors feelings on Satar-
day night with his weeks work done,
his hands paid of, and a ten cent pes
tage stamp lett in h,s wallet to pay the
barber for a shave. The former e:npties
her slidsy tubs, rinses them clean and
turns them up to dry, then seating her
self on low chair in full view Of the
many shaped white flags OF truce fut-
tering in the passing breeze, she shakes
out her dangled garme ats, folds her
knees and says, "Oh, dear !"
The latter lights his cigar tips back
his chair, throws his feet on the sill OF
the open window, and looking down on
the pretty maidens prOmenading the
streets in their short dresses and jalmty
hats, warmly "woulds he were a boy
again." Perhaps he falls into a pleas
ant reverie on the old homstead and
the tender hearts which he knows are
beating so warmly for him beneath its
sacred roof. Perhaps he has vision
OF her that is to be-some pretty cousin
with dimpled arms and rosy chseks,
neat in appearance and modest in adj
dress, with q little head full of sense
aud a big heart full of love, and a soul
that tells of religious devotion through
a bright and honest eye. Perhaps he
meditates on the inequalities noticerble
among men-how little the editor gets
tor his ceaseless ronnd of 9erplexing
toll, while the merchant waves his hand
and the wealth OF nations falls at his
feet. Perhaps he falls asleep aud dreams
OF time when the arms of q happy
home shall embrace him when he shall!
eat four-inch Strawberries Of his own
raising, swimming in cream from his
own cow, and when more sklllful hands
than his shall keep his shirt supplied
with buttons. In either ease he Ii Dsp-
py. lie rests well from his labors. He
resumes work With better heart and a
more vigorous will. feeling that alter all
an editors life is not an unmiXed evil.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
HARDENING THE MOULD BOARD .OE
.rn slfal-'r PL0UGHs. r.fHHuE


A new method has been discovered
for the manufacture of the mould-board
of ploughs, which gives them all the
hardness and temper of steel, in combi-
nation with the ,tonghness Of iron. Tie
mould board good ironl is heated and
dipped into molten iron. 1t remains
there ten seconds, when the two sur
faces become heated to a white heat.
while the centre is not heated through.
1t is then Immediately dipped into wa
ter; the surface comes out harder thar.
the highest tempered steel, while the
interior is still iron and retains all the
toughness and strength OF the iron. The
advantages claimed for this invention Is
that the ploughs made by this process
will take the finest and hardest polish.
while they will be tough enough to en-
dure any reasonable knocking about In
stony soil.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
ANOTHER ISM.

Another sect is formally announced
from Chicago by the Rev. Mrs. Bufium,
having woman for its chief cornerstone
and woman's rights for its distinguish
ing doctrine. 1t is styled the New
American Church, having the rare
grace to abstain from protaning the
lame of Christian and numbering 300
members. The Deity is addressed as
the '.Divine iamily-Lord the Mother.
God the Father, Christ the Son, and
Soul the Daughter.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
WEAR THIS IN YOUR HAT.

Pay your debt as soon as you get any
money in yonr pocket. Do without
what you don't need. Speak your
mind when necessary. Hold your
tongue when prudent. Speak to, a
friend in seedy coat. Ifyou can't lend
man money, tell him why. If you
don't want TO, do the same. Cut any
acquaintance who lacks principle. Bear
with infimities, but not uices. Respect
honesty; despise duplicity. Wear your
old clothes till you can pay for new
ones. Aim at comfort and propriety,
not fashion. Acknowledge your ig-
norance, and don't pretend knowledge
you haven't got.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

iEP DR.. Mcleod, a Scotch clergyman
once made tour of the highlands with
his clerical friend Dr.. Watson. There
was a marked contrast between the
ply steal powers of the two friends, the
first being tall and muscular, the other
weak and diminutiye While crossing
the loch IN boat, in company with !
number oi.passengers, "a storm came on,
One of the passengers was heard to
say, ssThe two ministers should begin
to pray, or wen a. be drooned." "Na
na," said the boatman, "the little ane
can pray ii he likes, but the ane maln
take an OAR
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
FROM THE YOUNG FOLKS" FOR MARCH.
A MORNING SUNBEAM. sll

A nesting in the little crib,
A soft hand laid upon my head,
A gentle whisper in my ear yt
mamma, I'm tumin into bed ~
20 no 70 said, "twould never do;
Now shut those little peppers tight,
And sleep and dream till morning breaks
Then you may come-when comes the light.
Again nesting in the crib,
AS down to rest my birdie lay:
listened, for I thought she spoke;
"Huddy up, Light" heard her say
Then all was still. We slept again
TILL dawn lit up the eastern sky;
Then sang my birdie sweet and clear,
'Now light has tum, and SO has Im
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09
CLEVER EPIGRAM.

Mr.. Philip Hale prints in Good Word
the following clever epigram on Fec
Homo:--
whilst different critics strive to find
The object IN the authors mind,
The book inversely works.
Charmed by the beauty OF the face
The sceptic feels the heavenly grace,
Behind the veil that turks.
But alteration cannot brook
One least elipse of that sweet look;
Devotion takes alarm:
And thus, however understood,
No bad book ever did such good,
No good one e'er such ham,"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

sP A pious cottager, residing in the
centre OF IA long and dreary heath, be-
ing asked by a Christian visitor, Are
you not sometimes afraid in your lonely
situation, especially in the winter, b.
repied, Oh no. for Faith shr,,,s the
door at night, and Mercy op.,ns it in the
morning. hii. ~ -
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

s1 There is exhibited in window
at N ew bedford an old English horse
shoe which was worn out on the forefoot
of a Flemish .ruck horse IN Liverpool.
II is e.,.snt and half inches long, ana
~ wide. with cap to turn sn lnch
and quarter over the toe fhe toe
calk is 61d inches wide.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

IIs In pegging boots by steam, 20
cases or 240 pairs OF boots, is usual
days work but a man in Hopkinty has
pegged 83 cases, l0S2 boots III two days
He once peg5ed 4S boots twice round,
in II minutes, and did one boot in a
trial Of speed. in IS seconds.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

nP Al prisoner was examined IN
court and contradicted himself. why
do YOU, lie so 2 asked the judge. III xn'S
you lawyer
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

~ "A yoo..g lady Kept q list of her
snn,e,'e@ : ac9SiaiAiaiic, In a pocket
o'"'y zoo called II her him book.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

LP A critic calls the verses and sen.
timental stories the tecth-cutting and
measles of literary infancy.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

10. What is every one doing at the
same time? Growing older.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

sUP 1t is the depth of study, not the
extent of it. that gives intellectual pow
er.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-04-09

ICp Geese eggs carried to the cellar
a. laid. and kept there, hatch will
They should be turned over once day
Above stairs the temperature is tne-
ven. Number the eggs as laid, that
the first goose setting may haye the Isl
eggs laid. ..s..l 4bsf