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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
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CARrING SAND OK GARDENS.

|
Having garden OF heavy clay loan
| intend to draw quantity of sand OF.
it the coming winter to render it ligh-
| ter and better to work. Can you tell
nae how thick layer ought to place
upon it? A lso whether the sand will
ever work ont? shall have all idle
team in winter, and plenty OF time,
and can dra v the sand from neigh
boring knoll ut little expense.
The quantity OF sand may vary with
out any definite limit. Much depends
on the present character of the soil, :,
and mach on the degree of lightness to
which the owner desires TO bring his
garden We have covered piece of
clayey garden soil with layer of sand
two inches thick which when thorough
ly worked through greatly improved
it from one Of heavy clammy charae-
ter to fine friable lean. This was
done twelve years ago, and its improy--
ed character continues without any
abatement. In fact tho sand cannot
work Quit must remain perpstually
where it is put. 1t is here that the
practice OF drawing on sand has its
great and peculiar advantage. Man.
ures will dissolve and become abstract
ed by plants; but sand neither dissol-'
yes. evaporates nor goes into plants.
In answering the question as to the
quantity OF sand to apply, it must be
remembered that the common terms OF
light and heavy soils, clsyey and sandy
&C., are quite arbitrary, and Indicate
different proportions OF the Ingredients
in different regions of country. For
example, we have heard 8 soil in q
clayey district called SANDY" which
in different part OF the country would
be conaidered as '.heavy clay" Tho
terms are comparative. But as a gen.
eral rule, soil which does not contain
more than 10 per cent. of clay, Is un--
derstood 20 be distinctly sands; If one
fourth or one-third clay, it is sandy
loan; a clay loan has about two-thirds
clay and strong clay soil or such as is
used for brick and tile, contains about
nineteenths, more or less OF clay. By
the term clay we do not mean dlumina,
as pure clay is only about fourteenths
alumina, the remaining six-tenths
being silica in close union.
From the preceding figures we may
judge what will be the probable result
OF applying sand. Suppose for exam
pie, that we have 4 clay loan which has
two-thirds sandy loan by adding one
third of its bulk of sand, or by the ad-
dition OF too or three inches if it is to be
nine inches deep. Halt that quantity
however will produce decided ameli-'
and be we'll worth the labor
and expense. If the whole garden
cannot be made into q sandy loan, we
would select some portion intended for
the smaller seeds and finer beds, and
give this heavy dressing Of ssnd, and
apply thinner layer to the rest oecu-
pied with the coarser vegetables. Ma
nlIre will assist In rendering the soil
light. while thorough understanding,
If the subsol holds water, will be in
Country Gentleman.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
SUCCESS OF ADVERTISING.

There are many who think that adj
yertising doesn't pay. For the infor-
nation of such, we give the experience
OF the most successful business men
within our knowledge:
"Wlthout advertisements, | should
be poor man to day. III. L. Helm
bold.
My success is owing to my hberali-
ty in advertising. Bonner.
"Advertising has furnished me with
a competence. ."-Amos Lawrence.
81 advertised my productions and
made money."-Nicholas Longworth.
"Constant and persistent advertising
is sure prelude to wealth. '-Stephen
Girard.
"lIe who invests one dollar in busi-
ness should invest one dollar in ad-
vertising that business. "A. L. Stew
arr.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
SMOKING Ard Loss OF SIGHT.

Tobacco smokers, says the London
Medical Mirror, must look to their eyes.
Proofs are accommodating that blindness,
due to slowly progressive atrophy OF
the optic nerves, induced by smoking,
is of frequent occurrence. In one of
the volumes OF the "London Hospital
Reports" Mr.. Jonathan Hutchinson has
narrated several cases of amaurosis, the
histories of which 60 far to establish
the fact that in each ease the blindness
was brought on by that rapidly increas-
ing and, as it appears, banetul habit;
and in the Medical Times and Gaze tie,
September 4, the same distinguished
surgeon has described another striking
crse of ''tobacco amaurosis. ending in
absolute blindness, induced i'll eighteen
monthsn
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
TO MAKE NEW ROPE PLIABLE.

Many of our readers have experience
ed great difficulty in handling new
ropes. Every farmer knows how un-
manageable new, stiff rope-halter is.
and his patience Is severely tried when
he tries TO tie up his cattle with it, MS
the rope will coil itself into every shape
but the one desired. Often he finds his
horses and cattle rampaging about the
barn having loosened the knots of the
new halters. By simply boiling the
rope in water for two hours, all this
trouble can be avoided and the rope
made as soft and pliable as ifused for
months. Its strength is not diminish
ed, but its stiffness ID gone. 1t must
hang in a warm room until thoroughly.
dried, and not allowed to kink. This
easy remedy will secure horses and cat
tic from many kicks and blows, and
prevent much profanity.
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gutfitar.
ORIGIN OF sLEEp.

When man was made, ii puzzled Satan
much
How Adams soul and body he could win,
so he invented Woman; and with such
soul endowed her, she was sure to sin !;
And once get Adam underneath her thrall'
Satan was certain both of them would fall
But then another difficnlty rose
How to get Adam to accept his bride?
ms he o'ercatne rs everybody knows,
by sending him to sleep; then by his side
Placed Eve. For Satan knew this much Of
life.
That, wide awake, he'd never take a wife.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
BODY AND SOUL.

Body and soul are interwed,
As light and fire in mingled splendor;
And where the inner soul doth tread,
The obedient forms delight TO tend her.
We change to Angels by degrees;
We rise to heaven, but not by dying;
We cross no dark tumultuous seas;
We leave no form in graveyard lying.
We chanSe, unfolding, through our love,
An inner form OF purer essence.
Until we rise to heaven above,
And worship in the Fathers presence
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
KEEPING SWEET POTATOES.

An agricultural writes that for ten
years he has practlced packing sweet
potatoes In perfectly dried forest leaves
and gives the following directions:
"They must be effectually dried in this
sun, or around the stove, if he weather
be damp or cloudy. Pack so that they
do not touch each other, and keep in
moderate warm place They are much
nicer to handle than in sand, and will
keep as well or better than in any ythihg
else,v
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
WORDS TEw HOUSEWIVES.

70 make a hoe kake, take hoe and
bile 1t tew thin jelly and thel --let her
kake.
Tew skin a Eel, turn him inside ont,
and remove the mea. with a Jack
plane.
Tew make hen lay two eggs day,
reazou with her; if that don't do,
threaten to chastize her il she don't.
lew learn yure offspring to steal.
make them beg hard for all that yu Civ
them,
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
A SIMPLE CURE roR HuRNs.

In the foreign scientific notes OF Ap-
pleton's Journal there is al account of
an accidental discovery of q very sim
pie but etfcctual cure for burns, by tho
use of varnish. A varnishcr of metals
in Paris, one day got his hand badly
burned and in his agony thrust it into
pot of yarnish at his side. To his as
tonishment the pain at once ceased,
and the wound rapidly healed. This
cure being reported around, persons in
the neighborhood who had got burned
came to the varnisher and were cured
in like manner.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
POULTRY MANURE.

The productive power OF the drop
pings of the hennery is very great as
compared with ordinary barnyard
manure, yet many farmers, with u score
or Two of fowls, take little or no pains
to preserve and apply it to the purpose
of vege able production. 1t is an excel
lent dressing for gardens, and will re-
paya hundred fold the care and ex-
pense of preserving and applying it.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
ADVICE rEw YoUNa spoRrsMEN.

In shootsng at deer that looks like
q calf, always aim so az tew miss it il it
IL calf, and to hit it If it is deer.
In fishing for krabs, use yure fingers
for bait, yu kan feel them when they
fust bite.
Don't fire at humble bee on tho
wing, not till he settles. then take good
aim, and khek him endways.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER II, 1869.

time and circumstances could not he
more auspicious for taking this new de-
parture.
The burthen of his discourse, was.
" We must groao up to the public debt" and
he closed with n very high eulogy upon
President Grant. If, as we fancy, this
speech expresses the purposes of The
monied men of this country, it is of ex-
cecding Importance, for it marks un-
inistakably the dividing line between
the two great parties OF the future-the
'.dollar for dollar in gold" party, and
the party of reputation.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

II AANDIIIA, VIRGINIA.
IHE next session of this Institution
- which has been conducted heretofore
with so much success by It's former Princi-
pa, Mr. X. kEMPER, Will begin on the 18th
day OF September, 1869. 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 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 tho
English Branches will be insisted on as o
the first Importance, unusual facilities will
be afforded lin The Department of Music.
Drawing, Painting, and Modern Languages.
Lodrders actu enjoy The ddU0ntdge OF haeiag
No extra charge Is made in theircase for tut
tlon in French, as all are expected to study
1t and take part in the conversations.
Send for catalogue.
w. w. LEGARE, Principal.
June 25S I60--3la
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

PA paper in Indianapolis Ind.
proposes that hereafter instead OF say
ing 'let us sing the DoS ology," tho
minister shall say, ''let us put on over
coats, adjust our turs, slip on gloves,
grab our hats, look to the Lord and be
dismissed"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
TO ASCERTAIN THE LENGTH OF THE
DAY AND NIGHT,

At any tine Of the year add twelve
hours to the time of the Suns setting,
and from the sum subtract the time of
rising, for the length of tho day. Sub
tract the time of settling from twelve
hours, and to the remainder add the
time of rising next morning, for the
length OF the night. These rules are
equally true fon apparent time.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
NEW FEMALE ACADENT

CULPEPER c. H., VA.
HAVING leased for term of years
A1 t..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, pledge myself to faithful discharge
ofduties.
English, from $50 to $50.
French, Latin and Greek, 20
Music, so
Boarding, 200
Payable one-haq in advance, and one-half
February LIST, 1863.
CHARLES II. NOURSE.
Culpeper, July 26, iS69.-tf
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

He The greatest pleasure Of life Is
love; the greatest treasure is content
ment; the greatest possession is wealth;
the grestest ease Is sleep; The greatest
medicine is a true friend.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

tB1 The following were in old times
considered directions for buying a
horse:
fone white foot, buy him,
If two white feet, try him.
If three white feet, deny him,
lftour whire feet, aud white nose,
Take off his hide, and give him 20 the
crows.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17
R. H. WILMER.


board Of pisito'S Of The University Of Vd.]
VIRGIN1us 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 a better
school within the limits of Virginia. You
nave evidently the happy talent of stimulate
ing fondness for study in your scholars,
ing their sensibiities for all that is high or
honorable IN life. | continue to congratu-
late myself that my son was placed under
your charge, as his progress in all respects
mas met my warlnest hopes, and feel that
IL would be unjust i'm me TO withhold this
voluntary tribute to your excellence as a
teacher.
Wishing you great and deserved success. I
am, sir with high respect and great regard.
Faithfully your friend
b. JOH NSON BARBOUR
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

@ To kiss = rosy-cheeked girl and
find your mouth filled with Venitisn
red, and she growing psie on it, IS tra-
ly awful,
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Terma !.

Board and tuition in English, h,..............s150
Latin and French, each, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 10
Muslc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
One-half in advance, the balance the LIST of
February, 1870. Only five orsiN boarders will
be taken. Address G. COWHERD
Gordonsville, Orange County, Va
July 30, lS69.-;}m.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

s1@ whats that, said a teacher
pointing to the letter X, to little rag
ged urchin.
F 'Daddv's name.'
No, no, my boy
Yes it Is, I've seen him write it a
good many times
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

iP A darkie went into blacksmith
shop with his coat pockets full OF pow
der. When he went out, the roof of the
shop went with him.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1869-12-17

E@ In what color should our friend
ship be kept9 in violet-Qnviolate.l;
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Alexandria Grade.
JAMES w. NAILS,

JAMES w. MALLS,
SUCCESSOR TO J. w. MALLS & CO.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.,
HAVING purchased tie entire stock
II of the late firm, at the old stand,
No. ISS EAing street.
| invite those who have so literally patron
lied them, and the public generally TO give
me call. Hayinga large stock on hand, |
prepared to sell as cheap as can be bought I'm
the State. My stock consists of Hardware
Cutlery Carpenters Tools, Doors. Sash
Clinds Door aud Window Frames Brackets
MouldIlgs, 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
ana 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 Au-
gers and Other articles found IN first class
Builders Furnishing Establishments.
h9- All Orders for Lumber. Brick and all
ed to.
TERMS CASH.
June 4. l359.--ly.
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3ss- Advertisements for n less time than
three months will he charged for ut the usu-
al rates-one dollar per square for the first in
sertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Nn-The number Of insertions must he n,orl,-
ed ON the manuscript or the advertisements
will be continued until forbid and charged
for accordingly. 90
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ORANGE MALE SCHOOL

VHlS School or young men and bOs
3Oth.
strict attention will be paid to the morals
ana progress of the pupils.
Tuition, Payable Half Session i'm Advance:
For English brances per half session
of five months, Sl7 80
Higher Mathematics Moral ard Phys-
tcal Science, 20 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, with
other studies, 25 90
No extra charges.
H. E. HATCHER,
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Very truly, your friend,
j. II. TUCKER.

lbfom ri. Rer. II. II. Ufln,er, Bishop Of Ala, |
MOBILE, April 80, 1868.
My DEAR FRIEND:
My son has been more benefited bv vour
instruction than by any he has ever before
received. You have taught him to study
and by your kindness and patience have
made his studies agreeable him. You have
inspired him with reverence and affection
Tor yourself, and don't know how to THINK
you sufficiently.
Yours, r. H WILMER
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@ EEuToNT
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.

THIS School, taught by Miss e. c. Pa
L gand, will commence on the lst oi Sep
teinber, 1869, and close ON the 10Th of June,
1870.
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, COM
manding view of the latter for miles,
The health and beauty of the location are
spared to make the boarders comfortable
and happy and their duties pleasant and
profitable.
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Schools.
LOUDOUN SCHOOL.

\ ~ " ~ ~ ~ DA1IN(OIl.
MIDDLEBURG, LoUDoUN COUNTY, VA.
IYlE design Of this School is to give a
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 des rable that pu-
piS should be present on the opening day.
A long soiourn in Paris enables the Prin-
clpal to promise unusual advantages to pIi-
plis deslrous of acquiring thorough know
lehge ana 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. he heathfulness of the climate, and
therehnement of the society of this portion
ofthe state, are well known.
from Hon. J. r. 1tc6er.l
baltimore, May l, 1862
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
yti your system OF instruction, you have admir-
ably succeeded in establishing one of the ye-
Dest schools in your State. The progress
made by my son and my nephew as well as
py yothers.withlwhom have been associated,
has been very gratifying, in diligence, accu
markably exacts.
Your thorough acquaintance with the An
elent classics, and with the French language
ana your enthusiastic taste for their study
mas created among your scholars Il kindred
leellng, which is an assurance of solid pro-
gress. The generous emulation among them
sor 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, 'There health and strength |
are assured toyour scholars, your school is |
destined, beyond doubt, to permanent and
extensive success; and | but repeat to YOU |
mere. at the end of another year of experi- |
ence. the congratulations 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 warmest and |
sincere wishes.
Very truly, your friend,
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he 2y5tivt 0itgiuiaa
81 BAGBY q sToFhR.

TEENS OF Notwithstanding following
ara our terms of Advertising. which will. In
no Instance, be departed from:
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DRAM GEs
FEMALE RnARDINE SGHn0L.

FEMALE BUAKUINU SUHUUL.
Prof. j. T.. ALLEN, A. NJ, Principal.
T'HE subscriber offers long and sue
l. 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, 3j 90
Higher English, 40 20
Languages, each, 10 90
Music, 40 90
Use of Instrument, 90
Board, including lights, fuel and
washing, 160 90
Particular attention paid to the morals and
manners of young ladies boarding in the fam
lily of the Principal.
September IL, lS60.-6m.
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ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY

TERMS $500 per session.
Circulars sent on application.
July 0. lSG9.--3m. Y. DABNEY.
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WHATTHE MONEY SENSE OF THE CoUH
TRY SAYS.

And worship in the Fathers presence
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-11-13
Public Eesolution=No. 81

Joint Resolution TO supply omissions in the en-
rolement Of certain appropriation acts, approved
March Sd. 1869.
Be il resolved b. the Senate aud House Of Rep
resentatiyes OF The United States OF America III
Congress assembled, That the following items,
omitted in the enrolment of appropriation acts
approved March third. eighteen hundred and
sixty nine, be, and the same hereby, as
amended, made valid portions of the acts from
which they were omitted, viz:
In the :. act making appropriations for the
legislative, executive, and judicial expenses Of
the government for the year ending the thirueth
Of jane. eighteen hundred and seventy" after
the provisO 10 the paragraph commencing = For
salaries and ex geses # collectors, assessors as
sistsnt aSsessors. revenue agents, &c. insert;
Provided further. That after The passage Of
this act the proprietors Of all internal revenue
bonded warehouses shall reimburse ~ the United
states the expenses and salary of al sturekerpers
or other officers in charge.Cf such warehouses,
and the same shall be paid INTO the treasury and
accounted for like other public moneys"
In the act making appropriations for sundry
evil expenses of the government Tor the year
ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and sew
enty and for other PURPOSES, under the heading
- Public Buildings and Grounds,' before the
item For pay of iamplighteis, gas-fitting," &c.
insert - Fer lighting the Capitol ami Presidents
house and public grUunis around them and around
he executive offices, thirty thousand dollars. |
Approved, March -, 1862.