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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-04-10
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I For the Kgis C Mtelliyencr.
MY BIRTH DAY.
Thirteenth of March!
To day they say Pm ninety-tour,
Four score years and ten-and more,
Tho it seems but little while
Since played merry child,
In this OIL. house.
Time flies so fast;
In memory's glass l often look,
And read as from an open book,
Page after page from early life,
Ere lad known the ills and strife
That mark lfe's way.
This dear old homcl
A thousond memories round it cling,
And from the treasured store bring
Forms and faces-oncc my own,
But lorg they've left me all alone,
To stem life's tide.
But love meier dies
know it's true for very near
Angelic whisperings l hear,
And vsitants from yonder skies,
often see with mortal eyes;
The loved and lost.
All! safe at home!
Could at last, this welcome hear,
know meier could shed tear
This world to leave. Alone Pm left,
And many years have me bcreit,
Oflife's fond ties.
But all is well
Since He who measures out my span,
viii give me those | love again,
And crown me His, in endless day,
When from this world l pass away
To live Wih God.
VINEYARD, March 18th, 1874 p.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-04-10

POTATOES FOR SEED.-A writer in refer
encc to selecting potatoes for seed, recon-
mcnds that the seed be selected in the Fall,
while selection is possible, and that the tu-
bers coming the nearest to the type desired
in potato, be chosen. That is he would
select a long, rather slender, medium sized
potato, smooth, with eyes not deeply sunk
en-, and then, fpreserved in the cellar, he
would cover with sods to prevent sprout-
inp
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-04-10

y NEW SPECIAL CRoP.-Seth Green, the
renowned fish culturist, writes thus: ave
have many stagaunt pools about the coun-
try that are useless iii their present state,
and, believing that nothing is made in vain
| do not know of any other use than to
make them into frog ponds. also believe
it would make the man wealthy who could
raise million frogs and get them to mar
ket. All l would claim is giving him
two years experience in experiments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
German Egnaigrasf0rs.

When the staticstics relating to German
emigration are considered, it will not seem
surprising that the subject should occupy a
conspicuous prominence in the minds of
German statesmen. Some idea of the los
ses il money and productive industry sus-
tanned by the German States since the drain
commenced may be formed from the follow
ing figures The number Of Germans who
have forsaken the Fatherland wishin the
last few years has reached unprecedented
figures. While from 1882 to 1889 the av-
erage number of German immigrants wa
only II 600, and from 1865 10 1859 10Y
go, the number in 1872 rose to 5000
year just past is greater than that for the
corresponding holf of the preceding year.
A great breath Ct agricultural and other la
borers has been the consequence; and the
Government has awak ened to the importance
of putting an end to the wholesale exodus,
and the resulting loss to the country of both
labor and capital.
1t has been calculated that Germany To-
SEES On an average $3.50 in money with es-
cry semWlgrant. Inc amount or money
brought to this country in 1856 By German
immigrants was estimated at $4,000 600 /;
and the total loss to Germany since 1919,
1915 900 00Q, by far the greater portion Of
which left the country after 1882, the date
at which immigration assumed any remaka-
BILE Dimensions. During the last two years
alone it has lost probably $64,500 600 III
money by immigration. This is, however,
only part Of her loss. Her loss in labor is
also to be taken into account, and, in esti-
mating it, ir must be borne in mind that
it is the strongest and most enterpris-
ing of her laborers that emmlgrate. Non e
but these leave their Unconstitutional
Whig.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
The Flag.

They have had serious discussion in the
Kentucky Legislature over joint resolution
in relation to raising the American flag over
the capitol with the flag Of Kentucky. and
at one time the proposition it was thought
would be voted down. We take the follow
ing from the legislative proceedings in the
Courier Journal
General Hodge had to say that he was
prevented by sickness from being present
when the question came originally before
the Senate He could well understand that
the majority of the Senate, with whose po-
litical sentiments he accorded. had deemed
it an uuimportant matter, and had cohse-
quently refused to vote for passing it, but as
the Radical party seemed DESTROYS Of ma
king the question test Of loyalty to the
government, he, as Southern soldier, would
fcaressly meet it, He would vote for hoist
ing it; if the Republican party thought the
sight of ii waving over the capitol was hui
initiating to him, they were much mista-
ken.
He separated the flag, with all its glorious
memories in the past, from the character
and designs of those who prostituted it by
carrying it at the head of the ruthless de-
stroyers Of Constitutional liberty. He had
reverenced it all his life. 1t was the flag of
his fathers, the flag he had fought under in
his boyhoed in far distant lands and other
climes, which he had often, in those days of
boyhood, gazed upon with all the earnest, ar
dent enthusiasm of young devotion, and
felt that to be permitted to die under it
would be glorious compensation for all life
promised. twas the flag Of his country
He was ready now to defend it. His chill
dren. he hoped, would march gladly to bat
tie beneath its folds in its defense when he
was gone, and if it was test Of patriotism,
hoist it, and let it wave forever
The resolution was carried-and the flag
now floats over the capitol of sold Ken
lucky"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
B'NAi BERTH.

The convention of the B'nai Berth,
'Sens Of the Covenant" in Chicago, is
worthy of more extended notice than is
furnished by the telcerapio reports. The
b mai Berth is an organization of American
lsraelites, now numbering fully 10000 mem-
bers. From the preamble to the constitu-
ton, from which we extract, the exact OBJ
jects Of the Order can be ascertained
The Independent order Of B'nai Berth
having taken upon itself the mission of unit
ing the sons of Israel in the sacred work OF
promoting the highest interests of humanity
especially to alleviate the wants of the poor
and needy, to visit and attend the sick, to
protect and assist the widow and orphan, on
the broadcast principle of brotheriy love
furthermore, to develop and elevate the men
tai and moral character OF our race by a
liberal support Of science and art and the
incubation Of the hottest and purest princi-
pies Of philanthropy, honor and patriotism
and above all to prolnulgate the subine and
eternal doctrines Of Judaism among its pre-
fessors, and to defend, preserve and difflse
the faith of our fathers in society at large as
the very embodiment of all those dictates of
humanity-holds the following cardinal
principles.
1t then declares such general doctrines as
that "all men are brothers," the s'sociaI re-
lations among individuals should be regula-
ted by the dict ties Of love-" and finally that
the "divine and everlasting doctrines of Ju
daism are the basis of all civilization and
enlightenment" &C. The order is thus en-
tirely Jewish in its character, differing from
the Masons and Odd Fellows, which are
open to all sects.
A correspondent says that although it is
popularity believed that Israel is united in a
compact. solid body actually such is not the
case. They, like other religious communi-
They are divided into ultra orthodox, o1tho-
dox, reform and ultra-reform schools, and
while the cardinal principles underlying the
faith of each are invariably the same, yet
their belief in some interpretations Of the
Bible and the rulings of the rabbis are es-
sectialIy different, and consequently there is
diversity Of action as to the binding effect Of
certain laws, most Of which, however, are
ceremonial. These differences of opinion
should be confined to the synagogue or
temple, but all experience proves that they,
like similar church disturbances, invade and
bring dissensiou into peaceful homes, aud
even engender ill feeling in the counting
room of the merchant. A convention of
"B'nai Berth" such as described, aud rep
resenting every shade of opinion, entertain
ing s'malicc toward none aud with charity
for all" is we'll calculated to tone down all
such acerbities of feeling
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The Wheeling Register says :-"The coal
lands in West Virginia are being rapidly alb
sorbel by capitalists. Some capitalists of Bal
timore have lately obtained two thousand
five hundred acres of the best coal lands in
the State, lying west of Paramount The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs directly
through this body of land for nearly three
miles A charter has been obtained, and a
company formed called the West Virginia
Coal and Coke Company" The vein Of Goa
on this tract of land is nine and twelve feet
thick, and will produce twelve thousand tons
of coal to each acre"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

A GALLANT BLUE JAckET.-We learn
from the Washington Star that on the
homeward bound run of the United States
steamer Alaska, man, while reefng sail.
was knocked overheard by block tapping
in the wind. The poor fellow, who didn' t
happen to be under the notice of that BAR
ticular Cherub which sits up aloft to look out
for poor Jack fell into the sea, badly wounded
IN the head and with dislocated shoulder.
The fate o. the unfortunate topman appear
ed to be sealed, aud that, too, with very black
wax, when Mldshipman Lucien Scott leap
ed overheard, seized the wounded
man, and swan with him to life buoy,
to which he chung until picked up by one Of
the ships quarter boats. The Secretary of
the Navy has very properly complimented
the young hero on his humane and noble ac-
rlen; and wherever this story is told the
name of Lucien Scott, like that Of Rogers
Gait will be received with applause by press
aad peaple '-.NorfoM I1aa9pu1E i =. +
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
THE CASE OF Captain THORNTON Te4,

The CASE OF CAPTAIN THORNTON TRIP
LETr.-An inquest was held in Lynchburg
Wednesday on the body of this gentleman.
who was found in dying condition on the
street the previous morning, and taken home,
where he soon after expired without utterlng
word. The circumstances attending the
case were so mysterious that an investigation
was deemed proper. A number of witness
es were examined, among them the wife OF
the deceased, Mrs. Mary Triplett, who ties.
tilted as follows: Captain Triplett left home
between and O'Clock on Monday night );
was apparently in his usual health when he
went out he said he would return in a short
time he was alone he had been examined
BY physicians recently, and pronounced per-
fectly sound he suffered sometimes with
asthma had complained Of dizziness some
days before his death; do not know that
anybody had any ill-will towards him
The street leading by St. Paurs church was
his usua, route home" After the examina-
ton Of several witnesses, nothing further
could be elected than that he had been found
in an inseusible condition on the sidewalk,
and so the jury returned verdict Of death
from unknown causes
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
Drones in our Virginia Hive.

The Rockingham Register reads the idle
Young men of the State severe lecture
and at the present period Of embarrassment
and difficulty idle young men, idle because
they do not choose to engage in work, de-
serve to be lectured. In ante bellune times
many of our young nren had some excuse
for not plying the laboring car. Their ia
thors were in prosperous circumstances
Most farmers could support their sous in
leisure, and owned land and negroes enough
to parcel out among their children so as to
give them start in life. It is not SO now
Many have lost everything they had. Those
who have their lands left need all the labor
they can get For strong, healthy young
men who can work if they would, to become
under such circumstances tax and burden
upon their parents is objectionable. If they
are pot fitted for professions, and cannot get
employment in country or city stores and
workshops, they have agriculture to fall
back opon. There should be no droney in
Virginia. There were sHarry Skimpoies'
enough in former days. They should not be
tolerated now. The Register thus concludes
is lecture: IF al the idlers were to 60 to
sswork we venture the effects OF the panic
''wouid be ended in month. If our young
'smen would only understand that he only is
s'really independent and can afford to be
proud who earns his bread by the sweat
''of his Brow "-RnAnsond Wing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore American says 1.-THE protest of
Gov. Shepherd against further investigation
by Congress into District affairs, presented
to the Senate to-day, is regarded by many of
his friends as sad mistake. It has been
given out that the District Government
courted the fullest investigation, and this
protest will naturally convey the impression
that the charges of fraud and corruption are
not uufounded, and that there is something
to screen. The personalities of the Gocu
ment also condemn it, and altogether. it
must be considered very impolitic move on
the part of Governor Shepherd"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The mass meeting, on the 29th, in Balti-
more,fo give expression to the sentiments of
Maryland 10 favor of the centennial com
of American independence at
Philadelphia, IN 1876, was brilliant affair,
there beirg present about twenty-five hun>
d"ed persons, two Shirds of whom were la
dies. Gov. Whyte presided. Speeches
were made by Gen. Hawley, Senator Beard
Mr.. Botci,er, of West Virginia, and others.
The next city to enter the cen tennial list and
express sympathy in the movement will be
Richmond, Virginia, where demonstration
will be held early in February. The GEN.
tennial committee for Southern States is
composed of the following gentlemen =
Hon. D. NJ Fox, of Philadelphia, chairma an;
Gen. G. b Motion, Secretary; Gov. Pat
ton. of Alabama, and Hon. j. S. Barbour,
of Yirginia.--Aler. Gazette. ,.o IA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

THE JAMES River AND kANAwHA Ca
NAL-A board Of officers of the corps of
engineers, consisting of Colonel j. G.. Bar
nard and Majors G. A. Gilmore, P. A.
Craigbill, and godfrey Wetzel. has been
constituted to examine and report upon the
Jam IS River and Kanawha Canal project
Mr.. B. H. Latrobe, of Baltimore, having
consented to serve as a member of the board
is associoted with it in the discharge Of this
duty.
The board will convene 10 Richmond, Va,
February 9Th. First Lieutenant Thomas
Turtle will act as recorder.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The autopsy of Prof. Agassiz by DR..
Morrill, Wyman indicates that the disease
which caused the death of the great patu-
raiist was Of long standing. Obstruct'ocs
which were probably originally formed in
the region of the heart we're carried by the
arteries into the brain, and there gradually
disorganized and at length checked the cir
culation. These morbid processes may have
begun years ag,, with an Inflammation of
the lining membrane Of the lungs, which has
left its traces. The autopsy was made in
accordance with the wishes of Prof. Agas-
siz, long since placed on record; in death. as
In life he had devoted himself to the inter
ests of science. 1t is a melancholy satisfac-
ton to Know that no human skill could have
saved his life, as such disease is far too deep.
ly situated for surgical aid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The board of Indian Commissioners have
made their fifth annual report to the Presi-
dent, it which it is stated that the "temper
and disposition Of the wild tribes have been
steadily improving, and there is no reason
to doubt that continuance of just and hui
name treatment will soon bring them under
perfect control and submission to all reason
able requirements Of the Government
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

A Philadelphia special says there is re-
port IN Harrisburg that newly organized
combination, composed of prominent rail
road men and capitalists, is about to open
war against the coal combination. The i'm
preston in coal trade circles is that as soon
as the plans OF the new organization are per-
fected. most determined warfare will be
commenced between it and the coal combi-
nation to secure monopoly of the coal
trade in the various anthracite regions of the
State
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

DWELLING BURNED The fine brick
d Yelling on the farm of Messrs. Mil'cc. in
Culpeper count, near the Fauquier White
Sulphur Springs, formerly the residence of
George Green, was totally. destroyed by FIRE
on Wednesday night of the 28th inst. Mr..
Beatty occupied the dwelling at the time,
and lost almost his entire household effects.
The fire originated in a, old out house, near
the building.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Secretary Richardson says the specie re-
sumption clause in the free banking bill re-
ported to the House on she 10Th. is. ent rely
impracticable. Others do not hesitate to
pronounce it absurd. It simply says ii e
Secretary of the Treasury shall do so and 50,
but points no way for him to carry out tie
provisions of the act.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The Manassas Gazette says: A colored
boy, aged twelve or fourteen years, died at
lis home pear Bristoe station, Prince Wills
liam Co., few days ago from the effects of
vaccin alton performed on him last spring
Fhe sore never entirely healed, out contin-
ued at intervals to ipfame until mortlGca-
ton set in.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The Methodist Congregation of Harri-
soDburg, extended very hospitable reception
to the Rev. Dr. Poisal on his arrival there
TO enter upon his ministerial duties. The
parsonage was comfortably arranged and the
larder abundantiy supplied
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The origin Of the "Committee of Nine"
and the 'snew movement resulting from it,
is still the subject of discussion through the
Richmond papers. There is no doubt, we
tcle giving shape to the movement, signed
'Senex." There is no question that he was
held responsible for the movement, and de-.
nouneed and abused for it, as no man has
ever been for a political suggestion. So
long as it was unpopular and served as sub
ject to draw out the Low priced patriotism of
the "die in the last ditch" gentry, Mr.. Stu
art was assigned the authorship Of it. Now
that some merit is ascribed to it, and it is
recognized as the work of statesman, the
attempt is being made to give the credit to
others. As Mr.. Stuart quietly aud patient
ly endured the odium of it, when it suited
the purpose of weathercock politicians to
att h odium to it, we think II but right
ana proper that he should have alltbe credit
fer it, when it has been relieved of tfat pre-
sumed stigma. Mr.. Stuart took an ad-
vanced position in 1868, which all now rec
ogaize. There is NO Justice Or tnao mess in
seeking to deprive him of the honor We
say this much in the interest Of fair dealing,
and not that We have any great aane1t n
for Mir. Stuart as politician, of which, we
presume, we will not he accused. We have
never yet learned that party, or personal diff
fefences required the denial Of si,e truth.
The Norfolk Day Book, wenotice, claims
to have suggested the same policy in an edi-
torial article. published some days before
the appearance of 'sSenex" Let be as
it may, MI Stuart, in this section, had
piled upon him the abuse incident to the
movement and is entitled to the credit, if that
is any compensation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The bridge over the Shenandoah river,
at River Bank, Rockingham, was partially
washed away last week. The County Court
appropriated $500 to assist in replacing it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The New York Journal of Commerce re-
marks with reference to the decline in immi-
grafton that it means loss which the coun-
try can least of all afford to endure. The
New York Legislature is therefore urged to
defeat the bill to increase the per capita
money from 81 so to So co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The jury il the case of Mayor Wood, of
Petersburg, tried for neglect Of duty 10 fail
ing to quell and election riot, were unable
to agree upon verdict and the case geos
over to the LEX. tenn Of the court
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

It puzzles Philadelphia lawyer to find
ost who is to be centennial Mayor.
Lexington is in the same unhappy predic-
maent, and wants to know when the eenten-
malls coming off.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

The portrait Of Ex-Governor Letcher,
painted by Elder, was placed in position at
the State Library, Friday. The gallery
claims no worthier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

At the last meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
held in New York city, the present General
Superintendent. A Fl. Perry. and Chief.
Ra ginees, ND Whitcomb, were realr DIN
rei to their respective positions. ~ &:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

TIE transportation rates of Barbour's
railroad and the Baltimore & Ohio railroad,
are deemed oppressive by the people Of
Shenandoah and Rockip CHAM, and they have
held an indignation thereon and utteHsdsa
low cry fer cheap transportation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Ex-Chief Justice James Thompson, of the
Supreme Court Of Pennsy lvania, feil dead
in the Supreme Court room on the 18th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Hon. Thos Smith declines to be reelected
Judge of Fauquier county, and the Legisla-
ture will have to supply successor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

Colonel George W. Boiling, of Peters
burg. aud Major John Dodson, Of Dnwid-
die, have addressed the immigration COM
mittecs of the General Assembly in favor of
ap approx Of $50, 900 to aid immi-
6r9tion to Virginia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05

South Branch, Shenandoah, famous for
fine cattle. has the prize. Mr.. Dan. Mcneil,
living near Moorefeld, has steer which
weighs $500, and will be sent to market this
month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-02-05
W ssilsabac Real Estate in AarrI-
SOnburg for Sale.

will sell on very reasonable terms Two Hou-
ses and Lots in Harrisonburg and Eight Acres
of ground Immediately adjoining the corporate
limits. Both houses are situated on Main street.
One contains eight rooms, cellar, water in the
yard and good garden. The other, 6 rooms,
and good garden.
sarv information by applying to the UNDERSIGNED
at Staunton, Va. S. M. YOST.
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