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Charity.

What is noblor or holier than Charity :?
Charity looketh kindly on the erring she
entreateth the misguided without Gliding,
and leads back the guilty to the path Of
rectitude, forgetting the sins that are past
Charity mocketh not at the.proud or the
humble; she percciveth that each hath a
cause for his ways, and if she lendeth ad
vice to either, it is with soft voice. and
modest den.eanor Not that charity self
abuseth herself, or doubteth her own
strength. but because she knoweth that the
heart of man is stubborn, and may be en-
treated when it will not be driven. Chari-
ty seeketh reward in the thing she doeth.
She cries not for words of applause; her
work, and the payment therefor, cometh
of God. Slow to reproof, she is swift to
entreat, and to bless, and her footsteps are
haloed with the JOY of reconciliation and re-
pentance. Charity helpeth to save souls
most of all the virtues, she helpeth to bless
the world Peace goeth with her, and the
wagglng of the evil tongues ceaseth in her
presence. Who is there that needeth not
charty-and he who needeth shall, he not
give it. in return. Holy Charity, she il is
who, trusting in God, casteth her bread
upon the waters, to find it tenfold after
many days.
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1 Feel Pm Growing Aud, GUIDE Wife

| feel Pm growing aud, gude-wife-
Il feel Pm growing auld;
My steps are frail, my cen are bleared,
My pow is uncou baud-
Pve seen the SHOWS o four score years
Ger hill and meadow ia,
And, Minnie, were it ma for you,
I'd gladly slip AVA.
feel Pm growing auld, gude-wife--
feel I'm growing anld;
Fra youth to age I've KEEP it warm
The love that ne'er turned cauld,
l Gamma bear the drcary thocht
That we maun sundcred be,
There's naethng binds my puir old heart
To earth, gude-wife, but thee.
Pm growing auld, gude-wife.
feel I'm growing auld;
Life seems to drcary waste,
The very sun feels cauld;
OF worldly frien's you've been to me
Amang them a. the best,
Now III lay down my weary head,
Gude-wite, and be at rest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-01-31
Artificial Beauty.

The Baroness de Stael confessed that
she would exchange half her knowledge
for personal charms, and consider it cheap
" bought at that price. All women know
that it is beauty, rather than genius, which
all generations of men have worshipped IN
the sex. Can it be wondered at, then,
that SO much of womens time and atten-
ton should be directed to developing and
preserving that beauty ? Women know
too, that when men speak Of the intellect
of women they speak critically, tamely,
cody ; but when they come to speak of
the charms of beautiful woman both their
language and their eyes kindle with an en-
thusasm which shows them to be profound
ly, if not, indeed, ridicuously, in earnest.
It is part Of the natural sagacity of women
to perceive all this, and, therefore employ
every allowable art to become the goddess
Of that alteration Preach to the contrary
as we may, against the arts employed by
women for enhancing their beauty, there
still stands the eternal fact that the world
does not prefer the society of an ugly wo-
man of genius to that of a beauty of less
intellectual requirements
The world has yet allowed no higher
mission to woman than to be beautiful, and
it would seem that the ladies of the pres
ent age are carrying this idea Of the world
to greater extremes than ever, for all wo-
men now, to whom nature has denied the
talismanic power Of beauty, supply the de-
fciency by the use of an enameling pro-
cess called Email de Paris or in plain
English, 'Parisian Enamel, which has
lately been introduced into this country by
French chemist, delicate beautifer
which smooths out all indentations, peck
marks, burrows, scars. and imparts alabas-
tar skins, blooming cheeks, and furrowless
faces With the assistance of this new
French trick Off lady's toilet, female beau
ty is destined to play a larger part in the
admiration of man, and the ambition of
women, than all the arts employed since
her creation.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-01-31
More Fire Crackers.

Young America must hereafter be content to
celebrate Christmas and Independence Day with
out the usual fusilaGe of Chinese crackers. The
tariff bill introduced into the Senate by Mr.. Fes-
sender, contains clause forbidding the imports-
ton of fre-crackers and, whenever the bill pass
es this provision will nodoubt be of its fea-
lures This seemingly trivial subject is one of
the greatest Importance as the terrible fire which
destroyed the City OF Portland, Me-, last summer,
originated from the explosion OF a fre-cracker.-
Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-01-31
P 6 EFT &c A L !.
From ST. James Magazine.
Bridal Musings.

Bridal Musings.
Grave the charge Of him who taketh
This young hedgling from the nest,
Promising to guide her footsteps
Through LIES dangers to Gods rest.
Teaching her the path of honor,
Ruling gently for her good;
Ever watchtul to defend her,
With his arm or with his blood.
Holding her to see the pageant
OF the great world sweeping past,
Ever watchful to enclose her
From its rough and bitter blast.
When the last Of earth is fading,
His to hold aloof the strife,
Battling with the grim destroyer,
From the "rear guard" of her life.
Hushing her in LIES last slumber
Kissing from her life's last breath
And then lying down beside her,
Guardian, husband, still in death.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-01-31

SUIT 1ovengood, one of the humorists of
the South, thus describes certain class of
Yanks:
''They amt human no how. Their
mint at Philadelphia is their heaven ; they
think their God eats half dimes for break
fast hashes the leavings for dinner, and
swallows cent on dried apple for sup
per, sets on a stamping machine for a
throne, sleeps on crib full of half dollars
and measures men like money, by count.
There amt one of them gota soul but what
could dance a jig in cabbage seed, and
leave room for the fiddler"
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Heart Religion

Religion is designed to be a life not a
speculative truth discussed and agitated,
but truth lived upon, fed upon, turned
into the daily nourishment of the soul.
Carry out its designs. then. Do not talk
religion Say of religion, Il need it, not
to settle mooted points with, or decide
doubtful questions, but to make me hap
Ply, TO make me wise, to console me in my
troubles, to bring me off conqueror in my
temptations" Resolve to become acquain-
ted with religion on that side Of it. We
are not saving that contro sersy is I'M
necessary, or that the faith as it is in Jesus
does not need bulwarks creeds, articles,
and controversial works in its defence ;
but we are saying these bulwarks are not
what we need to make Us happy, however
much they may be needed to make US safe.
Fortifcations are necessary, it may be, to
the security of town there must be
pieces of artillery on the rampant, and per
sons skilled to fire them but Notifications
supply neither food, nor comfort, nor de-
! light Persons do not look for these things
! from them; they are not substitute for
provisions, no for parks and pleasure
grounds.
Be assured that religion has its resources,
its parks and pleasure grounds. Seek not
always to hang about It's bulwarks, but re-
solve to enter into its gardens, and expa-
tiate in it's pleasant places. In other words,
strive with might and main. despite all
the unkindness and want Of sympathy OF
man, all the opposition, to live in the depths
of your mind life Of communion with God
communion, calm, sweet. and unbroken.
You may fall many times day. at first, to
maintain that beautiful, delicate state OF
mind, Of which the two main ingredients
are faith in God and love to man But
persevere, and the end will be peace.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-01-31
Californ;an wifa writes from s.

A Californian wife writes from San
Francisco to her husband in the interior:
dear Sir-It may be proper, and per-
haps my duty, to inform you that about
two months ago | succeeded in getting my
divorce from you and also that | have
since married again. You may continue
your monthly remittances, as | MAY need
them for your three children
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-01-31
T1RGI MA HOTEL.

WOODSTOCK, V A.
Til is popular Hotel has been newly flied 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 closed to the exclusion of
trav elers. The proprietor feels that he has some
claim, from this isct, upon those who visit pass
through our beautiful Valley. He has an abundance
of GRAIN HAY for horses. having large and
commodious stable, and expert enced ostier. His
table is always furnished with everything desir
able to the most fastidious. in short his best eff
forts will be used to make his house ALWAYS
PLEASANT HOME to all who may be rleasd to
stop with him. He Aels it unnecessary 80 say a
word to his old patrons. The treatment they have
heretofore received at his house is sufficient
guarantee of continuance OF their custom.
Oct. 4, 1865. Il. $. G. ALBERT.
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GRATITUDE. A gentleman had con-
ferred favor on friend, an undertaken.
Says the latter: Brown, am under great
obligations to you, and allow me to say
that your kindness is keenly appreciated,
and | hope | may be able to do you good
turn some day or other. fyou ever want
d coffin, call on me- / should be happy
to bury you or any of your family at short
notice, at greatly reduced rates" His friend
retired, satisfied that the undertaken had
an eye to business. and not lacking in graft
itude.
Mack, of the Cincinnati Commercial, is RESPONSE
BILE for the following joke oasa Radical Congress
man:
sWhat book is that you've got?'' said one Con-
gresham to another, the bearer of two volumes
Just obtained from the library.
'.Rosseau's Confession was the reply.
Confessions What did the did fool confess
for? The House passed vote of censure an him,
and couldn't do no more.'
ooh, that amt the Rosseau. This is man who
lived in France ahundred years ago or more
Haven't you heard of him p
"No. thought you meant the fellow from Ks.l-
lucky"
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Pianos.
L u - . . s.


Nactories-s4 and Sc Camden Street, and As
IL and AZ Perry Street Warerooms--No
N. Liberty St, above Baltic ST.,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Our New Scale Pianos, with the Patent Aeraffe
Treble are now pronounced by the best Amateurs
and Professors to be the best Pianos now manufac-
tured we warrant them free of every fault, for
five wears, and the privilege Of exchanging with
IN twelve months, if not entirely satisfactory to
the purchaser.
@a- Second Hand PIANOS always on hand
from $50 to $500.
Melodeons and Parlor Organs from the best
makers
~ We refer to the following parties who have
our Pianos now in use
Gen. L. E. Lee, Washington College, Lexington;
Gen. Robert Ransom, Wilmington, N. Carolina !;
Samuel Moore. Chas Moore G. W Rosenberger,
Chas. f: Rice, Mrs. III. j. Meem, Dr. p Below.
john Wissler, and Jas. l.. Miller, Shenandoah.
Terms liberal. call is solicited.
December g. '66--ly.
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NO. l6.
Matrimony and its Expenses.

OF The especial Denent OF young men
contemplating matrimony, we beg to offer
the following brief experience, in two chap
tiers
CHAPTER FIRST.
She stood beside the altar with wreath
Of orange buds upon her head-upon her
back the richest kind of duds-her lover
stood beside her with white kid gloves and
dickey clean-the last was twenty-one
years old, aud the first was seventeen.
The parsons job was over-every one
had kissed the bride, and wished the young
folks happiness, and danced, and laughed
and cried. The last kiss had been given,
the last word had been said, and the hap
ply pair had silnmered down and sought
the marriage bed.
CHAPTER TWO.
She stood beside the wash tub, with her
red hands in the suds, and at her slip-shod
feet there lay a pile of dirty buds; her hus
band stood beside her-the crossest man
aliye-the last was twenty-five years old,
the first twenty five.
The heavy wash was over, the clothes
hung out to dry-and Tom had stuck his
finger in the dirty baby's eye. Tom had
been spanked and supper made upon a
crust of bread, the bridegroom went grum-
blingsto their unhappy bed.
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CARRIAGE MAKING.

T CLINEDfNST WOODSTOCK, VA.
u Has resumed business. at his u-s2 "a
Old (, stand ~ and IS cow reads to un- 5
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 solicits their pat
ronage.
October IL. 1865.
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NATIONAL u0TTT..
NEAR TIL E COURT HOUsE, MAIN STREE
WOOD CCK. VA,

TE7HIS well known Hotel has been rem0deled,
repainted and rapcred in handsome style,
and is now open sor the reception OF visitors and
boarders is healthy location, and nearness to
Burners White Sulphur and Orkney Springs,
will make it pleasant and healthy summer re
treat in the Valley. During the late war it was
one of the most popular Hotels in Virginia, ac-
count of being always plentiful provided. Cha,g-
es moderate. The subscriber will spare pains to
make it pleasant home to all who NAV favor him
with their patronage. Terms moderate.
F. SCHEFFER, Proprietor
June Z, 1S66-61n.
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DENTAL NOTICE,

R. G. M. BORUM having resumed the
kI practice Of his profession, respectfully offers
his services to the public. Teeth inserted on the
"Val canised Rubber Base
OIIice at his residence on Main ST eet.
Oct. 4, lS65.-y
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COAKLEY BROTHRS.

COAKLEY BROTHRs,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Leather 6 Shoe E'indin gs.
No IS S. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
NETE HAVE on hand good selection of SHOE
w FINDINGS and LEATHER, such as
Spanish, Slaughter AID HemloclS Sole.
Skirting, French and American Calf Skins,
kips, Splits, Buff Patent Leather, Morocco
Sheep Skins. Kid Skins, Enamelled
Leather, Hastings, Galoons Webbs, Laces; also
Shoe Tools, Lasts, Sewing Machines, &c,
which will sell at the lowest market prices
All orders from the Country promptly attended to-
COAKLEY BROTHERS.
May, H. ely Is s. Calvert St. BALTIC.
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RY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN'A.
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7, 1867.
OLD SERIES, VOL. %, NO. 8

and have the Group, and the collie, and kick
the cover off tharselves and you too and then
kick you all over; yet, sir, Mr.. Rood, we can't
do without EN-, specially wimen and man
that tries it comes to doing like Mr.. Lively.
Whar that man will end there amt no tel
lin, with his double breeches, and his long
shirts, and his stockens, and all sich pro.
ceedances. But | suppose all amt alike,
and the world have got to be made of all
sorts of people. Still wimen, with all their
faults, is what ], for myself, as individual,
prefers. May be Mr.. Lively think, as he
have no wife. may be he think thars some
consolation in wearin stockens."
left Mack in the midst of his enjoyment
of this novel idea, aud continued on ny
way, agreeing with him thus far at least.
that the world is made up of all sorts of
persons; but still imagining that Mr.. Lively,
Notwithstanding his odd and inexpensive
manner Of life, might he as well off as some
married men, even among those of my own
acquaintance
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-07
Orchard and Nursery.

Rabbits are often destructive to young
orchards, and various preventiyes have been
from time to time proposed. The simplest
of these, and the one largely followed at the
West, is to sprinkle the trunks of the trees
with blood, or, what answers the same pur-
poseA pb them with piece of fresh liver.
Gin 'ay be cut any time, provided the
twigs ut frozen. Choose good, we'll
ripened of last seasons growth; tie
in bA II ebel with the greatest care.
To insure the loss of the tag, it is
well to m, Jof the cions in each bundle
| also. Wht fiat place at the large end
of the twis. and then cut number in Ro.
man numerals, which shall serve as refer
ence to memorandum. Saw.dust is better
than sand for preserving the cions keep in
cool place.
J Catalogues should be consulted, and the
list of trees for spring planting made out
Our advice is to always buy of the neares,
reliable nurseryman.
Manure may he applied to the orchard
not little near the tree, but over the who,'
surface.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-07

eye, [applause, to welcome us back again
to our homes, after our long and devious
wanderings; but it was not reserved for
him, and another did it in his stead, whilst
the whole nation stood by to proclaim with
shouts of joy. Well done good and faithful
soldiers, and now, |, your commander, after
lapse of more than two years, re-echo the
same sentiment, and tell you, you have your
reward, not iu money, or precious Jewels,
not in lands and houses, but in the con.
sciousness of a noble duty well done, and
in the possession of those priceless memories
that will become more and more precious
as time rolls on. The day will como when
not man in this land of ours but would
share with you his wealth, could he say, like
you, that he, too, was of the army of the
Tennessee cheers, and could tell his child
ren that he had heard the first hostile shot
at EoTt Henry aud the last boom of cannon
II recall little circumstance in Memphis
In the summer of 1868. We were lying in
camp, drilling in preparation for the coming
winter, when | was visited by a gentleman
of high education, captain then, and now
Admiral Lessofski, of the Russian navy, who
accompanied me in many drills and reviews.
always complimenting our men on their
soldierly appearance. On one occasion we
rode into the camp of Barrett's battery, and
we timed them from the call of assembly
till the battery was harnessed up and out in
the field ready for action. He was much
pleased at their promptness. l explained
that our men were not professional soldiers
but had been mechanics, clerks and laborers
| only few months before. He seemed to
| admit that was possible, but he said, What
will you do with these men when the war is
over2 | answered, They will all quietly and
peacefully return to their homes. lie shook
his head, and did not believe me. ! have
no doubt that he has since given US, as {
people, full credit for this result, to him ant
to all Europeans so emigmatical III its char
ucter. Yes, our men have returned to tbeil
homes in peace and quiet, and go where
may, meet them all more or less busy al
| their varied callings. Instead of the great
art of destruction they are now practising
! that better art of construction. Dodge
guiding the Pacific railroad Chat stupend0us
monument OF the energy and resources ol
our people, across the Rocky Mountains
Easement laying his two miles of rails pei
day. Wright seeking out the way for the
Southern Pacific road. Sprague at the north
building westward. Corse constructing
harbors on the great lakes. Blair and War
rcn planting cotton at the south. Wilson
delving out the Mississippi and planning tc
make of the Illinois river a majestic canal
fed by the great lakes of the north anc
turn which way we may we find our com
rades busy, their swords turned into prun
ing hooks. Each planting his own vine ant
itig tree, and no man afraid. [Applause !
General Howard followed with an eo
quent panegyric on the citizen soldier.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-07

When Sir Thomas Moore lay in prison for
conscience sake, he was visited by his wife,
who was somewhat worldy-wise woman.
What, the good year, Mr. Moore" said
she, in the dialect of those days, II marvel
that you, who have been hitherto ALWAYS
taken for wise man, will so play the fool
as TO lie here in this close, filthy prison, and
be content to be shut up thus with mice and
rats. when you might be abroad at your
liberty, with the favor and goodwill both of
the king and his council, if You will but do
as the bishops and the best learned men of
his realm have done; and, seeing you have
at Chelsea a right fair house, your library,
your books, your gallery, and other neces-
saries so handsome about you, that you
might, in company with me, your wife, your
children and household be merry,-I muse
(wonder) what in Gods name you mean here
thus fond!y to tarry."
He heard her out and then said:
81 pray thee, good Mrs. Alice, tell me one
| thing"
"What is it p said She
as not this house as near heaven as ms
own2"
Sir ThomasMoore had his eye on heaven
| ly home; but'his wife looked only to til,
right fair house" at Chelsea.
! He was faithful to the end" Are you
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-07
AGRICULTURAL, &C.
From the American Agriculturist. !
Hints About Work.

The riRter ereniR9s have come, and it is
matter of the first importance that portion
sf them should he devoted to the cultivation
.f the mind. The summer has necessarily
been devoted to labor. In the winter, Ma
ture puts barrier upon many of our labors,
and we should take advantage of the interval
to read upon topics that have BEEN erred
for want of time to discuss them. mind
needs cultivation as much as the and it
is generally the state of the mind that makes
farming profitable or otherwise. The, ain
is more and more showing its pow>r every
! year in rconomizing farm labor, and no man
can afford to remain in ignorance of the
| manifold appliances that help his industry.
Keep the mind improving and make all
! your farm operations means of mental cul-
! ture. Look back over the past year, and
see wherein you have made bad plans OF
failed to carry out good ones. Determine
what practices have been profitable and
what ough. to be abandoned. Every years
operations ought to have its lessons for the
thinking farmer, and settle some principles
Periodicals are indispensable nov
to keep man abreast of his times. No in
vestment pays better than few dollars il
the best agricultural and horticultural journ
ais. Farming is progressive like the othe
arts, and there is money saved and game,
in the hints which these papers drop in thei
monthly or weekly visits.
Fodder.-This has cost money to rails
and should be carefully used, Feed regr
larly, and only so much as an animal eai
| up clean. There is waste in irregular, {
, over.feeding II you fodder in the yard !,
, il he under shed, with racks to put II
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-07

Why are young ladies kissing each other
like an emblem of Christianity Because they
are doing unto each other as they would that
men should do unto them
All the towns and cities along :he Ohio
are suffering a coal famine, in consequence
OF tie low water, which has prevented the
usual shipments.
A young lady at Monroe, Iowa, who had
probably been sitting up too late at night,
recently dislocated her jaw by gaping too
severely. She got it fixed, and is now ready
for another "fel!er," provided he don't stay
too late
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AMBROTYPE AND PHOTOGRAPH
ATTTP~

Corner Market & Fswn Street, SUNBURi, Pa.
BYERLY, PROPRIETOR,
Photograph, Anbrotypes and Molanotypos taken in
! the best style of the art. ali . ~