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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16
About a Snake.


The Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Inder, tells the following;
"a gentleman, a physician, resident
near the Warm Spring, bu. now on
visit to this place, tells aremarkable story.
The doctor was rncnntlv cant fn~ q, o~a :.
lady Of his neighborhood who had been
bitten on the ankle by q rattlesnake
when he reached the patient he found
that her friends, adopting an old Indian
remedy, which had. conc down to thi.
generation with all the Legendary lore of
the neighborhood, had bound the wound,
already much swollen, with several folds
of the inner lining (fbre) of the bark of
the sycamore tree. Willing to await the
result of this experiment, and seeing
really no chance for the application of a
better remedy, our doctor allowed the
lady to keep the bandage on, and in a
few hours she was relieved from the pain
and the effects of the poison, too, as she
declared. Then it was removed. The
wound presented most favorable ap.
pcarance, aud the cure was soon pro-
rounced complete. Now the mcst aston
ishing part remains to be told. On un-
folding the bandagcs above referred to,
the exact outlines, the very photograph,
yea, the perfect picture of the snake,
ooiled ready for a spring, was found
impressed upon it. So perfect was the
likeness, that if any one had seen the
bark bandase lying open on the road
side, he would have thought the rattle
had coilcd upon it for one OF his deadly
springs. The doctor saw this with his
own eyes, and the remedy has been ap,
piled to similar cases in that section os
the country with as happy cfr cts"
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16

SoAr.-A youn g lady, who makes all
the family soap, gives the following re-
cipe for a good cheap article: Add to 10
quarts of wafer, 6 pounds of quicklime
(shcll lime is the bes0, and 6 pounds
common washing soda, Put all together
and boil for half an hour, and let it
stand all night to clear Draw off the lye,
and add to it / pouRd common resin,
and seven pounds of fat tany fat will
do). Boil this for half an hour; then let
1t stand till cool apd.ept;into bars.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16

Prindle on money affairs, as much as on
physic. 1t was the doctor who drew
the other will, and know what was in
that
'Ca-a a-caw!' cmphatically remarked
Martin the crow.
It's more than likely John contin-
ued, with petulant glance at Martin,
that the old man has got the doctor
here now to cook up some conioundca
change in favor of that white.taced girl
and her brother. To rob me for the
children Of II scapcgrace whom he disin,
herited score Of years ago. It's a
shame
'Ca-a-a-c cav, philosophical Martin.
Shut up, you ill-natured croakcr /!
Anyhow, l can lounge around under the
window, and see if there's chance of
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16
Nothing Remains at Rest.

1t is fallacy to suppose there is any
such thing as rest to matter. There is
not n particle in the universe which is
not on the move, nor drop Of fluid on
the globe that is perfectly quiescent, not
a fibre in the vegetable kingdom in
state of inactivity. In animal bodies,
from monads to the complicated organ.
sm of man, every part and plrcel, even
in the solids, are necessarily movins
among themselves, and their component
elements never cease to act in accord
ance with that universal law till death
stops thc machinery. Even then new
series of movements commence at that
eliminating point Chemical dissou-
tion of organic structures is but liber-
alton of molecules, the aggregation
oi which WIS necessary for corporal
beginning and subsequent growth; and
they then dispersed to enter into new
relations and new forms, aud thus ono
nevcr-ending circle Of activity character
ICES the material universe.
Death is dissolution of the union
that existed for limited period of what
is called life with organized natter
How that union commenced is as much
OF a Divine mystery as their separation,
They are distinct in nature and charac-
ter, although one ccnnot manifest itself
without the brain and nerves of the 9TH
cr.
Astronomy reveals the astounding in
telligcncc that there are no fixed or sta
t'onary bodies in the unsurveyed regions
of celestial space Even the fixed. stars,
as they were once considered, pcrma-
ncnt landmarks in the heavens, are
coursing with underlined rapidity in the
train of countless globes of shining glory,
on a circuit too distant to be followed
even by human imagination, in the
boundiess' realms only known to that
God who controls the mighty whole.
Everything, therefore, is. moving
When motion ceases there. will be a
wreck Il ~ ~ u - ,as ru
tire universe. Life is motion; inertia, to
our finite minds, is death. Mature, how
ever, neither modiics nor repeals law.
and consequently. thosen now. inlferce will
operate with uaerrins certainty through
the endless cycles Of eternity.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16

Doctor Prindlc had entered the house
he had been ushercd into the study by
sweet Alice Ovington herself, daughter
OF that Adrian Ovington, whose runa
way lovc-match had cmb,tcrcd so many
years of his fathers existence.
a lovely gnl, indeed, was Alice, Of
not yet eighteen summers and it was
no wonder that her stern grandfather
had opened his heart to his sons dying
petition in behalf of her and her
brother.
Doctor Prindle was one of thos, brisk
but dlgnifiod old gentlemen who know
almos; everything, say very little, and
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16

MONEY IN MuLEs.-J. Is. Lyman.
Esq an intelligent correspondent of the
New York T.June, who is travelling in
the Yves, recently visited Edgar County,
Kentucky, and thus relates how Mr..
s. IL. Elliott, of that County, is making
money out of mules:
"In 1865 he changed his stock and
became interested in mules. Now he
feeds one hundred and fifty of these ami
mails. When mule is weaned lie will
give fifty dollars ror fifty inches of height.
He does not buy mules that are less
than fifty inches at wsaning, for these
ne can feed and care for till they are
fifteen hands high, and then they are
worth from 1926 to s175 each. It takes
about eighteen months, and some 500
worth of hay and oats, to produce this
srowth.-That is to say, spend $50 for
your mule colt, and $40 for his keeping
and you have in eighteen months time
an article worth $3.50 Feeding us he
now does, one hundred and fifty; and
- -I--- ann
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16


TO PRESERVE LARD.-Lard can not
be preserved for a length of time with
out complete protection from the atmos-
phcre. 1t may be kept perfectly we'll for
any length of time by filing it into blad-
dcrs, which are tied at the neck and
hung in cool cellar. When used, tho
bladder is cut through and tho lard
taken out as needed, The pcarly-white
lard exposed foT sa:iia' in the gr0cers shops
Is very often ,adulteratcd with lime.
which not ouly gives tiuo color, but
enables twenty-five per cent of water to
be mixed in, by forming soapy conn.
pound
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16
A SAD STORY.

Among savage clan
Of cannibalish people,
missionary man
Set up his modest stccple.
And there each day he would
Pursue his noble labors,
He told them to be good
And bade them love their neighbors.
The cannibals, with grins,
Gave ear to themes he treated,
They crossed their tawny silins,
And on their hams were seated.
And yet they were not lost,
That nissionary's labors.
He taught them to his cost
And badc them love their ncighbors.
For one day, when for prayers
These cannihals they met him,
They caught him unawares-
They killed him and they ate him!
They said they found him good,-
He'd practiscd what he taught thcm,-
And now they understood
The e'goodnoss he had brought them.
And when they'd filled cach nav,
They said, while they deplorcd him,
'"They'd loved him-live and raw
But, roasted. they adored him!''
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16
'Ca-a-a.cawl' said Martain. e
That rascally bird? family gasped John
Grapley, as he stole out of the study
Let Us Elevate Journalism.

1t is to be lamented til at the profession
Of journalism is not characterized by a
juster appreciation of the courtesies and
amenities of life. For many years past,
if "a great leader appears in its ranks,-
and there are many such-the fact is no
sooner demonstrated than the lesser
lights seem to become envious and unite
to pull him down even below the COM
mon level. If only fair means were al
ways employed in effecting such cen
summation, there would be infinitely
less to object to. But it is notorious that
with large class in the editorial pro-
tossion the end justifcs tic moaus, and
misrepresentation, often vilifcation, is
but too readily brought into requisition.
Now We would inculcate different code
of ethics for the editorial profession. We
would have each editor to "magniiy his
office" not only when he comes to the
capitol to meet his brethren in the an
nual conventions, but all the year
round i'll all his discussions. We
would have the members of the Press
Association to so act toward, their
brethren as to impress call the world
and the rest of mankind" with some lust
appreciation of the intellectual worth of
the members of "thc fourth estate.
That the Journalists of the South en-
brace intellect of the highest order, and
above the average of that in the o.he-
professions, no Intelligent citizen will
pretend to deny. But instead of cul,iva-
ting the courtesy, dignity and lofty bear
ing without which it is impossible to
favorably impress the community at
large, journalists too frequently seek to
unjustly disparage each other, and some
times resort to the coarsest viliication,
thus necessarily degrading, to some cx-
tent. the whole profession; aud that, too
while they Inpd to tho proportion OF
giants the men with a multiplicity of
words and paucity of ideas in other pro-
tessions, who would impose their fancied
greatness upon the thoughtless in the
communities afflicted with their presence
Now all this is not only wrong in princi-
pie, but atrocious in practice. Let us
inaugurate higher standard of profess
sional justice. Whatever the pcculiari-
ties or foibl:s IS of the individual members
of the editorial profession, let them be
studiously ignored in public discussions
Let each one assert and maintain high
toned demeanor towards his brethren "A
courtesy and kindness that shall have
constant reference to the elevation of
the profession. Ipstead of seeking to
disparagc the members of our own pro
ieasion, e US emulate that of the med
ical faculty, which is ever uniting with
mother earth in hiding the fatal failings
of those who are most conspicuously
unworthy.-NushriWe Southern Press.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16
THE NEW WITNESS.
A sToRr OF TWO WILLS.

An odd sort Of parsonage, as regarded
his pets, was old Mr.. Ovington, and he
had INDUCED in his peculiaritcs to his
hearts content in these latter years, and
there, ON the head of one gate post,
while John Grapley leaned against the
other, perchcd the most dsagreeable
favorite OF them all, except, perhaps, the
newlydiscovered grandchildren, whose
inopportuue arrival had so wrun1 what
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-03-16

"llusbahd, ii aufhonest men is Gods
most noblest work, what is an honest
woman? "llis rarcst, DEAR" was the un-
civil reply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

VIRGINIA FUSpsSs ACT.-Gov. Walker, Of
Virginia, has vetoed the joint resolution hereto
fore adopted BY The Legislature Of that State
snspcuding sSe operation Of the funding act
This resolasiou was passed by more than two
ihird vote 10 each house, which would Indicate
that upon the reassembhng Of the body, after
the holiday recess, it might be passed over the
veto. But in the meantime the press Of the
State has warred vigorously against the resOlu-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
PUBLIC SALE.

DY virtue Of Decree of Circuit Cart Of
~ jefferson County, West Virginia, render-
cd in the cause Of
d. IL. COCKRlLE & son,
Tg
THOMAS DOBSON and SARAH r. DOB
son, on the 18th day Of September, 1871,
will offer for sale, in front Of the Court House
in Charlestown, 90
Friday, February 9nd, 1879,
The HOUSE and LOT now occupied by
Thomas DObson, situated in the town Of Char
lestown, the said sale being for the purpose Of
enforcing the payment of $394l and costs, it
being balance upon mechanics lien. Said
property is sold subject 10 a Trust to the
Building Association Of Jefferson County.
GEO. w. CHASE,
Jan. c. ls72-ts. Sheriff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
"BELLE-VIEw" FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale, privately, about 100 Acres
/ Of my farm known as " Belle View, 3" including
all the improvements, consisting Of large Stuc-
coed Stone Dwelling, containing seven Rooms and
a good Cellar; good Barn.-erected in 1855
Granaries. Corn Houses, Ice House, and all neces-
sary Out Buildings; also a good Cisiern at the
house and Well of excellent water near the house
There is a fine young Orchard, four years old, on
the place. All fencing is new-between two and
three hundred panels Of new plank fence, oak
boards and locust posts, besides seventy rods
Of stone fencing The farm is divided into seven
fields, all watered by Evett's Run-a neyer-failing
stream that flows through the farm.
The farm and improvement Is are situated on the
Harper's Ferry and Smithheld Turnpike, about
two miles from the Depot Of the Winchester and
Potomac Branch Of the b. 4 o. K. r., in Charles
town-the cOunty-sest of jefferson County, VIVA.
and half mile from Cameron's Station on the
same road. Having been farmed for the last l6
years BY Of the best farmers in the county the
land is in thorough producing order. Terms made
known on application. Possession given, if sold,
April lst, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
1871. Weekly Register. 1871.
A SPLENDID DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER
For the Presidential Contest Of 1872.

Il LENDlD INV 81 ~ In
For The Presidential Contest Of 1872.
Ctontaining Eight Pages, and As Columns of Read
\ ing Matter. Making it one Of the Largest.
as it is one of the Clearest Printed Newspapers in
the Country. The coming year will be the most
important ever known in political annals. The
near approach Of the Presidential Campaign, and
the political movements now in progress to deter
mine its result, will give an interest TO the col
umns Of the paper exceeding that Of any period Of
its history. Besides the general interest in the
National Field Of Politics. the people Of West Yir-
GINA will be particularly interested in the pro-
ceedings of the Consti .utiona Convention and the
Legislature, TO meet January, inst, which pro-
ceedings the proprietors Of the REGISTER have
nave made arrangements to have reported for
for their columns exclusively. The term Of many
of ou- subscribers expire on the first Of January
They should renew their subscriptions at once, so
as not ~ miss copy.
TERMS:
One copy, one year, 81 90 Five copies, one
year, and extra copy to getter-up of Club 50 90;
Ten copies, one year, and extra copy TO getterup
of Club, sic 90; Twenty copies, one year, and ex-
ira copy to getter-up of Club, $50 90. Money
sent at our risk by check payable to our order I;
registered letter or money order.
Address,
LEWIS BAKER & CO..
Jan. 6, 1871. Wheeling. W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

With a fall of 90 feet of water, a good Millerl
Dwelling House and some or 6 acres Of Land
This property adjoins the Belle-Niew farm. The
Mill-seat is located Evetts Run near the cross
ing Of the W. d. p. X. X and the Harper's Ferry
and Smith6eld Turnpike about fifty feet from the
bed Of the railroad track, to which short Switch
can be made and only two miles from Charles
town-the county-seat of Jefferson county, West
Virginia. The Mill was destroy during the war
leaving the walls Of the lower story standing
Situated in the centre Of the best agricultural
county in the Shenandoah Valley and within few
feet of the bed Of Railroad it is egbly situated
for tae manufacture Of agricultural implements,
or for a Mill to manufacture Paper from straw, or
for the manufacture of Fertilizers-there being an
inexhaustble mari bed near By, or for Wooden
Factory, as wool is abundant in the vicinity. ]
invite the attention OF persons wishing to engage
in Agricultural pursuits, or in manufactures, to
the above advertisements
HENRY B. DAVENPORT.
January s, lsT2-tapl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

NE have received direct from the Factory five
w cases Of Mems Boots. and we ask the atten
ton ofbuyers 70 .hese goods. They are manufac-
tured from the oest material and warranted equal
TO any made in the county and but little more than
half the price Of such goods. Call and see the
" Premium Boots" with wire quilted soles, for
sale by
Dec. 0, 1871. HOWELL AFRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

GOODS FOR THE sEksOS.-flariag fnstre-
VI turned from Baltimore. we are recei ing an
assortment Of Dry Goods, Groceries, fruits, No
tons and Fancy Goods. al very low prices.
Dec. IL, 1871. KEARSLEY a SHEEREK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
HOWELL a BRO.


A LII the School Books used BY our Schools ON
"a hand-any Book wanted, not in stock. will
sept ~, 1871. w. ;. MASON.
lust PUBLISHED" Women. or Cbropicl...
~ Of the late War;"-Sequel to "The Holcolnbs .
by Miss VI. T. Msgill. Encourage Home Litera.
ture. For Sale at w. =. MASON'S
HOOFF'S Celebrated Extract Malt-fre,b in.
IL voice jast arrived. W. y. MASON
DROAO Chlorolum-the most powerful di,ip-
IL iecAnt known. w. s. MASON
MAs0N's White Oil prepared with great care
w ana warranted In all cases where Liniments
sale only BY w. Mas0x '''
"E call attention 10 our stock OF Smokirg
w Iobaccos, Pride Of Virginia, Durham ana
for cents. ''s3'
Sept. 80, 1871. VS. MAsOy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
Death Of Col. R. Z. Byrd.

Col Richard f. Byrd died at his residence in
this place on Monday last, about 10 o'clock.
He was in bis 72nd year, the Oldest Of the then
living members of the bar Col. Byrd was ola
famous stock-the Byrds Of Westover-and IL
lust1a,ed in bis own life the noblest character
istics of his race. Chivalrous, heightened, hon
orable, he commanded the highest confidence
Of his people, while bis fine intellectual caPaci-
ty and public spirit placed him in the front
rank among the leaders of bis day. His active
career was arrested in 1868 by stroke of par
slysis, which confined him as an invalid until
his death Winchester Times, so uI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
Executors Notice.

DERS0NS indebted To the Estate Of the late
j. Catherine Fry, deceased are hereby notified
shall proceed 70 collect the same according 10
law on the LIST day Of February next without res
pect to persons. JOHN =. SMITH.
,,, Executor Of C. Fry, deed.
Aiddleway, December %, ls7l-t27.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
Santa Claus!
CONNECTIONS, Fruits, Toys !!
Christmas Goods
HENRY DUMDI'S.

That are Novel, FanciinI and AtUacbVeJ may DO
seen at
HENRY DUMM'S.
/ am determined TO sell Mt prices 10 suit the
times. Nv stock comprises new and beautiful
things likely to meet the tastes and notions Of all,
and at p ccs 20 moderate as to accommodate the
purses OF al classes. Old Kris never descended a
chimney with a greater variety Of Toys his rein
deers never drew nick -nacks more dainty. Call
and see. Candies French and American Fruits
and Nuts from the tropics and from temperate re
gions. Cakes Of every description hand and
made 10 order. Families supplied on shortnotice.
OYSTERS in any quantity.
HENRY DUNN.
Charestown, December l6, lsTl--3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
Bank Notice.

TIME Annuai Meetfsg Of tse Stockkolders of the
i First National Bank of jefferson at Charles
town, for the Election Directors VIII be held at
its Banking Honse on the Second Tucsday in Jam
uary, 1872, between the hours Of 10 and !.
SAM'L HOWELL.
December ~, lsII-3t. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

RI We are compelled for want Of space g.
defer sons matters in hand until next week
among them an account OF q Happy Christ
mas al the u. J.. Psrsoaassat llarpers Fer
80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
NOTICE.

A Napplcation will be made to the next Legis-
N lature Of West Virginia, for an act incorpo-
rating and authorizing the new Shenandoah
Navigation Company to Improve the Navigation
Of said River within the limits of Jefferson Comfy
West Virginia,
J. G. COCKRELL,
Jan. 6, ls72-5t and others.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

AHoMcrE at Liberty, Bedford county, Va,
on the 29th nit, Elijah Rennolds colored1 was
committed to jail for killing J. W. Chambers,
lwhitel aged fifteen years. Chambers threat
sned to shoot Elii4hs dog whereupon Elijah
sail he would shoot Chambers Their guns
were raised simultaneously. A load entered
Chambers head near the nose. Cbambcrss
gun uas not fired. Elijah says The killing was
accidental
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
IIo! For Chistmns

no not fail to call on r. Rion Lucas. and pnr-
~ chase choice supply. Of Christmas Notions,
Candies, Oranges. Lemons, and everything else
peedfu for the IIOlidays-all will BE- sold very
cheap.
Harper's Ferry, Dec. %, ls7I-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
HOUSE FOR RENT

A DWELLING House on Shenandoah S.,
n South Bolivar with Six comfortable rooms,
and good garden lot. Apply at Shenandoah IIo-
tel.
Dec. lG, ls7l-tE Ia IRWAy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06
FOR RENT,

vTyHE STORE ROOM now in occupancy OF Mes
sers NcCurdy Duke, in the most business,
and central part Of Charcstown-County-,eat OF
Jefferson, W. Va. Possession given April Isl
Apply to WARREN EDi'
January 6, I672-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

Gsy~ We did not publish a psPss - tLe S0th
ul,.. an hand, having taken holiday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

We had made up TO order, which we viii sell low,
for Cash or to promptpaying customers.
And wc will remind some ~ oar customers who
seem Indifferent about the settlement Of their bills
that we need our money TO meet our engagements.
We cannot afford 70 furnish goods to parties who
do not pay their bills promptly. Prompt pay
ments make You good Credit. And We cannotbuy
goods without Mossy and as She end Of the year
is drawing near. we desire all our deli1quents TO
call and settle their bills promptly, otherwise we
don't feel able to furnish goods.
Dec. %, 1871. TRUSSELL 4 LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-01-06

SAD AFFAR-On last Saturday morning
the family Of one Of our citizens was aroused
by a noise emanating from the room occupied
by young woman who had stopped with the
family for a few days. Upon entering the
room the girl was found struggling violently.
Apbysician was called in, and be pronounced
it a case Of poisoning. She died in a very
short time. The name Of the young woman
was Miss Thorpe, from the neiShborhood Of
SUNNI, Point, Jefferson county, aud she had
for some time been visiting in the upper Val
ley, and on her way home bad stopped IN town.
She was inferred 10 Mt Hebron Cemetery A
sad affair, indeed Winchester NerS.