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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-08-15

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skin tnrning fo be black and blue
and green. whict is conclusive on
the subject; but in cold weather
this may not take place in many
weeks. and to keep the body" so
long would be inc0nyenient and OBJ.
jectionahle on several accounts. 4
method has recently been given to
the French Government which will
probably take the prize hold light.
Ell candle to any portion ofthe body,
a blister will soon rise if on pune
ture it gives ont of fluid substance,
death has not taken place ; if it emits
air only, it is perfectly certain that
life has become entirely extinct, for
which we offer the reason among oth7
ers-in case of actual death the blood
is CONCEALED in a sense, there is no
moisture, simply a little air; this be-
inc rarified under the fame raises
up the skin; if their is life flame
causes IN inflammation, and nature,
in her alarm, sends increased materi-
al there or repair-a kind of glairy
fluid, and this being sent there in
excess, cause the skin to rise inabil.
ity to feel the pulse or heart beat;
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none of these are conclusive, as there
has been life when none Of these
were observed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-08-15

CARPET-BAG PoLITIcIANs.-The
people of the Pacific coast have long
been familiar with the class of men
known as carpet bag politicians" :"
California has been cursed with
them, and, even Oregon and Wash
ington Territory have not altogether
escaped their visitation. These
"carpet baggcrs" are men who eX-
pect to live by office, aud who, as
soon as they are played out in one
locality, gatherup their spare shirts
and fine tooth combs, and strike for
somen new place where their " claims
will be appreciated. These men,
although they expect to live oft the
public, never invest dime in any
public enterprise, and their names
are never found on the tax lists.
Thus much by way of preface to say
ing that under Radical domination
the "carpet baggers" have found
their way to the South, and are
worming their way into the offices,
to the exclusion of the citizens.
South Carolina appears to have been
inu' dated with this class Of adven-
turers, in illustration of which we
have the fact that of the newly elect
ed State officers, the Governor, Sec
rotary of State, Comptroller, Treas
urer, Attorney General, and Super
intendent of Education are neither of
them taxpayers. Just think IF the
condition Of atf,irs in which all the
high officers of the State are in the
hands of men who have no perma-
nent interests in the country. This
is what the Radicals call reconstruc-
ton!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-08-15


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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-08-15

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-08-15
BAD WRITING AN IMPOSITION ON

BAD WRITING AN IMPOSITION ON
SocIETY.-1t has been irreverently
said that speech was given to man to
disguise his thoughts; but it is liter
ally true that the penmanship of
some people wells their meaning in
all but impenetrable mystery. Schol-
ars, to whom the reading of Egyp-
tain scrolls of tho days of the Phara-
obs is as easy as making love, would
be utterly discomfitted by the skeins
of worse than "cuniform" characters
which editors are sometimes called
upon to unravel. We dare not sub
scribe to the doctrine Of Poe, that
mems moral natures are to be esti-
mated BY the nature of their chirog-
raI,hy, for to believe that the bad
penmanship with which the world
abounds were half rs villanous as
their handwriting would make even
a man of benevolent instincts con-
firnied misauthrope- No man has 4
right t. send rebnses to Lis friends
in the torn Of letters Time in
money: and IL Is a. imposition 90
compel : man 90 v-sSf. Z n des1plser-
irg slovssssy hierogayF.bics-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-08-15

BETTER THAN NoTHINa.-We recall
to mind the story of good old
Methodist lady, very particular and
very pious, who once kept board
in house in Boston.
Staunch in her principles, she
would take no one to board who did
not hold to the eternal punishment
of large portion of the. race. But
the reople were more intent on car
nal comforts than spiritual faith, 90
that in time her house became empty,
much to her grief and alarm. After
some time bluff old sen captain
knocked at the door, and the old
lady, prim as puritan, answere ! the
call. .t-> iAd. s.1s.e,
"Servant ma'am. Can you give
me board for two or three day !? Got
my ship here, and shall ,bc of as
soon as load J.. IS ,.,
wal, I don't know" said the old
lady. .hesitatingly. -. ''ssfsa
"Oh, house full, chr" asb -
"No; but" -
"But what, ma'am !" :.
II don't take any unsleae or car.
nal people into my house. What do
you believe :"
About what!"
Why. do yoa believe thst aay-
body will be damned :"
"Oh thunder yeA"
do yca r. ssid The eeed, voaaa
frightening up Vel. boo nsay
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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
ITO REAL ESTATE OWNERS.

ALL Persons in Virginia having Real Estate
sach as FARMS, MILLS, FACTORIES, TOWN
PROPERTIES and TIMBER LANDS th at they
wish to sell, advised to advertise the same,
first, in their own local journals, and next in the
HAGERSTOWN MAIL, a newspaper that
CIRCULA TES 2,500 COPIES WEEKLY,
published at Hagerstown, Nd, by DEcHERT & WA
SON. The tide of emigration is now rolling GU te
Virginia--our Maryland and Pennsylvania farm
ers are selling off their farms at high prices and
seeking new homes. In ovr sisters State. Those
WHO emigrate, are general thing, men of mus
Gle and-means, and will aid materially in develop
ing the great natural wealth of ''the mother OF
States" We are publishing the mail at Cen
trail point, The very best ct which to advertise land
1t very popular as a Real Estate Advertisements
medium, its pages frequently containing from three
to six columns of this class of advertising. We
have numerous orders for the paper from time to
time, from persons in Maryland and at distance,
who merely desire it on account Gifts Land adver-
Using.
Our terms are moderate, and we will take pleas
ure in answering all letters of enquiry.
Mg~ Advertisements can be sent to US through
the editors of the HERALD, or direct, as the parties
may prefer. Address,
DECHARp WASON,
Publishers "Mail," ha, ,rstown, Md.
ude 27-1y.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02

NUMBER IL.
S1BERT's IRON AND STEEL PATENT.

SIBERT's IRON AND STEEL PATENT
There is no longer any uncertainty in re-
gard to the merits of this great invention
The most complete experiments have been
made and have conclusively demonstrated
that it is the browning achievement of the
nineteenth century. Mr. Sibert can, in a
common blast furnace. make crude steel as
rapidly and almost at as cheap cost as
pig metal. Several casts of railroad tires,
to be used on the locomotive driving
wheels, have been made at one of the foun-
dries in Staunton. They proved to be
cast steel tires of the best quality, and no
doubt is entertained Of their giving entire
satisfaction, when tested on the Virginia
Central railroad. These tires weigh from
eight to ten hundred pounds each, and
seem to be perfect in every particular.
A large collection of highly intelligent
and well informed persons witnessed these
heavy castings, and were more than salts
fed with the results. There is no longer
any room for skepticism in regard to the
success of this great enterprise. Persons
Interested in furnaces and foundries in Vir-
ginia, and out of Virginia, should apply at
once to the patentees for the right of man
ufactrue. It involves the thorough and en-
tire revolution of the iron business the
world over, and will not only build up
vast number of private fortunes, but prove
of incalculable benefit to the public
Staunton Spectator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
4 Colored Delegate Visits Grant.

WASHINGTON, December 24.-General
Grant had novel sort of an applicant tor
admittance to his presence this morning
About half-past 10 o'clock respectable
looking sable citizen made his appearance
and asked to have an interview with the
General of the Armies. He was told that
he must send in his name; whereupon the
colored citizen sat down and indicted a
letter to General Grant, in which he ex-
planned that be was representative of his
African brethren in the South, and came
on their part to discover Grants views on
the topics of the day, and more especially
regarding the rights of the negro. The let
ter was taken to General Grant, who sent
back as answer that he was military Off
Ger, and did not desire any conversation on
political topics The colored delegate, how
ever, refused to be snubbed in this way,
and entered into and argument with Gene
raj Dent on the subject. He told Dent he
wanted merely to take back with him some
comforting assurance that Grant was the
friend of tie negroes and that he deserved
their support Dent informed him that
when Senator Wade called on Grant the
conversation was devoted mainly to horses,
and not to politics. The colored citizen
said he did not want to talk horse-that he
took no interest in that subject, but in
others of moro use to general humanity and
great political rights. Dent, however, was
almost as reticent on these matters as
Grant himself; and so the African dele
gate, after repeated efforts at pumping, re-
tired disappointed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
A True Lady.

Twas once walking behind very hand
somely dressed young girl, and thinking,
as looked at her beautiful clothes: Il
wonder if she takes half as much pains
with her heart as she does with her body 7"
A poor old man was coming up the
walk with loaded wheelbarrow, and Just
before he reached us, he made two attempts
to 90 into the yard of small house but
the gate was heavy, and would swing back
before he could get through.
"Wait," said the kind young girl,
springing lightly forward; '.Pll hold the
gate OPEN" And she held the gate until
he passed in, and received his thanks with
a pleasant smile as she went on.
"She deserves to have beautiful clothes"
/ thought, for a beautiful spirit dwells in
her breast" -LiHle Corporal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
When raising calves for COWS. the gre

When raising calves for COWS, the great
est care is necessary when they have the
first calf, as everything depends on the
habits which they then acquire. Also
about the time they are going dry, for the
longer they can be kept in milk then, the
longer they will give milk thereafter
They should be MIXED perfectly clean at
every milking, and in the Winter time a
few turnips or potatoes should be given in
addition to their other food, to increase the
flow Of milk.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
Il KNEISLEY.
i W0lHGTlCk VA

1 HONAIDSON az Nm EESLEY,
IL WOODSTOCK, VA,
TIMERS, COPPERSMITHS, AND DEALERS
IN STOVES, &C., would respectfully an "a,
nounce to their old friends and customers, Cd
and the public generally, that, as the war es3x
is now over and peace has again restored
us to our former avocations OF life and revived bus
mess throughout the country, that we keep on
hand for sale, and make to order, at the shortest
notice,
Tin, Copper, and Sheet Iron Ware,
ofevery description, and upon the most reasonable
terms.
We have also just received from the Northern
cities large and varied assortment of
COOKING AND PARLOR STOVES,
of the most improved styles and patterns, which we
will sell on accommodating terms.
Give us call, and examine our stock, at the old
stand, doors south of W elsh's Hotel, and we VII
endeavor to give satisfaction.
Oct. 4, lS65-y
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02

HISTORY OF JACK HoRNER-M peo-
pie have been made acquainted in the
nursery with
s'Little Jack Horner,
Who sat in the corner,
Eating Christmas pie,
Put in his thumb
And pulled out plum,
And said, What brave boy am I ="
This individual was not myth but a
real parsonage. Tradition furnishes the
following story Of the fortunate fellow:
When Henry the VIII. suppressed the
monasteries and drove the poor old monks
from their nests, the title-deeds of the Alb
hey Of dells-including the sumptuous
grange built by Abbot Bellwood-were
demanded by the commissioners. The
Abbot of Glastonbury determined that he
would send them to London, and as the
documents were very valuable, and the
road infested by thieves, it was difficult to
get them to the metropolis safely. To ac-
complish this end, however, he devised the
following plan:
He ordered pie to be made-as fine as
ever smoked on refectory table; inside he
put the documents-th finest filing a
pie ever had since pies were first made
he intrusted this dainty to a lad named
Horner to carry up to London, to deliver
safely into the hands for whom it was in
tended But the journey was so long, and
the day cold, and the boy was hungry, and
the pie was tempting, and the chance Of
detection was small. So the boy broke off
a piece of pie and beheld a parchment he
pulled it forth innocently enough, wonder
ing how it could have reached there, tied
up the pastry and arrived in town. The
parcel was delivered, but the title-deeds
of Mells Abby estate were missing Jack
had them in his pocket. These were the
juciest pums of the pie. Great was the
rage of the commissioners, heavy the ven
geance they dealt out to the monks. Jack
kept his secret, and when peaceable times
we're restored, claimed the estates and re-
ceived them. Whether Mr. Horner de-
serves the title of good boy bestowed on
him by the nursery lament, is more than
doubtful; however that's the story
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
Destitution in England.

Lamentable accounts are given respect
ing the restitution prevailing in London.
The suffering, according to tae Times
newspaper, is likely to surpass that of any
former year. The winter has set in early,
the wall of misery is loud, and many eau
ses combine to make the condition of the
poor more than usually intolerable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02

They will not bend or break like the Single
Spring, but will preserve their perfect and Grace
full Shape when three or four Ordinary Skirts viii
have been thrown aside useless. The Hoops
are covered with Double and Twist Thread, and
the Bottom covered with Double and Twisted
bread, and the Bottom Rods are enot only double
springs, but twice Cor double) Covered, prevent
ing them from wearing out when dragging down
stoops, stairs, &c.
The Wonderful Flexibiity and great Comfor
and Pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex Ell
liptlc Skirt will be experienced particularly in all
crowded Assemblies, Operas, Carriage, Rail Road
Cars, Church Pews Arm Chairs, for Promenade
and House Dress, os the Skirt can be Folded when
in use, to Occupy small Place easily and
conveniently Silk or Muslin Dress, an inval-
liable quality in crinotine, not found in any Sim
gle Spring Shirt.
A Lady having enjoyed the Pleasure, Comfort
and great Convenience of wearing the Duples Ell
liptic steel Spring Skirt for Single Day will
never afterwards willingly dispense with thei
use. For Children Messes and Young Ladies Their
are superior to all others.
The Duplex Elliptic is a great favOrite with all
ladies and is universally recommended by the
Fashion Magazines as the Standard Skirt of the
Fashionable World.
To enjoy the following inestimable advantages
utacture, Stylish Shape & Finish, Flexibiity, j.
ability Comfort and Economy, enquire for d w.
BRADLEY's Duplex Elliptic, Double Spring Skirt,
and be sure you get the genuine article.
CAUTION-To guar agains imposition be par.
licular to notice that skirts offered as 'sDupex,
haue the red ink stamped VIZ ~. W. Bradley's
Duplex Elliptic Steel Springs upon the waistband
none others genuine. Also noticethat every
Hoop will admit Of a pin being passed through
the cehtre thus revealing the two (or double
springs braided together theiiin, which is the Sc
cret OF their fexibilisy and strength, and combi
nation not to be found in any other Skirt.
EOR SALE in all stores where First Glass skirts
are sold, throughout the United States and else
where. Manufactured by the sole owners of the
Patent VESTS, BRADLEY Il CARY,
81 Chambers, u 70 L. 81 Reade Sts., N. FORK
may 23-m.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02

A correspondent ofthe Cultiuator thinks
it a bad practice to feed horses their hay
through racks-especially clover hay
The reason assigned is, that in drawing it
through the rack, the dust is shaken from
it and inhaled by the horses, and this ir-
ritates the lungs and gives them the heaves
Hence he prefers crib with the hay plac-
ed in it upon the floor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02

MosAIc-The breastplate of the Jewish
high priest, as commanded by Moses, was
to be four square. and then divided into
four twelve squares to designate the twelve
tribes Of Israel-from this the word mosa-
ic was derived as term of art, being a
series Of congregate or small squares Of
different colored stones applicable to the
formation Of any tesselated figure.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02

A young gentleman Of Utica started a
few weeks since to 'walk into the affec-
tons of young lady," He accomplished
the feat in twenty consecutive nights. He
remarked when he had finished that be
ssfelt better than he did when he started"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-01-02
From the London Society.
THE KING OF THE CRADLE.

Draw back the cradle curtains, Kate,
Whilrt watch and ward you're keeping
Let's see the monarch lie in state,
And view him whilst he's sleeping.
He smiles and clasps his tiny hand,
AS sunbeams in come streaming,
A world Of baby fairy land
He visits whilst he's dreaming.
Monarch of pearly powder puff
Asleep in nest so cosy,
Shielded from breath of breezes rough
BY curtains warm and rosy;
He slumbers soundiy in his cell,
AS weak as one decrepid,
Though King of Coral, Lord of Bell,
And knight Of Bath that's tepid
All, lucky tyrant! Happy lot!
Fair watchers without number,
To sweetly sing beside his cot,
And hush him off to slumber:
White hands in wait to smooth so neat
His pillow when it's rumpled,
On couch of rose leaves fresh and sweet,
Not one of which is crumpled
Will yonder dainty, dimp,ed hand
Size, nothing and quarter
Fer clasp sabre, lead band
To glory and to slaughter
And, may ask, will those blue eyes
In baby patois ''peepers"-
Fer in the House Of Commons rise,
And strive to catch the speakers?
Will that fair brow Ger Hansard frown,
Confused by lore statistic?
Or will those lips e'er still the town
From pulpit ritualistic
Impossible; and yet. mayhap-
Though strange, quite true it may be
Perhaps Nero once was fed on pap,
And Beales was once baby.
Though rosy, dimpled, plump, and round,
Though fragile, soft and tender,
Sometimes, alas it may be found
The thread of life is slender!
A little shoe, bitten glove
Affection never waning
The shattered idol of our love
Is all that's remaining!
Then does one chance, in fancy, hear
Small feet in childish patter
Thread soft as they grave draw near,
And voices hush their chatter
IT'S small and new they pause in fear,
Beneath the gray church tower,
To consecrate it by tear
And deck it with q flower.
Then take your babe, Kate, kiss him so,
Fast to your bosom press him
Of mothers love what does he know?
Though closely you caress him,
All what man will be that boy,
What mind and education
If he fulil]s the hope andj
OF mothers aspiration.