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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-02-07
The Above Pens in Silver Plated Ex-
fpnsinn CaSes. with Pencils.

Our pens rank throughout the country as equal,
If not superior, to any gold pens manufactured,
not Only for their writing qualities, but durabiii-
tiy and elegant finish The greatest care is used
IN their manufacture, and none are sold with the
slightest imperieetion which skill can detect. We
would call the att rtion Of the dealers to the cele
brated PAUL BRETON Watch, for which we
are the sole agents Tor The United States. We
haye-them in silver ard gold cases.
Jobbcrs, retailers. jewelers., and all dealers in
our line throughout the country, are requested to
send for a circular. Address
STEWART. HOFFMAN & co,
Successors to +. d Valentine Il Go,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in
Gold Pens. Iewery and Watches
No. 10 Maiden Lane, New York.
June14, lsGG-ly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-02-07

FE7EOSE IN WANT OF COPPER KETTLES
will do We'll to call on
Oct 20 DONALDSON & kNEISLEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
INTERVAL REVENUE MATTERS.

The Assessor OF the IYth District has recent
Is promulgated an opinion the subject OF pickes which
il decidedly pungont lie does not look upon pickles IN
vegetable light nor yet does he understand why dealers
I'm condiments should consider pickles to be canned fruits
lie SAYS pointedly no good reason why congress
should specially cnnmetate among exempt m I
les when sold by the gallon ana not coalnsu IN klss
packages II u intended 70 exempt az pickles wcthgI
contained In glass packages or otherwise under INC e
ing ~ preserved fruits and Ycg1tabcA, ana IN inc az
seuce of your ruling the subject, have Declined 10
consider pickles within tho scope OF inc clause pre-
served vcetnles' Vegetables aud fruits often used
FOR the purpose Of making pckes-vogctabes ana nuts
are likewise preserved. IL IS true that when converted
into pickles they incidentally preserved from hponE
By preserved vegetables aud fruits, undersahu thoae
which preserved By sugar, or by hermcutl{ tacd
ing rwse In such manner IA 10 be used ater keep
Ing a. vegetables and fruits pickle made out OF cherry
different thing In my opinion from preserved chcfy;
mis- h. Tor the odcatiOn Of picklecalers, but IS
likewise intended 20 aid Commissioner Rollins 10 me
noto OF Assessor Van Wyck tho Commissioner replies In
a manor decidedly comforting 20 pickles He says;
Under the act Of July - 1886, this oce held pickles IN
glass packages liable % stamp duty "a preserved yege
tables fruits but since the aet OF haich = TO, ~
cmpcd canned and preserved iIls ana 'eBeaDiss ton
taxation, such pickles cannot now DO held ntbv'
has been ordered that all mash iound IN dsteos ~ VIC
time OF seizure shall be discharged into the sewers or
removed II 10 Is In danger OF puttetactFe Ter
mcntation IL Is ordered also that tho nres sha De
drawn the seizure Is made and are no; 70 De
rtinded until tho case RgninHt disoTy has been
Investigated and disposed Of There we're no seizures re-
ported the Metropolitan Board yesterday Inc follow
Ing are the detentlons recorded barrels OF WHISKY
AT No 81 Frontst; II barrels Of whisky at No 81 west
Thirty ghtht these detent0ns are subject to PROOF OF
tax having been paid - empty barrels from when te
inspection marks not removed, at No 100 Matctst
The receipts OF whisky reported yesterday were 5 par
rel. Collector Shook OF the ThrtysecOnd DISTRICT re-
ceved Yesterday at his Office IA Ccdarst, about SltoO
perhas the largest collection he has yet made In
day Collector Bailey yesterday ordered the seizure ot
:. y. Pike Co.'s dstilery. No 10 FTont-st Once anu
their rectying establishment and bonded warehouse IN
West Fourtoenthst This firm Is one OF tho heaviest
manufacturers OF whisky I'm the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
THE AERIAL RAILWAY.

The experiment, or sample section OF the
elevated railroad track In Greenwichst, Is :" be com
pleted next week This section, permission to erect
which az an experiment granted by the Common
Council under authority from the Legislature about
one fourth mile In length extending northward from
battery place RectOrst The plan OF railway
track supported pillars, at sucn nlght ABOVE tho
payemen as present obstruction To the ordinary
traffic Of the These pillars are about IA feet In
hight and IL inches In diameter constructed OF boiler
plate OF an inch thick with bracing angles OF plate,
and further strengthened by center post OF wood Each
pillar rests base OF solid masonry feet
and held together by bolts. Tho pillars
arc bolted through and through the mass OF masonry
40 as 10 render them firm the earth Itself They
placed the line OF the crbstono so as to present no I'M
edment TO the fun OF either the carTageway the
sidewalk At tho top each pillar divides into four
branches forming brackets on which arc laid the cross
ties which support the string pieces on which tho rails
rest The rails similar In form to those OF ordinary
street railroads. but and more deeply grovcd
Along the center Of the track between the rails extends
an open box supporting an endless cable OF wire
rome by which the drawn The propellng power
il supplied by IA stationary engine placed ina vault under
the sidewalk end OF the track Tho cable ex-
through one OF tho hollow supporting pillars To
the drum OF the engine, and back through an
underground Epo to the place os s@ttiI ,c
feet are small trucks carrying projecting spurs which
strike against attached To saft underneath tho
car and thus carrying 1t along by turning q handle
until by contrary movement OF the handle IL
il again caught aud each Is thus started ana stopped
independently OF the Others ana OF ne oon h ., p
relieves the shock when the car is hst attached ana po
mts 10 TO get gradually In notion The proposed rate OF
speed working line IL from 10 10 20 miles per hour
with stopping places at about every half mile AS we re-
marked in the beginning this section is simply expert
mental When completed, tho Commissioners appointed
the Company will make application for authority to en-
tend the pe " Tlbothst and ~ open " FOR public use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
THE WESTON WALK AGAINST TIME.

The 1.-the young pedestrian, Edward Payson
Weston left Portland az Tuesday, and reached
saco at 3:25 D. M IS minutes ahead OF time. One hour
later he left saco reaching North Berwick at midnight
having missed the road twice and walked three miles
out OF his way Wednesday no passed through eight
towns reaching Salem botimes Yesterday Weston
walked from Salem 20 North Atteborough. To-day he is
TO reach Washington, r. L. and leaving at p NJ Is to
attempt the great feat Of walking 100 miles In tho ensu
ing % hours. Failing in this, he has tho privilege OF
making four other trials az walking the hundred miles
within the full day II he does not succeed IN any OF
these attempts, he fOrfcits twO-thrds OF the stake,
whether he walks the 1887. miles in % days, or
not The stake is $4,000, aud Weston is confident
of winning IT, He Is accompanied by
six men In carriages who that all is fairly done Re
laws OF horses provided at certain specified points In
order that there shall be delay Weston Is fine look
ing young man. about years Of age feet "A inches In
hight Is well-bult and weighs l25 pounds His walking
dress consists OF jacket ghtfttng black pantaloOns,
stout brogans with red stops rOundop light six hat
and bun gloves He also carries light walking stick
Weston Is by occupation and takes with him
his trip 200 copies OF ms little paper The Time Table
distribution. When he started up Fcderalst, PO.t
land on Tuesday he Enthusiastically cheered, and
all along the route Inc has received the most hearty
enlargement.
Boston, Oct 3l.-WestOn tho pedestrian, arrived ut
the Parker House In this city at 1855 M He dined aud
rested hour and then departed lie is In good condi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
TINE ART SALE.

hIessrs. Leeds g. Miner will sell this evening,
at their rooms Broadway fine collection OF paintings,
among which are many deserving OF than passing
word OF prase one OF the most noticeable OF these is
sunset on tho Ne" by James Hamilton piece OF rare
beauty The majesty OF the subject loses nothing by the
manner Of It's treatment The painting bears the marks
OF bold hand guided by the soul OF an artist keeny
alive To he grandest well the most beautiful effects
in natural scenery. Thomas Morans "Mhds OF Lake
Moran's finest efforts, and has already taken
high rank among the best Of American paintings.
A rural scene "Weaving Wild Chaplets," by Won
seben IL the work OF artist wellsked In the man.
agemcnt OF color. IL tho finest specimen OF ms talent
ever exhibited on this side OF the water Several others
in this collection are worthy Of careful study Ap opp0r
tunlty offered TO the public to view these paintings and
nudge their merits before the sale The gallery VIII he
opened nj an early hour today. and the pictures Will
remain on exhibition until the close Of the sale this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
KINGS COUNTY IN THE WAR.

A meeting of the War Fund Committee of
Kings County held Wednesday evening, the 2od
inst at which reports read showing the following
facts The subscription for the Lincoln monument has
reached the sum The statue by H. X. Brown Of
Newburg which Is TO be OF bronze 81 feet hgh Is nearly
finished, and will cost $4,000 The Commissioners OF
Prospect Park promised build pedestal for the
statue which will be erected In the Plaza The last
cpicn OF medal OF honor was Sergeant James McCear
City Auditor. From the Pension Department, the Com
mttee has received $4,000 for Kings County pensioners
and bounty money 10 the OF tlO2OOO or the large
number of claims made for additional bounty only ten
are YET seteu Dut nearly All inc Chains TOT increase Oh
paid by the Committee TO the widows and orphans OF de-
ceased soldiers without cent Of eNpcDge 10 tho reel
pents thus saving TO them the OF $4,000 For the
last years. Mr. Geo c. Rcpley has acted Clerk to
the Committee, but has always positively declined 10 re-
ceiyo compensation for his services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
THE SAUeATUcK RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

The accident at Waterville, Conn, on We'd
nesday proves to have been quite serious Although the
axle was broken the locomotive reached the end Of the
bridge In safety but while the baggage car was passing
over the north section the bridge broke and the car fell
distance OF fifteen feet. The folowingnamed persons
were I'm the carr Conductor Alfred Beers, Mr. Cook Mail
Agent; j. C. Bailey, Adams Express Agent; W. k Bliss,
Merchants Union Express Agent; j. Corcoran, brake
man aud n passenger name unknown. Several OF these
eaped from tho one OF the iron rails 80 feet IA
length tore through the and took on part OF MI
Ieers's coat, Just as he jumped. The locomotive re-
manned on the track The first passenger car hung about
halfway over the forward wheels dropping on the wreck
Of the baggage ear Mr. Bailey found under large
pilo Of express matter and heavy umbers. He was
rescued with much difficulty and 10 feared that he Is
seriously Injured The mail found filled with
he debris TO tho depth OF three four feet Two ska
mbers had entered the express car passing through the
was found on the asserting table. AS showing some OF
he strange features OF this smashup It Is said that
white timbcrs ono foot In thickness broken square
on lamp chimney was thrown the length OF the car,
and vet was not broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
nEsrITuTIoN IN JAMEs-sT.

The Ladies' Union Relief Association were in
formed yesterday that a soldiers widow and family Inv
Ing No co JaTesst, were in need of help member
OF the Association went to make inquiry and relieve the
woman II necessary and found at No. ca James-st Mrs
Mary Kalaher with two children, aged respectively nYe
wears and - months The husband Patrick kaaher dle
last MAY He belonged the l85th New York Vols and
was discharged for disability after serving TWO years IN
the war Mrs Kalahcr has done some work Tor sailors
since her husbands DEATH but within week or Two tnat
has failed her. and she when found absolutely WIN
out food for herself children. She had Deen mp
town 10 see an acquaintance, in hopes OF getting
money 20 buy bread leaving her two children locked ~
The room until her return aud she had just returned
when the visitors called. It was sad spectace1the
hnggard carewon hopeless face OF that poor
win her two children craving bread hunger stamped IN
their little thin faces pleading for something to cat Inc
poor woman, worn out by her unsuccessful en-
dcavors to procure 1t, could only answer them
with teara. The surroundings OF TINS group
We're IN keeping with their misery The house is dirty,
dark old wreck the 1.-THE only one occupied on tnat
floor which adds its lOnelnes Is small ana dark VIII
tho dirt many years begrimng ts walls one bed Only
one old broken chair, box for table, ana stove so
old broken and rusty that IL did not seem safe to light
fire In IT, This was indeed the abode OF squalor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
pAyorrr TO col. JOEL W. MASON.

Mcssrs. j. w. Mason 81 Co.'s employees gave n
banquet last evening Col Mason Of the 9th Regiment
National Guard who has lately returned from European
tour After the party had done justice to sumptuous
dinner the Colonel made interesting speech, giving
brief history Of his chair manufacturing establishment
lie said that he commenced business alone with only $50
capltn Now seated before him 200 employees. He
was a charmaker but he had not made many chairs
Gently lie paid ms employesa very handsome eompli
ment for their professional sk and concluded by saying
that very pleasing 10 him 10 be the recipient OF
such honor at their hands. While on his way TO this
banquet hail. he had endeay 90 ascertain from the
Committee the occasion OF the visit He had supposed
that OF the 9Th Regiment or some OF bis po
tcal tends be had lately been dragged into the po
ticai arena: hut II not his fault Col Mason Is the
Union Republican candidate for Member Of Assembly in
the NNIIth District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
TIE SOUTHERN STATES.
GEORGIA.
rLrCTIoN RETuRNs.

ELECTION RETURNS.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 31.-Ihe RepuJiiedn has
the following additional returns
Wilkes County, first day, 739 for the Convention:
Green COUNTY first day $50 for the Convention.
Pierce County, fist day. l24 for the convention. ,oo
COLUMBUS, Ga, Oct. J.DuItng the three DAYS I'oW
have been pood All but p were negroes anu ai
are for the Convention. u,,,o,lx,
the whites takng but little interest in it, Three thousand
and sTtysix votes have been pocd date in this city
Nearly all the votes for Convention Gasscoek
County has votes cast Jenerno INST day. ~ So
WilleS vote for two days. 1900; Taafetro two days '
Greene i222 voted in three days In Athens tne t39
vote cast 56i nearly an Tor @ wen w. r,cto Go
votes wore cast during the three days, mostly iIceuen'
and nearly oil for 1s In Henry County the total
vote last night 49, OF when oS were IJ t
In pike County, the voting IS aiu0Sr Sy J ocd a
ton In Albany all is quiet; ls2 votes "orc Poieu' "
hsuicai Ga Oct s1-The number Of votes polled
~ in The city and $50 In the county the total
in THEE DAYS 5000 in the county The negroes voted the
Pn G Oct H. The total vote Of this city for three
davs was S67 closely divided on the Convention; tne
Radicals claiming 400 morS ~ he "a" abon Zoo 70 Eco more
cast lagrange pollcd I7l7 votes all for the Conventions
whites voted In Fort Games te ~hoio 'o'o was
M1coS Ca oct alThe total vote IN the cit city and
DAYS Xas 35 all for the Convention; very few whites
voted. ..-. u,, ,.,ror,o,
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DISTRICT
ATLANTA, October 80, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS No SIT appearing from repre-
sensations made from many parts of the state since the
commencement Of the election, that ON account OF ue
occasioned in voting under registration there proba
bity that a large number of voters will be deprived
OF the opportunity OF casting their WOES Xs
p piTa order d that there shall be ample
time for registered voters TO cast their votes ne
until O'Clock Saturday afternoon 81 November. OI
this extension, Boards will give immediate and general
notice throughout their respective dlstllot IL,
john PoPE, Breyet Maj Gen. Commanding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01

BOsTON, Oct. 3t-The Autumn meeting of the
Boston Jockey Club commenced to-day at the Clyde PARK
the grounds Of the Association having been postponed
from yesterday account Of the storm. There was
large attendance comprising representatives OF an our
leading families There were three races two on the nat
and steeple chase. ..
the first race. mile DASH there were two starters
and IL was won by Capt. Elma's Gaimadi, the other
horse Black Knight, coming in ten lengths ahead, but
having lost his weight contained I'm his saddle cOtn nc
distanced, the time Of the winning horse being 0l
The second race also dash OF mile, ana Tour
horses the five entered put in appearance it was
capital and close contest being won by the gray geld
ing Grmald by couple OF lengths, the brown mare'
Dnah being second.
The third was the seeple chase, about two ana
half miles, and the bay geding Iarqun, ana lne Day
mare Gen Williams were the contestants. Brown, who
entered the chestnut horse Tycoon having taken ms AMI
NAL away and being ruled OFF the course for not having
paid his fOrfeits. ....
This race proved almost walk from the fact that
Gen Williams refused stone wall on the very early part
OF course and nothing could induce him 10 take ~
consequently Tarquin, who took all his leaps we was
an easy The card for tomorrow promises greas
sport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
THE NEw.JERsEY CRANBERRY CROP.

Tie crop IL cbIIInHUtU HI FUDU DdTroIs, ralseu
mostly in Ocean, Cape Cod, and Burlington Counties.
The crop elsewhere out OF NewJersey IL estimated as
GOOO0 barrels making the whole crop In the country at
100 900 barrels 800 900 bushels valued NJ 10000 The
crop IN Ocean County alone IL put down ut 10000 barrels
and raised mostly from land which formerly deemed
worthless The Ocean Courier says 1T In beautiful
sight 10 see fine meadows which few years ago were
heavily laden with fruit, and covered with or two
hundred men, women, and children gathering the GRIM
harvest, while, overseeing all, may be the
owner who few short years ago could hardly scrapo
money enough together to buy Wild swamp at IS per
Yet such common among us this Fall. We
point to many individual cases where, commencing with
nothing they have acquired easy circumstances and are
rapidly acquiring fortunes the ward Of their industry
and perseverance,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
THE TURF.
.uy,,,1 HORSE FAIR AT SEwBURGH.

ANNUAL HORSE FAIR AT NEWBVROH'
The Horse Fair at Highland Park was very
we'll attended on the second and last day, considering
the weather The only trot in the morning was for
nurse of s22 between o. c. Matesons grey horse Capt
Tagoart and II. +. Galloways bay mare Pigeon, mile
heats hest two in three Pigeon won the rst neat IN Ia
The second declared dead heat. Time, $40 Ihe
third heat was by Pigeon in 245 AS Mountain Boy
did not make his appearance TO trot against Lady Cold
smith for the citizens purse OF $780, the Following enres
were made to tot for stake purse OF $500 Patchen by
Thorne Deans br. e. Newburgb, by W. Smith; s. m Kate
by g. sharpsen; blk. Com. Mutt, by McNutt, ana e m
Lady Morel by j. W. DOty, mile heats best three IN ye
First HeaAfter scoring twlce, all five started OF hneiy
Kate took the lead, and kept it for the first half MILE
when Patchen advanced and led all five or six lengths
10 end OF the heat Time, 234 Commodore Mutt was
withdrawn after the first heat.
Second Hedt-The real contest was between Kate and
Lady MOrrel, the former coming in third Ncwburgh
second Lady Morrc fourth and Patchen first Tine 25s9
Third HeGf-Lady Morre took the lead for the first
half heat but Kate passed her the hOmestrech and
won the heat in 2lOl there being something the matter
with Patchen.
Fourth Heat-Afer scoring twice, all four started off
in fine style. Patchen taking the lead and keeping it, win
nIng the race In 1921.
Paehen took the first premium Of $780, Kate the second
OF $780, having heat and NewbuTgh the third OF $50
The following IS a summary OF the last race:
Thone Dean named b. h. Geo 81 Pachen, ir.......
W. Smith named Dr. &. Newburgh 2Is
e.. ShaTDstein named ch m. u
McNutt named blk e. Com. Mutt slhdr
j. " w. Doty named gr. Lady Morrel ......... +433
Time-234 2:36I 2:lO4 22k
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
OBITUARY..
LAWRENCE GooDHUE BIGELow.

LAWHENtE NOODliDE BlOELON.
l.. GOOdhue BlgelOw, a prominent citizen OF
Burlington VT died OF drOpsy OF the heart the 10th
ut. Wendell Phillips says OF him: "Mr. Bigelow was q
man Of generous culture and deyoedy Interested III all
and reform questions With the literature Of these
subjects he kept himself thoroughly cOnversan and few
men contributed more in conversation, 10 full discus
sion Of them. No test OF patriotism found him want
ing No duty 10 unpopular opinions was ever TOO lard
for his sturdy fidelity TO conscience and his convictions
His sDgenearted instructive loyalty to truth made Nun
clear sighted in every emergency and gave him ludg-
ment which 10 always safe TO follow. He was one OF
the two wholesOuled men who made their way over tho
New York s that December morning 20 be present at
at the funeral OF John Brown day spent under that
roof made intimately acquainted with him than
months Of ordinary intercourse Every year
creased sincere respect penng into the warmest
regard We well remember in our last conversation. his
cordial joy that he had been permitted 10 much Of
the triumph Of the principles he loved and his assured
faith in the future"
SETH p. NORTON
Seth p. Norton, the agent and business man
ager of the Collins Company died the 2sth ut at Col
iinsve Conn aged a. He had but short time previous
10 his death insured his life FOR $1,000 for the benefit Of
his wife The deceased represented the town OF Canton
I'm tho Legislature last year and az the time OF his
Probate Judge OF the county HIS funeral took place
THE REV. GEO. W. BRIDGE.
The Rev. Geo. w. Bridge, formerly q mem
her of the Oneida T. Conference and aferwad OF the
Providence Conferences, died at EdgarOwn, r. L. the
27th ult.
MRS. ELIZABETH HEARD.
This lady, long known in Truro England
and its vicinity as bookseller printer and publisher
died few weeks ago at her residence In Truro She had
carried on her business in Boscawenst for co years
West BritOn aud Cornwall Adrerttser.
COL. N. w. DANIELS.
The Liberal party OF Louisiana has recently
lost one OF their strongest supporters and coworkers
Col Daniels incurred the illwil of Gen Banks In 1862
when took sides with the co0red officers of his reg
and was 9Gs1d sS in the esEy d lis
Of Sptuallsm, &c, as talented lecturer Col Daniels
died at the age OF w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
FIRES.
THE PAINT STORE FIRE IN BOSTON.

BosTON, Oct. 3l.-At an early hour this morn
ing fire broke out In largo building Nos l0T and 100
Safest, owned by Banker Carpenter. dealers IN
paints oils ,tc The interior 81 the building and stock
were mostly destroyed The loss Is estimated at boVO
insured for $4,000.
CAR AND CARRIAGE MANUFACToBY BURNED.
WEST SANDWICH, Mass, Oct. 3i.-The car and
carriage mandatory of Isaac Keith Son OF this place.
was totally destroyed By fire Last night Loss, NsoH III
sured for tl2,OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-01
LOUISIANA.

TIL. SCHOOL BOARD TROUBLE IN NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. 3l.-Iho ordinance
repcaling the prevous School ordinances not having
ceved "a vote OF wOhirds Of the members oi the Select
Council only Of those present at the meeting the
MAYORS veto il sustained.