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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24
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DRY CATTLE YARDS.

However excellent black soil may be
for producing crops. 1T Is certain that 1t
is very poor material tor cattle yards.
1t is soft, porous and yielding. The
rain that falls upon it saturates it WITH
water like sponge. The feet of the
poor animate are constantly wet, and
the cold so received extends 70 their
bodies. No human being can be COM
Portable with continual wet feet, nor is
It possible long to remain in a perfect
state of health under such clrcumstan-
ees; and the same is true. though not
perhaps to the same extent, with cat
tie.
A few years ago 1t was found that the
horses on the New York city railroads
suffered greatly from pneumonia. lung
complaints, rheumatism, aud diseases
of the hoof An inquiry into the mat.
ter brought out the fact that their feet
were in water tor n considerable portion
of the time they were on the road.
This water was in some cases produce
ed by melting snow by means OF salt;
it being found cheaper to remove the
snew from the track in this manner
than by the use of the shovel. A SIM
liar course produces much sickness a.
mong farm stock; and there can bo no
doubt that one great reason why 30
many cattle get through the winter
badly is owing to the fact that they are
render ed very uncomfortable from hav-
ing no suitable place on which to stand
in the yard.
1t requires much more food to keep
stock in even tolsrable condition in
such yard. than would require to
keep them in good order in suitable
yard. 1t is believed that there would
be enough saved in hay and grain in
two years, in the majority OF cases, to
thorough @pave yard and put it in u
condition to last lifetime.
Flat stones laid on a smooth and
some what elevated surface, will answer
.he pupose nicely. Bricks laid in NOR
tar are also good. A plank flooring in
many localities Is not expensive. and is
only open to the objection OF being slip
perry in wet weather. Any OF these
surfaces can be easily cleaned Oft, and
cattle can stand on them with comfort
to themselves and profit to their own
ers. 1t is not necessary that the entire
yard be so covered. but there should be
sufficient standing room to aceornmo-
date all the stock. There would be an
advantage in having two or more places
in the yard SO that the young cattle
driven one place car take refuge on
the other. 1t would be we'll 10 have
such flooring under one of the open
sheds which should. be in every yard,
and where it would be exposed to the
constant sunshine.
II wooden pavement be used 1t will
be best to arrange it so as to form AN
undulating surface like several street
tracks placed side by side. This would
afford good drainage; and it is found
that cattle prefer such surface to one
which is el.-Prairie Farmer.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24
WEDDINGS.

Some important changes have recent
ly been made in wedding etiqeutte.-
The card Invitations should be issued
three weeks before the marriage, and
should be provided by the brides par
ents. But expectauts should entirely
seclude themselves after the cards are
Issued. At large receptions each guest
should leave his or her visiting card, SO
that the hostess may be positive who
werc present. There should be four
bridesmaids and groomsmen present at
= wedding. Congratulations are out OF
place in church, and shoule be reserved
for the reception. The display OF bridal
presents is going out of fashion among
people of taste. When the collation. is
announced, the bride and groom lead
the way to the dining room. The bride s
cake ia in the centre of the table, and
the bride eats the. first slice, The re-
ception lasts during the aftern oon, and
is sometimes followed by dance in the
evening. If ths bridal party go on
tour, their departure is usually the sig.
nal for the guests to dlsperse. The ole
superstition of throwing an old shoe
after. the happy pair, to insure gooc
luck, ia faithfully observed.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24
RnttitaI.
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "ALBERr HASTINGS"
o, not DER these, the true and brave,
Whose mangled forms, In many grave,
Lie low where the grass and wild flowers
spring,
Shall dark oblivion spread her wing
Green osiers grow,
Red roses blow,
And garland the heroes belowi
Ye everlasting pines, whose wall,
With mournful dirges. swells the gale
Sweep your high harps, with requiem grand
For soldiers of the Southern land,
Who gave their life,
In bloody STRIFE
Their memory ours, with glory rifel
What though oppression rule the soil,
They might not view the victor's spoil;
Beside their shivered swords they lie,
Unheeling meath radiant sky;
Calm let them sleepi
'Tis ours to weep,
For joys we lost. for woes we reapi
Our blood stained banner, rent and lost
Once waving DER dauntless host!
Though wet thy folds with freedoms tears,
Thy splendor lives in coming years,
When mighty mind
Shall sway mankind,
And Right its equilibrium find!
But, now, in double night we dwell;
For that lost cause and those who fell,
Our yearning bosoms still o'erfiow,
In pangs of deep though silent woe,
But God is just!
And, in this trust,
We E1ournful leave your sacred dust!
scathed, smitten, weary land, be still
Abide the scourge while Heaven so will;
Hope on and wait the coming day,
Though not yet seen and far away,
When dawning light
Shall scatter night,
And Gods strong arm enforce the right
Though mouldering ruin grimly sways
The happy halls of other days,
Though aged sires, in slow decline,
Lament the downfall of.their line,
Each hero son,
A need hath won,
Revered till life's last sands shall run,
But now, and through all coming time,
Our countrymen shall live sublime,
In that heart-memory SO dear
To honor's high and bright career,
And long be shed,
Above their bed,
Tears for our beloved Confederate Deadi
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AN EXCUSE Is BETTER THAN NONE.

An Irishman, having accidentally
broken pane ofglass in window, was
making the best Of his way to get out
of sight as well as mind; but, unfortu-
nately tor Pat, the proprietor stole a
march on him, and having seized him
by the collar, exclaimed: "You broke
my window, fellow. did you not?" "To
be sure did," said Pat; ''and didn't
you see me running home, for money tc
pay for it ?"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24
A NEW wHITEwAsH FOR WALLS.

Soak one fourth of a pound of glue
over night in tepid water. The next
day put it into tin vessel with quart
of water. .lset the vessel in kettle OF
water over she fire, keep it there till it
boils. and then stir until the glue is dis
solved. Next put from six to eight
mounds OF Paris white into another ves-
sci. add hot water and stir tillit has the
appearance of milk of lime. Add the
sizing, stir well, and apply in the ordi-
nary way while still warm.
"Paris white" Is satiphdte of bdryta, and
may be found in any drug or paint
store.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

np TO remove freckies, cut them
ont with razor, and throw them away.
To bring out q moustaclle, tie 1t to
strong cord, twenty feet long, to the
other ead of which attach II heavy
smoothing iron, and throw the latter
from fourth story window. 10 get
rid of red hair, hold your head fora few
minutes in strong blaze OF gsa. To
preserve your eyes, put them in a bot
lie filled with alcohol. To avoid cor
pulence, quit eating. To conceal your
teeth, keep your mouth shut. To keep
out of debt. acquire the reputation OF
rascal, and no one will trust you, These
are infallable receipts.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

tip The editor of the st. joseph
Mol Gazette tells this story, and de-
cIares it's true, because lie has seen the
womsn: "a man in this city had got
his back up al his wife, and locked her
in her room. Wishingto aggravate her
he sent their son to the room with Il
bone. The youth innoccntly brought
it, and said, Mother, father sent this
up, and says there ia a bone to PICK. -
The gentle mother replied, Take IT
back, and ii him / say he is not your
father. and there's a bone tor him TO
pick"
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LADIES HEAD GEAE.

lie Folet the leading fashion paper of
France, says that the chignen is being
increased to frightful size by the lead
ing ton ladies of Paris. Instead of
growing more comely, this capital
adornment is described as absolutely
hideous, both in appearance and pro-
portions. If this capillary augmenta-
ton becomes popular here, we would
advise our modisies and female tonsori-
alists to invent neck-supporter or
yerteSrm stiffener to enable young Ia
dies weak in this portion Of the person
to sustain with becoming grace and
ease, the additional load which fashion
will shortly impose.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

T An artist in Indianapolis, lnd.'
has in his studio very fine Madonna
picture, one that he takes pride in show
ing his visitors. Imagine his feelings
when, the other day, a lady who had ex-
amined the various productions Of the
artist displayed upon the walls. point
ing to the Madonna, said: "But the one
/ like best is that tired nurse girl. Don t
she look natural ?"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

HIP Newspapers, too, have their
barnacles and dead-beats, who are too
stingy to subscribe for paper and too
cowardly to steal it, but not too proud
to beg one. The Louisville Express has
arrived at the following sensible con-
clusion:
alt is an imposition that 1--WE will not
longer tolerate. If the paper is worth
reading it is worth paying for. Tie
paper costs but few cents per week to
an individual, while in the aggregate
the outlay to tile publisher is many hun.
dreds of dollars. Our dead-head list
has been markell out.n
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DRESSINGS FOR BURNS.

A gentleman named Fox relstes that
throi10h the explosion OF spirit lamp,
the greater portion of his face had been
covered wish rather deep burns. These
healed in week by the Immediate and
oft-repeated application Of elycerlne,
without sthe production of bllsters OF
fostering, or leaving any scar
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

ALEAANDRIA,V VIKGINIA.
THE next session of this Institution
Il which has been conducted heretofore
with so much success by its former Princi-
pal, Mr.. K, K ESPER, will begin on the 18th
day of September, Ise3. A fine Building,
with very extensive grounds adjoining, has
.,een 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-
ployed, and while thorough training in the
the first Importance, unusual facilities will
be afforded lin the Department of Music,
Drawing Painting, and Modern Languages.
Boarders sCH enjoy the Advantage Of having
He French spoken IN the family Of Principal :
No extra charge Is made in their case for tut
ton in French, as all are expected to study
it and take part in the conversations.
Send for catalogue.
w. w. LEGARE, Principal.
June 25S, 169.-3m.
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BLACK PAINT FOR 1RoEwoaK.

A varnish for ironwork can be made
as follows: Obtain some good clean
gas tar, and boil for four or five hours,
until it runs as fine as water; then add
one quart Of turpentine to gallon oil
tar, and boil another halt hour. APP
DlV hot
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

F The following is German re-
ccipe for coating wood with substance
Us hard as stone: 40 parts OF chalk, 40
of rosin and A OF linseed oil, melted to-
gether; To this should be added one
part of oxide of copper. and Afterwards
one part OF sulphuric acid; This ,sst
ingredient must be added carefully.
The mixture while hot, is applied with
a brush.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

iP "Buy trunk, PatP" said deal
er. "And what fer should l buy q
trunk ?n rejoined Pat. "'ro put your
clothes in," was the reply. sand GO
naked ?" exclaimed Pat; "not a bit iv
it,"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

r A darkey inquiring for letter.
Darksy to z. M.-"Mars Wesley the
P. NJ am you got letter Tor me
p. M.-"No letter."
"Wsll, Mars Wesley please cultivate
de mail,'
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ORANGE MALE SCHOOL.

THIS School or young men and bos
i will begin September LIST and close Jun
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 a. .o
of five months, Sif oV
Higher Mathematics, Moral ana fhys- oo M
ieal Science, IN, ~ W
Ancient and Modern Languages, WIN or On
other studies, 20 W
w "a 40 IL e. HATCHER,
k,,os,stlg. lS6o.-fy, Orange G. H., Va.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-24

F A young man sent some money
to New York firm to get something
good for those contemplating matri-
mony. He received several bottles oil
soothing syrup.
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Q TFToN
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.

THIS School, taught by Miss e. c, Pa
l. gand, will commence on the lst OF Sep
telnber 1869, and close ON the 26th of June,
1870.
Clifton is 2% miles from Gordonsville, on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, COM
manding q view of the latter for 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, ,.....-....."...Sl5o
Latin and French, each, h,............"....".... ~
Music, .,
One-half in advance, the balance the lst oi
February, 1870. Only five sin boarders will
be taken. Address G. C0WHERD,
Gordonsville, Orange County, Va
July 30, lS60.-3m.
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From Hon. B. johnson Barbour Rector 9th
Board Of Visitors Of the University Of Vd.J

From Hon B. johnson Barbour Rector 9th
Board Of Visitors Of the University Of Vd.]
VIRGINIUs 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 1t
is no less my duty than my pleasure to say
that both as TO literary culture and moral
training / do not believe there is q better
school within the limits of Virginia. You
have evidently the happy talent of stimulat-
ing 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, l
am, sir with high respect and great regard,
Faithfully your friend,
B. JOHNSON HARBOUR.
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NEW FEMALE ACADEMY,

CULPEPER G. H., VA.
HAVING leased for q term of years
Ii U..e large and commodious residence of
Mrs. G.. w. Ashby will open select Fe-
male Academy, atiCulpeper Court House, on
the 9Th day of September next.
Careful attention will be given to physi-
cal and mental culture-to morals and reli-
gion. With an experience of nearly thirty
years, l pledge myself to 81 faithful discharge
of duties.
Terms Per Session OF Ten Months,
English from $50 TO $50.
French, Latin and Greek, 20
Drawing, ~
Music, 80
pnorilno 200
PAYABLE one-hali in advance, and one-half
Fobrn,c, W lst, 1869.
Culpeper July 26 l660.-tf.
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T If love ia blind, how can there
be a love at first s1ghts
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Sfhonls.
LOUDOUN SCHOOL.


MIIsDLEBURG, LOUDoUN COUNTY, VA.
THE design of this School is to give
Il thorough preparation for the University,
or the busi 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 a thorough know
ledge and correct pronunciation of the
French language.
MIR. 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. he heathfulness of the climate, and
the refinement of the society of this portion
of the State, are well known.
[E1-om Hon. J. r. Tucker.l
BALTIMORE, May l, 1869.
My DEAR SIR:-It gives me peculiar plea
sure to say toeyou what l 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 Ye-
best Schools in your State. The progress
made by my son and my nephew, as well as
by others.with;whom have been associated,
has been very gratifying in diligence, accu-
racy, and energy, which your system so re-
markably exacts.
cient classics, and with the French language,
and your enthusiastic taste for their study,
has created among your scholars kindred
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 of teaching.
Your excellent Assistant in Mathematics
IS equal to complete instruction in that de-
partment.
in climate, Islrere health and strength
are u.sed to your scholars, your school Is
destined. beyond doubt, to q permanent and
extensive success; ana . but repeat to you
here. at the end of another year OF expert
ence. the congratulations expressed to you
at the last session upon the steady increase
of your school.
Though I 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 warmest and
sincere wishes.
Very truly. your friend,
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alexandria Trade.
JAMES w. MALLS,

JAMES w. MALLS,
SUCCESSOR TO ]. W. MALLS & CO.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
HAVING purchased the entire stock
IL of the late firm, at the old stand,
No. 1S7 Eking Street,
invite those who have so literally patron
ized them, and the public generally. TO give
me a call. Having q large stock on hand,
prepared to sell as cheap us can be bought in
The State. My stock consists of Hardware,
Cutlery Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash,
Clinds Door and Window Frames, Brackets,
Mouldings, Balusters, of different patterns,
and Newell Posts. A large stock of French
and American Glass, double and singleth thick,
OF all sizes. Paints, Oils. Varnishes, Paint
and Whltewash Brushes, Lewis's Pure White
Lead, and other brands of fine quality, Put.
ty, Turpentine, and Machine Oil. Also,
Lime, (of superior quaiity,) Cement, Calcin-
ed Plaster, Pitch and Felt for Roofing, &C.
A large stock of Pughs celebrated Car Au-
gers and other articles found in first class
Builders Furnishing Establishments.
BsS- All Orders for Lumber. Brick and oil
kinds of Building Material promptly attend
ed to.
TERMS CASH.
June T. 1069.-ly.
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OR AM GEE
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.

OR AN GEE
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.
Prof. j. FALLEN, A. M, Principal.
THE subscriber offers long and sue
i cessfnl 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 gen.
orally.
Per session of Ten Months, payable quarter
ly in advance.
Primary English branches, 80 W W
Higher Enelshi ~ ~ 90 90
Languages, each, ~ ~ ~ ~
Music, o0
JJse of Instrument, D W
BOARD. including lights, fuel and 10
portienlar attention paid to the morals and
manners of young ladies boarding in the fam
ily of the Principal.
September IL, lS69.-6n1.
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[From Rt. Rev. r. II. Wilmer, Bishop Of Ata,l
MOBILE, April 80, 1868.
MY DEAR FRIEND:
My son has been more benefited by your
instruction than by any he has ever before
received. You have taught him to study,
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, Il. III. WILMER.
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ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,

TERMS $500 per session.
Circulars sent on application.
July o. ISG9-3m V. DABNFY.
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II BAGRY & sToFER.

TERMS OF ADvERTIsIEG.--The following
IRE our terms of Advertising. which will, in
10 instance, be departed from:
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-09-11
SEVENTH INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
 OF THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
 OF THE City of San Fra.ciseo. WM be OPened to ne PuNie ., II 4. N Sptsabey ii, 1869.

The Board cf Manager ssnoanes that As ssvsush Ia s--rt=. Exhibition will opsn sbove is ihe syassoas Exhibition Building erected Uaos sqasrs h As ssiy oi San Francisco, and pains VII bs spssd s zAis complete ia sfi iss desalis
 Tbe building h weaihsrpTuof well ss.hi.ieA s=4 lighted tai nighD by lJo gas iets b prsvass pA abss for eHhbttors and has hns of shAag so ie~i ots provided with necessary pulleys and snPls posa to exhibit working machinery, and ooveS as asa 4 70 OoO feet
 The lines of telegraph wires will bs essaseed t. buiiding where also will be the Pus,os. asd Erps- Companies bores hns Band virl dscose mnsir sFsry evening and afternoon and the visitor wili ssd saps TO vision fo< hs cosfori iH every particular.
 The various Hotels making sxtsnsvs prsrarstoas Co accommodate visitors al moderate rates Curing the Et hihition and ihe hsssri of MNs&xrn viii thrSfa agent extend all Information o s'rsosefs ssskisE commodat0ns durug fher stay ID the city si thf T~d
 There no chasr~ exhibitors (erc~F Sstst 4 stzis sion apd exhibitors ars notified that aKpexoss c. Sis mn-s h~ received before August es .fsss szss ss definitely assigned
 Articles intended for exhibition must b- 10 h. bzdldag by September leth and article enter fr ssnIsns uniess fn position by tnaf 'ime.
 Rules and Regulations. Circulars and BAnks VII s fsrwsEded application sf uae ruors ef fhs scensees Institute 29 Pest street. San frnpci.oo hy aAaf'as J. IL GILMORE Corrssponding sccrsiasy, sn-s aedfes Articles ffoa tie asaasss a.s As s-s<a4 s---sf.f For the Seventh Isdustrisl Exhibton. San Fzassca California Carr ! II. Giilmore, ce-resVoaesE s,sTs tuy." b5lh
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-09-11
Ghe @ Miner.

AFTER Stonewall Jackson's death, at Chan cellorsville, story became current among the Confederate legions-whch the soldiers loved to tell over the fires of their bivoauc-- that, on account Of his extreme piety, when their famous chieftain fell, detachment of angels left the heavenly gates to visit the battlefield and escort the hero's soul Co hea- ven. The celestial squadron searched the elose-strewn plain, but without effect. He whom they sought could not be found, and they returned mournfully to heaven to report their want of success. But To behold on arriving they found the spirit of the immor- tai warrior there already. StoHeirau Jackson Ind made q fdak march, aud got to heGoeH be. fore hem.