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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
South a}ranel. 9ntelligeneer.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY, NOV. Q. 1877.

VThe friends and admirers of the
late Rev. DR.. Duncan propose 10 erect a
monument to his memory. We copy
the following from the circular address
ed to the Methodist public and others !:
''The plan is 10 raise, by voluntary con-
tributions, the sum of not less than five
thousand dollars, out of which will be
procured q suitable monument to be pla.
ced over the grave of DR.. Duncan, and
tue remainder to be appropriated for. the
benefit OF his family.
Let those who desire to aid in this un.
dertaking forward their contributions
without delay. Any amount, large or
small, will be thankfully received and
duly acknowledged, and all contribu.
tors will be. enrolled as members OF the
association.
Remittances should be made to Will
lam, X. Watts. Esq. treasurer of the
Duncan Monument Association, 1919
east Main street, Richmond, Va"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

THE BAR AND THE BENCH. An omi
nent English Judge, Lord Hatherley,
once expressed his ideas of judicial con.
duct and bearing in the following terms !:
II have always thought that honor an d
dignity were best studied by not talking
about them, but by practical courtesy of
language, and by never allowing any out
break Of temper between any member
of the bar or the bench. The dignity of
the bench is best maintained by hearing
first all that persons have to say, by
keeping yourself on your guard, and
forming q covenant with yourself as it
were, to let every matter be fully placed
before you, ere you allow yourself to
form an opinion, much less TO pronounce
decision upon the subject. And Ger.
tainly you ought not to disqualify your.
self from the Office Of q Judge by ex-
pressing strong opinions when only one
side has be en- heard, or still less. when
nobody whatever has been heard. That
is not my opinion OF judicial dignity. l
will only say that during the forty.four
years | have been Mt the bar, and the
nineteen have been on the bench.
have studied to act on these principles.
IL is impossible for any man TO say Of
himselfthat heb carried them out sue.
cessfully, bat at least have never lost
sight Of them. At the bnr or on the
bench ] never had an alteration With
any human being"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
Romney, Hampshire County, West Va. November g. 1877.

When l went inside, I stood mo-
nleut in amaze.
IN the low chair sat Lou. and on her
knees before her, with her head in LOUIS
lap. was Pris.
Priscilla Dwight, what's the matter?"
Pris lifted up her face, aud such q
face for our calm sister.
a tear in one eye and smile in the
other would about describe it.
Lou explained
while you wore gone, Floss. Mr..
Ashton called and asked our Pris 20 be
his wife. left the room for something
and he took the opportunity. And,
Floss. Pris refused him. and he went
away, saying he would not give up
hope. And came down stairs and
found her this way. Now sisters. we
are wrong. came to this conclusion
some time ago. Let's dissolve our
pledge; il was foolish one. but. of
course, we didn't foresee this. What
say you, Floss.
For answer / rushed 10 Louis,
and with one arm around her and the
other around Pris (who had again hid
den her face} 1 breathlessly told my
tale.
Lou was the only composed one Of us
Chow silly was to think that y and
how long we stayed there. encircled in
each others arms, we never knew
1t was the last time we wero Just
ourselves"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

~"Stonewall' Jackson and his sis.
ter were orphan children, and were
brought up together until he vent to
West Point. Like most orphan children,
they were unusually attached to each
other. She married and settled in Be-
verify, w. Va, where her husband car
ried on large farm or plantation. Her
brother, the General, frequently visited
her, and during these visits he would
invariably go to the quarters of the slaves
for the purpose of exhorting them on the
subject of religion. Frequently the sol
der would be seen on his knees in the
midst Of the children OF Africa, Offering
earnest prayers for their salvation.-
When the war broke out the brother es -
poused the cause Of the Sou h and be-
came the greatest Of all Confederate Gen
erals, with worldwide reputation for
consummate military ability, and laid
down his life on the bloody field of Chan
ceilorsville. The sister, in spite of the
opposition of her brother, uninluenced
by his brilliant achievements and the
opposition OF her husband and her rela-
tives, sided with the cause Of the Union
and remained true 10 that cause to the
end OF the war. So great was the feel
ing engendered against her that she c.
ventually separated from her husband
and moved to Springfield, Ohio. and
resided with q daughter who had mar
ried Union officer
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
Don't for Husbands.

Don't think when you have won
wife that you have won slave.
Don't think that your wife has less
feeling than your sweetheart Her re-
lationship 20 you simply is changed not
her nature.
Don't think that you can dispense
with all the little civilities OF lie toward
her you marry. She appreciates those
things quite as much rs other women.
Don't DO gruff and rude at home.
Had you been that sort oil fellow before
marriage the probabilities are you would
be sewing on your own buttons still.
Don't make your wife feel chat she Is
an incumbrance on you by giving grudg.
ingly. What she needs give cheerfully
as if it were pleasure so TO do. She
will feel better so will you.
Don't meddle in affairs ot the house
under her charge. You have no more
right to DO poking your nose into the
kitchen than she has to walk into your
place OF business and give directions TO
your employees.
Don't lind fault with her extravaganza
in ribbons, &c, until you have shut
down on cigars, tobacco. whiskey, Sec.
Don't leave your wife ut homo to
nurse the children, on the score Of
economy, while you bolt down town ut
nights TO sec the show or TO spend n
dollar on billiards.
Don't bolt your supper and hurry off
TO spend your evenings lounging around
away from your wife. Before marriage you
couldn't spend evenings enough with her.
Doo't prowl in tho lonling resorts till
midnight, wasting your time in culpable
idleness, leaving your wife lonely at
home to brood over your neglect and
her disappointment.
Don't think the woman you promised
to love, cherish and protect becomes
your servant as her part OF the contract.
Don't think that board and clothes is @
sufficient return for ell wife does for you.
Don't eypeo! your wife TO love and
honor you if you prove a brute unworthy
of love and honor.
Don't caress your wife in public and
snarl and growl at hcrin private. This
proves you both hypocrite and dog
Don't wonder that your wife is not
as cheerful as she used to be whea she
labor5 from early morn till late at night
20 pandor to the comfort and caprice of
a scfsh pig who has not got soul enough
To appreciate her.
Don't il your wife has faults, be con-
stantly reminding her of them while
you have Fever word Of commenda-
ton for her virtues. If she did that
with you you'd he mad as hornet.
Don't expect your wife to have no
fsilings. Not to have is not to be hu-
man and you thought you were marry.
ing woman when You married her.
She thought she married man, and
don't deceive her.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

y FAITHFUL DoG.-A strange scene
occurred the other day ct Sierck on the
Mosello. Herr Scmidt bad n dog which
he wished TO get rilof Rowing out i'm
90 The middle Of the river, he fastened
stonc round the dogs head and threw
him into the water. Tho animal sank
ut once bot during biz struggle the
rope slipped Off the stone. and he again
rose 20 tho surface md tried 90 get bac',
into Tie boat. His master. however,
continued to push him back, but az the
dog pcrscycrol, hc lost bis pacicncepaud
striking 10 him with bis oar, lost his
footing and fell into tic wntog himself
lie was unable to swim. but The dog.
scizing him by his coat, succeeded in
bringing him 10 land, after having boon
repeatedly washed away by The current.
Tho dogs life was spared, we are hap.
py Co say.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
Leaving the Homestead.
You're going to leave the homestead
John,


John,
You're twenty one to. day;
And the Old man will be sorry, John,
To see you go away,
You've laborod late and early, John,
And done the best you could;
| Amt going to stop you, John,
| wouldn't if could;
Yet something OF your feeling, John,
l s'pose ought to know,
Though many day has passed away
Twas forty years ago
When hope was high, within me, John,
And life lay all before,
That | with strong and measured stroke,
Cut loose" and pulled from shore.
The years, they come and 60, my boy,
The years they come and go,
And raven locks and treases brown
Grow white as driven snow.
Ny life has known its sorrows, John,
It's trials and troubles sore,
Yet God with all has blessed me, John,
I'm basket and in store,''
But one thing let me tell you, John,
Before you make your start
There's more in being honest, John,
Twice DER than being smart.
The rogues may seem to flourish, John,
And sterling worth to fail,
Oh keep in view the good and true,
Twill in the end prevail.
Don't tLini, too much OF money. John,
And dig, and delye, and plan,
And take, and scrape, in every shape,
TO hoard all that you can.
Tho fools may count their riches, John,
IN shillings, pounds and pence,
The best Of wealth is youth and health,
And good, sound common sense.
And don't be mean and stingy, John,
But lay little by.
or what you earn, you soon will learn
How fast twill multiply;
SO when old age comes creeping on
You'll have q goodly store
or wealth, and youth, and health,
And may be something more.
There's shorter cuts 10 fortune, John,
We see them every day,
But those who save their self.respeCt
Climb UP the good old way.
"All is not gold that glitters," John,
And make the vulgar stare,
And those we deem the richest, John,
Have oft the least TO spare.
Don't NEEDLE with your ncighbors, John
Their business or their cares, ..t
You'll find enough TO do, my boy,
To mind your own affairs;
The world 50 full OF idle tongues
You can afford 20 shiTl-
ThCre'ro lots Of people ready, John,
To Go such dirty work.
And IL amid The race of fame
You win . shining prize,
The humble worth OF honest men
You never should despise
For each one has his mission. John,
In lifc's unchanging plan,
Though lowly be his station, John,
lie is no less q man.
BE good, be pure, be noble. John,
BE honest. bravo, be true,
And do TO others az you would
That they should do to you.
And place your trust in Christ, my boy,
Tho fiery darts be hurled.
Then you can smile at Satan's rage
And face q frowning world.
Goodbye, may heaven guard
Your footsteps day by day,
Tie oil home will be lonely. John,
When you've gone away.
The crickeCs song upon the hearth
VIII have q saddor tone,
Tho old familiar spots will DO
So lonely when y0a're gone.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
South Branch Intelligencer.
Office, Corner .Huin and Grdcel Lane SIS.
RoxSEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
7 r II NJ & I:

TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per
annum-or TWO DOLLARS, ifpa d in advance.
no paper Will Toe discontinued, except at the
option OF the publisher, until all arrearages have
been settled.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
The rates OF advertising are, for a square item
itnos) or less, ONE DOLLAR AND FIFrY CENTS for
three insertons-larger ones in the same proper
ton. Each continuance 373 cents
Quarterly, half yearly, and yearly advertise
ments inserted at liberal reduction on the above
rates.
Yearly advertisers disseminating during the
year will be charged regular rates
No advertisement 10 be considered by the mon tn
or year unless specified on the Manuscrptor pre-
viously agreed upon between the parties.
Resolutions OF associations communications of
limited interest, and notices Of deaths exceeding
TIN LINES viii be charged Eve cents per line
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

EJ- An Instrument Is in use On France
Tor destroying caterpillars, ETC.. on trees.
10 is on tho principle Of the syringe. bat
on q larger scale. 10 throws petroleum
in q dense. inc spray upon The insects
and their nests, killing them immediate.
iy Without iujuring The trees.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

TVIn some parts Of California the
tomato Is perennial. A resident nc
Los Angeles now February gathers
ripe tomatoes from the top Of twenty
foot ladder The vine which is twenty.
1--WE feet high has been trained on the
sunny side Of the house, and shows bios.
SONS and fruit 10 every stage or growth.
-Am N1iWa'it
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

LITTLE BY LITTLE.-Ifyou arc gain
ing little every day, be content. Are
your expenses less than your income
50 that though &c be a little. you are con
stantly accommodating and growing rich
or and richer every day. BE content
50 far as concerns money. you are doing
well. Are you gaining knowledge eve
~ day? Though 10 be little by little
tho aggregate OF the accumulation
where no day 10 allowed 10 pass without
adding some 70 tho.stock. will DO eur.
prising TO yourself Solomon did not
become tie wiscst man ia the world 4,
q minute. Little by littlo-noyer omit.
ting % learn something even for n ain.
Gle day always reading. always study.
ing iitlo between, the Slime or riai9s.
10 The morning and lying down as pivhs
this IS the way % accumulate ftu
stCrehouse of knowledge Finally are
You daily improving in charaoterl Be
not discouraged because 10 f. iitsie bv
little. The best mon fail rar short of
what they themselves would wish fo he
10 Us something, 90 is much If Won rsep
good resolutions better 90 day than ca,
dii yesterday. better CHS year than vou
d.d last year. Strive t0 be- perfect bnt
10 not become downhearted 80 long ag
you are approaching nearer and scarer
% the high standard at which You aim.
Little by little fortunes arc accumul,,.
eds lit,le by little hnowlcge is gaineI
little by little character and reputation
arc achieved
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

REMEDY FOR CArARnH.--A remedy
for catarrh. effective in some cases.
consists of equal parts Of finely pulver.
lied borax and white sugar used IA
snuff. Another simple remedy is snuff.
ing up warm salt water--a teaspoonful
Of salt to a pint of salt water.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

MARRYING IL JEST AND in EARNEST
a lady entered the Brooklyn N. y City
Court on Wednesday, and said she would
like to make some inquiries in relation
TO mock marriage. She said that her
stepdaughter Clara Mannering, had been
passing q few weeks at UnionyiIle, near
Catskill, in August, and had been made
the victim of q practical joke. She then
produced g marriage certificate which set
forth that Henry Brundage, aged twenty.
seven, and Clara Mannering, aged seven
teen years, were united in wed!ock at
Uniouyille, n. ION the 18th Of August,
1877. This was signed by J. II.
Phillips, minister OF the Gospel. The
lady said that her stepdaughter Clara
was invited TO 4 party at the house OF
Mr.. Brundage. where . noel. marriage
was performed. The pair selected to
stand up we're Brundage and Clara Man
ncring, and Mr. Phillips was called
90 perform the ceremony. Brundage
now claims Miss Mannering "a his wife,
and !; turns out that SIR. Phillips is an
ordained minister.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
Farmer and House Keeper.

HAIR DREssiSc.-Sagc tea is one of
the very best washings and dressings
for the bair. The hair should bo care
fully brushed and braided in two firm
braids. then the roots rubbed with n
sponge dipped in lukewarm sage tea.
After which the braids can be washed
with towel This preserves the color
of the hair and keeps the scalp clean.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

CARE or yEmcLEs.--Whcn oiling an
axletree the spindle should be wipei
clean with cloth vet with spirits of
turpentinc. and then apply few drops
Of castor oil near the shoulder and end.
When greasing an axletrce, just enough
grease should be applied to give it n
light coating. more docs more harm
than good 10y working out and damag-
ing the hub.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

DoILED RAIsIN PUDDING. Mix to-
gether balfpound each stoned raisins.
chopped suet, and bread crumbs add
four well-bcaten eggs, teacupful OF
milk, little salt. and n spoonful OF
grated ginger. Boil it for four hours
in buttered mould or Toured cloth.
COFFEE CAKE.-Take one cuprul OF
butter; one cupful OF molasses; ono
cupful Of sugar; one cupful OF cold.
strong coffee cupfuls Of flonr; one
pound OF raisins; 2 eggs one nutmeg
one teaspoonful OF cinnamon one tea
spoonful OF cloves; one teaspoonful OF
soda, mixed in molasses ill IL foams.
MAGIC INK FOX Postal CARps.-With
tho numerous useful and useless little
inventions for which our country Is no.
ted, il is surprising that no one has vet
placed in the market any kind Of inysi.
bic ink for postal cards. Although we
do not believe that such ink would prove
very useful, 10 would probably meet
with considerable sale, partially from
tho novelty of tho thing. Many kinds
Of magic ink have been known FOR years.
but most Of them possess some dsad-
vantages. The most convenient for or
binary use - an iron salt; the common
tincture Of iron OF The druggist will an
swer. if diluted. The writing is scarce
~ perceptibIe when dry. but comes ont
a beautiful black on pouring over T.
some ordinary green or black tea. Tho
tannin in the tea unites with Che iron To
form black ink precisely like that used
for ordinary correspondence.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

THE POWER OF A HTMS.-The sng.
Cestiye story is quoted by the Rev. j.
Beicher. -. H., in his sketches Of
Hymns. thst REV. DR.. rerrine one
Sabbath morning preached peculiarly
effective sermon on the consequences OF
an evil life. At dinuer.table where was
present large company. young man
exclaimed. Such preaching only har.
dens mo and makes me worse re-
piled, LIT 10 possible you think it makes
you worse when II only mgkes you con.
scious Of sin that was before slumbering
in your heart" "No," said ne, 1T har.
dens me. rest this moment less sus.
ceptible TO anything like convictions
for hearing that discourse. feel more
inclined 10 resist anything like good
Impressions than usual" yet" re.
joined, good impressions are those
which are best adapted % secure The
desired end and an greatly mistaken
u on increase Of the effect which you
feel would not be greatly useful 90 you.
II for instance, you should read now
Watts version Of tho 5lst Psalm. 10
would take a deep hold on your heart. 3"
Not in the least" said he. Il could
read it without moving n muscle.
wished had Che book. I would read 70
% YOU" I've have one" said the lady
present, who was fully aware Of tho OK
citcmont under which be was iaboring.
Tic commenced 20 read with compressed
lips and Erm voice:
"slow ply, Lord. o Lord forgive,
Let a -epentug rebel live
Are not thy ucF.ic5 broad and free
Nsy no. sinnec iGust CO. thee %
Towards she lass part of che starza his voice
laiterel more mouiiesly H8 comusuced 1psn
iht third with great energy, and read 10 a loud
eouorou1 voice, TIE whole company looking on
iu brsath.cs3 silence
'Ay lips with shams ny Sins cones3 b"
Sc De read thc second line:
Against Thy law, against Thy grace "
bis lips quivcred, and bis uueranco became in
distinct and De rushed from tbe room over
whc.mcl aiih emotion
Oitenitimes the power or The Holy Spir-
10 coavictiug Of sin or impelling 10 duty
is greater than we realize. Let no one
therefore, af-a o lrus,a.c .ts ..a.e OH Csi
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
200 Profit on 500

I1 P4s anil CgVs. Invest acc
mwng. $40, 500 or $500 in
hta brought small fJoirrc
Investor We advise when and
AFEry Book with mI nfor-
Address orders By m.I and
|sA N'TIcgg * co.
brokers o. Wall $50. MY.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09
1853 r VI IE Gil MA
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on of Learning under the
NJ Rev J. r. Thompson, A. NJ,
70 new era Of prosncritv Dur
-m just closed The Attendance
decreased over g. per cent u
holarly Faculty n beautiful.
.a' location ample Scie BGfr
Apparatus a Library con-
curricul nm o. the most tho
standard Of scholarship sar-
american institution Of Icarair~.
fgg LEss thau ut 0ny other
lord equal advantage The
Sept jth tha Winter term
i Spring term March 21h FOR
catalogues, Sc. address the
GEO. g. STURGISG.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

PRESERVING CoRN on TIE Con-
An Indian missionary has told a cor
respondent of the Somerset Herald how
to preserve green corn on the cobs, "A
follows: "When your corn is in good
eating condition, pluck the ears and re-
move all the huslxs but tho last layer
next the corn. being careful not to ex.
pose any of the grains. Then lie
string tightly around this 'husk at the
end where tho silk is; then take one.
half gallon Of clean hickory ashes, put
it and three or four gallons OF water in
a deep vessel and, while it is boiling.
dip the corn into it slowly eight or ten
times. holding by the string you have
tied around it. Hang away in dark.
dry place. Whenever you want roast
ing cars you will have them as frcsh az
when they came from the stalk. The
Indians preserve hundreds of bushels in
this way without single failure
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-11-09

STEEL IRoS.-A German firm is man.
ufacturing q substance they term steel
iron, in five different varieties, so that
they can furnish steel upon iron. iron
between two layers of steel, steel be-
tween two layers Of iron, steel core and
iron skin, or iron core and steel skim
1t is made in an iron shell. divided into
two compartments by an iron plate
Before melting. both the steel and mall
leable iron are cleanscd from any sub.
stance which wonld impede their weld
ing. In the casting they are run Mt the
sam9 moment into the she'll in such n
manner that the separating diaphragm
serves to weld the two metals together,
which form an inseparable mass when
cooled. The process is recommended
for rails. anvils. armor-plates, and so
forth. and is said to have been known for
some time in France.