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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-05

For TIE LADIEs.-Te soften the hands, fill a
wash basin half full Of fine white sand and soap
suds hot as can be borne. Wash the hands in
this five minutes at time, brushing and rubbing
them in the sand Rinse in warm lather Of fine
soap, and after drying, rub the hands in dry bran
or corn meal. Dust them, and finish with rub
bling cold cream well intothe skin. The best is
flint sand, or the white quartz sold for filters
1t may bessused repeatedly by pouring the water
away from each washing and adding fresh to
keep from blowing about. This etfecually re-
moves the roughness caused by housework, and
should be used every day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-05

The Viyinian is printed this week, and will b
for several weeks to come, on paper of little less
size than we have heretofore used The dimen-
sions of our paper rather unusual, and to get
the exact size, it has to be made to order. Since
the burning cf the Messy Greek Mills, we have
binary size, but hope to do so shortly. Until
then, our readers will have to tolerate the rather
inferior quality of the paper and the curailment
of the sheets, although this latter defect does not
diminish the amount Of space we usually occupy
with printed matter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-05

Besides Ladies, Children, and their attendants
and more Men, Horses, Animals, Curiosities
Cages, Performers, and originality and novelty
than any exhibition in the world and it is to day
what for years the management has been DESTROYS
of making it
THE LARGEST, THE BEST,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-09-05

SALE OF REAL EsTArE.-E. NJ. Cushing, on the
10th ult., sold for H. NJ. Bell, and others, com
missioners, three fourths of the Crawford
Springs property, to A. A. Sproul for $3.50.
W. L. Mowry, CONFER, on same day, sold one.
seventh interest in the farm of Jas. Byers, decd
for S 722,OO Chas S. Byers, purchaser.
Loving & Bumgardner, m'ers, sold on the
22d., the Albemarle hunting tract, containing2,-
OsO acres, to J. S. Wills, for S ,02 per acre.
Bumgardner s. Ransom, com ers, sold on the
23d. farm belonging to David Dull, decd, to j.
A. Noon, containing l42 acres, at $l8.75 per
acre.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
The Vanity of Shoddy.

There is a dreadful ambition to he
'genteel." We keep up appearances
too often at the expense of honesty; /;
and though we are not rich, we
must seem to be So. We must be
"resI.cCtable." though only in the
meanest sense-iu mere vulgar out
ward show. We have not courage
u go patiently onward in the con
dition Of life which it has pleased
God TO call us, hut must need live
in some fashionable state To which
we ridicu.Ously please To cali oar
selves, an 10 CRAFTY the vanity of
that unsubstantial, gcnteel world Of
which we form a part. There Is a
constant struggle and pressure for
front seats in the social amphithea-
tire, in the midst of which all noble,
selfdenying resolve Is trOdden
down, and many fine natures are in
cvitablv crashed TO death. What
waste, what misery, what bankrupt
cV, come from all this ambition 10
dazzle others with IA glare of appa
rent worldly success we need not de
scribe. The mischievous results
show themselves in q Thousand
ways-in the rank frauds commit
ted by men who dare tn be dishon
est. but do not dare TO seem poor;
and in the desperate dashes st for
tuLe, in which the pity Is not so
much for Il ose who fail as for the
hundreds Of innocent families who
are SO involved In their ruin.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
Peas Reifer than Clover

A correspondent Of an exchange
says: l assert what | believe to be
a fact, that the Southern field pea is
better for the South than clover.
both as a manurial agent and IS
provender for stock. In making
this assertion | do not wish to be
understood as attempting to discour
age the cultivation OF clover
would advise all persons who have
the soil or facilities for growing it to
do so. But it is because / believe
comparatively few have these facIli-
tics, aud because ! know that peas
can be grown successfully on all
farms. that l recommend the cult
vation Of the latter above that ofthe
former.
The field pea can he grown sue
cessfully in every section, and on
almost all soils throughout the
South. Glover cannot. Peas are
easier sown, are surer to gvrminate,
grow faster, and afford more protec
ton to the land at the right time
than clover Two crops eau be
grown yearly on the same land in
every Southern State; the seed re-
quired to plant a given area costs
less; it is as good a fertilizer as
clover. and makes as good winter
provendcr when properly cured. Be
sides the seed peas when gathered
either green or dry, make an excel
lent article of foud for stock, aaJ
even Tor man. 1t is unsurpassed
for fattcning hogs; unsurpassed as a
green manure: and, TO crown all, il
will grow on all. sorts OF soil, and
won't be long about it anywhere.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
Poetic Gems.
That Waltz Of Won Weber's.

5aylv and gayly rang the gay music,
me { Lllthe' merry music OF harp and oI
The mad, merry music, that set us a
dancing
TIL over the midnight came stealing
the morn.
Down the great hall went waving the
banners,
Waving and waving their rcd, white
and blue,
As the sweet summer winds came blow
ing and blowing
From the city's great gardens asleep in
the dew
Under the nags, as they nOated and
fozted,
Under the arches and arches Of aowers.
We two and We two fcated and hoated
Into the mystical midnight hours.
And just az the dawn came stealing and
stealing
rhe last OF those wild Weber waItzes
began.
can hear the soft notes now appealing
and pleading,
And catch the faint scent OF theaan-
dal-wOod fan
That lay in your hand, your hand on
my shoulder,
As down the great hall, away and
away,
All under the Gags and under the arch
We danced and we danced till the dawn
Of the day.
But why should dream Ger this drea-
~ old ledger,
IA this cOunIug-room down ia this
dreary old street.
OF that night or that morning, just there
at the dawning,
When our hearts beat in time to our
fast-fying feet?
What is it that brings me that scene Of
enchantment,
SO fragrant and fresh from out the dead
years,
rhal just for a momenl I'd swear that
the music
OF Weber's wild waltzes was still IN my
ears2
What Is it, indeed, in this dusty old al
ley,
That brings me that night or that morn
ing in June?
What Is it, indeed ?--I laugh to confess
it
hand organ grinding a creak old
tunel
But somewhere or other caught in the
measure
That waltz of Won Weber's, and back it
all came,
That night or chat morning, just there
At the dawning,
When I danced the last dance with my
first and last flame.
Ny first and my last! but who would
believe me
T, down in this dusty old alley to-day,
Twixt the talk about cotton, the mar
kets, and money,
should suddenly turn in some mo-
ment and say
That one memory only had left me
lonely
And gray-bcarded bachelor, dreaming
of Junes,
Where the nights and the mornings,
from the dusk to the dawnings,
5eemrd set to the music of Weber's wild
tunes!
-Nora Perry in June "Galary."
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
Che family CirtIe.
The Chief Charms.


Are not uhattractive women the
mes thai generally set the black
ball of gossip rolling which ostrs-
ICES perchance q better woman
rom society, whose greatest odeRse
"a that she eXcites envy and ieal-
,usv? You seldom hear an attract
We women, wLo is n fayorite and
,njoys life, saying i'll natured
things about others.
Beauty does not always give the
chief charms. A kind heart, with
generous impulses, a cheerful dispo-
,itlOn q Il intelligence with the
sparkle Of genuine wit: these are
the real attractions which surround
their pusscssor with hosts of ad-
Z irers and friends.
Then is it not pity that a pretty
ACE eNcites 50 much envy, malice
and hate. when it is SO transient?
4 few wears and the 0eep lines Of
are deface its outline.
A fresh, youthful face is nearly
always attractive if the heart Is
warm and kind. but the face Of
manhood or womInhund must be
stamped With the workings of the
mind To he beautiful.
Thought and intelligence must
ielicately pencil the expression OF
he forehead and mouth, while the
we must tell an eloquent tale from
within. or there can be no beauty
n mature years.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
A Few Practical Thoughts for the
Farmer.

Planters should remember that
the greatest amount OF money made
in their business is not from having
large farms. The art of planting
consists in getting the greatest
profit from q given amount Of capt
tai. skill and labor invested in soil
The whole secret OF success in plant
ing is how TO lessen labor and in
crease income. There are various
ways TO do this. Everything must
he done at the right time and iu the
best manner. Bv draining. the wa
ter must be got rid Of; by cultiva-
ton, soil must be enriched; by rota
tion Of crops. the largest yield must
be secured; hy improving stock,
the feed must be econOmized and
made of more value, and by exper-
iments, and bv reading books and
journals relating experience of sue.
cessful men. the experiments they
have made, and the results they
have obtained. planters viii learn
how 20 do all the above, and IL con
tains nearly the sum and substance
Of agricultural skill.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
Lean Year Felieities.

Eli Perkins has uude: gone mat
rimonial proposals st the hands Of
one of his lady friends, and he has
this TO say abeut it:
First, I called on nv liquia-eved
brunette friend, Miss Saliie Morris,
of Madison avenue. Now I've spent
a good deal of money on Miss Sallie
for operas, ebequcts, DelmonIco
/ lunches, etc. Eve been trying for two
years to win her affections.
Last night, full of love and hope,
rang old Murris's tOor- bell. IA q
nom vt Miss Sallie was bY myself
on sofa. After speaking of the
coming opera, felt her velvetN
hands touch mine.
DO you know, Mr. Perkins, sh,
said, booking me straight in the face
that to-day is our proposing davY
We'll, ] suppose SO, I remarked.
lo9king modestly down at heI
mosaic bracelet.
well, you know, Eli, my dear Eli.
that Ehave been out with you good
deal.s
Yes, I replied beginning to feel
a little embarrassed.
You know, my dear she said.
taking both If my hands, "that it is
costing me a good deal for dresses
and gloves, and
''And costing me a good deal for
carriages, boquets, and Delmonico
lunches / interrupted, with in
creased emharrass meut
"And while | have enioved my
self all winter going out with you,
Eli
In In~expensive carriages to the
Academy and Delmonico's," l sug-
gested.
AYES, while have been happy to
go there with vOu-I feel-I feel
Oh, my dear, Eli, don't know how
to say what want tor and then the
beautiful child hid her face on my
bosom.
"Do not fear my answer, beautiful
one " l said. soo.hingIy. What
is it that weighs SO upon yonr sor-
rowful hearth
''Oh, Eli, it is love" she said, sob
bing wildly, and twisting her jewel
led fingers in nv auburn hair
Heaven be praised" sighed, SO
felt the beating of her heart
against my vest. "For whom is this
love. darling?" / asked, for YOU
know am deeply Interested n YOU"
You will rot be mad with me,
Elg''
mo, sweet one, I shall only Ee too
happy" | said, wiping the tears
from her eyes.
"Well, my desr-my long cherish
ed friend, 1 love
"WhO, dear SalIie-who do you
loveY'
"Weil, Ell, 1 love Charley Brown,
to whom I am engaged, and then
the scaiding tears fell thick AMI fast
on my shirt-hosom.
We'll, Sallie, what have you got /
to say to mey ! asked hesitatingly, !
as I loOsened her hands from my |
neck.
why. my dear Eli, Charley and |
father thought that l had better see |
you, and propose
"Oh, darling one. I am thine"
said with great emotion. Take me!
Never mind father. Take me as ] |
am. Take, -
but, Eli, let me explain. They /
wanted me to see You, and thank /
YOU for your many kindnesses. and /
propose that goa dont coHee here aHy
more
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
MY WIFE AND /.

we never fight, my wife and /,
As other couples do;
Our title matrimonial sky
Is Of the brightest Hue.
She never boards me i'm my den
(Ay Study, I should say),
She vows l am the best of men,
But then-she has her way!
Some wives are never pleased unless
They wiring from you chcque,
Wherewith to buy some costly dress,
Or Jewels for their neck.
NJ little witch ue'er asked from me
The value of 4 pin
She is SO good and true, yOu sec,
But then-she keeps the tin!
81 Twas mott" cit WASH cit was -
"'Iwas noti"
Thus ever ScOld and fight,
Full many a luckless pair, wOt,
From morning until night.
If e'er we have word or two,
The skirmish soon is past,
These words are mild and very few
But theu-she has the last.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
WomaRly ATodeSty.

Man leves the mysterious. a
clouilrss sky, the full blown rose,
leaves him uumOved. but the Toilet
which hides its hlushing beauties
behind the moon when she energies
from beneath a cloud, are to him
sources Of Inspiration. Modesty is
to meFi. what shade is 10 figures in
painting-it gives it holiness and
prominence. Nothing adds more to
female beauty than modcsty. il
shades around the countenance 3
halo Of light, which is borrowed
from virtue. BOtaaists give to the
0 Y hue which tinges the cup Of the
white roses the name Of maiden
blush" This pure and delicate hue
is the only paint Christian virgins
should use; it Is the richest orna
ment. A women without modesty
is like a faded flower, which dih-uses
uuwholesome oder, and which the
prudent gardner will throw from
him. Her destiny is melancholy.
for It terminates in shame and re-
pentance. Beauty passes ike the
flower OF the albo, which blooms and
dies in q few hours; but modesty
gives the female character charms
which supply the place of this
transitOry freshness of youth.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

Among the innumerable wonders
OF the Pacific slope the mammoth
grape vine Of Santa Barbara. Cali
fnruia, deserves notice. Seventy
years ago it was the riding whip Of
Spanish donna, one of the earliest
settlers of Santa Barbara. presented
by her lover. Now it spreads its
branches over an area of more than
i've Thousand square feet, and pro
dLces annually from zen to twelve
thousand pounds Of grapes. Be
sides it grows an offspring vine.
twelve wears oil, fully as prolific as
the parent stem, and with their
branches interwiue those of a fine
fig tree. The donna who formerly
owned this vine and the land on
which it grows died recently at the
ripe age of i05 wears. Before her
death she conveyed this position of
her property to Mr.. Server of Can
ton. Ohio, who proposes to give the
vine the care which it very much
needs. This grape vine is said to
be twice as large as the famous vine
at Fonfainbleau, In France, and lar
ger than any found among the VII
las Of Rome. Altogether t is one
of the wonders Of the world, and af
fords a most striking example Of
the wonderful vegetable growth Of
the Pacific cnsst.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
LnYelineSs.

What constitutes true lovelinessF
Not the polished brow, nor show
and parade Of fashionable life. A
woman may have all the outward
mark of beauty, and yet not possess
a lovely character. 1t IS the heart.
where meekuess, truth, affection,
humility are found, where we seek
for .oveliness nor do we look IN
vain. The woman who can soothe
the aching heart, smooth the wrink-
lea brow. alleviate the anguish of
the mind, ana pour the balm of con
ISOLATION in wounded breast, pos
sesses in an eminent degree, trne
loneliness of character 1t IS such
a character that blesses with
warmth and sunshine, anu maketh
earth to resemble the paradise OF
God.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

The young women are not the
only ones making fools OF them
selves over the Dolly Warden fu-
rOre. Itis now stated that the NEST
fashionable BARRIERS put the dolly
Warden" touch on the heads OF the
exquisite young men who are
able 70 afford a chair dress everv
time they so out To an evening pa
". The style consists IN pasting
the hair down lower on thu forehead.
and making a regular 'Mose" soap
lock IN front of each ear. The wear
ers look sweet enough TO kick.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

The st. Louis girls were so badly
frightened by the experience OF one
of their number, who dislocated her
neck while resisting.a kiss, that they
now hold their lips in the sottest
and most comfortable position
whenever they see a man anywhere
near.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

A good story is told offs st Louis
nohby dry goods clerk who attended
a dance in the rural districts a few
nights $40. He wore a Chevoit
shirt, and put on a great many ans
He was somewhat taken down.
however. when ne overheard one
country lass say 70 another. That
st. Louis chap sings on a heap Of
style for q fellow that wears q bed
ick shirt
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

The New York Sun soys the 'red.
white and blue" Of the coming Pres
idential canvass consists Of GfatZ
browns hair, Greeley's hat. and the
countenaRce Of the Office holders
next Eovembe
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

Another balloonist has lost his
life. Geo. F. Clark. attached to
Noyes' circus, fell fifty feet at Mem.
phis and was killed,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

Horace Greeley says in his letter
Of acceptance that there should be
mo prescribed clsss and no dis
franehised caste within the limits Of
our Union"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
LOOK


The pencil marks you see around thia
'iragraph tthasJ mean thaf yanr SSH
scri .9tion is out and unpaid, and that eca
re requested to pay up at once. We
would take great pleasure in extsAdiaS
redit to our ftieuds and patrons. hs4
ash alone win pay expenses, and ~
re forced to adhere to & strict eAsb
nle. We hope you win eoinprchras
nd appreciate the necessity OF sasil
curse, and renew your subscription
'ithout delay. We solicit your faver.
~ We enter no new names on eS.-
ooEs without the money ia advance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

A Gill Of strong sage tea taken at
bed time will relieve night-sweAts.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
DIR. HUsFoK's ACQUITTAL.

Verdict of the Ecclesiastical
COurt-Diversity of Opinion
as tn its j ustice-The Doctor
Overwhelmed with CongratU-
lafiOns-rhe American Libel
SUIT.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20

There are ten thousand attorneys
in London.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-06-20
3. q. TAITAFERRO-
pR. ]. Y. KEELING

DIX. j. a. A6hG4N y
HAVfNG located in Pulaski, re
j i spactiuilv offers his professional
services 70 the people Of our town ard
surrounding country. Olice: Roons
No. 3, Cp-stairs, Chiidert Flock. where
be ~ be found al al hours. day uad
night. maFa3-ty
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-01-03
AS Il Should Have Been !

Capt. Peabody was the victim
of very pleasant little plot on
Christmas. 1t came on this
wise. The Captain, as every
body knows, is one Of the most
gentlemanly and popular Rail,
road officials Chat ever ran n
railroad, anywhere, and che
numerous employees Of the M.
& G. have been laying up little
grudges against him for a long
time. BY a happy coincidence
of sentiment, they concluded
TREY would get even with him
on Christmas. So they caTght
him IN this city, conered him,
and proceeded to serve him
with a service of silver, and a
very handsome service it is.
Mr.. John Waddle made a very
elaborate and fiowery address
alluding to tile old fellows who
used to run railroads IN Noah's
time, and touched gently on
railroaders from that time down
and concluded with the opinion
that Billy was q better fellow
than any Of them, in all of
which we heartily concur.
The Captains modesty over
came him, and we have no re-
port Of his response. The in
scription read, Presented to
Major w. W. Peabody by his
Friends - Christmas, lS7l."
- l1iilicothe Adrrtiser
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-01-03
Free of Charge.-Callan an,

Free of Charge.-Call get
a sample bottle Of Df Boschce's Ger
man Syrup, free Of charge, at Strong's
or Sissou's Drug Store, McArthur,
or Of Will C. Co., 1aleski. 1t has
lately been introd iced in this coun,
try from Germany and for any per.
son suffering with q severe cough,
cold settled on the breast, cohsump.
ton or any disease Of the throat and
lungs it has no equal in the world
Regular size bottles rs cts. In all
cases money will be promptly re.
turned if perfect satisfaction is not
given. Two doses viii relieve any
case. Try it.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-01-03

ADvENT-We are nov passing
through the season of ADVENT. The
word, which is derived from Latin
means a coming, and has refcrence
to the approaching great Christian
festival, Christmas; also TO the
second coming Of Christ. Tie sea.
son of Advent comprises he four
weeks preceding christina, during
which period fasting, prayer and
shriving is the rulo with Catholics.
Nor is tho solcmnization of marriae
allowed. With Iutherans It ia also
time Of interior rccuolection, if
not penitsnce but in the Anglican
and episcopal churches it has moro
Of a festsl character, prSPsrative to
Che celebration of Christ'a frat ap-
pearance as our Savior and welcom-
ing of this second us Our Jud CO.
Advent haS bocotne a fayotito theme
with religious poots,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-01-03
,FatnttiahyiSln;

The Cincinnati Enquirer says
Gen. Noyes, Governor elect,
when Probate Judge Of Hamil
ton county, received from the
Treasury, for making an index
of the marriage licenses of that
county from 1858 to the time
of the expiration of his term of
office, aud also ali index of the
births and deaths, and of ap-
pllcants for, naturalization, the
sum of $1l, ,l94 rs. 1t is
estimated by experts who have
an occnrate knowledge of the
work performed, that it could
not have cost Noyes more than
from $500 to $1,000 to pro-
cure it done. He consequently
made a nice thing: Some
persons believe that the Gov.
elect IS a sort of Tammany
fraud.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-01-03

EVERY family ought to have a
marriage certificate ndhmily rec
ord worthy of being 'amcd and
hung up in their dwell ing. Such
n Certificate and record We are glad
TO say, can now be obtairtd of Elder
il. A. Pallistcr at modrate cost.
lie has given us n coy, and we
would say that the engraving is
from a beaatifuls specimen pfpCn,and-
ink sketching s&cc utcd " Thos. J.
Bryant, of st. Joseph, No 1t must
DO seen to bc appreciated. Every
couple whom the Elder rarrios OBJ
TINS this splendid work ofart free.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-01-03
Remedy for Small Pox.

A friend requests us to publish
the following, as timely contri'
button:
An effectual remedy for smal,@pox
Is said to have been recently found
by strgeon Of the British army
in China. Tho mode of treatment
Is al follows When the ptcceed-
ing fever is at height, and just before
the eruption appears, the chest is
rubbed with troton oil and taftaric
ointment. This causes the whole
of tho eruption to appear on that
part of the body, to the rolief Of the
rest. Italso secures u full md com
pIeto eruption, and thus prctehts
the disease from attacking tho in
tefha organs. This is now cstab-
lisled mode of treatment in the
English army III Chiua, and is re.
garded as a perfect cure.