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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
NO. 2.
Good Signs.

Any of the following will hold good in
six cases out of every half dozen
To see man endeavor to walk on both
sides of the street.
TO see the same individual try to snuff
q gas-light with a paper collar.
To see him try to light segar at the
nozzle Of a town pump telling the old fell
low to hold still!
To see him striving to batter the pave
ments with the back of his head.
To sec him step high in order to clear
the shadow of a lamp-post.
To see him reprimand an impairment
fellow for following him, when it is really
his own shadow.
To see him put the spittoon on his head
and kick his hat under the table.
To see him try to walk through pier
glass and curse the darned door because
he can't get out.
If he sees a couple of easy chairs where
there should be but one, and calls SER
want to put one of them out.
If he tells the waiter to black his head
and comb his boots
Tn short, if he puts the candle in bed
and attempts to blow himself out, you can
generally set it down that he is drunk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

der; he was so stirred that he could hardly
believe that it was his old violin that such
beautiful sounds came from Every note
was like pearl. The first piece had not
been finished before the people, observing
the strange sight, and hearing such won
derful music, stopped moment in curios-
ity Every one saw that the fne-looking
gentleman was playing for the poor old
man, but none knew who he was.
| By-and-by the people began to drop mo-
ney into the hat, and the old dog seemed
delighted to receive SO many pieces Of gold
for his master The circle # hearers be-
came larger. Even the coachmen of the
splendid carriages begged the people in
side to stop and hear the music. Still the
money increased. Gold, silver and cop
| per coin were thrown into the hat by old
and young The dog began to growl.
i What in the world could be the matter?
Zone gentleman, as he dropped a large
piece Of money into the hat, struck him
on the nose, and he came very near letting
the hat and money fall. But it soon be-
came so heavy that he could hold it no
longer.
! Empty your hat, old man." said the
people, sand we will ELL it again for you"
He pulled out an old handkerchief
wrapped the money in it, and put it III his
violin bag.
The stranger kept on playing, and the
people cried out Bravo! bravo' in great
| joy, He played Ole tune, and then ano-
| ther-even the children seemed carried
away with rapture. At last he played that
splendid sonnet, s,God bless the Emperor
Francis" All hats and caps flew off their
heads, for the people loved their Emperor.
The song finally came to a close-the hour
was ended-and the musician handed back
the violin to the old man,
'HThank you said he. ''May God
bless you,' and he disappeared in the
crowd
"Who is he /? who is he? said the peo-
pie. ''Where did he come fom?'
A certain person sitting in one of the
coaches said
Il know him. It it Alexander Bollc!l-
er, the distinguished violinist Tt is just
like him. He saw that the Old man need
ed assistance, ann he determined to help
him in the best way he could"
The people then gave three three cheers
for Boucher, and put money into the old
mans hat.
When he went home that evening he
was richer than he was ever before
When he went to bed he folded his hands
and prayed that God might bless good
Boucher, so that when he became an old
man he might have good friends.
There were two happy men that night
in Vienna. Of course the poor old musi-
clan rejoiced, now that he was out Of want;
bat of more value to him than all his mo-
ney was the consolation that somebody had
proved friend to him. For it does us all
good to know that we have fricnds-evcn
though they are CT no further advantage
to us. There was another that was hap
Ply. and that was the good Boucher. How
could he go to bed that night without
thanking God for putting it in his kind
heart to be kind to the old, friondless,
starving soldier?
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Recruiting Still Going on,

TIME close of the war found us with but very
L few Goods on hand. but we take pleasure in
announcing to our old friends and the public gene
rally that we have received our stock, and have
now on hand large and complete assortm cnt of
FRESH DRUGS d MEDICINES,
PAINTS OF ALL KINDS.
WHALE OIL. COAL OIL. FLANSEED GIL,
SPIRITS TURPENTINE, VARNISHES;
"A full assortment of
DYE-STUFFS, and nice assortm cnt of
tC0NFECTIONERY;a fine selection ofbest S HOE
FINDINGS: the very best Chemicals SN UFF,
TOBACCO. CIGARS fancy articles in great
variety: LOOKING GLASS PLATES, all sizes:
STATIONERY, &C., ALL THE BEST
QUALITY. and as low figures as can be had at any
place in the Valley. Ny Tnctures, Essenses, 0int-
ments etc. j warrant to be of the strength required
by the standard pharmacopeia.
ga6~ Prescriptions carefully compounded.
/ return my sincere thanks for past patronage,
and shall endeaeor to inertia continuance of the
same. B. SCHMITT.
Oct H. 1865
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Anecd0te of Webster.

The following anecdote ofthe "Godlike,' -
is taken from Frayer's (London) Maga-
zine, for September.
At the political dinners, Of which Web
ster was rather fond, he almost invariably
became tipsy before his speech-time ar
rived; and some Of his most admired after
dinner speeches were the composition of
friendly reporters. On one occasion he
had to be prompted by a friend, who sat
just behind him, and gave him successive
" phrases and topics. The speech pro-
ceeded somewhat after this fashion: Promp-
ter: Tariff" Webster: 1.-The tariff,
gentlemen, is subject requiring the pro-
found attention of the statesman. Ameri-
can industry, gentlemen, must be-"Oods
little )-Promptcr National Debt"
Webster, "And gentlemen, there's the
national debit should be paid Cloud
cheers, which reused the speaker) yes,
gentlemen, it shoud be paid, CHEERS, and
id if it slan't be. (talsing out his pocket
book)-Til pay it myself How much is
it :" This last question was asked of a
gentleman near him with drunken serious
ness, and, coupled with the recollection of
the well-known impecuniosity Of Webster S
pocket book, excited roars Of laughter, a.
midst which the orator sank into his seat
and was soon asleep.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
BISHOP SOULE ON DANCING.

The Memphis Christian Advocate pub
fishes the following. authentic Incident,
furnished by friend:
Once in Alabama, in parlor filled
with an intelligent and refined company,
while the Bishop was conversing with a
group of friends, another group in ccr-
ner, was discussing the innocence OF mod
ern dancing-most of them in favor Of it.
At length they agreed to leave it to the
Bishop, and approaching asked his opin-
ion (Silence.)
''Well, I never saw dancing but once
and I must confess [ sras pleased ~ith 1t. !"
Great surprise and glances exchanged
Il have been to Paris, and to London,
and over most Of our own land, but have
never seen the exercise bat once, (eager
attention.) While was in Paris, among
other things I saw several monkeys, taught
to dance and keep time, and mast con-
TESS I aoas pleased uith 1t, for | thought it
became them yeru neuch."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
After the Hoops.

The Springfield Republican is after the
hoops in this style:
Few persons, We apprehend, were a.
ware Of the extent to which apparently
modest ladies were willing to exhibit them
selves till the present style Of hoops, small
at the top and very large at the bottom,
came in vogue. 4 lady was surprised re-
Gently, on remarking to gentleman friend
that the ''spring opening" was at hand,
by his replying Eyes, suppose spring
has come, for see the ladies have taken
off their flannel petticoats. And this
saucy individual had no better chance for
observations than every man on the street
has. y
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Americans Abroad.

Artemus Wards landlord at the Green
Lion, has new lodger, who claimed to
be an American Says the landlord rub
bin his hot face with red handkerchief,
us the strange bein American 2"
"He is"
"a Central %
"No."
GA Colonial Z"
enc"
GA Mayer p
sSNot Mager, either"
1.-The he must be a Capting?"
''No, he is not a Capting."
Gle is surely a Leftcnant, thenY'
s'Hc's not even that"
F'Then," said the landlord Of the Great
Lion, "you are deceived! lie is no coun-
tryman of yours, depend on it,
s'Why not?' [ said.
II viii tell you, SIR said the landlord.
''My son-in-law is employed in a banking
house where ev'ry American as comes to
these shores goes to git his drafts casht,
and he says that not one has arrived on
these shores during the last Is months as
wasn't Central Colonial, Mayer, or
a Capting, or a Leftenant! This man, as
[ said afore, has deceived you He's an
impostuer as sure as you liyel''
[ reeled int chair. For mint was
speechlis. At length [ murmured,
"Alars! [ fear it is too troo Even
was Capting of the Home Cards"
s'To be sure" said the lan'lord syou
all do it, over there in America"
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P @ E T IC A l.
RATHER PRETTY.

A pretty little maid
Had pretty little dream,
A pretty little wedding
Was the pretty little theme.
A pretty little bachelor
To win her favor tried,
And asked her how she'd like to be
His pretty little bride.
With some pretty little bushes,
And pretty little sigh,
And some pretty little glanccs
From a pretty little eye;
With pretty little face
Behind pretty little fan,
She smiled on the proposals
Of this prett lit tie man.
Some pretty little cloves"
And some pretty little "dears,"
Some pretty little smiles,
And some pretty little tears;
Some pretty little presents,
And pretty little kiss,
Were some pretty little preludes
70 some pretty little bliss.
This pretty little lady
And her pretty little spark,
Met the pretty little parson
And his pretty little clerk,
United them for life,
a pretty little husband
And a pretty little wife.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
Bleeding froEn the Nose.

Some two years ago, while going down
Broadway, in New York, blood commen-
ced running from my nose quite freely. |
stepped asisde and applied my handker-
chief, intending to repair to the nearest
hotel, whe gentleman aecosted me, say
ing, "Just put piece of paper in your
mouth, chew it rapidly, and it will stop
your nose bleeding" [ did as he sugges-
ted, and the flow Of blood ceased almost
Immediately have seen the remedy
tried since quite frequently, and always
with success. Doubtless any substance
would answer the same purpose as paper,
the stoppagc of the flow of blood being
caused doubtless by the rapid motion ofthe
jaws, and counter action Of the muscles
and arteries connecting the jaws and nose.
Physicians state that placing small roll
Of paper or muslin above the front teeth,
under the upper lips and pressing hard on
the same, viii arrest bleeding from the
nose-chccking the passage of blood from
the nosc.-Cor. Scieneifc american.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
What Will Not Fashion Do?

The demands of Fashion are inexora-
BILE, and the followers of the tickle Queen
obey her bchests with the utmost AFFECT
ness, no matter how ridiculous they may
BE-. A Saratoga letter says
''The fashionable walk for young ladies
this season is the most comical thing amag-
Unable. It is q sort of q hobble, as if they
had a very sore toe on each foot. At first
| thought the ladies were slightly lame,
and expressed my regret that such elegant
ladies should be SO unfortunately afflicted;
but it became soon apparent that it was on
" fashionable lameness, for every lady
who affected any style was afflicted with
it severely. A few years ago it was the
Jenny Lind hop that sill the young and
would-be young ladies were seized with,
and sprightlinoss was considered elegant !;
but now Just the ether extreme is the ton"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

CURE FOR FELoEs- AS We often see
friends with these troublesome things, we
publish the following cure for them, which
we have heard highly recommended: "As
soon as the parts begin to swell, get the
tincture of lobelia, and wrap the part affee-
ted with cloth saturated thoroughly with
the tincture, and the felon is dead. An
old physician sage he has known it to be
tried III score of cases, and it never falls
if anplied IN season.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
Clin ching a Sermon.

| heard sermon once from a venerable
itinerant preacher on benevolence. [
thought the effort very lean, but one thing
impressed me & little. eco" said he, "and
do something after have done preaching.
Have it to say when | come back, four
weeks hence, that you have done some
thing, and my word and Gods word for it,
you will be better and happier man %
| knew poor widow living on the edge
of some woods about mile from my home.
Her husband had been dead two or three
years, and with three helpless little girls
she had hard conflict with poverty. I
had often spoken kindly to her aud thought
my duty ended when the words were ut
tered; but when the sermon of the old
white-headed preacher was done, the reso-
luton was formed to 60 and do something
Next day visited the cellar and measured
a bushel Of potatoes, a bushel of apples,
and a variety of other things, and having
put them into a wagon started for the cot
tage of the window. A load Of wood, for
which | paid three dollars, preceded me.
An hours drive brought both loads in front
of the house, and when my explanation
was given there were wet eyes and warm
hearts in both parties. The willow wept
for JOY and the children joined in, while
I, finding my feelings too much for my
strength, had to give way also in tears
The act was one that give me new spir-
itual start and when the preacher came
back, | thought the discourse one of the
most eloquent had ever listened to. The
change was in myself, not in him or his
preaching.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

The Bible has been translated into over
900 languages It is the most ancient
history, embracing period of 2 1863 years.
The Mosaic record alone embraces period
of 1900 years.
The term God signifies good, and is
purely Anglo-Saxon.
The suspension of the gladiators in the
fifth century gave rise tie tournaments.
Ribbands of any kind should be wash
ed in cold soap-suds, and not rinsed.
A good sized mature brain in man
weighs 5 lbs, s o.; in woman 3lbs., OF.
A pair of rats, we'll situated and left en-
tirely undisturbed will in three years,
have increased to 656, sos.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

The sailors partiality towards rum is
well known. An apochryphal aneedote is
related of sailor who, being promised that
he should have three wishes gratifed, re-
quested, first, all the rum in the world /;
then all the tobacco in the world. Here
lie paused, not knowing of anything else
he cared for; but being told he must make
third request, ooh, then" with sail
or's usual emphatic oath, } said he, 'lets
have some more rum"
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w STOCK TANNERY

] respectfully inform the citizens generally. that l
have leased the tannery belonging to Mr.. William
Off, in the town of Woodstock, and am now pre-
pared to do any kind and any amount of tanning.
/ will tan the shares for others, will trade
light leather for hides.
For tanning, allow, for calf skins, months:
for upper, 3 months; for heavy hides, months;
sheep skins, weeks.
Those who wish tanning done. will do well to
bring on their hides at once. As experienced
tanner, | refer to Mr.. Conner, Edinburg, Mr..
Maphis, Mt. Olive, and Mr.. Funk, Strasburg, with
all of whom / have worked.
Oct. H. 1868. ROBERT NEWMAN.
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Conscience.

Lord Erskine was distinguished through
life for independence Of principle; for his
scrupufous adherence to truth. He once
explained the rules Of his conduct, which
ought to be engraved on every heart He
said: It was first command and counsel
Of my earliest youth to do what my consci-
ence told me to be duty, and to leage the
consequences to God. shall carry with
me the memory, and | trust, the practice
of this paternal lesson to the grave. !
have hitherto followed it, and have no rea-
son to complain that my obedience to it has
been a temporal sacrifice. | have found it,
on the contrary, the road to prosperity and
wealth; and I shall point out the same
path to my children for their pursuit.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18
IL KNEIELEY.
NA0nCTflitL Y

TIMERS, COPPERSMITIIS, AND DEALERS
IN STOVES, &c. would respectfully an "a.
nounce to their old friends and customers, I'd
and the public generally, THAT, as the war ~
is now over and peace has again restored
us to former avocations lfe and revived bus
mess throughout the country, that we keep on
hand for sale, and make to order, at the shortest
notice,
Tin, Copper, and Shcet-5ron Ware,
of every description, and upon the most reasonable
terms.
We have also just received from the Northern
cities large and varied asSa~tment of
COOKING AND PARLOR STOVES,
of the most improved styles and patterns which we
will sell on accommodating terms.
Give a call, and examine our stock. at the old
stand, doors south of Welsh's Hotel and we will
cndeavor to give satisfaction.
Oct. 4, lsG5-y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

BRUSH DRAINS. -Where stones are acrce
and tiles not easily obtained, brush drains
are an excellent substitute. They are, IN
fact, the cheapest of all kinds of under
drains, on account of the rapidity with
which they may be filled. The brush,
being excluded from the air, will last
long time
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

A man met big Indian on the plains
a few weeks ago Tie gentle savage had
large bundle Of sealps, and the white
man made bold to ask him what he had
been doing. ''Heugh p said the noble
red man, ''me been skirmishing for water
falls %
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

gsS-N No paper will be discontinued, except at
the option of the editors, until all arrearages
have been settled.
H. H. GILL. Esq.,. is authorized to receive
subscriptions for the HERALD and to transact other
business connected with the office
NE- Mr.. HEsRf FRAvEL, at Luray, is au-
thorzed agent for the HERALD; in Page Co., Va;
rapidly increasing circulation. it is confidently
commended as medium for advertising surpassed
by no other. 1t numbers among its patrons those
who able to buy literally and paw promptly,
and who rely, principally, upon the HERALD a
Business Directory.
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Gg G. a n O Y ..4T
G. B X r S
VIRGINIA LEOTEEI

z IRWIN IA HUI En-.
Y WOODSTOCK, w.
This popular Hotel has been newly fitted up, and
the proprietor is now prepared for the entertain
ment of the travelling public. This is the only
Hotel in the town that was kept open during the
war; all others We're closed, to the exclusion of
travellers. The proprietor feels that lie has some
claim, from this fact, unon those who visit pass
through our beauti; Valley. He has an abundance
of GRAIN & Hay for horses, having large and
commodious stable and experienced ostler. His
table is always furnished with everything desir-
able to the most asti,iious. In short. his best cf
forts will be used to make his house always a
PLEASANT HOME to all who may be pleasd to
stop with him. He feels it unnecessary to say a
word to his old patrons. The treatment they have
heretofore received at his house is IA sufficient
guarantee OF a continuance Of their custom.
Oct 4, 1865. Il. $. e. ALBERT.
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r H. & M. nj. G. RoDEFFER,

III. q NJ. NJ. G. RODEFFER,
q CABINET MAKERS,
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND JOINERS,
Would announce to the public, that they have
fitted up the shop nearly opposite the National
Hotel, in Woodstock, Shenandoah county, Va,
where they prepared to make. at short notice,
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FURNITURE.
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL,
in the most fashionable and workmanlike style.
They also prepared to execute all jobs in
JOINEKISG AND HOUSE CARPENTERING,
in a neat substantial, and durable manner
Having had the advantage of considerable ex-
pericnce, and the instructions of the best workmen
in the country, they guarantee that all work exc
cuted BY them shall give satisfaction.
:. They respectfully ask q share of the public
patronage. [Oct. 4, 1865.
n. B.-We arc prepared to make, at the short
cit notice, COFF1NS, in every style, fine and
common, upon reasonable terms.
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Hotel and Saloon Keepers.
SAVE 800 PER CENT!

SAVE 800 PER CENT?!
SECRETS WORTH KNOWING!!!
Z HAVE capital recipes to make the best BRAN
by, IRISH WHISKEY and OLD BOURBON.
These recipes not new. as they are used by all
the leading dealers and manufacturers and YOU
buy from them the same liquors you can easily
make yourself. There is no humbug about this
matter,-no apparatus is required, as the liquors
are made by mixing, and you can just as easily
mingle neutral liquors, oil Of Cognac. spirits of Nj
tire, &c. as the dealer and make your own liquors
just as good, and save money besides. Price of
each recipe so cents, or ST for the three
Ii. A. COLWELL,
Aug. 90 6G-3m Allentown. Pa.
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Empire Shuttle Sewing Machines
Are superior to all others for
FAMILY AND MANUFACTU-
RING PURPOSES

Contains all the latest improvements: are spec
Illustrated Circulars free Agents wanted Lib
eral discount allowed. No consignmcnts made
Address EMPIRE S. NJ. CO., Broadway, N. Y
ily 49, '66-ly
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Why are the ladies hard on clothes ?
Because, when they buy new suit, they
wear It out the frst day
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CARRIAGE MAKING.

r CLINEDINST WOODSTOCK, VA.
- Has resumed business, at his "a e = :.
old stand. and is ready to furn- fSsz1s.s.s3LL
ish NEW WORK to order. and is w. "
prepared to do REPAIRING OF
ALL KINDS at the shortest notice and on rcas-
enable terms. He respectfully returns his thanks
to his old customers, and still soicts their pat
ronage.
Octaber IL, 1865.
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DENTAL. NOTICE.

mr.. G.. M. 2ORUM having resumed the
J practice of his profession. respectfully offers
his services to the public. Teeth inserted on the
'.Vulcaniscd Rubber Base
Office at his residence on Main Street.
Oct 4, lS65.-y
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Resurrectionist.

! F6OBERT NEWMAN would inform the
p4blic, that he is prepared to disinter soldiers
and others, whose rlends desire to have them
gvcd Ills charges will be reasonable. Address
him At Woodstock, Va. EJan -, 1866
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

GET THE PURE ARTICLE!
WHOLESALE AND RETAA
v. Neeb, AT
his old stand opposite the National Hotel, Wood
stock. Va. Is now manufacturing every descrip-
ton of
Gs G a n o Y .gT
plain and fancy which he will sell at wholesale or
do we'll to give him a call He is also prepared to
fill orders for every description of
C & K E S,
for weddings, balls, social parties &c. at the short
est notice and upon reasonable terms. Has lot
of fruits, nuts. segars, tobacco, and other articles
always on hand. His BAR is furnished with Ale
and choice drinks. The public are invited to give
him a call.
Woodstock April II ,1SGG.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

10! LOOK!
III People visiting Town on
Court Day should nat fail to call and see COTTON
BROS, for they are selling their Fall ann White
Hoods five per cent. less than cost. Feb9, '66.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-10-18

TEsHGSE IN WANT OF COPPER KETTLES
will do well to call on
Oct. 20 DONALDSON & KNEISLEY.