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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

WOODSTOCK, va TIIURsl,AY, DECEMBER 20, 1866
The Use OF supeepfosphate s.

A correspondent Of Morris Rural Atlter-
tiser, who has had much experience in the
use Of supesphosphates, thus replies to cer-
tain cnquirers as to its use: s.fhe answer
to thy letter has been detained a little in
order 10 learn the experience Of others in
the use Of spperphosphates. This is one
of the fertilizers useful for grass, corn. po-
tatocs, wheat or any other crop; Il little
does good, but more does more good. We
have not yet ascertained the maximum
paying aprlicatin No Injurious effects
have been yet noticed fiom its use, III a
large way, as have been Of limeo or guano.
Ny own practice is to use all can spare
cash to pay for, being careful to keep it
near the surface, we'll mixed with the soil,
an not in c intact with strong al'alies. j. he
superph sphate of lime is soluble in water,
and is ready available food for plants but
ifmixed with quirkilnne. twill be convert
ed back to phosphate oflime. which very
s,9lulle, and the cost Of dissolying the bones
is in a great measure lo.t also most ofthe
superphosphatts eontaiis4.altscf anmenia.
which are valuable for starting crops. These
Are dcconed by quick lime, and the am
mouia, wasted. One Of my neighbors has
discontinued holn oopathic doses of phos-
ph tie lie thinks it pays best TO apply a
bout 1000 pounds to the acre. He also
has observed that applied when the soil is
damp. and narrowed III, it produces the
best results; AMI also, that the home man
ufaeiured article is host to lie Immediately
applied and not allowed to lay in pile ana
fsrment. Another neirhbor uses super
phe sphaje the most extensively for potato
growing, IIeapp!ies from ,ot0 to 1oao S
per acre, and has raised crops to average
300 bushels per acre Of common Maicsr
potatoes He plows, thoroughly, early III
season: then. afterwards en- part. has at
plant;ng applied 500 lbs. in the rows
with seed. and 800 lbs, Coach per acre.,
in tbs next adjoining burrows. lie basal
50 applied broadcast 1900 IBIS. to the AGRA,
acre with still better results, n 81 If
our neighbors raise potatoes with super
phosphate, with Improved results. instead
of statIe manure. as formerly. From 300
to 500 lbs. per acre is usually applied. and
that generally in furrow with the seed.
When 1890 lbs per acre is used for pota-
toes, there is sufficient left III the soil for
the next crop of wheat, and the grass will
show it for wears"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
yTIRGINIA HOTEL,


This popular lIotl has been newly fitted up ana
the prop .ietot is prepared or tir entertain
ment oil ihc travelling public This is thu oni.,
Hotl in the town that was kept or,n dus ing tn
war: all others were closed, to the exclusion o
travellers Til proprietor feeds dat he has some
claim from this act upon those who visit OF pass
tn roa,h our b auti Vi Valley. II has an abundance
OF G4sAIN l. HAY Tor horses, having a large and
,commodous stable ami .x,'.'i need este. lie
tahi.. j.. ALWAYS 9arnshed wta everything d.si
able to th most lastidious. IN shot. Ills best ii
foutswill b. used to make his house always a
PLEASANT HON /, to all who may be pleasd to
stop with him. He feels it unnecessary to say a
word TO his old patrons. The trea tnent they have
hereteeeic received at his house is a sufficient
guarantee of continuance of their custom
- Oct. 4, 1865. IL: ; " AhDhha.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
NO. II
THE MEADOW BROOK.

Il Il s.
Beside the meadow brook she straved,
A happy child with laughing eyes,
Abnve her smiled the so't blue skies, fo9
Around her there the sunbeams played. -
The brook went babhling on its way emaIs
Adown the meadow bright with flowers
or early spring aud through the hours
Made merry with her all the day. a0
She sat beside the meadow brook, 80
80 A maiden fais in summer time,
When the sweet year was in its prime,
And in her hands she held book.
TIL, same blue sky smiled bright above; i.
The bronx it sang tender song
Oflove to her the whole day long hGa
The book she read was all of love. .tr4,,z-+
Beside the meadow brook she stood,
"a, matron in the noon of life, ~ -
happy mother and wife,
Who loitered there in pensive mood. ii' -
Around her fell the autumn leaves
The meadow brook was almost dry, s3
And in the ma west fields hardb t.
The reapers found the years last sheaves.
Once more beside the brook she stands
Tie willows branches round her there
Hang leaf, rs in the winter air la3
An aged dame with folded hands.
Old memories h thoughts engage, 4
Whose every link she cannot trace
And. frezen Der, the brooks still face
Is wrinkled like the face of age.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
Sepe ;al to tn. i,aitimor Sua.
Southern Loyasists- Tie rrit0rial Gov
crninents-- Safiet EJ.itors- TIE Dl,cis
ion on the TestiOath- Santa Anna.

Southern Loyasists-- Tc rritorial Gov
crninents-- slahet Editors THE Ds,cis-
ion on the Test OATH Santa Anna. Z
WAsHlNGroN Dee 8 Il he 9..South-
ern lihyalists' met last evening, aud had
in consultation with them Massl's. Stevens
Sumner. e. az Of that iik8 io The latter
advise the sioyalisfsf ia get up d petition
of southern lny;,iists to Congress. asking
that the southern States be treated us ter
tories, PROVISIONAL goverilorsiap pointed. etc.
Hon Hamilton Ward. of New York
will introduce. bill IL. the House to-inor-
row providing for setting aside the present
State governments of the southern States,
the appointments Of provisional governors
b the chief justice, formation Of State
constitutions and governments by conven-
lions of delegates elected by the people
who are citizens Of the limited States, ex-
cept certain. classes who are des grated as
perjnrers. guersillas. nnrdFers, and eo,l-
tors OF robe. newspapers. who Shall be tor
ever oi>.rauehisea.
There is no truth n the staten mt that
the Supreme Court OF The Unittd States
VIII .aiiioHiice an opinion io-inoIfoW Iii me
matter uf the tcst-oatIs for attorneys, nor
will any opinion on the subject be given
for the present. There has been no for
mai c'nsuhlnatIon of the judges on the
subject at the present term OF the court,
ans! the status of the matter is exactly as
it was Left lit the close OF the LAST term,
Santa Anna has sent communication
to our Government upon Mexican affairs,
but the exac; character OF the letter has
not TRANSFERRED. Its known. nevertheless,
that he protests against the proposed action
of the United States Government relative
10 Juartz, and insists that lie (Sana ALI
na). Oriega, or anyotiter MeXi"an, shouia
not lie iboi,ste, If they shah attempt to
take part III the re-cstapiishicnt OF Mex
i:an authority within the republic OF Mex
leo DATA. 3.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
Bloody STOrIA with the Indians.

Sr Louis. December 7.-Recent let
ters from Montana inform OLA bloody work
an:o,ig our troops at Virginia City, Fori
Smith, and Fort Kearney. About 15U
men had been killed between Platte river
and Fort Smith. 1t was feared that Fort
Kearney had been be.ieged as N" intelli,
gence had been received from that posi-
for several days, and as it was known,
from Information by Grow Indians, that
some 1900 lodges of hostile Indians were
moving in that direction
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

Sou1ReELs AS CURRENcY.-W are in
formed by friend-a resident of Prince
Williams county, IN this State--that though
the general inpecuniosiiy pervadlng the
entire South, also inttsts his county,
yet that the people there will have cur
rcncy Of soule description, aud as green
backs have failed them, have resor,ed to
squirrels as a circulating medium. He
mentioned the fact that upon u late occa-
sion, he was asked at ii grocery, in Il vii
lage III his county, by friend, to join
him in IA drink. after taking which, instead
OF money, his friend deliberately drew out
OF his over-coat pocket two dead squirrels,
and depositing them on the counter, walk
ed away, HIS though the soup making ami
mails were the recognized currency OF the
country. -.ile.c -Gu1ette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

Masonic FAIR IN NEW YORK. The
Masonic Fair, which was begun in the
church corner Of Crosby and Grand Streets.
on Wednes day evening. has been attended
with. great success From the first hour
the doors were thrown open to the public,
the building has been crowded to It's utmost
capacity Fiity-four lodges have their
stand III the edtice, each with It's quota OF
articles, the gross value of all which is
estimated at from $500, 600 to $500, 600
~ \. World
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

Too MUCH FOR BKUiS Several weeks
since we mentioned that Mr.. Austin Miller
caught a bear in trap and the animal car
ried the trap of some distance ANA leaving
it with part Of his foot in it. Mr.. Miller
determined to secure hiai if possible; and
at the place the bear usually came into The
field, he built a platform and set three ar
my guns heavily loaded upon the platform,
wl5h strings fastened to the triggers and to
the bait On Monday last old Bruln made
his appearance, took hold Of the bait and
every gun went off killing hin instantly.
Nine balls were found III his bod j.. He
was very large-weighing three hundred
pounds, and measured seven feet from the
end of his nose to the tip OF his tail
HgtAeotlie Dtspaich
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
NATIONAL HOT Ell,
Ear EcoURT HOUSE. MAIN STR
WQNHSTCCk,n1VA.

rcpainted and papered in handsome stylA,
aud is aow open for the, reception OF visitors and
boardels its healthy location, and nealnass to
Burners White sulhur ard y. kney Springs
will make tia pleasant ard hea!'hN summer re-
rat in thp aev .Du. ing the late war it was
one OF the most poulaa Hot Is in Virginia on ac-
count OF being always pl .i,tul provided Cha e
es modsrate The subscriber will spare no pans To
make it pleasant home to all who may !aFot lam
with their patronage Tern moderate
+. SCH FFL k, Proprietor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

70 Cook A iIysBASp Many good nus
banls are spoiled III cooking some women
keep them III hot water conotantiy; While
others freeze them by coljugai cooIness:
some snotLef them i'll hatred, contention
anl variance. ANA soueae' p than ma plck-
lie all thyir aves. These women always
serve them up with tongue. sauce. Now,
it cannot he doubted that husbands viii be
tender and good if managed as follows:
Get large jar, called the jar of faithful
.ess, Gall good wives keep one on hand }
put your husband III it, and set l.im ucar
the fire of conjnsai love; let the fire be
pretty hot, bat especially let it be clear.
and above ali the rest, bo constant, cover
him with affection, Kindness ana sub ec
tion garnished with modest, becoming
familiarity, and spced with pleasantly,
and il YOU add kisses and other contcc-
tionerleS, LIT them be accompanied with il
sufficient portion OF secrecy, mixed with
prudence and moderation. We would ad-
wise all good wives to try this receipt, and
realize what Ill admirable dish a husband
nlak es when properly cooked.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
J CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, on the 10th inst. Mr..
Wade, from the committee on Territories,
reported a bill to admit Nebraska and also
introduced bin for the admission of Co
dorado; SThe lattesswas referred to the
committee on Territories. ..tiq
Mr. Morrill, called upthe bill to givesthe
negroes IN the DISTRICT the right of suffrage:
and lengthy discussion ensued, particns
larly OF the clause DISTINGUISHING those
white citizens who left to join the Confed-
crate cause. Mr. Wilson opposed this pro-
hibitioil, and said it was too small a matter
to make difficulty about. Mr.. Cowah
said that every citizen who left the District
to join the Confederate arms was guilty Of
treason He did not apply this to the
people Of the Southern States. He moved
to extend the privileges of the bill to fe-
males; and contended If negroes have Il
RIGHT to vote women have also.
In the House, on the 10th, number
of resolutions concerning the Southern
States were offered aud referred.
The following select committees were
announced On the New Orleans Riots,
Messrs. Elliott, Sliellabargcr, and Camp
bell on Murder OF United States Soldiers
in South Carolina. Messrs Pike, Farms
worth, aud Cooper; Oh Southern Railroads,
Messrs. Maynard, McCIung, Mercer,
Washburn and Chandler; on Internal
Revenue Funds, Messrs. Darling, Beamen.
Eggles,on, Myers. and Irulnbull.
The Committee Oh Reconstruction have
before them d bill providing tha. Chiet
Justice Chase shall appoint for each South
erll State "a provisional government, and
all other territorial machinery and pre-
sciibiug regulations for holding conventions
for the adoption OF constitutions, securing
TO ali men their rights, irrespective OF
color. rsIt Ia u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
John III Surra tt.

WASHINGTON, December 1c.-It appears
from official documents, comm unicated to
the House to-day, that the Government
had information, as long ago as September.
1868. that John IL Surratt had escaped
from Canada into Europe. Months elaps-
ed before lie could be positively identified
for the arrest which was accomplished early
this month AT Alexandria, Egypt. 4 per
son who crossed the Atlantic With Sufratt
makes affidavit that Surrast acknowledg $
his own as well as his mothers completely
In the assassination.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

The Washington correspondent OF the
New York Herald states that the Senate
will reject the nomination Of General Dix
as Minister to France on the ground that
he was prominent in promoting the Phlla-
delphia Convention, and allowed himself
10 IL nsea Ivy the Democrats to defeat the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
NnRrn KNoMiN,. ~ pnis

WORM KNowiNo.--A poison of any
conceivable description and degree of po-
tencv, which has been swallowed inten-
tionally or by accident, may be rendered
almost instantaneous!y harmless by swal-
lowing two sills Of sweet oil. An lndivl-
dual with very strong constitution should
take twice the quantity. This oil will
neutralize every form. Of vegetable OF mini
cral poison v.th which Physicians and che
nlists are acquainted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
June Z, lS66-6m.
nLD AMERICAN HOTEL,

Colnr MAJ ket and w atci otFeets,
s WING lester, a.
The above House has been re-opcned ard the
proprietor solicts share . tle puoiic PAT. oha@
St ares and Onnibusses will convey pa-sengtts To
~ I'D ron, ths House. LEVI I. GRIM
Sept. Ply. f.op'l'''''
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
CARDIAC z MAKING.

r CLINEDINST WOODSTOCK, VA,
~ .llas resuned Business, at his b
old stand and is ready to iuln- Y 2 -,
ish NI.W WOi,k to oader. and is ,-R--Ag-
prepared to do REPAIRING 0F
ALI KINDS at the shortest notice and on reiis-
sonable terms. He respect ally returns his thanks
TO his old customers, and still soiicits their pat
3ronage.
October II. 1863. -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
P @ E TIC A L !.
THERE ARE NO DEAD.

81 q
-nu 81 BY SIR AND RIO. f. B. LyrroN.
There is no death Thn stars 90 down
To rise unon some fairer shova.
And bright in Ileavans jawaled crown p
They shine for evermore.
There is no DEATH An angel form
Walks DER the earth with silent tr ad
He bears our best loved things away,
And then We call them dead" I
Born into that undying lie,
are They leave us but to come again; ~
With joy we welcome them at erst--
The same except in pain
And ever near US, though unseen, -.
The dear immo tai sfi lis t.ead
FoE all the boundless Universe
Is lile-- there are M dad.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
Rules for Measurement.

The foiIowi. Z rules tor measuring corn
and liqulas viii DC very useful TO many OF
our rcauurS:
lst Shuckeu Corn--M easure the length,
Width anu oepth vi the criu IN ieci; inuiti-
ply these three dlincnsioiis iosctnoc and
liicir product by eight; thci cut OF tne
Two tiYurcs to tne right; tu"sc Oil Tue lett
Will DC So many oafreis AHA THOSE Oh the
right 50 many iunurouths Vi u baErel
"a. UnSuuched Corn-Muitiply as III
rule first IN ,iie above example, and the
prouuct oLtalned Ivy IS; then cut Oil two
figures OH the rlght-tnose on The lett Will
uc barrels, those Oh The left So niany hun
lreutAo or /; barrel.
For gram, fruit, herbs, i'll house or boz,
ina the length, breautn ANA depth, ami
multiply THESE together; then anneX two
clp!leis- ana GlNlae the product 10y III.
1Answcr III bushels, pccks, quarts.
81. L!Qua-IIiiu tnc lcngth III inches
from the lung, tie unucr euyc OF lhc head
OF chine; multiply 1t lnto 'tscii tWicc anu
products py 40. Answer III gallons,
quarts, pis.ts ana gills.
Measure 2US teet Oh each SHE ami yea
have, taking one lhcb, one square acre.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
Alabama Against the Constitutions
Amendment.

MOBILE, December IA special Times
dispatch from Montgomery to-day says the
Legislature rejected the constitutional a
nendment by vote Of u TO 2 in the Sc
nate. and C9 to 8 in the House
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
Important Foreign News.

PARIS December - / he large feet of
French war vessels and transports is now
ready to sail to Mexico.
A cable dispatch from Minister Bigelow
to Mr. Seward says that the French Gov
ernment informed him in writing that all
the French troops will leave Mexico III tie
month Of March.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

NOVEL CASE. During the session of the
term ot the Circuit Court OF this County,
which closed this evening. novel case
occurred y negro naned Lewis Ii Har
ris, charged with committing rape upon
Mrs. Aiu,tagh, living between this CITY
and Washington, was identified in court
by that lady as the person who committed
the otIence, ana would certainly have been
condemned had not the evidence OF the
Mayor Of the city, who heard the comics
sion Of the Lyies mardeiers, who were
hung in Marlborough last month, been al
ntteu, and WHO stated, Oh his eXaiiiina-
ton, that a remarkable likeness existed
between the nlan undergoing TRIAL ana the
murderer Platter, vino Was executed. he
prisoner WAS discharged. -Ater. Gtzette
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

To PRESERVE POTATOES FROM ROT. - a
correspondent Of the Scientific American
says that he has tried the following method
OF keeping potatoes for years with complete
success, though III some instances the tu-
bers were diseased when taken out OF the
GROUND: Dust over the floor Of the bin
with lane and put i'll about six OF seven
inches deep Of potatoes, and dust with
lime as before Pat in six or seven inch
es of potatoes ana lime again; and repeat
the operation until all are slowed away
One bushel Of lime viii 90 for forty bush
els of potatoes. though more will not hurt
theu-the lime rather improving the TIA
yor than otherwise
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
Confederate Money Na.iiaed.

MoBlLE, December 7 judge Busted
has Just rendered decision declaring that
the payment Of all debts i'll Confederate
money is null and void.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

The presence of 100000 Democrats
in FIVE States. out Of =, 800. 0O0 votes. will
show how little truth there IS iii the as
sertion tina, the Democracy are dying out
or becoming feeble faction. The figures
tell different story, - Portsmouth Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

TAX on CorroN p PROCEEDINGS OF TIE
BALTIMORE BOARD OF TRADE.-At the
monthly meeting ofthe Board Of Trade Of
this city, held on Wednesday last. the
Committee on Commerce, to whom had
been referred resolution asking the con-
sideration Of the cotton tax imposed by the
Government, reported, in their opinion,
that the same should be repealed, as being
an unnecessary and unjust burden on both
producers aud consumers or the article III
this country, and as tending to promote its
productions III other countries, and to d.
lninish it III our own country Already
European markets are becoming greatly
independent of American growing cotton,
III consequence Of the largely increased
growth Of cotton in India and Egypt.
baltimore San.
There were one hundred and sixty deaths
matt last month.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

The best time to read the book Of nature
is wien natn
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
DENTAL. NOTICE.

DR. G. III. BORUM having resumed the
pia ctcc 0 his ,j.oiesslon, respect uliv Oilers
;hls services to the public. Teeth inserted OF the
T'Vulcanised Rubber Base.
,Oilie. at his residence on Main ST 'eet.
Oct. 1. lS65.-vl
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
SIBERT HOUSE,

New MARKET, SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA.
JOHN MeQUAlDE, Proprietor.
gI,HIS House having recentt. been re-turnlshe''
is now open for the Accommodations o. the puo'ic.
THE OFFICE OF THE VALLEY STAGE LINE
is At THIS HOUSE.
Decd, ~1e6G-tt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20
The Democratic Vote in the Five Great
States

We have at last the official vote Of the
five great States Of the Union cast at the
late elections. Il is as follows
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

rnHOSE In WANT OF COPPER KETTLES
4 Will do well 10 call on
uot. 20 DONALDSON 4 kSEISLEy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

IRACKEKS AND CHEESE kept constantly
\ ron hand NJ tl.s Cheap Store of G. ID. 4 co &
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1866-12-20

Hollow HoRN. The Rural American
says:-Take quantity Of black ash bark;
steep it strong AMI givea pint of the warm
ecoctio,1 toa dose, at the same time bath
ny the lons thoroughly with the same ~
/ will warrant "a cure in two days. Ii
,loes not need to be given but once.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-22

~bN~s"' - NaO Gun.
WASHINGTON, December 2O.-ks ex-
planatory Of the action of General Grant
with reference 10 the concentration of
United States troops in Missouri, am en-
ahled to say, on good authority, that Gene
raj Grant ordered the troops into that
State as mere precautionary measure,
In view Of the threatened difficulties, as
ioreshadowed by the State Executive.
Governor Fletcher photographed to Scna-
tor Henderson that General Grant was
sending United States soldiers into the
State Of Missouri, and this action alarmed
Governor Fletcher to such an extent as to
call from him a protest. Senator's Hen
dcrson and Brown, Of Missouri, had an
interview with the President on the sub
ject tonight, and the explanation Of Gene
raj Grants movements were entirely salts
factory to them, as ! am informed.
In the interview with the North Caro-
lima commissioners yesterday, the PrcSi-
dent simply ordered a revocation Of such
parts of General Sieklcs's order as forbid
corporeal punishment, because the laws of
that State provide no other punishment
for crimes.