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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

Gle, or the social life; knows nofhin of the
world around him, save what a dark. uner-
lightcnod mind can discern through the pa.
tural eye. The character Of that world. its
formation, its people and their history are.
TO him, matters Of darkness; family tradi.
tons Of ancestor and place, stories of hero
&c exploits and ronown, 'livss Of great
men," which might "rcmind him THAI he
could make bis life Sublime" which might
excite bis pride, and stimulate his ambition
never fan upon his palsied ear The touch
ing Story IF the Cross cannot BE- heard. -
I His iufrmity draws thick veil over the
dread and grand realities that lie beyond
this present lie, and hides from his view
the Immortality which awaits him $50
dark, 50 drcar, so inert, is Isis mind. that IL
awakcns NOT fo the great problems of future
life, and seeks not even one glance at eter-
nifty aud heaven This is no fancy sketch.
/ Such IS the sad condition Of the uneducated
/ deaf mute never has one been known
| who, by IBIS own unaided efforts, has found
out the bejn, ola God, or discovered the sol
/ emn fact Of his own Immortality Oh !
sad, sad lot, oh dire misfortune where
/ in all this dark world, can YOU find a sad
{ der, darker truth! Though he may live in
christian commuuitv-thouch he may be
/ the object of the tenderest affection, vet.
/ from his terrible ignorance and darkness.
/ does be not appeal most touchiugly to eve
ry kindlicr, more humane feeling of our ma
/ ture The wickedness of tho world may
cry out for christian help; the wall Of the
widow and orphan may plead for kindness
aud sympathy tho "heathon and the ut
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

Win hate OF htNnlDg Win angel Is Tar
more expressive than if these passions apd
pleasures were told IN measured words
T6e warm cra5raeo OF affection leaves its
impress deeper ia t8e heart than any words
whieh speak Of love the quick glare Of
defiance viii lIarl back your enemy easier
lhau all tic Boosting words OF dariug.-
The eloqueuce of the advocate burns with
moro intensity, anu novcs viih moro power
the hearts Of his hearers, when acoompaui-
Cd with proper gestures.
l. 4, not then strange, That never, until
THO influences OK pure christianity had
touched the beaTt of man, and Us principles
urged him on % deeds Of human Kindness,
that nothing suggested the Hcans to strike
the eye, If those whose ears were closed 90
sound and whose toreucs spake not, aud
who were living, yet dead to ali that mikes
JIG. beautiful ho.as Eyea in The days of
our Saviour 10 required ,ho t1Hcb OF the
Master 10 bring restoration 70 the deaf ear
, and palsjcd tongue.
To Pedro Ponce dc Leon, Ia the 18th
century is usually accorded the high honor
Of being the frat instructor of the deaf.
mute, but 90 The venerable Able de lEpcc
( of the 18Th ccutury-just little over one
hundred years ago-js the glory and praise
due Of opening up 90 this unfortunate class
tie "natural language Of the deaf and
dumb the language OF signs, the means
for their mental and moral development,
and the medium Of their access to the world
without that system, which not until the
year 1916 found it's way across tho ocean.
| and Is now the source of so much huppi-
ness, so much enlightenmeut-so much
good 1t would be Interesting to trace the
history of deaf mute instruction from the
DAYS Of D. Leon down to our time
tcres:iar 10 show the improvements made.
interesting to tell Of the various Institutions
aow existing, Of their valued teachers. of
their inmates, and uf their successors. but
time will not permit. Our young State
has here started in q carcer of usefulness
% which if successfully carried forward,
the bold mouutaineers will look with pride
and gratitude.
West Virginia has, among rs mountains
and valleys mluy beautiful spot-manv
\ place suited for such au l6s'itutipu, but.
may ! be permitted to say t?-whero with
ia al! her borders il Que more beautiful
than this? When 1 lool; upon these grand
OH mountains. looming Mp towards the blue
vault of heaven, aud standing, even a,
~cutiuels az It's very gates. tue heart breaks
forth in spontaneous praise to Him who
made ;hcn The mighty monuments Of hi.
Almighty power When | stand upon the
brink of the precipicos overhauging our
own beautiful "Riger Of the swans" and
hear its murmurings as they rise in sweet
est notes from It's pure waters gently wind
ing through The valley enriched by It's flow,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

PAPER hyD IFS USES The Paper
Trade Reporter says atrattic0ats are now
made 90 paper printed in such c0lors as 20
initiate the "a bionable textile fabrics usual
- worn as such garmeuts, or stamped bro o.
pen work with such beauty and dc.icacy
as is hardly auainabIa with other me'erial,
aui each Is so'd NJ ihe moderate price Of
df.een cents Tab'eeIotbos. crefonucs and
chIo'z aud even Shoes, which arc said %
Boz durable, are made Of paper
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06
Terma Ior Session o. ) Months.

- 80 ~ ----''-T " -ITT0Is
/. Preparatory .p1rImeqt-Ieadiug, Writing.
Spelling Elementary Arithmetic and
Geography SIP 90
Judor-Euglish Grammar, Gcogra-
ply, Composition, Arithmetic and Al
gebra, Is 90
.. Ssoor-La'in, Creek Mathematics and
the higher English Branches, 2J 90
DoniuZeu Fee. ] 90
Payment ouc-halr i'm advance
no deduction except in cases of sickness
Board can Zee procured at 8 10 to 3 10 per month
90 private families in the village.
NfTHsrs-R. J.. DAsNay, b. D., B.M. SvuH,
ID. d., Roy. G.. ". FINLEY, ana Faculty OF
.l"lapaeu sidney College
SAMUEL l.. FLOURNOY,
i'om"cy sept. 9, 1870. Principal.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

Sc lfhArs t'if IT. hNh@A AfN Af-At tAN ht wa
the world, by the aid Of teaching, he learns
to puI forth efforts, to use the talents God
has gwen him, to drive away bis sad fore
holdings and, if effort is continued, he viii
become a useful hbaoTed mera bef OF society,
and may adorn the foruni,or the sacred desk.
Blindness interposes a serious cbstaclo
to tho pursuit OF most os the employments
Of life, bat experience has taught that VIC
who see, exaggcratc the magnitude Of the
obstacle intcrposed. Subject your blind
child to the same training, the same intlu-
enccs, which develop your seeing ones;
teach him in early life 20 rely upon him
self--train him however tenderly-traiu
him as a flower 70 bloom and blossom for
usefulness; tIrn him not away with a mere
song upon his lips, or some sweet ins'ru-
mcnt obedent to his touch, or with two or
three years, only given him, 10 learn Of the
duties, mysteries aud aims of life; c3uc1te
him-cduc0tc him as YOU do your other
boys, and see what mighty giants, though
blind they be, would walk your land
what power and influence they would WELD
what good they would accomplish!
"Tell me not in mournful numbers"
The life of the blind lis but an empty dream ~
No! it is real No! it is earnest. 1t
can be useful! it can be honorable.
To the blind the sense of touch is the eve
through which thew look and learn their
relation to the world and things around
them-no human being has yet been born
on earth, so far as known, without that
sense of touch-that medium Of communi.
cation with tho outer world. Valentine
uauv. inspired by the success attendant
upon the education of the deaf mute. and
rejecting upon the exceeding seusitiyeness
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06
South Branch IntelIigenoer.
William IIoi'pcr, Editor.

g#.e, Garner Nan anil Grocei Lane SIS
Eoww, WEST ymCISiA
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

EU Richard MaCunc, of WiIkcsbarrc,
IA worth $4,000, has allowed himself
90 be lodged 10 jill rather than pay bis
poor tax Df s2T 90
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06

r. lu Paris lat cat IS said nov 10 BE-
worth ono dollar and twenty cents
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06
nApEH. HONNEl BOARDS H..

nApEH BONNET BOARDS sc.
HJ Eeams Cap, Grown, Double Cap and
Crown Wrapping Paper;
~ gross so. Bonnet Boards
lIl .3.sms Cap, Letter and Notc Paper
l1 b.Nrs sorted Ink with % large stock at
'..-prs Day Books, &C.. se. Just received and
flr 'e ug LpGAN, BRO. & co.,
Winchester. July ID, 1870. SO. 50 ola stand.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-01-06
The DeqG D,ta5 and Blind Institution.
Address Of Col. Rob. White.


meeting If the Board Of Begcnts of the
Deaf and Dumb aud Blind Institution
Reso7rs3, That this Board has listened with
pleasure TO the chas'c, interesting and able ai-
dress delivered at this meeting OF the Board by
our Secretary, Col. EoEEHv WWrE. and that il
j. the unanimous wish OF this Board That the
same should bc published. together with thc Re
port az this Board 10 the Governor, and the Sec
rotary is hereby requested to furnish a copy of
the same for publication.
r. TIC Bo-rde # RsyrrG Of NE Uss Virginia In
s'ru'ia. farus Degfaa{ Dunb aa2He BlasT:
GEvrrvry i'm response to vour very fatter-
inc resolution, requesting for publication COPY
OF the address which had the honor 10 deliver
at The formal opeurg Of our Institution on the
10TH inst permit me TO say. that this address
was OF necessity, prepared very hastily, aud with
no view whatever 70 its publication Because OF
the very brief time could give to it. | ayailed
myself freely of the Investigations and thoughts
Of others, particularly of those Of the Rev Col
lin stone, of the Hartford Institution for the
Deaf aud Dumb, and OF w II. Churchman \
NJ, OF the Indiana Institution for the Blind
could not allow the publication of this Address
without acknowledging my obligations to those
gentlemen.
\ copy Of the address is herewith furnished,
in the hope that may aid in exciting the inter
'st ot The people Of our State, IN the unfortunate
CLASSES Tor whom il is at least an ,grHert plea
whatever may he its imper 'ections ! remain
geudcmeni most respectfully, yours
ROBERT WHITE.
Eomney, Dec. lG, 1870.
West Virginl, born amid the throcs, az.
onics aud darkness Of war, since III. halo sf
peace shed It's gentle rays over these valleys
and mountains, has established here n Light
for the yoyager upon LIES darkest, drcari-
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Potomac Seminary,
Ronncy, Hampshire Co., w. Va.

FFNHE next Session of the Male Department will
Z open on the l2lh of September, 1870 Stu
beats prepared for College or business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

We have had mention by telegraph OF a meet
ing heldin Cincinnati on Saturday last TO take
initial steps in the organization OF new politt-
Cal party on the basis of civil services reform,
and free trade. Further particulars show that
there were only about twenty persons present
and these were the same who have heretofore
figured With 80 little success in the attempt 20
organize a party on the narrow basis OF civil
service reform and free trade. The leaders
were Colonel Stanley Matthews and Judge
Hoadly, two well-known lawyers and politi-
Clans. General II. l.. Burnet, the law partner
Of ex- Secretary Cox, was also present, and Mr..
Thompson, ex-PTOsecuting Attorney OF the
County. ASSURANCE was given that a similar
Organization was being effected in New York
and other cities, and that the movement
would develop into a national one before long
Az present favored the nomination of ex-Sec-
Ietsry Cox for President. When II was objected
that Mr.. Cox was not eligible on account of
nativity, il was announced that, although born
IN Montreal, his parents, at the time were citi-
zens and residents OF New York, and only tenn
IorarIy sojourning in Canada. This, 1t was
esld' removed all objections under the Consti-
tnt'on' and made him, to all intents and pur-
poses, citizen of the United States. Others
who were present disclaimed any Intention to
force the nomination of any particular ind-
vidual. Judge Matthews said IL was evident
that the republican party, as a political organi-
zstion, had seen its best days, and could no
longer control the country. Other speakers
abused Grant in unqualified terms, as the cause
Of all the trouble.
IL WAS stated that the Tribune in Chicago
the Commercial in Cincinnati, and the Democrat
IN St Louis viii support the undertaking; but,
as these papers have heretofore been the spon-
sors for the bantling, this announcement was
not hopeful of any increase of newspaper
strength.
On the whole, the meeting did not result in
giving any additional impulse to the "nev
party" movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

COMPULSORY EDUCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA.
The Pennsylvania Legislature has under con-
Sheraton ball which enscts "That after next
January every healthy child bet xeen the ages of
seven and fourteen years IL required to attend
School six months every year; the police force is
70 assist in making the Enumeration: the school
board shall provide suitable buildings, and city
councils shall make appropriations therefor; the
board shall also establish an industrial school ,,
dhe plan Of compelling the attendance OF chill
GTen at school seems to work well in several
european countries; but it has never been re-
cetved with much favor in this country. One
dhing Is certain, that wherever the system j.
adopted two evils atten ding many public schools
should be remedied. One il the conspicu IN.
absence OF sanitary conditions in some OF tn I'm;
HE other Is the Pernieious habit of brain cram
hing Psychologists pronounce it iniu.ious
particularly 80 to Child as young as seven
years, and experience teaches that yerv youny
People "crammed' at school are not espscialv
Intelligent on reaching maturity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

DAE BY FARMERs--The Alexandra G1.st,> il.
noucing the faet that Nicholas Smith, of H-rk-
inner county, New York, has made as high As
II 200 lbs. of cheese, shipping weight ia o.
year, from herd of twenty cows: makes ~,
hi up at home, and sells for the hiybe., mic.
Paid in Herkimer market pertinen.ly asks. WV
cannot dai farms be established in ths ADJ
3ninins country so a. to supply the markets of
Sashin ston, Alexandra and Georgetown with
every pound of butter and cheese used and sold
m these markets: Farmers would doubtless
hnd II profitable, for the demand here il great
AND steadily increasing the land in this vicinity
Ne as well adapted to the grazing of cattle as the
lands IN the Northern States; the expense OF
heepins COWS and OF making cheese and butter
Il ne more than in the States beyond the line of
The Potomac, and the cost Of transportation TO
market Is less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

Tie recent sad death of a youpg xo,,, IN
It's city from drugs administered 70 nroancs
abortion, and similar tragedies in seyers, or the
northern and western cities, is again attracting
attention to the necessity OF enacting stringent
laws for the suitable punishment of those who
make business OF child murder, and accumu-
IAie wealth By their infamous practices. The
New York Legislature has under consideration
al the present time a new bill, which makes the
crime punishable as msnslaughter in the
seeond>degree; to furnish drugs to be used for
the purpose incurs penalty OF 81 900 tine. or a
years imprisonment; and any o offender against
The law Is to be competent witness against
any other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

There has been considerable inquiry why the
work upon the new msrket-house has not been
RECOMMENDED this season, the weather being
quite favorable for building operations. 1t
seems, by an item in our local columns that the
delay has been Occasioned by the want OF stone,
but that work at the quarries has now been en-
tered upon, and that the work upon the market
house will be speedily commenced and pushed
forward actively. 1t is to be hoped so, AMI til At
the present generation may live to see the she'd.
nuisances replaced by the stately edifce prom
ised.
There has been some talk of proposed CD angs
OF pans for the building BY the market com
psny, but az we understand IL nothing is pro-
Poset IN the way Of altering the grand general
design OF the edifiee. This plan, by its beauty
and stateliness, commended itself most forcibly
TO the taste and judgement of members of Con-
gess, and was undoubtedly the cause OF the
passage of the bill giving the franchise to the
market company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

From Lanran s Ogilvie we have the y,rtk
B'ftisA 9erisse for January, republished by the
Leonard Scott Republishine Company OF New
York. We are sorry TO say that this old and
valuable periodical Is discontinued with the
present number The repubiisaers in New York
nave, however, made arrangements TO supply
aus place with q desirable addition to their ex.
G -llent reprints- namely, the Brai,k o,,.r,>rr,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

HE Ne" York Commercial says that a brother
OF the "canny" scotchman vao has just Dos.
sessed himself OF the hand Of an English
princess, l. nov abiding in New York city
under the plain lille Of " Mr. Campbe,l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

MISS Nilsson has resolved to remain in the
In-t States and prepare for us q brilliant
sesson OF opera next fan and winter. So says
The y. l.. Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

1Ae appointment OF Mr.. FOrney as Collector
o. Customs at Philaielphis will, il is thought,
nave good effect In healing the divisions In the
Ieiu bliesn ranks in Pennsylvanis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23

1FEDITOR STAB Plea.a ann ,unes IN. nam,
of p..S a. sas ~ az gs.s,s.ts tsE s9s
DISTRICT. inns eost' MANY VOTERS.
0TA THOROUGHLY EDUCATED ANDEX.
and plessn eef ssd H. Teacher, Of mstsrs years
teach Common English brsneSss. Ridress 3 Eda 20
CITY T. o., giving name, residence, and
B FaYGTTE 4. a. SHaP Pf1yca Hs g. "a iii
be held on SATURDAY EyENInG srch Is At
ms.ons o IN seod . a. SGuk ARE sssgss All
ma, By order of n ,d = H rPw,r r,sov
uS socisbIe of the Ohio Republican Associas,on
vi be sy giysn At hsrinis Hall TO MORROW tFri-
The President, Vice President. members of the
Cabinet, and the Ohio Delegation in Congress. are
1t 60 FORD. Secretary.
TSPECIAL kOTICB
TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
to go and buy
TRUNKS, TRAVELLING BAGS. Oh sATOHELs
at the practical mandatory OF
JAMES 5. ToPaaM CO.,
425 sEFENTH STREET,
adjoining Odd Fellows Hail.
TRUNK5 Covered and Repaired thoroughly a,
THE wAR FOR EQUAL RIGHTS STILL
- The ooI,1D mi IH sdonrned meeting 1sed
H" on THE ,Ss Elm ct
TDIBECToRY NOTICE.
1be public are informed that all differences be-
tween myself and the publishers of the = State Ca
Zeits Directory Of MARY la9d aud District OF 90
settled The p9Sshrs y ssS b s1a ,Ss
authorized to sell their book aud collect their bills
m22 q Publisher Washington Directory.
rTHE LtDIhs OF MOUNT VERNON
AS Place CHURCH.
Correr OF nth and n streets N. W., will have a
SOEIABLE AND SUPPER
KF sr EEsNING MKT: the ,tth instant.
or. Sil be PR sent. and be introduced At clscS.
Toe Cboir will be nt, aed 70 the interest OF
mus ASmiso sff sss some choice seieet,S9s OF
rOLAIMs OF SOUTHERN LOYALiSTs
,h ah ne, cSm%iss.onsr. % claims sgpOnted under
exsnine and eonsider tn. Justice and y,Sey Of
such claims ss shall be brought before thsrn of
and the Sn9 j .
during the war, for stores supplies taken or
she the G,sd s.s. 'G IN sss use s-S Of
olaimed in irsurrection against the United Sts,e
willie e9ployed the military service Of 'p sSs
United States" give notice that their Sc ssion.
na onr ruee .h.s ns Of
before then IN support OF such cl'ms, ciI besa on
and will be held In their Office at n ashinrtsn, D.
q The case. viii be beard in the order 10 which
q Claims NAY pEs.sntad 70 CHiRGss fiif sssa
MN. the clerk " the Uommissi oners At washing
ton, who will receive, file, and enter them unon re
regis at the date and in The order Of on
The clerk will also furnish, upon application the
Jul and regulations prescribing the form Of the
petiJcDs for the allowance OF claims the ntcasaaIy
svernents. the oath OF the Claimants which nal
acc mpsny each petition, AMI the notices and SAFE
mtnts which must be appended.
A. o. Adds,
j. b. HOWELt,
ORANGE FkRKtS5,
- Commit ssioners of Claims
~ssCURITY IN LIFE INSURANCE Being
~ of the first i'm pOrtsnce, the NORTHEAST,
Tor the better protection Of fits pDcy holders
changed ITS rate OF reserve to per cent thus an ,rd
iag n lNPRFGNABLE sEcURIlY for the PAYMENT of
C1,ice So y ~'@',A''
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A. q. ADDS.
J; b. HOW kLt,

Commissioners Of Claims
MAsB Is6IoS. ID. o., March %, 1871. mgi I'd
~ssCURITY IN LIFE INSURANCE. Being
~ ~ the hrst i'm pOrtsncs, the NORTH NEST,
the better protection Of fits policy holders
changed IT'S rate OF reserve To per cent thus al ord
i,ss n lNPRFGN ABLE sscURTIy for the payment Of
Cfice 3fY Seventh stree.
mh2l-t KNIQuT ca,a-at -.
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n23-6t MAJOR Of Engineers. u. ;
3 EkGlkFEh OFFlCs.
= Jh,f5 Story. Union BanL BWlftng,

J"FFV StUTy. UHTON b1HF bWFfTTUg,
Faystie street. CsarISS,
BALTIMORE. NJ Marc ~, ISL
Proposals are invited for Dredging a Channel in
p"eeustowD Creek, Maryland. from e-ter River
ia Queenstown. Proposals, to be seated, IN dUph-
Hoie endorsed on oSfS,fS. ard accompanied by copy
Il tins advertisement, will be received until noon OF
APRIL ~. ISL. and will be opened in ten minutes
there after, presence Of such bidders may wish
to be present. 1888
The material Is easily removed The chaune, i.
not 10 exceed hundred feet width or eight feet
tered - ~
Forms Of proposal and any desired information 70
I e bad On applicat at this office.
|. The right to reject any bid is reserved
WIN CRAfGHILL,
4 nhzS 81 MAJOR Of Engineer q s Army
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ne census Of Great Britain will be taken
~1mplete up to the % OF April. The work Is all
- be done in single day, and the tedious de-
ysto which our American system is subject
IRE thus avoided. The object OF the English
liberties i 20 get an exact enumeration OF
re PEOPLE, and, each person being enrolled at
l. residence on the designated day, there is no
chance for errors through removals just before
90 after the lists are collected. This system in
wolves the employment Of an immense number
% agents for the two or three days consumed in
distributing blanks and gathering the returns
The latest reform movement Is that to reform
extravagant and useless funeral expenses. A
funerN Reform League has been formed in
London under the leadership Of Mr.. Edward
beAies' wen known rs formerly Presids ant of the
fohueal Reform League, the Dean Of Armagh,
Bfr' Harper Tvelvetrees and others, and II ia
hoped 1t may be as successful In promotin,
kanerA Reform a. the Political League was in
getting the franchise for the working classes.
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GALLERY, 1913 10th street, near l. Inh22 Ct