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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07

We do not like to interfere with the diversions
other people, but this business of The h.HALn
Mite is growing serious. 1t seems that Af De1e.
A. Hawkins being good Christian, tined " w.
the Editor Of The Herald with ten-doln ".
print sermon by the pastor under whose pull wv.
is the privilege of Mr.. Hawkins to SIT MI 10.
kins had derived great spiritual strength aDG ~.
ISOLATION from this discourse, and he Wan'u
readers of The Herald to partake OF MS rapp's
The Editor of The Herald however, Is qul'e oo,
the consideration of a ten-dollar BILL ana nc
solved to devote the Hawkins Mite TO some 'D'-
BILE purpose, cruelty printing with MS anOun.S AZ
of this intention the private letter ID VIM
prayerful friend assailed the edltonai nO"O" .,,
course there is great scrambins for the mO.G
and Mr.. Hawkins threatens to become 'n0 ,c..h
as much strife as Helen of Troy Lev 'u' -.
devoted to the foundation of an annual Gl'sVrs
bribery by divine selected by MI for me fan
his he rs-front pew reserved OF course iO' '1'
lily of the founder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07

Asnbscriber to THE TRIBUNE for nam .iy;,ic,l al
in spite of very pointed differences on 20, aid iui
other questions, lately appealed 10 u. 80 Onr vsrS
family trouble which commends him " "a a.te ~
est sympathy. Here is his letter. oHi''"'
name:
20 m. Pditor OF The rribu"s' ,.,.,.ts
SIR: mclosed lind slO for DAILY TRIBUNE nISroi ,4n
# for several years. but promised myself u
il after the year expired 1t has not come iUs 1
week and there have constantly been Sar,"so 10
Of womans rights in my family-Mr' > 'a' ,Ss pasr
We should break up keeping house or '',S ar epS
and in order TO avoid family broils 'ou "-' 49,
Daily another year. YonrS' truly
~. Y, March !, i62.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-07
Brslnrss Monies.

A CoUGH, CoLD, or SORE THROAT requires
Immediate attention as neglect oenmes results some incufA'e Lung
DISEASE. "BRowSs BRoScmE TRocHE" will almost invar'OV
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
Did you Hear Anybody Say
Anything About Ne?

Once at commencement ball. given b.
the members Of the senior class Of Dartmouth,
two Of Tie class made their appearance so in
toxicatci that it beeame necessary for the floor
managers 10 insist upon their retiring from the
room. Ore Of them knew enough to get out
and 20 home The other, John Back, after
reeling about for some time, found himself in
the ladies dressing room, where ho attempted
TO lie down on a sofa, but fell fiat on the floor
where he lay too much discouraged to get up
or care where he was Soon after he rolled
under the sofa, and Immediately was fast asleep.
However, he was not destined to rest 10 peace,
for, shortly after, he was awakened by the en-
trance of two young ladies, engaged in earnest
conversation, who sat down on the sofa under
which her friend was lying. After talking
little while on various subjects. one said to the
other
"Did you hear any one say anything about
me 2
Yes, heard quitea number say that you
were the best dancer in the hall. But did you
hear any one say anything about me-
"Yes, they all said you we're the pretliest
young lady here tonight.
Now, John Was awakened by this earnest
conversation, aud began to share the interest
felt by the young ladies. Poking out his head
from between their lee., he thus delivered him
self;
"D-d-did you h-h-hear thicl anybody a-s-
say anything b-b-boat me7
The shrek the affrighted damscls was their
only response, as they fled in dismay to the
ball room, aud Johns question remained uu-
answered
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

A Lively Editor.

young flienl.. ours, nlmed Crumbs, un-
erdtook to start paper out in Cambria coun-
.y. short time ago. He called it the Cam
bris Milky Way" lie said in his prospectus
that he should make the " Milky Way" live
ly, spicy, vigorous, fearless. and entertaining
and did. In the first number lie called the
editor of the rival paper diabolical liar, an
unmitigated scoundrel, and remorseless as
sassin." He alluded to the Mayor in a cheer
ful paragraph, as corrupt magistrate, whose
torments from the rcfnorsc which festered IN
bis soul were only surpassed by the physical
agony which is always the punishment of the
deprsved and riotous debauchee. He soothed
the feelings of the Postmaster with the remark
that the speculations Of this off ial Dick Tur-
pin can be compared TO nothing but the ter
rife robberies committed in the past by those
dastardly Spanish buccaneers whom he so
closely resembles in general character. He
announced. under the head Of Social Gossip,
that certain young man had been rejected
the evening before by the lady of his love, and
volunteered the information that it was the
wisest thing she could have done under the pc
cular circumstances :" and he related how, up
on the preceding day, he heard another youth
named Alexander Jones remark to A friend,
that if anything will make a man feel juicy
about the heart, is to talk velvet to a pair Of
sky-colored eyes, by moonlight, in clover
field" The next edition of the paper WAS not
issued at the regular time. Finally, some
copies were sent over in balloon, aud they
contained these editorial remarks:
"The editor has found it impossible to 60
out to hunt for news items, because the Mayor
and the editor of the Times, and the Postmas-
ter, aud Alex Jones' and number Of other
individuals whose names we have not been
able to learn, have been sitting on the curb
stone and roostng around on the back fence
all the morning with shot guns and other MUIR
derous weapons, looking as if they were 10
earnest We give notice here that we have
moved the fre-proof safe against the door Of
our sanctum, aud have lined the stairs with
spring-guns, cross-eyed Irisbmen, and insane
bull terriers who have not been fed for a week
The privileges Of free press shall not be in
terferred with while we WELD pen or possess
a bulldog" The Milky Way" however, died
the next day, Mr.. Crumbs having slid down
the water-spout and taken the early train for
Kansas. These outrages against editors will
have to be stopped, or William Penn will have
died for his country in vain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
Wouldn't Contend.

A cross grained. surly man, too crooked by
nature to keep still, went over one morning to
his neielbor, Mr.. f., remarkably cool, calm,
non.rcsis:ant, and addressed him thus:
=" that piece Of fence over there tpointing in
a certain drectionl is mine aud you shan't
have il"
"Why,' replied Mr.. F., "you must bo
mistaken, think"
No! it is mine, and shall keep it."
"Wcll," /" said neighbor f., "supposc We 60
to any lawyer you shall choose"
won't leave it to any lawyer" said tic
other
Well" continued Mr.. f., " shall we lcays
it to any four men in the village that you shall
select ?"
No, ! shall have the fence"
No; at all discomposcd. Mr. f., said. Well,
neghbor, then ] will leave It to You whom the
fence belongs TO, whether you or myself"
Struck dumb by this appeal, the wrathy
man turned away, convicted by bis own con-
science" saying, 9" won't have anything to do
with man that won't contend for bis own
rights
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
How Sal Disgraced the Family.

A traveller in the State OF Illinois some years
ago. came to a log cabin on tho prairies near
Cairo and there halted He went into The
house Of logs, it was wretcbed affair, with an
empty pscking-box for table, while two OF
three old chairs aud disabled stools graced the
reception room, the dark walls Of which were
further ornamented by display of dirty tin
ware and broken article or two.
The woman was crying in one corner, and
the man, with tears in bis eyes and pipe in bis
mouth sat on stool with his dirty arms res
ting on hiskuee and his sorrowful-looking head
supported by the palms Of bis hands. Not a
word greeted the iuterloper.
"Well,' said he, you seem to he in an aw-
ful trouble here, what's up?'
cob, we are most crazed neighbor, said the
woman, and we amt got no patience to see
foss now
That's all right, said the visitor, notmucb
taken aback by this polite rebuff, but can l be
Of any service to you in all this troubleY
"Ah do you know what induced her to
leave you 2 remarked the new arrival.
"WelI, we can't say, stranger, as how she's
gone and disgraced US, remarked the afflicted
father.
Yes, neighbor, and not as should say it as
is her mother, but there warn't pootier gal
in the West than Sal; she's gone and brought
ruin on US and on her own head, now, follow
ed the stricken mother.
Who has she gone with 2 asked the visi-
tor.
Well, there's the trouble. The gal could
have done well, and might have married Mar
tin Kehoe, capital shoemaker, who although
he's got but one eye, plays the flute in lively
manner, and earns a good living. Then look
what home and what life she has deserted
She was here surrounded by all the luxury in
the country, said the father.
"Yes, aud who knows what poor Sal will
have to eat, drink or wear now, groaned the
old woman
"And who is this fellow that has taken her
from you TO lead her into such misery 2
quoth thestrauger.
"Why, d-n him, she's gone off and got
married to critter called an editor, as lives
in the village, and the devil only knows bow
they are to earn living.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

The GIFT OF TAcT.-What wonderful oil
upon the machinery Of human affairs tact is
To know just what to say and when to say it,
and to whom to say it to know when to be
silent and when deferentially to listen, is a
great gift. No one can fully appreciate this
quality who has not had the misfortune Of liy-
ing with blundering person, who never moves
nor speaks without unintentionally wounding
or offending somebody. Contiguity with such
an one is fearful to the nerves, and temper toe
We doubt whether tact, in any considerable
degree, can be acquired. 1t isborn with some,
and is as natural to them as the color Of their
eyes or hair. We have seen little children who
were perfect in it, without the slightest idea.
of course, of the diplomacy they were enact
ing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
A Beautiful Incident.

In my family there resides an old man who
has lived eigh,y-six years. He is member OF
a Christian Church, but for several years past
he has been so feeble, both 10 body and mind,
that he has not gone away from homo even to
attend church HIS mind once strong and vig-
orous has become broken, and he is at present
more like child Eve or six years old, than
like vigorous man. But be will sit down,
and take tho Bible, and read whole chap
ters aloud. At such times be seems to under
stand not only what he is doing, but seems 10
enjoy it greatly.
One evening after be bad retired for the
night he called in bis daughter, seeming to i'm
agincd that she was bis mother. Said he
" Mother, come here by my bed and hear me
say my prayers before 90 to sleep" His
daughter obeyed and stood by his bel. Then
the old man clasped bis hands with great
reverence and repeated that cbilds bcoautiful
evening prayer:
Now lay me down 10 sleep,
pray the Lord my soul 10 keep
m should die before | wake,
pray the Lord my soul to take"
He was apparently child again, saying bis
prayers at his mothers knee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
A Pleasing Incident.

At one o'clock yesterday, the procession
that had assembled to celebrate General Lees
birthday passed theresdence Of General Joseph
T.. Jobnston, on South Broad street near
Drsyton, and were reviewed by that distin-
guished military cheftain, who stood upon his
front steps, uncovered. as they passed. The
Savannah Sabre Club led by Gen Anderson,
gave military salute, which was followed by
the same action on the part Of the police force.
The military organizations and civil associa-
tons, fire companies, etc, marched by and as
they did so every head was barred as trbnte
of afiectionate regard for the brave old General,
who isso dearly loved all over the South
When the Irishmen came up their enthusiasm
could not be an instant longer restrained
With a vim so characteristic Of their nation
ality, they gave cheer, after cheer, that ran
along the line with the rapidity of lightning,
and might have been heard even in Bay street
from whence they had just started The Gen
eral bowed his acknowledgements, and seemed
greatly pleased as no doubt he was, al the
attention shown him by those who had 50 Of
ten obeyed his orders, and followed him amid
the roar and carnage Of the battlefeld-Sa-
ram ii AdrGiiSer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
POETRY.
ROWING AGAINST THE TIDE.


Il is easy to glide with its ripples
Adown the stream OF Time,
To flow with the course OF the river,
Like music TO some old rhyme;
But ah il takes courage and patience
Against its currents 10 ride;
And we must have strength from Heaven
When rowing against the tide.
We NAV float on the rivers surface
While our oars scarce touch the stream,
And visions OF early glory
On our dazzling sight may CLEAN;
We forget that on before US
The oashing torrents roar;
And while We are idly dreaming
It's waters will carry US Ger.
But few-ah, would there we're many
Row up the " "Stream OF Life =
They struggle against its surges
And mind neither toll nor strife,
Though weary and faint with labor,
Singing triumphant they ride;
For Christ is the hero's captain
When rowing against the tide.
Far on through the hazy distance,
Like a mist on distant shore
They see the walls of city,
With its banner floating Ger;
Seen through the glass so darkly
They almost mistake their way,
But faith throws light on their labor
When darkness shuts out the day.
And when shall we be one of that number,
Who mind 40 toll or pain?
Shall we mourn the loss of earthly joys
When we have a crown 10 gain?
Or shall we glide on with the river,
With death at the end of our ride,
While our brother, with Heaven before him
Is rowing against the tide?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

We learn thata cave of large Dimensions has
been discovered on the land af Mrs. Clary
West, about three and half miles below Har-
rsonburg, one mile from the Valley Turnpike,
Oh the right hand side. The cave has been
explored for distance Of about 25O yards, and
reveals many Of the wonders usually found in
subterranean abysses Of this kind.-ROckiRg-
ham Register
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

MoDEBATE-The Rev. Gilbert Haven Of
Maiden, a Methodist clergyman, carries political
and social radicalism TO its perfect fulDess
when lie declared that lie wants TO see black
woman President OF the United States aud mar
ried to a white man" If anybody can beat
Haven let him speak at once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

The following love-letter was addressed by
DR.. Doddridge to a lady, whom be afterwards
married You have made a greater advance
on my heart in few hours, than intended to
have allowed you in many weeks. Indeed you
have possessed yourself Of 50 much room in it,
that unless you consent to become tenant for
life, our parting will be exceedingly trouble
some, aud it will be long while before | shall
get il into repair again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

VARIoLA-The Lancet suggests that in
cases of variola all light, save from a candle,
he prevented from entering the room. BY this
precaution the pain will be less severe, the
itching and the noxous odors in the room are
subdued, and the pustules will not become
nnrnlent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

Kansas newspaper charges that nineteen
members of the last Legislature of that State
were brb,d to vote fosa gentleman who is now
be in this most damaging assertion will soon be
made clear, as the Kansas Legislature have re-
solved to investigate these alleged bribes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

NATIONAL CoSvESTI1N.-The Republican
National Executive Committee, have deter
mined on Philadelphia as the place, and the
5th Of June as the time for holding the Repub-
licau Convention for nomination Of President
and Vice President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

The late Isaac Rich, Of Boston, bequeathed
his property, amounting to one million seven
hundred thousand dollars, under certain re-
strictions. to the Boston University, branch
Of the Theological Seminary Of that city, q
Methodist institution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

DAMAGES FOR LoST BAGGAGE.-NEw YORK
Jan. 8l.-The Commission Of ofAppeals, in the
case Of Rawson VS.. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company have decided that the limitation Of
liability to 500 for loss of baggage is not a
contract and awarded the plaintiff $4,000 for
her baggage lost by defendant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

BURNED TO DEATH-The residence Of r.
S. Pope, one aud half miles from Jerusalem,
Va. was burned on the Goth inst. The mother
aud sister of Mr.. Pope whilst in attempting
to save their effects UP stairs were burned to
death
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

A Milwaukee woman, whose husband bad
been persecutsd to traih by creditor, mar
ried the creditor and prosecuted him to death in
less than SIX months. Time sets things even.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

An arrival at Liverpool brings the report
that the ship Almora, of St. John, n. B., was
destroyed by fire at sea, and it is feared that
all on board perished.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

Mechanics and laborers in various parts Of
the country are cautioned from Chicago that
they are making great mistake in going to
that city in search Of work. as the supply Of
labor Of all sorts is greatly in excess Of the
demand, and will be so for two months 70
come.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

How is your wife to-dAy7" said friend
10 a French gentleman. "Oh, m1che dc sem.
she is not better, and am fraid yer leetle wsas
II she is gon TO die, | wish she would do it soon.
feel 50 unhappy-ny mind is 50 mocho un-
settled. Ven she dO, shall not be 50 mocho
dissali,fed."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

The Second Adventists OF Chicopee, Massa-
chusetts, have kindly consented to postpone
the end Of the world, and have renewed the
lease Of their camp meeting grounds for ten
wears
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

A girl in Springfield, o who danced with
her corsets pulled up to the last hole, was soon
after in hesrse that pulled up to the las, holo
that bad tcsn dag in the grave yard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

About three months ago a young fellow
went into Lowell factory and offered to mar
ry tie girl who could jump the highest. The
200 girls there employed at once began the
spring-board exercise, aud they have been
jumping ever since. Some Of them have como
to equal Mark Twain's jumping frog, but tho
wished for man fails 10 put in an appearance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

Grocers don't get much credit for charity,
although it is well known that they give near
u all their goods weigh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10

A gentleman who bas liyel FOR many years
in sight Of the ocean saysit is an undcniabc
fact that the vicinity Of tie c always makes
hilly location chilly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
TRIUMPHANT.

II Gold and Silver Medals
VVTERE awarded to CHAS. NJ. STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS over Il different Makers
of New York, Baltimore and Boston ManuIac-
turers
OFFICE AND NEW WARERoOMS,
No 9 n Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The Stea7s Pianos contain all the latest i'm
provements to be found in first class Piano, with
additional improvements of his own invention not
20 be found in other instruments. The tone. touch
and finish of their instruments cannot be excelled
by any manufactured.
large assortment Of Second Hand Pianos al
WAYS on hand from $75 to $500.
Parlor and Church Organs, some 20 different
STYLES on hand from $50 and upwards.
Send for an Illustrative catalogue. containing
names of over / 900 Southerners, 500 Of which
are Virginians, who have bought the Stief Piano
since the close ofthe war.
August 70, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-10
BOARDERS.

7 WISH to accommodate Bnarders either with
| or without rooms. A front room be fur
nished if preferred. wish also to take in my
family Young ladies who wish to 20 TO school
MRS. EDWIN BOWEN,
Main Street,
Chariestown, jeff Co., ". Va.
Jan. %. 1872.