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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
The Surratt Trial--Judge Fishers
Charge.

WASHINGTON, August Judge Fish
er's charge in the Surratt trial covers four
and a half columns. It's general tenor is
regarded as uhfayorable to the prisoner.
The following is the summing up:
From the observations which [ have ad-
dressed to you. you will infer:
First. That conspiracy formed in time
of war to take the life of the President and
Vice President of the Republic, and of the
heads of Departments, for the purpose of
aiding the enemies of the Federal Govern
ment, by throwing it into anarchy and
confusion, is treason as heinous and as
hurtful to the people of this country as
the comprising Of the death Of the King
Or Queen of Great Britain is to the subjects
Of that realm.
SECOND. That every person engaged in
such conspiracy, as long as he continues a
member of it, is responsible, not only for
the act Of treason, but for any murder or
less crime which may flow from it.
Third. That the government may waive
the charge of treason against any or all of
the confederates, and proceed against them
for the smallest crime of murder included
in the greater crime of treason.
Frourth That under an idictment for q
murder, resulting from the prosecution of
such conspiracy, evidence Of the entire
scheme Of the conspiracy may be consider
ed estimating the heinous character Of the
offence laid in the indictment
Fifth. That it was not necessary to aver
in the Indictment the fact that Abraham
Lincoln, the victim of the murder, was, at
the time OF its commission, President of the
United States, or to prove it in order to al
low the jury to take that fact into account
in determining the heinous character of
the crime, it being fact Of which the
courts will take official cognizance.
Siath That he who does an act by an
other does it by himself, and is responsible
for its consequences in criminal as well as
civil law
Seueath. That although an alibi, when
clearly esta blished, forms a complete and
unanswerab!e defence, the mere absence
from the immediate scene of crime result
ing from conspiracy unrepented of and
unhandoned by the party charged, will not
avail him if he were at some other place
assigned him performing his part Of the
conspiracy.
Eighth. That this plea is, unless clearly
made out, always regarded with suspicion,
and circumstance weighty against him
who attempts it, because it implies an ad-
mission Of the truth Of the facts alleged
against him, and the correctness of the in
ference draw from them.
Ninth. That flight from the scene of
crime, the fabrication of false accounts
and the concealment of instruments of VIC
lence are circumstances Indicating guilt.
TENTH That although confession in the
slightest degree tainted with the promised
favor or by duress or fear, is not admitted
evidence against him who makes it, yet
made voluntarily is one Of the surest points
of guilt.
The foreman of the jury requested a
copy of the recorded evidence, but the
Judge said it was unusual. The defence
was willing, but the prosecution objected,
SO the jury retired viii out the documents
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
DIED.

On Tuesday last, in Woodstock, Mr.. GLOVER
Hunt, in the 18th year of his age.
Masonic proceedings, &C., next week.
At the residence Of her brothers, Messrs.
NJ. and W. B. OFT, on Wednesday last Mrs.
MARGARET BENDER, in the 18th year Of her
age.
On the 10th inst. REBEcCA ELIZABETH, child
of Mr. n. Hannrick, of this place, aged about
q months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15


EN Mr. STANTON, Secretary of War,
occupies rather an anomalous position in
the eyes of the American people. It is
known that he has differed with the Pre-
sldent relative to the proper policy for re-
storing the seeded States to the Union.
srreconcilably and fundamentally. It is al
SO known that the President has manifest
ed desire to get rid of Mr.. Stanton as
one of his constitutional advisers" and
his resignation was looked for as matter
of course. Seeing that Mr.. Stanton was
determined to hold on to his position, not
withstanling the delicacy of his relations
with the executive, Mr.. johnson politely
Informed him that his resignation would
be accepted. But Mr.. Stanton had prob
ably advised with the keepers of the great
radical party upon the subject, and refused
to conform to the Presidents wishes.
1t remains to be seen what course the
President will pursue. 1t is understood
that MIR. Stanton has not attended any of
the cabinet meetings since he was invited
to resign. The President cannot treat him
as one of his advisers" after what has
occurred. So long, however, as Mr.. S.
persists in holding on to his position, the
President will have to acknowledge him in
his official capacity. however repugnant
to his feelings it may be.
The. Secretary says that he will not re-
sign until the meeting of Congress in No
Vember; that if he did, the public inter-
ests, might suffer!
Probably MIR. Stanton is Of opinion that
the President will be impeached and de-
posed from Office when Congress meets,
and that he will be thus saved the morti
fcataon Of being himself elected from Of
fee. goe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
SIP ECIAL N OTI G ES.
PIrrsBuRG, SEPTEMBER 4, 1866.
Messrs. Hostettey d Smith, Pitts1urg, Pa.


GENTS 81 think am only doing the part of a
good citizen when testify to the great bene6tI
received by me flbm the use OF your Stomach Bin
tiers during the last five years. Sojourning for a
time in the oil regions, in 1861, had severe bill
ious attack, which, in connection with dyspepsia,
left me in a very week condition. L was advised
to try your Bitters, and, having procured bottle,
found that they worked like charm upon me,
eight pounds having been added to my weight in
the space of one week. and new life seemed to have
been infused into my system, so much SO that
have been induced to use them every summer
since that time AS tonic, | think they are in
valuable.
This Summer, having had similar attack, (and
as before, much reduced,) although under the
treatment of an A No. physician, Twas again OBJ
lieed to have recourse to the old Bitters and with
the same good result, having gained six pounds
within few days purchased half dozen bot
ties few weeks since, and purpose to use them
regularly tonic.
Wishing you every success, remain
Yours, gratefully,
WILLIAM MILLER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
Another Indian Attack.

ST. LOUIS, August 8.-Dispatches re-
ceived here say that Captain Wicks, with
party of engineers, was attacked by a
large body of Indians at Fort Hoy Station,
and had to call for assistance. The Indians
got between the engineers and the fort,
and heavy fighting was anticipated. Quite
number of Indians, with painted white
men as interpreters, appeared at Rock
Spring, ten miles east of Fort Harker, last
evening. There is no doubt that many Of
these Indian bands are headed by white
men for purposes of plumber.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.

Isaac Hotels Exrs VS.. Lewis McInturf.
PURSUANT to a decree of the county court of
Shenandoah, pronounced in the above nam.G
cause, on the Sth day Of July, 1867, will, on tAe
14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1857,
upon the premises, proceed to sell at public sale,
to the highest bidder, tract of land, containing
ACRE, ROOFS AND II POLES,
lying on the east side of the road leading from
Woodstock to Jordan's Ford, near Hotels School
House, and With in one mile of said town, being
the same property bought by said Lewis McIn-
turf from the late Isaac Hotel, deed.
TERMS OF SALE One third of the pur-
chase money in thirty days from the day of sale,
the balance in two equal payments at one and tao
years respectively all the payments to bear in
1erest from day Of sale, purchasers to give bonds
with good security deed to be executed on pay
ment OF first installment, with lien reserved for
last payments.
JAMES Fl. WILLIAMS,
Aug. 10. Commissioner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
The Surratt Trial--CIOsing Scenes
DiSCharge of the Jury.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-At / o'clock
to-day John H. Surratt was brought into
court smiling and in good spirits, chatting
with his counsel.
Mr.. Merrick made a jesting allusion to
a report that an attempt would be made to
rescue the prisoner, at which Surratt SEEM
ed much amused.
The jury was brought in in few min
utes, and Mr.. Todd, the foreman, ANNOUNCE
ed that they had not been able to agree on
verdict.
Judge Fisher then read letter from
the jury to himself, announcing that they
stood as they did when they first balloted
and were firmly convinced that they could
not make up a verdict. They appealed to
the judge to be discharged as the health
Of several Of the members was becoming
impaired by protracted confinement. The
judge then asked if anything was to be
said why the jury should not be discharg-
ed. a.
Mr.. Bradley, for the prisoner, said he
did not consent, and discharge would be
IAaoe against MS protest.
Mr.. Darlington, for the prosecution,
said he would leave the whole matter with
the court.
Judge Fisher thea said as there was no
possibility Of the jury agreeing, he would
discharge them. The jury then left. Judge
Fisher then read a statement to the follow
ing effect That on the "a Of July, while
the trial was progressing, Joseph FL. Brad
ley charged him (the judge with having
offered him insults from the bench, and
though he had disclaimsd intending any
insult, Bradley had threatened him with
personal chastisement No judge could
administer justice under threats. He,
therefore, ordered that Bradley's name be
stricken from the roll Of the court
MIR. Bradley Immediately rose to his feet
and asked if the court had adjourned.
Judge Fisher-It is not. sir.
Mr.. Bradley-Then, sir, in the pres
ence Of this court pronounce the state
ment that was made by the judge as ut
terly false in every respect.
Judge Fisher Qnterrupting)-C
adjourn the court.
Crier-The court is now adjourned.
Mr.. Bradley-Well, then, I will say
Judge Fisher-Rising to leave the
beneh)-Yo can say what you please. sir,
and make speech to the crowd if you
like.
Mr.. Bradley-You have no right te
dismiss me from the bar; that must be the act
Of three judges Of the Supreme Court.
Judge Fisher, after an inaudible Go our
reporter) remark, left the courtroom, fol-
lowed by a large crowd.
Mr. Bradley followed Judge Fisher in
to street ear and handed him note,
which Judge Fisher commenced reading
and Mr.. Bradley left the car. It is un-
derstood the note was challenge. Mr..
Bradley went into his Office, and coming
out went home, while Judge Fisher went
On in the car. A large number Of the
friends of both gentlemen we're present,
and at one time personal reneontre was
feared
Movements are afioat to indict Bradley
for challenging Fisher, but it appears that
Bradley's note merely accepted Fishers
verbal challenge given during the Difficult
ty of July Cd. The penalty for sending a
challenge is fine and five years imprison-
ment
The jurors in favor of eonvicting Sur
raft were Messrs. Todd, Snyder, Mclain
and Barr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
(From the Stratford Canada Herald.)
ATTEMPT at Burglary.

A startling rumor prevails at Stratford,
to the effect that three men had been kill
ed by woman in the township Of Elma
On making inquiries we learned from
Chief Constable Harrison the following
facts as given by Messrs Moore and Dood ,
constables from Elma:
A woman named Gibson, living near
Towbridge, had lately received sum Of
money from her husband, who resides in
the State. This, of course, became noised
abroad among the neighbors. On Saturday
evening last four men entered the house
in her absence, but were unable to find
anything. In the evening the same parties
came again. This time Mrs. Gibson was
at home. On their demanding admission
she refused, as the children had told her
Of the previous occurrence.
They then attempted to force their way
in. Mrs. Gibson warned them to desist, at
the same time threatening to shoot but
they still persisted, when she fred the gun
and shot the foremost in the face the 9TH
ers withdrew for q while with their COM
panion, but shortly returned to the house
and burst the window open. The brave wo-
man seized an axe and buried it in the skull
Of the man who was attempting to climb
through the window. The other two im1
mediately decamped, taking their wound
ed companions with them
The alarm was not given till morning,
when the nei ghbors turned out and follow
cd the tracks which wape aasilv I;ctin
guished by the pools Of blood which lay
along the Concession; but it was found
that the parties had got into conveyance
and drove off. Up to going to press we
have not learned that they were captured.
1t is almost certain that one of the rufhans
was killed. and the one that was shot must
have been severely wounded as the woman
saw them carry him away before return
ing to their second attack.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
Removal of Secretary Stanton.

On Monday last the President informed
Mr.. Stanton that he was suspended from
his Office, and that Gen. Grant had been
appointed to take charge of the War
Department ad interim. Stanton protes-
ted against the right Of the President to
remove him, but yielded to superior
force"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
WOODSTOCK MARK ETS.

AoG. Is, 1867.

We respectfully inform our friends and the public
generally that we are prepared to sell their prop
erty at short notice and on liberal terms. Bring
in your property on Court Days. There are
plenty Of Greenbacks now, and we will endeavor
to "cry'' few of them out of the pockets OF the
holders of them for you. Don't delay, but bring
in Wheat, Rye, Watches, Horses, Cows, Sheep,
and all other things movable you wish to sell.-
Give trial. GILL Il COFFELT.
Aug. s, '67. Auctioneers S. G..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
vons Debility Premature Decay, and all the e.
suffering humanity, send free to all who need it,
the recipe and directions for making the simple
remedy by which he was cared. Sufferers wish
ing to profit by the advertisers experience, can do
so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN,
~ Cedar Street, New York
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
Radical Meeting in Alexandria.


A large meeting Of the Republican Club
Of the Fourth Ward was held last night in
Bethlehem Church, colored, ON Columbus
street, james Claggett, the President, in
the Chair, and Robert Darnell, colored,
Secretary. The committee to whom was
referred the resolution relating to the course
to be pursued by the colored people with
reference to riding on the cars Of the Wash
ington and Alexandria Railroad, reported
that the subject was one over which, at
present, the coiored people had no control,
and they therefore asked to be discharged.
George Seaton and James Claggett, col
ored delegates to the late Radical Conyen-
ton in Richmond, then presented report
of the proceedings Of that body, in which
the course pursued by Messrs. Hunnicutt,
Hawkshurst and Tucker, was severely
censured.
R. G. Armstrong offered series of res
olutions, recommending the call of another
convention, to assemble in this city, for
the purpose, in addition to the transaction
of other important business, of nominating
candidates to fill the offices soon to be va
cant, He supported the adoption of his
resolutions in long speech, in which he
denounced General Schofeld as hindering
the reconstruction Of the State from selfish
motives, and in order to retain his position
as commanding officer Of this military dis
trict.
Colonel Lee, who was present, at this
point interrupted the speaker by saying:
"Stop, MIR. Armstrong! [ do not, howev-
er, as an officer, command you to stop, but
because, as a citizen, [ cannot patiently
listen to such false statements as you are
making concerning the military command
ant Of this district; and if the meeting
would like to hear my reasons for interrupt
ing Mr.. Armstrong, I will briefly give
them 1t Immediately being resolved that
Col. Lee should have the floor, that gem
tleman lucidly explained the provisions Of
the reconstruction law, the duties of the
colored people under it, and what, up to
this time, had been done toward carrying
it into operation. He cautioned the color
ed people against listening to the false rep
reservations Of designing Office seekers,
made for the sole purpose of emblttering
them against all classes of the community
who did not favor their personal aggrand-
izement and advancement, and would not
follow their lead
George Seaton, Colored, in few re-
marks, endorsed what had been said by
Col. Lee, and on vote being taken, the
resolutions were rejected by a large major
ity.
Mr.. Armstrong again took the floor, but
in the midst of his speech, a motion to ad-
journ was offered, and almost unanimous
ly adopted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15

A lady told young man of a child,
few weeks old, whose grandmother was
only thirty-eight years DID, The young
man replied that that was nothing He
knew young lady whose grandchildren
were not born yet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
LOOK AT THIS!

We offer to five energetic, enterprising farmers
Five Tons of our Phosphate, manufactured in the
Dollars per Ton! The first that come can get it,
as we will only sell five tons at this price; hope
the most deserving will receive the benefits of this
liberal offer. We will take wheat, rye, oats, ba-
con, and other marketable produce in exchange
for our fertilizers. GILL Il CO.,
Aug Manufacturers, Pugh's Run.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15

ANTI TOBACCO LEGlsLATloN.-A bill
was introduced into the Connecticut Leg
islature just before its adjournment, and
referred to the next session, extending the
Maine law principle to tobacco, prohibit
ing it's growth, use, manufacture and sale,
under severe penalties ofqine and impris-
onment. One provision declares that cler-
gymen convicted of violation of the act
shall be incapacitated from performing
public duties, and that marriages solemn
lied by them within ten days from the date
Of using the ''Indian weed,'' shall be null
and void Richmond Wig
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
MARRIED..

At the Lutheran Parsonage, in this place, by
Rev. Levi Keller, Mr.. HENRY P. HoLLAR, (ha1f
mute, and Miss ELIZABETH PAINTER, (mute,) all
of this county.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
yxa 'E1-@ The Cornerstone ofthe

Y-.s~ The Corner Stone Of the
German Reformed Church will be laid in
Woodstock ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st.
The services will commence at 10 O'clock, A.
NJ. The sermon will be preached by Rev.
RoBETT DOUGLAS. The public are invited to
attend.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
Liquor Prohibiting in michigan,

DETROIT, August SIN the Constitu-
tional Convention to-day the liquor pro-
hidition clause was adopted by vote Of
A to 80.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15

BONNET FRAMES.
81 A large hot of Bonnet Frames
of the latest STYLES for sale by
{apr. 25l CAMPBELL, BANNER B co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
ps@ A Sacramento meeting

will be held at Burners School House, COM
mencing on Saturday morning, Aug. 18th, at
]015 O'Clock, A. NJ. The services will be conduct
ed in the adjacent grove. j. P. HYDE, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15
yes% A Protracted Meeting

viii be held %. W at Columbia Furnace, com
mencng Saturday morning, August 31st, at
l01 o'clock All necessary arran, ements are
being made for The comfort of the coHgrega-
ton. JOHN P. HYDE, Pastor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-08-15

NTFoE.MATIoN WANTED of John p
A Aefrin, native Of Shenandoah County. who
le.noved to Augusta county, and thence to Mis-
souri, living, 1t dead, his heirs at law will find
1t to their advantage to address
WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN, rs
aug. io' Lexington, Va.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-10-19


TatFffafastotaf iaHi Hm
dItv ihf dHJ ~ flo meailnR o.
tho anpffmo Court N lssHt NJ
nne NJ fne nov apuhd0iffs Hrteaftf
Lnt IuIfo Nnffll vho he hsei
ndionfunf lho tonft rom day T.
dny II 10 Hi tlat Den layt
d,tlIn,s iUau.ri md tlo llnn, larl
Hamilton 10 spul en- ~ In lis whc
They had better III decline d
let the nli Court 20 On a pref y
tumble lhcy have made Of " Mas
be- Scroggins would serve Whi
moi Scropginsi' II was observed
that he prcSidcd with great dignity
over the board Of registration IL
this county, lfoyor at loss how
TO decide u knoity question, ho could
apply to the State Treasurer iol
assistance,
Since writing the above, We learn
that u quorum ofthc Court is expect
ed on Monday next, when an organ
ization will take placc,-Stdte Ga
sCitc.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-10-19


$4,000 MAJORITY AGAINST NE
GRoEs VoTING.-How will the radi-
Gals explain to their colored breths
rem the singular circumstance that
while Hays, the Radical candidate
for Governor is said to be elected,
negro suffrage is defeated by 10000
votes2 We are anxious to see some
explanation of this remarkable dis
crepney. 1t looks very much like
tho colored friends h a d b Q Q n
"thrown off, to a fearful extent.
And as we have often heretofore
warned the freedmen, they must
not rely too much upon the radicals
for the latter will throw them of
whenever it is their interest, to do
sos. A. Herald. --'-'l'' ''. o. e
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-10-19

To FREsHEN RANCID BUTTER.-
Here is n fact worth n years sub
scription to a paper: ITO a pint
of water add thirty drops (about
halfa teaspoonfuD ofliquid chloride
of limo. Wash in this two and n
halfpounds ofrancid butter, When
every particle of the butter has come
in contact with the water, let it
stand an hour or two; then wash
the butter well again in pure water.
The butter is then left without any
odor, and has the sweetness of fresh
butter. These preparations of lime
have nothing injurious in them"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-10-19

DISTINGUISHED ARRlvAL,-Bravot
Maj, Gen, Reynolds, commanding
District of Texas arrived in our city
last Monday evening, direct IRON
Brownsville, accompanied by one
Of his staff, The General spent the
day yesterday in consultation with
the army officers on duty here, and
in examining the various dcpots OF
supplics.-Whether he has decided
or not to choose San Antonio for
head .quartes Of tho District, has not
been divulged. We are greatly in
hopes ho will determine upon this
uity.-S. A, Herald.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1867-10-19

EARTHQUAKE AT KNOXVILLE
There was a very sensible shock Of
an earthquake felt in this place
yesterday morning about sunrise.
The shock did not last more than
two or three second.-This is the
third earthquake that has taken
place hear during the present year.
: One was felt some three weeks ago
and one about the last of May.
Earthquakes are not uncommon
in East Tennessee, though they are
very slight, and no one need appre-
bend any danger from them. For
some years past we have had an
earthquake very nearly every year.
The severest one we recollect OF
occurred five or six years ago.
This was in the fall season of the
year, and about the time of sunrise.
There were three distinct shocks,
either one of which was harded and
longer than the shock of yesterday
morning.-Free Press, 26th Sept.