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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
NUMBER II.
cHIr-cHAT FOR LADIES.
LATEST FASHIONS FOR DRESS MAKING.

Shoulder-seams are placed on tho
shoulder, not at the lack OF It, the shout
ders are shoit enough to make the arm
hole ia its natural place; there Is no as
tempt to make the back LOOK narro"
by placing the side-seam behln@ the
arm instead Of under it,.
The waist Is ofnaturai length, neith-
er immoderately short nor long. out
terminates at the natural taper, J1st
above the hips, nor is 1t compressed by
tight lacing.
EASY fitting corsets, with but few
wbaIe.houcs. are worn to support the
fionre. but not to make 1t smaller.
MANY ladies' prefer to have the dress
SKIRT separate from the waist and at
tackled TO a belt. In th = case, to pre-
vnnt the two portions OF the dress from
nartinU. it is we'll 70 extend the bodies
over the hips in loose, sasy basque, to
he thrust under the skirt OF drese, or
else attach ewes to belt round the
waist and hooks, at regular opposite dis
RANGES uppn the belt OF the skirt, so
that.the skirt can be hooked oil TO the
waist without trouble. The whale
homes do not extend over the hips, but
stop at the narrewest taper oil the cor
sage.
oiloaiuen ~ - % ran,,irsd around the neck
= = cory y alos ssI i nsad ifthe dress
u u seanu'" :6w ~ st el,s throat. accord
y guy ahay "a shiou. ia is corded
without a band.
.,,lin ai,i,',o, w. sn,rie enough tor comfort.-
s,ouiu ~ ~, atsrs.ohiect to cording the
MNns -, =. ~ LII as 8ho cord is aSt ia
9o'alce Az ',,e ,,sa insfcad. a hias facing,
uraM y, ,,;ve II sufficient trength.
1sl.ci''" Of the sleeve should fall
~ ili,,ea i,,n'aa,,t,aot 80 ths arm.
ofvi .,,s ~ G'a'sis s,ssy,. is brng sered in
-, !" ar,it',i. no, ' the slpeye sbo;ild be held
ai,e a'n,'a g. in orfisr that its slight fnllness
auuse; 80 ~ opsInallv gathered into ths
nno n."S ,,,'Ia sths slseye will then stand Out
e..a,,,rI, q, ni,,,J oronod The arm-hole.
Tonseor GarlbaltI bodices may bt
n,ada i1Uo from fha patterns for light bo
n;,'ns ',;''es 40 n, araiv onifttino to seam III
g,o0d NJ d,rts aliowino the fullness to torn
o'tbars 70 lie attached to u belt, o.
s,,.in i,osa and unattachel to ;
" ~ ~ '''"'N
pos. p,1;o., r.r.d;ne or tarIatan dress
- when when cht high IN tie neck, are Iinct
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
rAnax YIELD OF WHEAT.

Mr.. Casey Bsrbourn. who lives on
Fort Harrison Prairie, two miles north
Of Terre Hsute, has just threshed the
wheat cut from ten acre field and he
finds the yield to be tritie over tort,
bushels to the aers. His mode OF
plantinc was novel and suggests an
idea TO our farmers worthiy ef atten-
non. He took oRe halt the usual quan--
tjtv of seed and drilled one way, anu
then with the other half drilled cross
wise. Mr.. Barbour attributes tais un,
usually heavy yield to hie ne" msthoa
OF planting. -Ldpote tlnd.) Argus
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

,P The latest method of curing
consumption Is that practisea at an es-
tablishmsnt on the banks OF the Kline
called the "grape cure" Patients have
excellent quarters plenty of fresh air,
and every day go INTO the gardens,
each one carrying basket. which Is
filled under the watchIui eye Of tae
doctor. The patient then retires TO
pleasant arbor, and 81 WY sucks the
grapes. A fine orchestra enlIVehs the
curing process with excsllent music.
How delightful. 1t is Claimed that
permanent cures are elected IN from
innr To Aix weeks.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

IrJP A Horse that is in tue harness
every day needs an abundance OF iood,
and the right kind. oats make more
music than corn and shoiiid Always
fern part of the food OF a haro Won,
inc horse. Corn gives piumpness, anu
imnarts wsmpth. The colder tho
weather, the more corn; the harder the
work, the more oste.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
PROFESSOR THAoHER.

The weather prophet OF New York
city has issued Il bulletin whlca lA cal
culated to make people feel uncomfof-
table. He says
The present mildness OF the temper
ature is almost without precedent, ana
the publ c are told TO prepare to neal
news of further earthquakes, with
great storms, in Europe.
lie thinks we will have much sickness
in the United Statss. and recommends
increased attention to sanitary regu-
latlonS.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

.P A solvent for old putty or pAlns
may he made of potash or caustic soda
o. pearlash and Stacked lime mixed
v,jtt sufficient water 20 form paste
eitAer ofthese laid on with an old brush
or rag, and left for sone hours w,lt
render old putty or paint easily remov-
ahl9
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

srP DR.. Mary Walkers husband, or
some one reporting himself as ''sch, F."
has sent a poem tothe Independence
MOI Sentinel, Of which the following
is ''sLanzer:"
The bird calls from its gildea cage,
Its mate far in the wildwood
And so my soul still walls for thee,
Bright angel of my childhood
But il onr fate, a cruel lot,
Hath cut our hearts assover,
Why, Mary-bring my trowsers pacA
And then go vote forever
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

T A Southern paper mentioDs the
case Of an eighty acre farm Inst had
become so exhausted g., to yiei., nut
four or five bushal... OF W. .ner acre. ere
SaS ND n bsen ~. - OF cue tei as a green crop
au sro,., IN m, ,i'see % produce, this year,
-" 80 ~ 10 =. bushels of wheat pei
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

ICP A very good substitute for put
tv is made by mixing plaster OF Paris
and water to the consistency oil thick
cream. 1t should be pre- repared in small
quantities, and applied immediately,
for it quickly hsrdens. Brush the sash
or frame over with water before ap-
plying the plaster. For repairing bro
ken. windows it answers very well.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
A oURroBs ADvERTIsEMRET,

The following advertisement for the
recovery OF red calf was actually pun
lishetl in paper OF Columbia county,
Pennsylvania, in the SIMMER OF 1869
LOST. "A O., Ret. His two be-
hind l. rs was White, He was a s,ls sne
calf Everybody what catches hlh ,
chs chs tree Dollars Dollars. - Monthiy
: :, : ,Y ssip Fsbruarg Number, ,Lippincotts sag
n-ilie.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
NEW FEMALE AGAEbE MY,

CULPEPER G. H., VA.
HAVING leased for u term OF years
LII v.,e large and commodious residence of
Mrs q. w. Ashby, will open select Fe-
male Academy, Mt ,Culpeper 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 III experience OF nearly thirty
years, ! pledge myself to Il faithful discharge
of duties.
Terms Per Session OF Ten Months;
English from $50 to $50.
French Latin and Greek, 20
Drawing, ~
Music, o
Boarding. wv
payable onc-half in advance, and one-hali
February list, 1859 .-1,-,,,,,,
Culpeper, July 26, lSG9.-tf.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

.PA correspondent OF the Plough
..os communicates "s sure way 10
cieause = pork barrel. Pus into the
eu,pty barrel an armful OF straw, hay
or some shavings and set fire. Let ie
buru out undisWrbed aud the barrel
viii be pure ana sweet afterwards. l
have tried 1t repeatedly"
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
From Hon o. johnson Barbour Rector Of IN
board Of Visito,S ofNe University Of VdJ

board Of Visito,s Of The University Of VdJ
VIRGINTUS DABNEY, ESD,
My DEAR SIR :--fhe lapse of another year
enables me to speak more decidedly as to the
merits of your system of education and It
is no less my duty than my pleasure to say
that both1as to literary culture ana moral
training do not believe there Is better
school within the limits of Virginia. You
have evidently the happy talent OF stimulate
ing q fondness for study in your scholars,
whilst you lose no opportunity OF qulcSen-
ing their sensibilities 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 respect ;
has met my warmest hopes, and feel thas
it would be unjust in me to withhold this
voluntary tribute to your excellence as q
teacher.
Wishing you great and deserved success, |
am, sir with high respect and great regard,
Faithfully your friend,
b. JOHNSON BARBOUR.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
nn,AKGE MALE sCEEOOA.

THIS School or young men aud nos
i will begin September lst and close Jun
'g.l' Strict attention will be paid to the morals
and progress of the pupils.
',Y,,,;,io,,. Pav.bIc Half Session in Advance
For English brances per half session .,z "a
of five months, w " ~
Higher M9theme'ics' .ionns Nioi''' '''' 20 90
Ancient and Modern Languages, Win OK On
other studies, - "
No extra charges. ..,,.-,4-.r
au1,st1s lsga.-iy. Orange g. H., Va
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

,,-= The more honesty mar Las,
~, ~ I..s he affects the air oi saint,-
irhe lr aifectation of sanctity 4 bloteb
os ths face ofpiety'
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

A5- Advertisement less time than
three months will baged for ut the usu
al rates-0ne dollar lAare for the first in
sertion, and fifty cen each subsequent
insertion.
EN-The number ofiions must be mark
ed on the manuscripthe advertisement
will be continued uibrbid and charged
for accordingly.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
Terms /:

Board and tuition in English, ,..............sl300
Latin and French, each, ,............. 0 d0
One-half in advance. the balance the LIST of
February, 1870. Only five orsiS \ boarders VIII
be taken. Address y. cow HEhD,
Gordonsville, Orange County, Va
IulV 10 1S6g-3m.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
Schools.
IOUDOuN SCHOOL.

MIDDLEBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA.
TUE design of this School is to give a
Il thorough preparation for the University,
or the bust iess of Iife.
The fifth session will open on NE lle first 70, OF
Septetnber next, and close on the l5th OF the
following June. II is very desirable that pu-
pills should be present on the opening day.
A long sojoufn in Paris enables the Prin-
cipal to promise unusual advantages to pu-
pills desirous of acquiring tnorough Know.
ledge and correct pronunciation Oh the
French language
Mr.. John Lee Logan VIII have chafge 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 Nlr-
cinia. he heathfuness of the climate, aud
the refinement of the society OF this portion
of the State, are well known.
[Froas Hon. j. r. 7tteker.l
BALTIMORE, May |, 1869.
MY DEAR SIR:-It gives me peculiar plea
sure to say to you, what have said to otl-
ers that after four years OF experience OF
your system of instruction, you have admir-
ably succeeded in establishing one OF the We
best Schools in your State, The progress
made by my son and my nephew, as Well as
by others.wlthwhom have been associated,
has been very gratifying, in diligence, accu-
racy, and energy, which your system SO re-
your thorough acquaintance with the An
cient classics, and with the French language,
and your enthusiastic taste for their STUDY
has created among your ScnolarS niiiui gu
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 eXcellehu
| system of teaching.
| Your excellent Assistant in Mathematics
is equal to complete instruction in That de-
| partment. =,
In a climate. Shere health and strength
| are assured to your scholars, your school Is
destined, beyond doubt, to a permanent ana
extensive success; and but repeat TO you
/ h, ~ ha ~ another
ence, the congratulations expressed to you
at the last session upon the steady increase
| ofyour school.
+ Though ! have removed from your town
so great is my confidence in your capacity
| that shall commit my son to your training
until lie is prepared for the UniVerslty
You have my thanks for the advantages
my children have had under your care; and
for your complete success, my warnest ano
sincere wishes.
Very truly, your friend,
L Z 1IICk ER.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

lUP A footman, prou2 Of his gram
mar. ushered into the drawing room
Mr.. Foote and his two daughters with
this introduction: "Mr. Foote and me
two Misses Feet. II.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

- Beftcr lie npright WIZ poVe''J ;
than unpFincipled With r.en'y'
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

lCPi ii YOU want 70 kiss pretty glrr
WHY kiss her-,s YOU eau. II pretty
gil wants to kiss you, Why ie' "e'
like D man. m
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

rP Bad .,uttsr ioa large .s,,', isS,e'z oinT -
az .,r argument in favor ''
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

.rP Ii money be not thy servant lt
will be thy ma Iter. The coVetous hiAil 'il
can not SO pr operly be said 70 POSSES p,sss
wealth, as tnat itnay be said to possess
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
O OrE.rroNI
~ -4-- a S-N@-N
CENAVE pnARDVNG SCHOOL.

THIS School, taught by Miss h. 9. Pa
L s}and will commence on the 1st OF Sep
tember, 1869 and close ON the Goth of June,
1870.
Clifton is ~ miles from Gordonsville, on
the orange and Alexandria Railroad, COM
manding a view of the latter for miles,
The health and beauty of the location are
equal to any in Virginia. No effort VIII be
snared to make the boarders comfortable
and happy and their duties pleasant and
profitable.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
cd AN GN
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.

S9GG[A-LI S-S4---s
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.
r,,.of = r. ALLEN, A. H., Principal
-, l., s,ihscr,i,,r atfers long and sue
' IA - SuVS'i 'pNs Guarantee that the
l. cessiti! experience as I,t worthy the
',omtidence of the community, an oeIl-
The patronage Of old friends and puoi.
orally.
Per session Of Ten Months, payable qu''itei-
ly in advance.
Primary English branches, az 99 ~ ~
Higher English, ~ M
Languages, each, a. M
Music, < 0g
board, including lights, fuel and ,eo oo
washing, .'oIa 80 >, 4
Particular attention paid to the morls q -
ily of the Principal.
- IN, lnal. Il lSiil.--bln.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
[EFom ri. Rer. r. II. Wilmer, Bishop Of Ata,l
MOBILE, April 30, 1868.


NY son has been more benefited by your
instruction than by any he has ever before
received You have taught him to study,
and by your kindness and patience nave
madc his studies agreeable him. on have
inspired him with reverence and affection
for yourself, and don't know how TO thank
Yours. r. II. WILMER.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28

TERMS $500 per session.
Circulars sent on application.
July 8, lS69.-+}m. V. DABNEA.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1870-01-28
isi'fginiau
BY BAGSToFER.

TERMS or ADvEHG.--The following
are our terms of Aiding. which viii, in
no instance be depfron:
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Terms

Per session Of Ten Months, payable quarter
ly in advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04
DIRE E.zRTEE CLOSETS.

Tho value OF human excrement, or night
SOIL as a fertilizer, has long been known to
every farmer, and especially to every mar
ket gardener; but hitherto tho methods
adopted for economzing it have been rude
and Imperfect. No proper and adequate
means have been employed 10 render 1t in
offensive and easy to handle in its appllca-
ton to the soil for the cultivation of crops.
Even In China and Japan, whore it Is saved
and applied with the most scrupulOus caro-,
no pains are taken to modify or avoid its
olfenslveness.
The absorptlvo power of common dry
earth, though it had boon known, perhaps,
for soino years to scientific men, was only
recently explained by Professor Way, the
chemist of the Royal Agricultural Society
OF England, who, by series of careful ex-
poriments, demonstrated it beyond all
doubt, and reported its results to the socie-
ty for publication in its journal. This pow
or consists not only in the absorption of
moisture of decaying substances, and Of all
animal excitement, but likewise of their
odor and oifenslveness. 1t is due in part
to the clay in its composition, and to docom-
posed organic matter in soils, especially
when dried and siltod, or otherwise rem
derod fine.
1t is n somewhat curious fact that this
characteristic of the earth was recognized
in the old Mosaic law, as we see In tho 18th
and 18th verses of the Esd chapter Of Deu-
teronomy, and 1t is a matter of common
observation that Instinct teaches animals OF
the feline race to bury all offensive excre-
mentitlous substances.
Now the results Of scientific investigation,
and a knowledge of this power of absorbing
odors, have led to the adoption of what Is
called the dry earth system in the arrange
ment of closets, after a plan invented by
Rev. Henry Moule, vicar of Fordington,
England. The plan is capable of a variety
of notifications, but tho idea Is in the main
due to him. 1t has been tried in numerous
instances, not only in isolated cottages and
country houses, but in public barracks and
other places much frequented, and has Civ
on such satisfaction that 1t will come into
pretty general use in England, and event
ually, we hope, in this country.
The apparatus consists OF kind Of hop
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

per-shapod reservoir, behind and above the
ordinary water-closot set, for holding sup
ply Of earth, and forming back; water
tight vault under the seat, and mochani-
cal arrangement designed TO measure out
the requisite amount of dry earth, pint
and half, and throwing II forward, on
pulling a crank not very unlike that of the
common water closet, to cover the material
and absorb the moisture and odor. It is
simple, not expensive, and little liable to
got out of order or 10 DO affected by the
FROST A common tub or box full Of dry
earth, and standing by the sdo Of tho seat,
with a scoop to DO used In throwing tho
Garth upon the deposit, would, of course,
DO a cheap and effective modification of tho
system, and attended with only trlfling ex
pensc. This, indeed, Is oflon adopted in
prisons and warehouses in England. 1t
may be used in the sick-room, to miti-
gate, If not to overcome entirely, one of
the most offensive accomplishments OF sick
ness.
1t is easy to SEQ the agricultural lmpor-
TANGO Of this simple system, for by II we
might economizo and save without incon-
vonlence the most valuable materials on
the farm. We might remove the objection
to it's more frequent use, since the mixed
earth and soil, when dried and pulverized,
is free from any unpleasant smell, while
every particle of fertilzing matter has been
retained in perfectly available form.
1t has been found by repeated experiment
and by actual experience, that the same
earth, after the "soil' has become decom-
posed, may, by sitting, be used over again,
and that 1t acts as a deodoriger, like any
other organic matter, up to tho eighth or
| tenth time OF using. Tho quantity, thero-
fore, which it would be necessary to dry
and store away for use, is not large, and by
repeated usage it will become equal to the
best Peruvian guano.
The advantage of this system to the health
of the community would be great, as the
calculations and drainage from common
privies are a fertile source of disease, and
we hope it will be generally adopted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

NOVEMBER Hints TO FARMERs.-The
roots must be stored early this month. Let
them dry little in the sun or wind, before
putting them in bulk. The work of hand
ling them over is very considerable; but il
pays to dry them, and oven to let them
"sweat" little in the pile. Husking should
be buried up now. There is the top-dress-
ing to go on also. A good top-dressing pro-
tects the grass roots, and If the surface is
level, the waste of manure is very slight.
Many piece may be kept in good grass by
frequent top-drossing, and grass is the
crop we want in New England. Continue
to cart out and plough in manure, If this
job is not Already finished. Cattle ought to
be housed early, and not exposed to the
chilling storms. Cows in milk will fall off
unless care is taken to bring them gradual
ly to the winter feeding, by means of turn
Ups, or other succulent fodder. Fattening
animals should now be pushed forward
rapidly, hogs and sheep especially. Itwont
do 10 let them fall Off now. Trim grape
vines and fruit trees. Protect hali-hardy
plants. Snug up, and get things in order
for long winter. Better house and feed
young cattle early. Don't let them gnaw
the grass down to the roots. Start the far
NOR club,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1870-11-04

RUINED YOUNG MEN.-Cal tho roll of
the 'young men Of $780," and ask whore
they arcl DoBalzac Is dead-cofTeo killed
him. Frederick Soulie is dead, tho victim
of coffee and RIGHTEOUSNESS. Eugene Crif-
FAINT diod mailman In tho Clarendon lu-
matte asylum. Grandvlllo went mad, and
broathcd his last In private insane house.
Lapsaly died at the Clarendon mad-houso,
n raving lunatic. Lowe Welmnrs died from
opium oating and Righteousness. Rabbe,
after suffering agony from u loathsomo dis
oaso, took poison to end his prolonged tor
ture. Alfred dc Musset died u victim to
tho bottle and cigar. Count Alfred d Orsay
was killed by the cigar and RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Charles dc Bernard died from coffee and
licontlousnoss. Henri Boyle died from cof-
fee and women. Hippolite Roger Collard
died from tobacco and coffee. Gerard do
Norval ator oscillation between plenty and
want, abstemlousnoss and RIGHTEOUSNESS,
went mad and hung himself. All died of
softonng Of the brain or spinal marrow, or
swelling Of tho heart. All moved down in
the primo Of life, in the meridian OF thor
intellect and fame.
Eugene Sues namo is added TO the list.
Coffee and women were his ruin. He died
away from his friends away from his fam
lily, away from the home he had adorned
with elaborate care, an exile In foreign
land. Who would have predicted such an
end to Eugene Sue In 1871, when he was
the favorite Of Paris, rolling in wealth,
courted by every one, dandy Of the most
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